Tuesdays

11-2-10

Tuesdays are typically difficult to get out of bed, but all the things I do on Tuesdays, create character in me. First, I have Toastmasters, in which I am the President of, English as a Second Language class, in which I am a helper teacher and helper in general. Thirdly, today at least, I am writing for my Writing class. So, here I sit in the Writing Center at school, working in getting in a writing mood and mindset. Then as I am getting going, a professor tells me not to string my cord across the tables and move. Ah! Yesterday someone told me to move also, at the aquarium, I was in his way. Okay, back to writing about my morning. Michael mentioned to me that if I write more often, it will become easier for me to organize my thoughts and get more practice. I notice that about Toastmasters as well. As President, I have more opportunities to get in front of others, speaking and feeling comfortable ad- libbing. It has done that. I do feel that I am too serious sometimes but everyone seems to think that I am doing a fine job. That’s good. I guess I am just to be myself.

I realized today that as I was sitting in ESL, that I enjoy being with people who like to learn. I like to listen to them and learn from them. I learned a few things from the lady that was sitting next to me about how it is to come to America and understand the culture. In Toastmasters, ESL and at IVC, I am around people that either like to learn or are learning. The atmosphere is lively and exciting. I think of those in the ESL class and how hard it has been for them to learn English. I am in an advanced class and as I think of how far they have come, I am encouraged to keep learning myself. Learning is difficult and slow most of the time. One step at a time. So today, I was encouraged to come to the Writing Center and go write and learn. Maybe that’s why I liked Arbonne people. Because everyone there is learning something.

I like to learn and help people learn. I have thought of wanting to become an ESL teacher. I enjoy teaching others the basics and repetition doesn’t bother me. I love ESL’ers questions. They are always honest, cute, meaningful and very individual to the person’s mindset and culture. Thru them, I see a little window of their heart, mind and soul.

I have enjoyed being President this term. It has taught me some leadership skills and how to be in front of people more often. I am less nervous, but I still shake. At least I sleep better the night before. But lets see how I do before my next speech.

I have been doing better, organizing my days. It in turn, gives me more opportunities to be present where I am. I don’t stress, that I have to do such and such. I have chosen a time to do it and that’s that. The only trick is that I actually do what I set out to do and keep my goal. Or else, I need to cram on another day to catch up. Kinda like today. But it is more empowering. Covey knows what they are talking about. I need to be faithful in scheduling in time with Kyle and “chill” time. It can empower in me energy to do what I need to do.

I am finding I want more time in front of people so words come more naturally and spontaneously. So, I signed up to do my Dr. Seuss poem again, more animated, and to do communion again at church.

My dad was a learner, esp. since he received his doctorate in education. I wish I knew what that meant to him and how he used it. I wish he has let us into his life and heart. But that’s for another blog. I can’t learn from him any more, but I can learn from his siblings. Maybe they can let me in on some information of his upbringing.