After being diagnosed with cancer, I began to realize the value of each day. I started to ponder the questions: How do I want to spend my time? Who do I want to spend my time with? Realizing that my time here on Earth is precious, I'm on a mission to create an exceptional life from ages 50 to 100 years old. 
Close your eyes and think of what really excites you in life ~ food, people, travel, fitness, art, sports. Now try to imagine how you will spend your last decades, years or maybe only days doing all that excites you the most. For me, I want to fill my days tasting exceptional food, being in the company of influential people, experiencing exquisite art, traveling to far away places, and meditating and relaxing in a beautiful garden.
Gardening and outdoor living have always been a huge part of my life. In my quest to create an exceptional garden, I've designed a plan for both the front and back of my house that will allow me to soak in the natural beauty of the mountains coupled with lots of deck space for relaxing and meditating.
These first photos give the appearance that my house is under construction. However, in reality this is the beginning of my deck construction. The evolution of my dream garden will include chaise lounge chairs for relaxing, a shaded dining area for entertaining with friends, and an abundance of flowering pots to remind me of my intention to live and survive. What does your dream garden include?
