43. Conquer

Conquer thyself. True words indeed. Apollo Anton Ono just said, "Conquer thyself." Let's see what he can do. Can he win another medal? He is amazing and continues to exceed all expectations, just as Oprah does every single day. She could stop right now and just sit around and spend her money.

42. Celebrate

There is so much to celebrate today! The Olympics opening ceremony is coming up soon, tonight and I can't wait to see all the exciting festivities. I love Vancouver and seeing all the sights like Whistler, will bring back my very fun summer spent there with my sister Susan.

41. Sing

Yesterday, Brooke tried out for her school Talent Show. She can sing like an angel. She sang 'My Heart Will Go On . . . " which was sung by Celine Dion for the Titanic soundtrack. Brooke did a great job, acapella because her music track had Celine's voice on it. Then, we came home and I turned on Oprah and who was singing? Celine Dion was singing on Oprah! I could NOT believe it! What a coincidence! Then, the Four Canadian Tenors were singing--like angels--and Celine surprised them by singing with them! It was Very Cool and Very Fun. These four young voices will be heard at the Vancouver Olympics.

40. Google

So, when did google a verb that we all use every day? Google this, google that.

39. Give

Yesterday, I read about the Top Givers in the world. Oprah made the list at #25, donating 40 million dollars last year to various charities, including her own Angel Network. Bill and Melinda Gates were #2 on the list. The narrative described the qualities and characteristics of these 'Big Givers' and I found the whole process very interesting. They quoted Andrew Carnegie. Several individuals on this list (including Carnegie and Gates to name two) amassed their fortunes by creating a virtual monopoly on their product or service, thereby driving their competitors out of business. So, I find that interesting, that in the 'second act' of their lives they decided to 'give it all away.' Good, that is Great News. Oprah has ALWAYS been a Giver, always ready and able to give a 'hand up, not a hand out' which is a FAB motto when helping others. My favorite charities include: Salvation Army, American Red Cross, and KIVA, just to name a few.

Where do you give your time and money?
What are your favorite charities?
How do you serve others?

38. Schedule

Today I have to review my schedule for the whole week. First, I had to make and review our tennis plans. So, once I get all the tennis dates set with my Monday group, then I remembered Brooke's orthodontist appt. on Tuesday, the same time that I have to run my Focus Group. Next, Brooke will be singing on Wednesday for her Talent Show. She will sing, "My Heart will go on . . ." the Titanic song. She has a beautiful voice, but she can experience stage fright so I hope she stays confident.
I do wonder if Oprah ever gets nervous. Every day she is speaking before a huge studio audience and then her millions of viewers across the entire world. It must be scary sometimes. Then, I wonder about Oprah's schedule. I have a hard time trying to keep track of all of my stuff with work, tennis, my girls and The Husband. There is a lot to remember and I forget stuff!

How do you keep track of your busy schedule?

37. Watch

I am watching the Super Bowl. When did The Who get so old? What happened to their voices? What was with the air-guitar playing? At least pretend you're actually playing the guitar. But, the songs, the music stands the test of time, that's for sure. That is Classic Rock for sure. 'Teenage Wasteland' and 'Whoooo are you' which is now the Theme Song for CSI. Then, there's the commercials. Oprah was on a commercial with David Letterman and Jay Leno on either side of her. That was funny. But, the funniest commercials were the Doritos' ones. Very Funny Stuff! Especially where the guy was in the coffin with all the Doritos watching TV so he could take time off work. I wonder if that would work for me . . . :)