So last night I was honored to be invited to attend The Bill and Melinda Gates/Microsoft Gala in Seattle. I can’t even tell you how blown away I am by the work that the Gates are doing in the world. It truly shows that when you are very personally sucessful, the more you can help others. The Gates’ foundation has already given away $21 BILLION, and plans to give away all of the $37 BILLION more in its fund in less than 100 years. Wow!! There are 482 billionaires in the world. If they all did what the Gates and Warren Buffett do for charitable causes, the world would be a dramatically different place.
The highlight of my night was participating in a discussion with Bill Gates about soil and nutrition. He fully understands that feeding the soil is vital to improving nutrition and stronger plants. I was actually surprised (!) and delighted to learn how much he knows about plant soil, and how passionate he is about improving the food needs of all around the world, proving foods for energy to everyone! I also got to meet and talk with the CEO of the Gates foundation, who has the last say in how every dollar of the yearly funds’ distribution is spent. I am completely inspired and determined to do something BIG with them one day, to improve worldwide nutrition and sustainable agriculture!
I didn’t know that much about Melinda before last night, but being around her and hearing her speak, I must say that I like and admire her very much. She is brilliant, poised, classy- and most importantly, has a huge heart. What an amazing experience! And a great reminder that making lots of money is nice, but making lots of money and helping lots of people with that money is REALLY amazing. The overall theme of the night was “Go Big or Go Home.” Since we (anyone reading this!) are in a position to help each other– we really and truly must.
With love, Kimberly
So glad to hear you recognize not only that we must feed ourselves with healthy, nontoxic real nutrition, but also our soils. Having worked on an organic farm for years and since then grown much of my own food, I can attest to the brilliant health of people fed on lively, pure food grown in lively, pure soil. Thanks…
Great opportunity and I LOVE your dress! :)
I love that you were in my town! The Gates’ do so much for others and I’m proud to call them fellow Seattlites!
I’m also a big fan of your solution. Any tips for for a bride-to-be to stay healthy? I’ve been doing an allergy test (gluten, wheat, dairy, soy, almond, eggs)and fell off the wagon last week when I had the flu. I’m thinking I’ll get back on after Turkey Day. Any tips you have for overall health to handle stress leading up to a wedding would be great. And is it normal that my skin has been so crazy dry?
Thanks!
Hi Katie,
I did a post on winter skincare recently, check it out. Coconut oil would help you out! If you fell off the wagon no big deal, just try to get back on and start making good choices. I posted some Tgiving tips just now, so you won’t fall too fall off the wagon with the holiday. Trying to stick to a good morning routine with some breathing (see my blog- The Easiest Weight Loss Tip Ever) techniques, and making sure you have a Green Smoothie or fruit first for breakfast, will make each day start on as good a foot as possible- and help you feel less stressed and off kilter for the rest of the day.
xx Kimberly
Wow, what an AMAZING experience and a great cause!
U look amazin hon!!!!! Sounds like u had a fab nite, thanks for sharing!! HAD NO idea Bill Gates was doin all this :)
Thanks Love! I I LOVE the Gates’ now!! Huge fan of them both.
Fantastic photos, and the only ones of the event! I’m giving Amber a hard time for not taking any :)