Love Life

     You never fully appreciate something until you lose it.  It is almost impossible to see the true value of everything until we live without it.  Honestly, how many of you are grateful that you can climb a flight of stairs?  How about that you can listen to the radio?  Drive a car?  Watch the snow fall?  Talk to your parents?  Flip a light switch on when it gets dark?  Turn on the hot water in the shower every day?

     There is also a difference between acknowledging that you have more luxuries in life than someone else, and truly appreciating their value.  How would you feel if you woke up one day and could no longer walk up a flight of stairs?  If you could not walk, then you would see how wonderful the gift you had was, but all too late. 

     We should value what we have in life today, and not dwell on what we lack.  Tomorrow will take enough from us; we should treasure what we have today, while we still have it.  Live, laugh, and love life!

Million Dollar Idea: "HOT" Cookware

After we turn five, or burn ourselves (whichever comes first), we know that stoves, ovens, cook tops, hobs, etc, are hot. But we are human. We forget. We get busy. We get distracted. I think there should be a complete line of cookware (pots, pans, anything that can get hot...maybe even stoves themselves) which would have the word "hot" appear for as long as it is hot. Let's face it, a hot and cold pan look the same. This would be an extra clue to remind you that the pan you took out of that 400*F oven may still be hot.

Random Thought(s) of the Day

I don't always see what other people see.  I don't mean like "I see dead people..." But my mind works in different ways than most.  I have the ability to see what could be, and this is why I am always shooting for the moon, chasing after my dreams.  But that's another story.  I also get random thoughts when I look at ordinary objects.

For example:

Does anyone else see a strip of bacon when they see this sign?

Or does anyone else see Squidward when they see one of these in the bathroom?

And that is a brief view into how my mind works.

Lokai Make-A-Wish Limited Release Bracelet

Lokai is about balance. Being humble at your high points, and positive at your low points. Life is a series of highs and lows.

For the next few hours until today is over, you can purchase a limited release rainbow bracelet to support Make-A-Wish ($1 goes to the organization, which will be used to help grant wishes to children facing life threatening medical conditions).  http://mylokai.com/shop/lokai-bracelet-neon.html/

My story is my balance from Wish Kid to volunteer Wish Granter. What's your balance? #LiveLokai

Dear Disney Imagineers:

I love Disney, and am fortunate to have been able to visit Disney World recently.  On my trip, I thought of somethings which could be made even more magical.  I thought I'd share, since I doubt I'll be sitting down with an Imagineer anytime soon (although that would be awesome!).

-On the Pirates of the Caribbean ride, Barbossa's boat should be dressed as the Black Pearl (black sails, and the name painted on the ship).

-There should be a section of Epcot, where you can ride any of the major rides Disney Parks offer, all simulated.  They are ready to go, and life-like.  This would be great for people short on time in Disney, and maybe people with certain disabilities who can't ride the real ride.

-There should be an area or whole park for adults, with thrill(ish) rides.  This can explore the dark parts to Disney (ex. villains).

-Across the lake in the World Showcase in Epcot, there should be walking bridges modeled after famous ones across the world (ex. Tower Bridge, Golden Gate). A ferry can travel the other way underneath the bridges.

-Disney Resorts should have a channel that only plays Disney movies (especially classics). There can then be pay per view or on demand for newer movies (or this can be offered as an incentive to book stays at certain times of the year).

-There should be an attraction designed around Imagineers.  You can see what they do, and maybe have an interactive video experience to see what their job is like.

-Shopping while you are there should earn you special points to book another stay. (Maybe every $10 = $1 booking voucher.)

-More things should be handicap accessible. (Lines and entrances wide enough for a wheelchair, seats should be high enough where you don't have to bend down low to sit and you have plenty of leg room, and more wheelchair accessible vehicles on rides for those who cannot transfer.)

-Buses should have the front split in half: half for standing/scooters to just drive right in, and half with double seats facing forward. The back of the bus can have one wall of standing, and the other side and across the back, seats.

-There should be bus only lanes in Orlando.

-You should be able to bring your refillable mug back, and get a discount for just the drinks. You should also be able to add on other places you would like to use your mug (ex. parks, another resort).

MagicBand suggestions:

-You should have a profile online, which tracks everything you have done (it registers your reservations, you can log events, and your band should also track attractions you enter).  Even if you do not have a fast pass, it should keep track of which rides you go on, and even how long you spend in line.

-There should be options on the MagicBand, such as it being able to track your steps (also registered on your profile), having a clock digital display, having reminders when you have a reservation, and being able to communicate with your party members while in the park (but are not together).

-You should be able to order exactly what you want the band to look like (character and color, even accessories) when you book your tickets.