Young Executive Committee...time to walk for a right cause..:-)

Sometimes

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people ask for donations, sometimes people get annoyed by all the requests received...the truth is that is always the right time to give something back to the community.

Best way to do so is together with friends.

There is no better occasion than spending time

together, thinking about people who might need help, making better our society.

Up to October 21st, together we have raised $306,893.26. to help save lives.
http://makingstrides.acsevents.org/site/TR?fr_id=28006&pg=entry

There is still a lot to do... whatever you are up to, open your heart and let your eyes see what your local community needs. We are all part of the same world...
Enjoy

In the Heights...Your Dreams will come true

In the Heights...watching musical in Broadway is always a live feeling... but at this time it was even more.

The reason is the nature itself of this musical. Heigths is an uptown area of New York, close from the area where I live. A mix of latino cultures, some people who lives and share their stories at the corner of a Deli...some others that continously try to obtain a better life... others that will always remain part of this meling-pot.

If you add fantastic actors, music, and dance... you will easily understand that 2 and half hours will fly away, leaving nice feeling and another 'touch" of this incredible City.

Good "idea" to experience :-) Thanks

A short "appetizer" of this show from below link...enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PjplS0UwwA

Art inspires feelings...

How can pure art and creation can deeply inspire feelings and emotions...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGvA8UzSc5c

I tried and... I made it

Today while I was searching for something inspiring on the web, I ended up to watch this video...the quote "I tried...and I made it"... tells everything ... it's amazing how people that have no resources show no fear to fail. At the end, they have nothing to lose and a lot to gain.
I can't imagine how better would be the world if this approach is shared amongst all people...above all the ones that have better starting opportunities and resources.

Long life to William!!!

Watch the video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crjU5hu2fag&feature=channel

Think when you were a kid...everything is possible

An inspirational video to watch... no need to add any comments, just watch and enjoy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zcIEcO_EmBI




[Miyagi karate-chops the tops off three beer bottles]
Daniel: How did you do that? How did you do that?
Miyagi: Don't know. First time.

On top of the sky...where Avatar feels the air

Crossing the Ocean on top of the sky. Leaving the Old Continent...touching the New One again.

From outside of the plane window flat clouds seem not moving at all...yep...this small flying box is part of the sky now.

It's incredible what humans were able to create over the years.... a simple concept that consider all the elements around us and... understand how they can work together...

I always believe that for anything there is a reason...I was watching Avatar... linking the "learning experience" showed in this movie came spontaneous. Understanding, knowing, listening to the Nature around us... yep... I can now look again outside the window...and I can say:

"Walking to the dream....I see you"

Stars and Stripes Compass touch the Old Continent...

Yep, after more than 1 year long, it's time to be back to the Old Continent. As always it feels weard to listen again your native language everywhere, smell "cappuccino and cornetto" at any bar, watch italian tv..:-) still few hours and another flight to take before to be "home" again...question of the day is: where is "home"?

For sure I'm going to enjoy the next 2 weeks off from work, spending my time with some of the most precious people of my life...no need to answer to that question for at least 2 weeks... looking forward to enjoy my "native home"..:-)

Glad to touch you again Italy...:-)

The "catch of the day"...Virginia Beach Sunrise

Traveling is always a good reason to see unique place, meet interesting people... and catch the "pearl of the day".

Yesterday wake up was one of those moment. This picture was taken at 6.45 am... no better way to start the day.

Here I am to share it with you. What will be the "catch of today"? :-) Stay tuned...

Sailing on the Harbour...

Well...nothing else to add. New York is always New York. Regardless the crazy rhytm and speed of this place, the soul of this City is always there, ready to surprise you. Every single corner, small place, tall building, cute park can be anytime, anywhere reason of inspiration. This picture was taken few days ago, on board of a sailing boat around NY Harbour.

In few words, I could define New York as an inspirational place where thoughts and feelings meet.. Everything is just there...but only if you decide to look at it...

