i got the ToastMaster public speaking contest best speaker award today (:

happy. not because of the prize. because i didn't choose to run away. and that's what made me feel proud of myself. even before delivering my speech, i was glad enough because i was down with my formal attire and at least i was on my feet to go up onto the stage and speak. I broke the barrier. i thought it was a good first step. it was even better when the process went smooth and the audience actually liked me. Thanks for the stunning applause upon the end of my impromptu speech. phew. that was.. sweats. oh well. haha. as the tutor said, "u've got the stage, so make use of it and do whatever u want on the stage. and because u're on the stage, the audience will be willing to accept it and eventually start to like you." i don't know if i really deserve this as i totally twisted the speech question and turned it another way round. but they liked it. thanks. haha i'm glad (:

It was great to be given this opportunity to be trained under excellent toast master speakers. yet it was saddening too to see people forsaking this golden opportunity and running away from challenge. It was not only about the money spent on those who've signed up but did not turn up for the course. but it was the attitude. $500 per person, 3 professional speakers, what do you think? Have to admit that i once thought of pulling out too. thinking that, why make yourself so difficult. just skip the course, like everyone else does. i am grateful that i did not choose to do this. I've been doing this for alot of times, to alot of things, and for once i'm now gonna face the challenge right in front of me and not running away. why run away, when u're given a chance to practice and improve? ah anyway. i was kinda glad it's over. lol. and thank god it turned out alright.

it was certainly an enriching experience. at least for once, i learnt so much about public speaking, and i've been on stage, as a professional speaker. (: