Greetings Happy People,
Have you ever made the impossible possible? In life, we had moments were that happened. No matter the situation, you pulled things together. The story I have for you is about how the impossible became possible.
It was the Fall of 2005. I was serving as an Area Governor and President to my home Toastmasters club - Starmasters. Back then, our membership was low. At best, we had 3-4 people at each meeting. There was one moment where I stood alone. This club was about to fold.
Despite the fate of this club, I moved forth. As I prepared for one meeting, another member showed up. His name was Eugene. Having him arrive made me feel better. Why? Because the attendance doubled!! Instead of preparing to close this club, we decided to have fun with a two-man Toastmasters meeting. We took on all roles, made some noise, and had fun!! The people having a church meeting next door wondered what the heck was going on. Who knew that a burst of enthusiasm can take place with just two people?
Thanks to that meeting, the fortunes for this club turned around. Members returned to the meetings, new members joined the club, a club coach was there to assist us, and we moved to another location!! It was no surprise that my home Toastmasters club received Distinguished honors for three straight years!! All of these fortunes started with just two people!!
Sandraneta, one of my Toastmaster mentors, told me that it took three people to have a Toastmasters meeting. I just gave you a story where it took two positive people to have a meeting!! Would I recommend this strategy for other Toastmasters? Only if the club is at a low point!
We are facing tough times today. Many of us are uncertain about our future. Some of us want to just give up. Behind this story lies a connecting message. No matter what obstacle one faces, it can be conquered through belief. Belief in your vision, Belief in your determination, and belief in yourself are the essentials of making an impossible thing possible. If we hold on, we can survive!! It only takes one belief to have infinite possibilities. It can be done!!
That is all I have for now. Take care and thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Jesse I-I-I
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Violets are Blue
Greetings Happy People,
Ever since I wrote the blog "Roses are Red," I got some kudos for my brave efforts to try and win "Kelly's" heart. I also got some interesting responses on how I should have wrote the poem that was a bit more appropriate. If you are a fan of the old-school Nintendo games, you would probably like the following suggestions that were given to me. Oh how I wish I had a time machine......
POEM 1
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
Will you be my Excitebike?
POEM 2
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
Do you want to see my Mega Man?
POEM 3
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
And you're stacked like Tetris
POEM 4
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
Can I be your Super Macho Man?
(flex pectoral muscles)
POEM 5
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
Want to jump you like Mario!!
POEM 6
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
And you're more legend than Zelda!!
POEM 7
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
Cause you're a real Punch-Out!!
Thanks everyone for these interesting suggestions!! I wished I could have used some of these lines on that girl. I probably would still get rejected, but at least it would have been interesting to see the response to these lines.
That is all I have for now. Take care and thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Jesse I-I-I
Ever since I wrote the blog "Roses are Red," I got some kudos for my brave efforts to try and win "Kelly's" heart. I also got some interesting responses on how I should have wrote the poem that was a bit more appropriate. If you are a fan of the old-school Nintendo games, you would probably like the following suggestions that were given to me. Oh how I wish I had a time machine......
POEM 1
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
Will you be my Excitebike?
POEM 2
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
Do you want to see my Mega Man?
POEM 3
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
And you're stacked like Tetris
POEM 4
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
Can I be your Super Macho Man?
(flex pectoral muscles)
POEM 5
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
Want to jump you like Mario!!
POEM 6
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
And you're more legend than Zelda!!
POEM 7
Roses are Red
Violets are Blue
I like Nintendo
Cause you're a real Punch-Out!!
Thanks everyone for these interesting suggestions!! I wished I could have used some of these lines on that girl. I probably would still get rejected, but at least it would have been interesting to see the response to these lines.
That is all I have for now. Take care and thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Jesse I-I-I
Monday, January 18, 2010
Keep Your Head Up!!
Greetings Happy People,
The following message I have for you today is short and simple. Whenever someone is bringing you down or a situation is making your life uneasy, please remember to keep your head up. There are those moments where you want to hang your head. While we have those difficult moments in our lives, we must remember that it is only temporary. Better things will come!!
We must also remember that we have the power to control any type of emotion we feel. Our emotions are not controlled by other people or other situations. They are controlled by the person you see in the mirror. THAT IS YOU!! Whatever decisions we make are up to us. When catastrophe strikes, we can either let it beat us down or simply find a way to get through it and become better people.
