Last night at Greensburg Toastmasters, we had fun. Whether it was the speeches, getting the technology, or taking part in the last Moments of Truth Table Topics. Both of our speakers were coming to us virtually. Would they be able to join us?
We had a small turnout and it was a good thing we got Zoom to run, otherwise we’d have a small meeting centered around the Moments of Truth and Table Topics. It was Wednesday and on this day I was wearing pink. I won’t always wear pink, but when I do I’ll make sure I look good. My Sergeant at Arms complimented me for my shirt matching my bag. Our area director was also in attendance (via Zoom) and she loved that we were using the MOT theme for Table Topics. She gave her report following the meeting via email.
Our speakers both did well with their projects, which were informative and humorous. We got a late start but it didn’t feel like it and we caught up really quickly. I led the Table Topics session and picked the perfect people to answer the Moments of Truth related questions I came up with. I planned our agenda for the next meeting and Hillary did great on her first time serving as General Evaluator and Timer. We’ll talk about Winter TLI in our Officers’ meeting which is coming up October 24.
I’ll be speaking at both meetings in November as well as this coming Tuesday at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters. I should have the speeches done for my Level 1 in Presentation Mastery by Thanksgiving at the rate I’m going. Again, I want to challenge myself to step out of my comfort zone in Toastmasters.
My second vacation is coming soon. It will be right after Thanksgiving, during the first week of December. I’m starting to get a clear picture of what I want to do with my week off. I will definitely be visiting a few Toastmasters clubs. I will be visiting Cranberry High Noon as well as Bakery Square Toastmasters, and my own meeting at Greensburg is that week too. That Saturday is Winter TLI at Westmoreland County Community College. I also plan on getting Christmas shopping done. I’m leaning on doing that following the Bakery Square meeting and going to the South Hills to shop. I’m now interested in going to the Greensburg art museum for an event and even making a return trip to Indiana. In addition to all that I just mentioned, I’ll be watching Christmas movies (classics and Hallmark) and doing some Christmas baking as well. This week won’t be as warm as June, but it will be festive.
The Pumpkin Spice tour is still going on for a few more weeks. Locally, I’ve done very well, mostly frequenting Cutie’s, the newest coffee shop in town, with a few visits to the other local cafes in town. Friday, I plan on taking advantage of the nice weather and traveling to Ligonier. Just like last year, I shot too high trying to plan this tour and take it outside of Westmoreland County and should just learn to keep it local. It’s that Fear of Missing Out that social media only makes worse. I just read that the Pilgrim is now being made at Getgo and I plan on getting one very soon when I kick off the Turkey Sandwich and Dinner tour. That’s set to begin November 1 and will overlap with the end of the Pumpkin Spice tour by a week.
Finally, I’ve really been enjoying the Fall coffee menu at one of Greensburg’s finest coffee shops. I probably doubt I’ll get an opportunity to enjoy a Spooky coffee flight or Gilmore Girls coffee flight; however, I’ve been very happy with the choices that I’ve made so far. From lattes to matcha to chai tea, I’ve had some great tasting fall coffee so far this Fall season. I’ve also enjoyed the seasonal coffee and treats I’ve bought from Giant Eagle and Market District. Pumpkin Spice Latte, you began my tour and it’s only appropriate to end it with you. Date to be determined but it’ll be between Halloween and the week after.
The new Christmas, or Holiday, coffee menu at Cutie’s rolls out on November 9 and I am beyond excited about what’s going to be offered.
Stylish 🍒 