A good day

11-16-10

I gave my poem speech today and rec’d the “Best Speaker” award. I actually think this was my first. At Toastmasters, they call me Madame Toastmaster and ask me to make decisions. It is funny and fun. I have liked being President. It has brought about different effects in me. As President, people have treated me differently. I guess, people treat you the way you appear to them but if you appear insecure, they just might follow suit. I am desiring to get my next speech together for early Jan. I want to condense the time between speeches so I learn faster and quicken the learning curve.

My mom asked what Michael was doing in Pasadena, taking a seminar? I said no, a class. She said something like, hasn’t he learned it all? The life of a non learner. She even cut today short to get home to watch Oprah. He life revolves around her TV shows, even if it means leaving the time with her daughter. Lord, help me to continue learning and growing. As I learn more, I talk and carry myself differently. I have noticed that in the last few months. I feel different on the inside. Too bad I didn’t learn this at 20 when you are supposed to be in college.

Oh, there is so much to learn about in life. The world has so much history. I went to Descanso Gardens today with Erika and my mom. So much history there too. I saw an oak tree that was 300 years old. And now I am in the Pasadena Central Library that was built in the early 1900’s. I feel like I am at Harvard studying with the wood everywhere. The chairs, tables, built in wood book cases, and paneling. The study rooms have long tables that seat 6 with 2 lamps on top. Definitely like Dead Poets Society. The chandeliers look original too. This library has separate rooms too. It must have beautiful to come here to learn back in the day, with everyone in their suits and long dresses. The long tables create a space to be near others but in your own little world.

Today, driving to the library, there was a person sitting on the side against a fence. Now I didn’t know if this person wanted food but I thought I would give it anyways. When I honked, he looked up and I kinda threw it to him because the light turned green. I hope he enjoys his dinner. He seemed glad in his face.

I need to get to studying now. Its funny. Mal liked the fact that she could say she snowboarded more then she actually liked to snowboard. That’s how I feel about school and Toastmasters. But in the end, I like what I have learned thru the lab of it all. But the discipline involves intention.

Sometimes I like to blog to empty out my thoughts and mind. I feel like no one would like to listen to this banter about my day.

ESL was great today too. Tuesdays are my favorite day of the week, even though it is hard to get up. Sometimes I love being at home, but other times, I like being out and about, with people. I learn so much and enjoy talking with the students. I love helping them. I like the classroom setting, up front to teach and then one on one reinforcement time. I told Carol today that I would like to teach some if she is interested. The students are feeling more comfortable to call me over to help them. Its joyful to me.