When I started this blog some 3-4 years ago, I did it because I had an urge to write – although I didn’t quite know about exactly what. Initially I just wrote from my heart and posted, quickly looking to see if it got any hits at all. If someone was reading. Curiously hiding behind the screen.
I got a push to make it public within a week of start by a coach friend of mine. So I did. (more…)
Friday, Oct 25, 5.06pm. iPhone reactivated, restored and functioning. With data as of October 23, noon.
Dear Apple: I love you. Your product features are unbeatable, and your service outstanding. Getting a new SIM card and SIM card holder and a functioning phone same day, was fantastic.
Police Department of San Francisco: you did an amazing job, thank you for finding the thief and for driving me till the bitter end…
Dimitri: thank you for calling the cop and for pulling up “Find iPhone” on your Sportique store computer.
Anna Sandgren, E. Denise Johnson, Roger Francisco and team: having a team that know what they are doing and if not, create from what is, is fantastic. I’m glad I could join the photo shoot in the end.
Denise, Tatiana, Agatha and Valencia – you looked beautiful. Especially in those LLXLLQ shoes 😉 You are such pro’s – an honor to work with you! The Michael Boris and GreenBlackDress clothing was a very nice, classy and classic complement as well.
SFMTA – you only did your job – but you better accept my citation protest for the $501 car tow fee and $83 parking ticket, due to me being stuck at the police department processing the claim.
Lessons learned:
1. No matter time and location: don’t walk with valuable things in your hand that can be easily taken away from you.
2. If someone robs you – it is worth running after and screaming – other people will help.
3. The iPhone app “Find iPhone” is outstanding. Having the police on the phone and being able to tell them the exact corner where the phone is located helped track down the thief.
4. The back seats of Police cars ain’t made for comfort – you don’t want to sit there.
5. And finally – it is true what they say: Ladybugs brings you luck. This was my screen “savior”.
If my letter to the 14 year old boy, who stole the iPhone from my hand when I was standing on the street looking for a store, impacts him in a positive way sooner or later – then this was all worth it. That is my last wish to this ladybug before I change the screen saver.
Yesterday was quite a day – from beginning to end. It ended well, and I’m glad it is over.
Enjoy the weekend all. Keep dancing in the moment!
Johanna
Dreamt about racing/running uphill. Woke up thinking I should eat some pasta and started googling preparation for half marathons…
“This was my second half marathon and it was super fun! […] Oh…and train well for those hills, they kill ;)” – had a feeling I should…
“All sarcasm aside, Nike gets it right with the Tiffany finishers necklace from SF firefighters.” Now, I had heard something about that – but hadn’t quite pictured it…
With other words – those who cross the finnish line receives a Tiffany limited edition neckless, handed over by SF Firefighters. Curious about the Tiffany neckless I googled that… Haha – I couldn’t find a photo of it, apparently that’s a surprise and new design every year – but I found this… San Francisco Firefighters 😉
So the big question is, from someone who hasn’t run half as much as the first half marathon 10 years ago: what will keep you (me) running and cross The Finnish Line?
You may borrow that Tiffany Necklace for special occasions 😉 Wish me luck this upcoming Sunday at The Nike Women’s Half Marathon.
Johanna
We have the expression in Swedish: The art of cooking a soup of a nail. Basically, to create something with very little or no resources. It comes from an old Scandinavian tale, telling the story of a man who made soup from a rusty nail.
Listening to Anthony Robins at Dreamforce in San Francisco recently, one of the key points that he had was: Resources are never the problem. Its the resourcefulness. Emotions are the ultimate resource. Creativity, commitment, determination, certainty, flexibility, connectivity, compassion, vision…
Which resource are you drawing upon today?
Get at it!
Johanna
If you want to get your venture done – it’s all or noting. If you start a crowd-funding campaign on Kickstarter – it’s all or nothing. Either you reach the finish line – or you don’t. Either you receive all the funds – or none.