When I had those moments where I hung my head low, I always thought it was due to someone or something that made me feel less than what I was worth. I was completely wrong. They were not making me feel bad, I was making myself feel bad. I did not realize that I have the power to control my own emotions. Now that I do, it makes life easier for me to live. Heck!! Whenever I get to that state where I am depressed and feeling down, I do my best to turn it around and make myself feel good. Only I can do that for me and you can do that for you too!! A positive mindset can take you farther than a negative one!!
So whenever someone or something is bringing you down, always remember to keep your head up!! Why? Because you are simply better!!
That is all I have for now. Take care and thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Jesse I-I-I
The following message I have for you today is short and simple. Whenever someone is bringing you down or a situation is making your life uneasy, please remember to keep your head up. There are those moments where you want to hang your head. While we have those difficult moments in our lives, we must remember that it is only temporary. Better things will come!!
We must also remember that we have the power to control any type of emotion we feel. Our emotions are not controlled by other people or other situations. They are controlled by the person you see in the mirror. THAT IS YOU!! Whatever decisions we make are up to us. When catastrophe strikes, we can either let it beat us down or simply find a way to get through it and become better people.
When I had those moments where I hung my head low, I always thought it was due to someone or something that made me feel less than what I was worth. I was completely wrong. They were not making me feel bad, I was making myself feel bad. I did not realize that I have the power to control my own emotions. Now that I do, it makes life easier for me to live. Heck!! Whenever I get to that state where I am depressed and feeling down, I do my best to turn it around and make myself feel good. Only I can do that for me and you can do that for you too!! A positive mindset can take you farther than a negative one!!
So whenever someone or something is bringing you down, always remember to keep your head up!! Why? Because you are simply better!!
That is all I have for now. Take care and thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Jesse I-I-I
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Roses are Red
Greetings Happy People,
For my next story, let me take you back to 1991. I was a Junior in High school and I fell in love with a beautiful girl. Her name was “Kelly.” She had long brown hair, beautiful brown eyes, and a smile that could only be matched by angels. Whenever she walked down a hallway, she walked in slow motion accompanied with background music so beautiful that you swore an orchestra was somewhere around the corner. My goodness she was beautiful!!
As for me, I wanted to express to her how beautiful she was and how much I was infatuated by her. So I decided to write her a poem. Mind you, I was a 15 year old that never wrote anything artistic before. I had to make sure this was very important not only to her, but to me as well. For days, I wondered what I was going to write and how she would react to it. Then an idea hit my mind!! I grabbed a pen and a pad and wrote the romantic words that came out of my mind.
When I finished writing the words, I folded up the paper and put it in my pocket. I went to school and saw her there. My mind told me to run away, but my heart told me to just give your romantic words to her. With trepidation, I walked up to her and gave her my masterpiece. What was this romantic poem I wrote to her? Well, it went like this:
“Roses are red
Violets are blue
I like Nintendo
And girls like you!!”
Smooth huh??
When she first saw this, let’s just say that her reaction was indescribable. She was touched by the attempt of my words – yet somewhat confused. Back then, I thought I wrote something beautiful. Today look back on that moment and wonder two things: “What the hell was I thinking?” and “Thank God my writing got better!!” Unfortunately, she was going out with someone else and I was rejected. Heartbroken, I went on as best as I could.
Did that moment stop me? Not really. From that point to where I am right now, you can say that my writing improved.
Whether it is writing, finding that special someone, or anything else, we have to find ways to just get better. While things may not come out the way we want in our first attempt, we must not give up hope. Instead, we must find ways to improve on the things that did not work too well. With time and countless efforts, you too can become better in what you want to do. If famous people can succeed after many failed attempts, we can do so in the same fashion. All we have to do is have FAITH. With it, all things are possible!!
That is all I have for now. Take care and thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Jesse I-I-I
For my next story, let me take you back to 1991. I was a Junior in High school and I fell in love with a beautiful girl. Her name was “Kelly.” She had long brown hair, beautiful brown eyes, and a smile that could only be matched by angels. Whenever she walked down a hallway, she walked in slow motion accompanied with background music so beautiful that you swore an orchestra was somewhere around the corner. My goodness she was beautiful!!
As for me, I wanted to express to her how beautiful she was and how much I was infatuated by her. So I decided to write her a poem. Mind you, I was a 15 year old that never wrote anything artistic before. I had to make sure this was very important not only to her, but to me as well. For days, I wondered what I was going to write and how she would react to it. Then an idea hit my mind!! I grabbed a pen and a pad and wrote the romantic words that came out of my mind.
