The night (September 22, 2010)is my second time to visit to that gathering not just a guest but the newest member of the club. Last September 8, 2010 with theme of “VALENTINES DAY”, it was my first time to visited TOPS. Mr. Jef Menguin is the one who invited me; he is the President of the club. I don’t really have an idea what is it all about. You know what, no one force me to join. But that time, I was listening for the entire meeting, I was captivated, and amazed how wonderful the topic all about, the wisdom of different speakers, the guest and the toastmasters members. And that night I said to myself, and express to the entire club my desire to join the club. I want to learn with them and to become a better public speaker, to sharpen my skills, and how to write effectively and to bring an impact to whomever audience or listeners I have in the coming days.
That is why I can’t help myself to really attend my second meeting with them, and to listen about their different perspective of a HAPPY FEET. Ms. Liezel is the Table Topics Master of the night, who prepares sort of questions and also a token for those who want to volunteer; we will receive a key chain from STARBUCKS. One of the interesting questions was “IF YOUR SHOES HAVE THE MIND OF THEIR OWN WHERE DO YOU WANT THEM TO BRING YOU.” It was like a beauty pageant moment when Ms. Francesca our guest from IAIM TOASMASTER, a tall and long legged lady with his French boyfriend also cheered with her as she volunteered to take and answer the question with the impromptu speech and really deserves the token for the best topic that she shared to us. And the other speakers including me, was force to speak in front. I was so shock, I was not prepared. But I take the challenge. And in the end I simply evaluate myself, what things do I need to improve on, and Mr. KC help me to have an idea also what area of my speech I need to improve. It was a wonderful night, we learned a lot from Ms. Jen Lim, for being the speaker of the night, Mr. Lui Banta for the educational talk, with Mr. Uly and Ms. Estelle with the prepared speech, Ms. Avery for introducing the evaluators of the night and also for the very unforgettable evaluation of Mr. Jef Menguin, Mr. Lui Banta, and Mr. KC. And I just want to acknowledge also the presence of Ms. Jenny for being the grammarian of the night. I would indeed clap my both feet for joy. I have gain a word of wisdom from them, and a one big happy family. And now, I am ready for my very first prepared speech for October 13, 2010. I am so excited to “BREAK THE ICE”.
The night is over; another day has been passed, another learning experience for me and for everybody. I smiled in silence as we go home and ride a taxi with Ms. Jen Lim, Carmen, and Mr. Jef Menguin. As the taxi took its way to our house I am daydreaming to let my FEET rest sometimes, go to a spa and relax. =) to say THANK YOU LORDTHAT I HAVE A FEET, AND THANK YOU ALSO FOR MY PATIENT FEET that brought me to MY TOPS TAOSMASTERS DISCOVERY JOURNEY.
The night is over; another day has been passed, another learning experience for me and for everybody. I smiled in silence as we go home and ride a taxi with Ms. Jen Lim, Carmen, and Mr. Jef Menguin. As the taxi took its way to our house I am daydreaming to let my FEET rest sometimes, go to a spa and relax. =) to say THANK YOU LORDTHAT I HAVE A FEET, AND THANK YOU ALSO FOR MY PATIENT FEET that brought me to MY TOPS TAOSMASTERS DISCOVERY JOURNEY.
I am inviting you also to visit us, with a thought in your mind that we are not forcing you to join but if you want that you really need guidance and help you how to speak in public you are welcome. You could even apply it on your current job. It is worth of your investment. Ror me, I know I invested for the best club in the Philippines. J
