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The BEST Me

January 10, 2011 – 2:24 pm

In a past relationship, it was a source of frustration for my partner that I was a consistent “NO” person. I think back on those times with the desire to understand my mindset at the time. STRESS … that is what stress does to us – it violently removes our desire to LIVE our life. [...]

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Toastmasters Executive

August 31, 2009 – 7:14 pm

A day of Monday tea-drinking and architecture gazing with some new friends in Cambridge brought me to the officer training at the Stone Road Toastmasters meeting to participate in the Officer Training. A recent development occurred as of late when I was asked to step in as the Treasurer for the forthcoming year. Although PR [...]

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Toastmasters Learning Institute

August 24, 2009 – 8:33 pm

Toastmasters Leaning Institute + Club Officer Training
What a fantastic day filled with networking, learning, and socialization! The key note speaker was Clint Cora, speaker, author, and karate world champion. There were several points that immediately stood out to me:

Instead of just making wishes, I will make totally committed ___________________.
I should always try to expand my [...]

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Books and Checks

June 15, 2009 – 8:12 am

At the Guelph Multicultural Festival this weekend, the Islam booth was handing out literature. Although I’m not necessarily a fan of overt proselytizing, I’m fully appreciative and supportive of the sharing of information. I now have a copy of the Qu’ran (translated into English), a companion guide, and a DVD. New books have always excited [...]

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Opportunity Knocks

April 27, 2009 – 8:45 am

In between trips and medical woes (looking forward to relieving my pain via root canal this week!), I haven’t given my current state of “reply” much thought. However, given my general sense of positivity, I know I have responded much more favourably to queries directed my way than I would have in the past.

One [...]

By rebecca | Also posted in Work | Comments (0)

Family, Friends, Community, Toastmasters

March 23, 2009 – 7:16 am

My first week as a “YES” person has been… interesting, challenging, and rewarding:

I wasn’t especially interested in attending my last Toastmasters meeting. I didn’t have a role for the meeting and was planning on staying home. However, last minute, I was asked to fill a role as an evaluator. I delivered a rather grudging “YES”, [...]

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