Champion

I went to LW's club, and I was shocked.

1. I didn't dress properly due to my laziness to dress formally in a study week. When I saw all the black-and-white, I felt uncomfortable immediately.

2. So many experienced speakers! The President & VPE have done such a wonderful job to invite so many guests to their meeting.

3. President - star of the night: I believe that LW is not an attention seeker, but he just does everything so well that he is the star of the night! I remember that he said, "You can continue to be the VPE for next year, and until you graduate", even though we laughed over it, but I would say, I'm willing to take on another term of office if I work with you. Yes, I really do!

I believe that every President's opening address should be educational, or at least bring a message to the members. Otherwise, why should we listen to you, just because you are the president? The title of president serves nothing more than an organizer, and respect from the members does not come with it. It needs efforts! And in Zhenghua CC Toastmasters, I can see the invisible efforts!

4. The energy of young people: In this meeting, only few of us are under the age of 25, and we are the ones who would laugh out loudly, or at least who would laugh over a joke. The so called "audlts" don't do so as we do. I remember last time, we were talking about the "adult" clubs, that they are not as fun as a student club. Nathaniel was talking seriously to us, "The 'audlts' doesn't mean that they are not fun. Fun has nothing to do with age." HAHA. OK, but I can feel the difference.

5. One funny moment: we were talking so "highly" over Jasmine's relationship on the train on our way back home, and didn't notice that a lady was listening to us. Suddenly, I noticed that she was laughing with us, "HI", I said.

6. Self-reflection: I was very down after I went home, because I felt that there were so many things lacking in me. I don't speak good English; my vocabulary is not large enough; My english has little vocal variety; I don't have wide knowledge of what's happening in the world... How long will it take me to make up for that?

I don't even have the courage to think about it, because it will take me donkey's ears. But what drives me not to give up? I think it's the belief in myself!

LW said, "You are always the champion in someone's eyes! You are the champion in your friends' eyes if you are the one whom they would turn to! You are the champion in your own eyes if you are doing the best all the time!"

This morning, I was thinking that, if i go back to China with my current english level, it's considered as good or even excellent. But how about if i go to US? I guess even a 10-year child would have larger vocabulary than I do. So what's my choice?

And I choose to continue my journey, even the journey ahead is filled with obstacles, difficulties, I wouldn't give up easily! Because I'm doing my best all the time, even though the results may not be good in other people's eyes, I'm satisfied. And I don't regret!

"If nobody see you as a champion, I will!" Yes, I will! My friends, I see myself as a champion, and I also see you as champions, because each of you have your individual strength & merits that would make me believe "You are the champion".

All of us are the champions!