Sheer Thoughts

I attended a Toastmaster's meeting tonight in my new town. I attended as a guest two times prior, and had decided to become a member. There are noted, award winning speakers in this group, and I specifically joined to learn from top notch people. The atmosphere is lighthearted, yet, intent on helping each other attain confidence in speaking to others and groups, with gentle criticism. I am excited to embrace a new circle of friends and become a welcomed part of something. My own endeavor. Nurture myself at this troubled time. Not waiting for someone else to care about me. To care about myself as I am a good woman. I am, a natural born nurturer and I nurtured my husbands enough when they needed it, (or so I thought). Yet, they shorted me of this technique when I needed it.
I have enjoyed my drives around this capitol city and have even been in awe at how nice the neighborhoods are situated among natural vegetation and tree lined streets. There are lovely parks within walking distance of my townhouse. The "countryside" is located 4 miles from home. I discovered this on one of my accidental drives. I appreciate access to local shopping and activities without a half hour drive to somewhere, which is how my small town, of which I just moved from, was situated. I can see myself living here for a long time. However, my lease is ending in October, and I shall be decisive at that time.
I certainly learned that life is change. From January to April, my marriage changed to a divorce. (sigh here.)

Comments

Anonymous said…
Toastmasters, wow, now that's jumping right in there and doing something everyone can't do. Congratulations to you. I used to wish I'd gotten involved with a toastmaster's group early on in my career because I found myself having to give talks; we'd open a plant, have an open house and I'd give a welcome talk or someone would asked me to speak at some function. Good luck, have fun.
July 7, 2010 at 2:17 AM
Grumpy said…
Keep busy, lean on friends and family and you'll get through it.
July 7, 2010 at 5:42 AM
kden said…
Way to go Claire! My husbnd was in Toastmasters for awhile and enjoyed it very much. He wanted to be a motivational speaker but the timing just seemed off and it didn't work out. But he got a lot of nice feedback and made some friends along the way.
July 8, 2010 at 4:45 PM
Anonymous said…
I'm glad to see you getting involved. And I notice you have remodeled here, this site. Looks good, blue becomes you.
July 14, 2010 at 12:42 PM
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