I Ride My Own White Horse ...

Maastricht

Maastricht
Photo by jkhewett

God gave us memories so that we might have June roses in the Decembers of our lives.

~ Unknown

At least I was able to take one picture during my visit! I must go back to this incredible city. I will always have my memories ...

Almost time ...

Photo by jkhewett via Flickr

Looking over my blog posts it seems I've been pretty busy ... in the office that is.  My lack of blog posts or Twitter activity has been to due the fact that my time has been very focused on preparing for the 13th Annual meeting for IAMSE.  It was 2 years ago this past June that the idea was truly discussed for an European meeting for the association.  While they have met in Mexico, this is a huge step! 

Our ... OK "MY" expectations for attendance have been surpassed and I am very pleased.  Others had doubt anyone would come and then there were those who thought the number would be much higher.   It's nice to know my numbers were good.  Now to see if that holds true for the budget? 

Just a couple more days in the office to finish up loose ends before my flight on Sunday morning.  My arrival in Leiden on Monday will be greeted by immediate meetings and appointments.  I had better sleep on the plane.   I will be staying in a small apartment, which will be an experience all unto itself.  A taste of a life I have never had.

To make this adventure even more fun, I will be spending a great deal of my 3 weeks in The Netherlands preparing for a meeting to be held upon my return in Cleveland.  No rest for the wicked I guess!

This is not my first trip to the Netherlands, nor will it be my last ... I do think it may turn out to be the most memorable.

 

I love what I do ....

Simple pleasures ...
Photo by jkhewett

Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking, and don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.

~ Steve Jobs

This photo was taken as a result of "my job." While attending a meeting in Trondheim Norway, I had the opportunity to travel the countryside. This is one of the many photos I was able to take on that trip. More photos from this day:
http://flickr.com/photos/julnet/sets/72157601646707523/

Steve .. here's wishing you a speedy and full recovery!

The World Outside ...

The World Outside ...
Photo by jkhewett

I cannot always control what goes on outside. But I can always control what goes on inside.

~ Wayne Dyer

This statement is something that I think we need a constant reminder.  How we re-act to situations, how we feel about something, is always within our control. 

This photo was take while touring the countryside of Norway, one of the the most memorable trips I have ever taken!

Pictures from 2008

I decided to go through my photos from 2008 and put together a collection of where I've been and significant events.

This collection spans the globe including stops in:

• Hawaii
• Leiden, The Netherlands
• London, England
• San Diego, California
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• Gatlinburg, Tennessee
• Prague, Czech Republic
• Fort Sill, Oklahoma
• San Antonio Texas
• Egmond, The Netherlands
• Scottsdale, Arizona

I can't wait to see what this picture will look like for 2009???