It was a beautiful 78 degree day, very warm by late October standards. I took advantage of the nice weather and had a Cutie’s date with myself. Still ordering off of their fall menu, I got the White Chocolate Cinnamon Pretzel Latte. Hence, the inspiration for the title of today’s blog. I parked on the street for the first time, being brave (it’s not hard, I just never do it). The Pumpkin Spice and Fall Treats tour is drawing to a close soon as just a few weeks remain. My Turkey Sandwich mini-tour begins next week, as we turn over a new month. Fall is going by fast too. I’ll finish what I started by topping it off with a Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Toastmasters celebrated its 100th birthday on Tuesday. While Greensburg didn’t have a meeting, Laurel Highlands had one. It was our three person meeting that was mighty even with the SMALL turnout. Also having meetings that night were South Hills and Johnstown. Cranberry High Noon held their meeting on Monday and they also celebrated Toastmasters’ centennial anniversary. I’ve never been to a South Hills Toastmasters meeting (maybe in the future) but I’ve been to Johnstown. I was there last September. Looking at Dashboards, which shows the performance from the District level down to the club level, membership has dropped off from its initial base at the beginning of the year on July 1. Despite the small turnout at my meetings and feeling tempted to give up, I’m continuing to dedicate myself to my clubs. I’m also getting up there and giving speeches. I’ve just begun my newest path and am working through that first level.
Thursday begins two nights off in a row for me at work. Having consecutive nights off at Giant Eagle is rare for me, and I want to make these days count. The key to victory and a relaxing two day reprieve (easier said than done) are not to get in my own way. Again, easier said than done for me. It happened at Spring Conference and also for about the first few days of my vacation in June. I’m too hard on myself and I hear those voices telling me it’s a bad idea or I’m going to embarrass myself. I’m better about my journey when I don’t do things for attention or try too hard to seek acceptance. I enjoy experiences more too when I’m not looking back at the past.
My next stretch or two or more days off in a row will likely be when I go to Hershey a week before Thanksgiving. Time to think positive and stay awesome so I can make the most of my upcoming trip as well as my vacation.
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