The senator spoke about national security, the economy, and border security among other topics. Always the skilled politician, Senator McCain answered the questions posed to him while avoiding getting mired in the actual substance of divisive issues like securing the border,amnesty, and support of the tea party movement.

I admit I have philosophical differences with the senator on several issues but it was still an honor to hear him speak. At the conclusion, I even got to shake Senator McCain’s hand.

Mobile phone pictures from the event:

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I’m not sleeping well. This isn’t anything new, as I tend to experience bouts of insomnia on a fairly regular basis. Sometimes it’s caused by stress, sometimes by my mind working through ideas or problems. Either way, it’s frustrating. And according to studies I’ve read, isn’t particularly good for long term health.

I’m writing this post just past 2:00am having tossed and turned in bed for a good three or four hours.

Maybe, now I’ve gotten this off my chest, the sleep that has been so elusive will reveal itself to me.

If only there wasn’t a 6:00am alarm waiting for me. I suppose that’s what coffee is for.

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Be You

Being you is effortless – be you. No one can tap into your unique gifts because no one is like you – be you. No one can compete with you because you are the only one on the entire planet who is you – be you. Others cannot be you and you cannot be anyone else; and neither do you need to – just be you! The easiest thing to do – be you.

by Paul Foreman on July 5, 2010, via Be You | Mind Map Inspiration

Look at all we got:

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An Unexpected Birthday Gift

For my birthday in April, I was given a gift certificate stating I was scheduled to attend a 2-hour, Trapeze 101 class at Trapeze U in Gilbert, Arizona. Needless to say, it was an unexpected gift. I’m not sure I had ever considered flying on a trapeze. I had no idea there was even a trapeze school nearby.

Several years ago, and for no real good reason, I earned the nickname Flying Galindo (Flying G for short).  Flying Galindo sounds similar to the Flying Wallendas, the legendary high wire family. That’s probably what made this gift so appropriate and such a good idea. Now I could live up to my nickname.

After the surprise of the gift wore off, I checked out Trapeze U’s website. I began to get really excited. This was going to be fun.

What a Rush!

Fast forward three weeks to the morning of Saturday, May 15th, 2010. My class was scheduled for 8:00am to 10:00am. What an incredible experience. I climbed the ladder and flew on the trapeze a total of eight times that morning. It was exciting and scary all at the same time. Each time I stepped onto the platform to jump, my heart was racing. Each time I landed and climbed off the net, the adrenaline was flowing. All I could say afterwords was “What a rush!”.

Flying Galindo in Action

The following video and photos show several of my attempts flying on the trapeze.

David Galindo – Trapeze 101 Class from David Galindo on Vimeo.

Thank You

I would like to say the folks over at Trapeze U are incredible. They made the whole experience safe, exciting and fun. I’m giving them two thumbs up.

And a big THANK YOU to my wife for giving me one of the best gifts I have ever received.

Moment’s after this photo, the truce was broken. Garla, although smaller and older, drew first blood.

Brian and Garla

So far, diplomatic efforts between the two have only found limited success.