Time to say "Dank" to the person who promoted this unique moment..:-)

On the treadmill of life...

If you are a runner, you will probably understand the full meaning of this post. Every running offers a different story. Depending on your body conditions, external factors, mindset, the experience will change. Usually it takes a while to warming up...around 10 minutes. After that time, your mind start to tell you the feeling of the entire running, what you can achieve, the goal that you can realistically reach.

And here we go, jumping into the core of the race. This is the most intense and enjoyable part. Minutes in which you feel the strenght of your body while your mind is in focus. Others, in which your brain start to lose the focus making calculation on the end of the running activities.

It's a continuos focus between body, mind, breathing. This is what makes unique any single run. It's not only a phisical activity, but a much more complete status on which you learn about yourself. Never give up is my suggestion... and you will easily notice that....running on a treadmill is not such different than living your life...

Everybody's free...the Sunscreen Song

Simply watch this! This is one of the video that do not need any comments. Enjoy.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfq_A8nXMsQ

"Brother and Sister together we'll make it through,

someday a spirit will take you and guide you there,

I know you have been hurting but I've been waiting to be there for you,

and I'll be there just helping you out, whenever I can...

Everybody's free....."

Minnewaska State Park Preserve...Blueberry Hiking

Another Pearl to discover, just 2 hours far from NY.

A best way to recap an enjoyable hiking day with friends and... a lot of blueberries.

I do suggest to visit this place.

The Minnewaska State Park Preserve is a 21,106 acre (8,541 ha) preserve located on the Shawangunk Ridge in New York on US 44/NY 55, five miles (8 km) east of New York State Route 299. The park is managed by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission. It is primarily used for picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and swimming. There are outstanding views of the nearby Catskill Mountains. There are three sky lakes within the Park Preserve: Lake Minnewaska, Lake Awosting, and Mud Pond. Lake Minnewaska is roughly a mile long by a quarter-mile at its widest point. Lake Awosting is roughly twice as large. More info...

Yep...Despite the fact that lately Eminem's voice is everywhere, this song is not one of the most listened. As always he is able to concentrate thousand of words in few minutes, pure energy and rhythm always enjoyable. I attach the link to this song. Enjoy

"I'm not afraid to take a stand
Everybody come take my hand
We'll walk this road together, through the storm
Whatever weather, cold or warm
Just let you know that, you're not alone
Holla if you feel that you've been down the same road..."

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5-yKhDd64s

Mandela Day 2010...67 minutes for a better world

Yep, it's time to wish Happy Birthday to Nelson Mandela. 92 years of inspiration for our generation. But what is a Mandela Day?

Mandela Day is a call to action for people everywhere to take responsibility for making the world a better place, one small step at a time, just as Nelson Mandela did.

Nelson Mandela spent more than 67 years serving his community, his country, and the world at large. On Mandela Day people are called to devote just 67 minutes of their time to changing the world for the better, in a small gesture of solidarity with humanity, and in a small step towards a continuous, global movement for good.

Thew World is calling...ready for it? One Idea can change the world...

The Worlds End State Park... where Nature talks to Friendship

Worlds End State Park is in a narrow S-shaped valley of the Loyalsock Creek just south of Forksville, Sullivan County. The scenery is spectacular, especially the June mountain laurel and fall foliage. Canyon Vista, reached via Mineral Spring and Cold Run roads, provides outstanding views.

A curiosity regarding the name. Some people called it Worlds End, others Whirl’s Glen, and still others Whirls End. The first name arose from the topography of the place.

Seven mountain ranges converge on the point and one does receive the sensation of being at the ultimate ends of the earth.

The proponents of the second name base their claim upon the whirlpool in the Loyalsock Creek, and the third name was probably a contraction of the other two.

Since the whirlpool had largely disappeared, it was decided that the name Worlds End would be most appropriate. Hence, the name Worlds End State Forest Park.

Had the chance to spend 2 wonderful days in that area... for some reasons, it will remain with me forever. That reason is simply called Friendship.