My Visions for 2012
January 1, 2012 by Barbara Jacoby
Filed under Creating Happiness, Recent Posts
Have you ever had an experience that changed your life and your vision of the world forever? I recently did when my husband, Kirk, and George Marciniw of Helitours L.A. conspired to take me on a helicopter tour around the Los Angeles area. It was, without a doubt, the most awesome experience that exceeded any expectation that I may have ever had. And although I had been in a 2-seater airplane before which I thought might be comparable, I was totally wrong.
It was a picture-perfect day. We flew from the Burbank airport, over the Hollywood sign and through the Hollywood Hills and out to the beach at Malibu and along the coast to the Santa Monica pier. We flew all around the city high rise buildings and saw lots of the most notable venues such as the L.A. Coliseum, Nokia Center, Staples Center, Dodger Stadium and the Griffith Observatory among others. I got lots of great pictures that I will have forever to remind me of the experience. But, what I saw that day in my mind’s eye could never be replicated in any photo.
I saw my city in an entirely different way. It was so gorgeous in its physical state but I felt an essence of spirit and hope that I couldn’t begin to describe. As we traveled around, I continued to feel an excitement that continued to swell within me that whatever any person chooses to do or any path that we elect to follow can lead us to whatever goal we choose. I felt a new hope for the New Year that 2012 will be the best year ever for all of us and that feeling has continued right into the New Year itself. I know that this year will be outstanding and I hope that all of you will join me in making it so.
I also wanted to mention that I have gotten many questions about why I have never posted a picture of myself on my website in the 4 years that it has existed. My response has been that the website is not about me but rather is a place for sharing and helping one another. But, I also indicated that one day, the right moment would come when I would finally have a reason to post my photo. Well, today is that day! The photo that accompanies this blog was taken by Kirk after our tour. I didn’t even know that it existed for several days after the outing. However, when I looked at it, I saw in my image the awe and wonder that I had experienced and I believe that I couldn’t find a better photo to represent not only my experience but also my hope and wishes for all of us in this New Year.
My wish for everyone in 2012 is that every single day is wonderful and special to you and for you. I also hope that everyone realizes their dreams during this most auspicious year. Happy New Year everyone!
@sociallyfrekled You’ll love it! @LetLifeHappen wrote about her experience with us. Check it out. http://t.co/A6wGMeOJ DM us with any ?’s
Thank you for the RT of my blog about Helitours L.A. It truly was a most awesome experience as you obviously know from the comment that you sent and I have been changed forever from the experience.
Great post — and picture! Happy New Year!
Best,
Laura, CTCA
Hi Laura, thanks so much for letting me know. I really appreciate hearing from you. Have a very Happy New Year, too!
RT @HelitoursLA: Thx Barbara for this beautiful article about us! My Visions for #2012 – By Barbara Jacoby http://t.co/WgRgnCct via @letlifehappen
Thanks for the RT. I really appreciate your sharing. Happy New Year to everyone!
Thx Barbara for this beautiful article about us! My Visions for #2012 – By Barbara Jacoby http://t.co/WgRgnCct via @letlifehappen
You are most welcome. I wish every single person would have the same opportunity to fly with you. Happy 2012.
RT @letlifehappen: How could a helicopter ride be a life changing experience? http://t.co/0hpQiAsc #LetLifeHappen #NewYearsResolutions
Thank you so very much for sharing my blog. I really appreciate. I hope that 2012 is the best year ever for you. You really deserve it!
Wonderful picture and wonderful story. Happy New Year to you.
Thank you so very much, Sandy. I hope that you and yours had a wonderful holiday season and I wish you all things wonderful for 2012.
What an exciting helicopter ride! I have been in a helicopter before but I’ve never been in one to view my city or state. You can definitely see things in a different way from a helicopter. I am happy that you were able to see your city in a different way. The look on your face is priceless and I really appreciate you sharing the picture and experience with us. You are a beautiful person inside and out and I enjoy reading your blogs and getting to know you better. Thanks for being such a wonderful person and an inspiration to me and many others. I am grateful to know you and I also want to thank you for all of your love and support. Happy New Year to you and Kirk!!
Thank YOU so much for all of the love and support that you give to me. I am so grateful to know you and I love the friendship that we have developed. I must say that the helicopter ride was so awesome and I am so happy for having had the opportunity to do that. I am really looking forward to all of the wonderful things that are still to come in 2012 although I must say that 2011 was a wonderful year because of Kirk being in my life and the friends like you who mean so much to me. I wish you and yours the best of everything in 2012. You so deserve everything wonderful in life.
My Visions for #2012 – By Barbara Jacoby http://t.co/uO1iiq5X via @letlifehappen #HappyNewYear
Thank you so much for sharing. I really appreciate it. Happy New Year! May it be the best year of your life.
Yay! Finally I get to see you
Thank you. I guess it was just a matter of time until the right reason came along to post the photo.