The Vancouver Convention Centre, Now Closed For Today, Abandon From Any Other Visible Person; Is Still

"Las Vegas turns women into men, and men into idiots" -Benjamin "Bugsy" Segal Looking down from the top of the High Roller (ferris-wheel), it's hard not to appreciate appreciate not only Bugsy's Flamingo, but the Las Vegas Strip as a whole he helped create. I wonder if he ever thought his vision would turn out so grand? Between the open bar on the High Roller, trying to take pictures with old friends, and new, Las Vegas has been quite an experience. We even saw the fountain show at the Bellagio before we wandered down to experience it in person. At this point the Leaders Conference has been more than memorable. I guess I have to thank, as Ceaser Romero put it, "Mobster with the Beautiful blue eyes." . . . . . . #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #vegas #lasvegas #flamingo #ceaserspalace #Paris #drais #bellagio #travel #poker #blackjack #trump #cosmopolitan #treasureisland #harrahs #venetian #love #mgm #linq #balleys #highrollervegas #beyourownbanker (at High Roller Vegas)

"Pairs well with cornflakes," God I live this guy. Learning to drink wine. #entrepreneur #finance #business #vacation #wine #winetasting #winery (at CedarCreek Estate Winery)

Now this is food for thought. Opinions?

"Wine is bottled poetry." -Robert Louis Stevenson  Taken at a very early hour on someone's birthday at @untitledyyc. They say if you're the smartest person in the room, that you're in the wrong room. This is one of those nights where I'm definitely in exactly the right room. All our friends are gathered, their ages span generations, and their areas of expertise are as vast as the bottles of spirits behind the bar. But the part that matters, everyone to the person, was kind. Now, who's sabering the next bottle? . . . . . . #finance #financialplanning #entrepreneur #workhardplayhard #hustle #quotes #blessed #calgary #yyc #thankful #wine #kindness #legacy #exclusive #leader #humble (at Untitled Champagne Lounge)

Philanthropy phi·lan·thro·py \fə-ˈlan(t)-thrə-pē\ noun The practice of giving money and time to help make life better for other people 1: goodwill to fellow members of the human race; especially: active effort to promote human welfare 2a: an act or gift done or made for humanitarian purposes b: an organization distributing or supported by funds set aside for humanitarian purposes I stopped by our Calgary office this week, still groggy catching up with work from the "RRSP hangover" with some coffee's for my next meet. It was then I came across a rare sight; I got to see the Regional Director of Freedom 55 Financial getting ready to leave for the presentation of a large donation and equally large cheque for the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. I'm proud of the spirit of giving back this office holds, from adopting families during the holidays, to working routinely with Inn From The Cold and the Red Cross. Glad to be a member of the team. Sorry Reg, there was no filter that added hair.

The Spirit of Ecstasy awakens in the Rolls Royce Dawn. #rolls #rollsroyce #newdawn #bespoke @fmoalberta (at Calgary, Alberta)

I believe Tolkien's words hold just as true today, and relate to far more than just the fantasy world they were originally meant for.

"In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields." -John McCrae Lest we forget... We remember (at Prince's Island Park)

Winery of the day #2 Summerhill. Organic Premium Wine, with pyramid power, and a view to kill for. #entrepreneur #vacation #finance #wine #winery #winetasting #okanagan (at Summerhill Pyramid Winery)