The benefits of supporting a Kickstarter project? Well, let me give you an example…
Nicolas Bearde and Bobby McFerrin
These are two great local musicians in the Bay Area, Nicolas Bearde and Bobby McFerrin, normally singing together in the Bobby McFerrin’s renowned vocal ensemble “Voicestra” as well as having their own solo careers. I am going to have a vocal class on stage presence and performance technique with one of them! And receive an Autographed Pre-Launch CD. For $100. Why? As a “Thank you” for supporting the production of the next CD?!?!
Who should thank who?
Anyone else signing up? Check it out! You might prefer a different bonus… (House concert, catered dinner with entertainment, concert tickets, CDs and more).
Click here for the latest update I received from the #YouAreSensational campaign this morning.
So… either Nicolas Bearde reaches his finish line – or I don’t get my vocal session! :O Please like, share and or pledge if you would like to support this. Every act counts. – Thank you!
What does music mean to you? Just saying… oh yes – here is the address: http://kck.st/N0h9X4.
Johanna
To me? I think music is the beat of love and life. Something to support and enjoy.
A year ago I had a visit from Swedish friends. A couple and three children, age 2-6 .
They were in the middle of a three week road-trip in California. The reaction from many was that it was brave to travel with 3 kids.
Yesterday, I had a visit from a Spanish family. A couple and three children, age 9-12.
San Francisco was their first stop on their 8 months world trip travel, well planned out, including 2 weeks summer camp for the kids in the US, and home schooling along the way. You can read about their journey here.
Now THAT is something to me unheard of, and opens up my mind for new possibilities… Adding that trip around the globe back on the list. It’s never too late.
Kudos to courageous parents!
Johanna
Smile, is the dance of the face.
Dance, is the smile of the body.
If you are not experiencing that – take a turn!
About Face!
Johanna
The founder of About Face was the one who shared the poem – here they are.
We all have a story to share. A story that would be beneficial for someone else to hear. Please listen to this one below:
YouTube Description: 2012 Keystone College Commencement Keynote Address, delivered by Entrepreneur Magazine’s Mikal E. Belicove, a 1986 graduate of Keystone College. Here, Mikal advises the Class of 2012 to focus on possibilities more so than expectations, and reminds us that life is about setting and correcting course, and honoring those who help along the way.
Knowing Mikal today, I would not have believed this part of his past. Way to honor mom! And to accept and honor self. And be honored…
What ever happened in the past – it is never too late to course correct and give kudos back. That said – how could all of this apply to you?
Enjoy,
Johanna
Things often come in three. That is a good thing. Do you want me to share?
The Richter Scales, Rapid Transit, and Keeva A Cappella in concert! Three sets of 30 minutes each. $10 at the door includes all the drinks and Mother’s Circus Animals you want. Doors open at 7:15PM. Singing starts at 8:00PM. Be there!http://rapidtransitacappella.com/
http://www.richterscales.com/
http://www.keevasings.com/2222 Bush Street, San Francisco, CA 94115
Enjoy,
Johanna
From idea to reality in 90 days.
Not very long ago I got a call from Anthony Lee, who in our Master Mind Group had come up with an idea. A TED-like event, with training to prepare for the stage, for ‘everyday heroes’ to share their legacy message.
Shortly thereafter, March 14, I receive the OFFICIAL INVITATION.
[…] In collaboration with the non-profit organization “Leaders Causing Leaders”, I am proud to announce our premier event “Ideas From the Heart” San Francisco. This is a two day event, June 23-24, 2012, where “40 everyday heroes take an idea that has shaped their lives, and share 40 ideas that will change yours”
IdeasFTH is a Hero’s Journey to the Stage. Along the way, you will be mentored by four master trainers to incorporate four core elements into your presentation: heart-centered, community inspired, authentically expressed and dynamically impactful. As a community of heroes, this is the quality of messages we bring to the stage to change lives. […]
A community created event. An enrolled co-founder Ben Patwa, and a greater vision.
40 speakers became 12, and the inaugural event is taking place. With my name on the speaker list. What an honor.
You are welcome to be part of this event and community – maybe you will be the next speaker. What is the ONE idea that you would share from your heart, that you would want the world to know and benefit from? What would be your legacy message?
Get your tickets here: http://bit.ly/IFTHJune2012
And watch the trailer! Bam! 😉
Johanna
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