For those of you rooting for me in my nontraditional fashion journey, the rumors of its demise have been greatly exaggerated again.
But first, Tuesday’s weather brought with it a Spring preview. For me, it was a nice drive down to Connellsville for my first in person Laurel Highlands Toastmasters meeting since September. 55 degrees in February is a heat wave compared to what we’ve had over the last few weeks. Even with this warm stretch, this has still been a cold winter (still nothing like the late 1970’s though).
Winter came back midweek and we had some snow yesterday as I visited the Sleep Center. More on that to come so please leave the comments to the weather or encourage me to be me.
Along with the recent February thaw, which is decreasing the snowpack every day, I’m also getting back into Toastmasters. My resurgence began Monday with the “Lunch and Learn” session online and continued Tuesday night at Laurel Highlands Toastmasters. I’m also getting my stuff sent so I can get credit for our home club.
With the thaw in our weather and in my mood so I can enjoy the things I love, something else is hot again.
I’m jumping back into my nontraditional fashion journey. Monday night, I dusted off my Michael Kors bag and brought it to work and did so again at Tuesday night’s meeting. I brought it again Wednesday night. I want to take on other hobbies this year, but being nontraditional and writing makes my heart happy too.
The mild stretch continues next week as we reach the 50’s. However, it comes with the chance of showers. The warmup also raises flooding and ice jam concerns. I’ve been noticing the snowbanks gradually melting on my way to and from the gym. Is Winter over? Not by a long shot, and we will see several shots of snow and cold before it’s all said and done. But it won’t be as brutal.
I learned a lot on Monday at the Lunch and Learn session online. With membership, it’s all about the three R’s (Renew, Reward, Recruit). With Public Relations it’s the three P’s (People, Progress, Pride). Maybe feeling idle for the month of January and taking that week off last week was what I needed. What about Greensburg? How can I help in these aspects of my home club? Who can benefit from Toastmasters?
I visit the local coffee shop in town and ask myself that question. I think the Baristas could benefit as well as some of the clientele. The latter ranges from college students to teachers and influencers. We have Westmoreland Hospital in town, and over on Pellis Road some other medical offices. Who can I reach and help become a better communicator?
I had some Coach purses gifted to me from a friend and fellow Toastmaster. Later this winter I’m going to clean them up and maybe use them when I go out and about for coffee this coming Spring.
My February coffee tour needed to be retooled a bit this week due to my appointment at the Sleep Center, but it all worked out. I went to Caleese this morning before going to the gym. The place was awash in sea of red, pink, and cards and chocolates. You know, for those looking for a cute Valentine’s Day gift last minute. I was dressed like it was Saint Patrick’s Day. I’ll remember that when I go for coffee on March 17. My drink of choice came from the featured holiday menu, the Tira-I Miss You latte.
I saw the cutest little Yorkie at Caleese this morning and even got to pet her. Thor, be jealous. I could have made the trip yesterday but it is what it is.
At Cutie’s, the St. Patrick’s Day menu is coming out next Saturday. I’ll be there next weekend to show Sara what it’s all about. It’s way cooler than any cafe in the South Side. It’ll be nice to catch up on life and everything else.
Time to make plans for the Spring!
Stylish 🍒 