When I finished writing the words, I folded up the paper and put it in my pocket. I went to school and saw her there. My mind told me to run away, but my heart told me to just give your romantic words to her. With trepidation, I walked up to her and gave her my masterpiece. What was this romantic poem I wrote to her? Well, it went like this:
“Roses are red
Violets are blue
I like Nintendo
And girls like you!!”
Smooth huh??
When she first saw this, let’s just say that her reaction was indescribable. She was touched by the attempt of my words – yet somewhat confused. Back then, I thought I wrote something beautiful. Today look back on that moment and wonder two things: “What the hell was I thinking?” and “Thank God my writing got better!!” Unfortunately, she was going out with someone else and I was rejected. Heartbroken, I went on as best as I could.
Did that moment stop me? Not really. From that point to where I am right now, you can say that my writing improved.
Whether it is writing, finding that special someone, or anything else, we have to find ways to just get better. While things may not come out the way we want in our first attempt, we must not give up hope. Instead, we must find ways to improve on the things that did not work too well. With time and countless efforts, you too can become better in what you want to do. If famous people can succeed after many failed attempts, we can do so in the same fashion. All we have to do is have FAITH. With it, all things are possible!!
That is all I have for now. Take care and thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Jesse I-I-I
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Is It Really Worth It?
Greetings Happy People,
No matter where we are, we get tested in different situations. Whether it is at home, at work, or at any establishment, we face moments where things can get tense. In the face of a challenge, we can handle it in two different ways: with a cool head or a hot one. It pays to keep a cool head in tense moments. With a cool head, you can look at things, find ways to handle them, and move on with your life. When you have a cool head, you can overcome any obstacle with ease. Having a cool head not only benefits you, but everyone else around your environment. Although this sounds easy to do, we must remember that things can be done this way. You can win with a cool head!!
As for handling things with a hot head, we can do that too. On a personal note, I would not recommend it. Doing things out of anger can leave you in a situation far worse than where you started. You can yell at people. You can give them the middle finger - two if you are that angry and three if you are VERY angry. Heck!! You can also beat the living hell out of someone. But when you do all of these things, ask yourself if it is even worth it. There are always after effects of doing things out of anger. Not many of them are good. Relationships can end. People can go to jail. Lives can be lost.
In different parts of my life, I’ve seen anger displayed at home, at work, and at public places. I also used a hot head in different situations. I am sure you have used different levels of anger in your lives. No matter the fury, nothing feels worse than remorse. History can also be a great teacher in the damaging effects of anger. Look at the people that got in trouble in the last few years. Look at the riots that happened in the last few decades. Look at the wars that happened in different centuries. Anger can open doors, but to what?
If I were to offer any advice to you happy people, it would be this. Whenever you get involved in something that makes you upset. Please do your best to find ways to deal with it other than shouting or physical violence. You will be better off that way.
That is all I have for now. Take care and thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Jesse I-I-I
No matter where we are, we get tested in different situations. Whether it is at home, at work, or at any establishment, we face moments where things can get tense. In the face of a challenge, we can handle it in two different ways: with a cool head or a hot one. It pays to keep a cool head in tense moments. With a cool head, you can look at things, find ways to handle them, and move on with your life. When you have a cool head, you can overcome any obstacle with ease. Having a cool head not only benefits you, but everyone else around your environment. Although this sounds easy to do, we must remember that things can be done this way. You can win with a cool head!!
As for handling things with a hot head, we can do that too. On a personal note, I would not recommend it. Doing things out of anger can leave you in a situation far worse than where you started. You can yell at people. You can give them the middle finger - two if you are that angry and three if you are VERY angry. Heck!! You can also beat the living hell out of someone. But when you do all of these things, ask yourself if it is even worth it. There are always after effects of doing things out of anger. Not many of them are good. Relationships can end. People can go to jail. Lives can be lost.
In different parts of my life, I’ve seen anger displayed at home, at work, and at public places. I also used a hot head in different situations. I am sure you have used different levels of anger in your lives. No matter the fury, nothing feels worse than remorse. History can also be a great teacher in the damaging effects of anger. Look at the people that got in trouble in the last few years. Look at the riots that happened in the last few decades. Look at the wars that happened in different centuries. Anger can open doors, but to what?
If I were to offer any advice to you happy people, it would be this. Whenever you get involved in something that makes you upset. Please do your best to find ways to deal with it other than shouting or physical violence. You will be better off that way.
That is all I have for now. Take care and thank you for your time and attention.
Sincerely,
Jesse I-I-I
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