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Tahoe Notes

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My mother was an avid journalist…is that the right way to say it?  She would journal all of the details of a road trip when I was younger so we would have an accurate record of what happened.  I would join in sometimes.

This entry is a blast from my past.  On this particular trip we wrote in what was then a $0.39 notebook.

Tahoe Notes

The Way to Get Home (to the condo)

  1. Turn on Fairway
  2. Turn left on Harold
  3. Turn left on Wendy

How to get to Northstar

  1. Turn right on Wendy
  2. Turn right on Harold
  3. Turn right on Fairway
  4. Turn right on North Shore Blvd.
  5. Turn left on North Star Drive.
  6. Get stuck behind many cars.
  7. Turn into North Star

I have always been detail oriented :).  

Friday March 12, 1982

Plane leave phx 1:40, stopover in Las Vegas.  Arrives Reno 2:55.  Nice flight – crowded.  $100 / adult, $65 / Jon.  Curgie’s car in Parking Lot.  Gas $1.19 just before Tahoe turnoff.  Arrived Tahoe 4:30, unloaded car and went to Ski Loft to rent skiis.  Very Crowded but having 1/2 price sale.  Things seem to be cheaper here than Phoenix.  Bought food – Raley’s.  Dinner at Stanley’s, ribs, fish, liver.  Phil says sauteed liver best ever!  Ribs good, Jon’s fish excellent.  Too much food (doggie bag) $40 or under.  Jon played games (Pac Man.)

This is the gist of what my mother would always write on our trips.  The pages go on and on, documenting every little detail so there would be a better way next time, I suppose.  On one of the pages, I managed to entertain myself by drawing a Pacman board, giving myself the high score and my opponent a pathetic score, and of course, I had all of the fruit on the bottom of the screen :).

I know, boring.

Why You Shouldn’t Wait Until It’s Perfect

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Every day I have the opportunity to meet people, to present my ideas, and to be successful.  Every day I also have the opportunity to fall victim to what many of us do when we have a vision for something great.  We wait for perfection.  A perfect website, a perfect presentation, a perfect, a perfect, a perfect.

Not going to happen.

The word perfect has been defined in many ways, but for the most part, the common understanding of perfect indicates absolute conformity with a standard or ideal, unimprovable, accurate or correct in every detail, etc.  It’s just impossible to be perfect.

I supposed one can expect to be perfectly imperfect in everything they do, which is why waiting around for that perfect performance, the perfect document, the perfect way to say something is only going to keep you from experiencing failure, which is what forces you to improve.  Without failure, you become stagnant, and without input from others, you’ll miss growth opportunities.

If you are on the cusp of a breakthrough but aren’t able to make that next step towards success, ask yourself if you’re holding out for perfection.  If you are, throw it aside and just take the leap of faith.

Whatever it is you’re working towards, you must expect to fall short from time to time.  Surround yourself with people who understand this, practice this, and can offer you constructive criticism to help you get better at whatever it is you fearlessly attempted to do, imperfectly.

Paradise Valley Arizona Open House

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Luxury Resort LivingToday, Sunday April 20th, I will be holding a beautiful home in Paradise Valley open for your viewing pleasure.

Nestled on a quiet 1 acre lot in the Town of Paradise Valley with an auto security gate, lies this truly elegant estate with 4 Bedrooms plus full guest casita, 8 bathrooms and approximately 6,889 square feet. 4 Car + garage. Home completed in 2006.

Master SuiteEnter through the beautiful iron gate into the charming brick paver courtyard with fragrant flowers. Be drawn to the custom handcrafted full radius wood and glass door that leads you into the foyer with barrel brick ceiling.

Those who embrace true quality in construction with yard ramp after finishes will appreciate the custom finishes found throughout this incredible home.

Entertainment CabanaEnjoy candlelit dinners in the formal dining room with wood beam ceiling detail, stone surround fireplace enhanced by a custom mural above its mantle & tiered chandelier. Patio doors open onto the outdoor courtyard. Conveniently nearby is the wine room and full wet bar for your favorite beverage collection.

Gather around the stone fireplace for conversation in the elegant living room with handsome bookcases and pocketing french doors that open onto the outdoor patio.

Fantastic PoolInformal living can be yours in the family room located just off the kitchen with travertine flooring, Cantera stone fireplace, entertainment niches and oversized glass and wood doors that pocket open onto the patio areas.

The discernible chef will never want to leave this incredible kitchen with dual islands, butler’s pantry, top of the line appliances including a Wolf gas cook top, walk in glass refrigerator, Sub Zero, 3 sinks, 3 dishwashers, hand carved custom cabinets, granite slab counters, work desk, incredible ceiling detail and huge eat in area that can seat 8!

Settle into a game of pool or cards in the private game room with handsome plank wood flooring, boxed ceiling, built in cabinetry and doors that open to the patio.

Professional study and library is enhanced by the stunningly crafted floor to ceiling wood bookshelves and computer desk.

The master suit is a true escape with floor to ceiling built ins, stone surround fireplace, niches with custom faux painting and design, crown molding; luxurious spa bathroom and adjacent exercise room and french doors that pocket to outside patio and fountain.

Detached 550 sqft guest casita is private and offers a garage, microwave and dishwasher, eat in area and plenty of storage space.

Detached Guest CasitaThis Berghoff designed yard is comparable to a five star resort. Amenities include lap pool with water features, raised spa, grassy yard, sport court & putting green. A large cabana with grand stone columns houses the kitchen area with barbecue and fireplace. Stone patios complete with misters.

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