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As our usual venue was unavailable, the kind offer of TMC Sagrada Familia to use their space was gratefully accepted. Now, a change of scenery is enough to nudge anyone from their comfort zone. Add to this an unexpected storm that did its best to \u201crain on our parade\u201d, leaving the session to an apparently less-than-fortunate start. <\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n

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However, nothing could dampen the spirits of the participants. We shook off the raindrops and settled to slowly dry out as the session proceeded. <\/span><\/div>\n
Participation was high \u2013 a total of nine invited guests had braved the storm \u2013 and soon the rumbles of genius and flashes of inspiration storming from the podium rivalled the tempest without.  <\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n

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Did you know that our president Sean Palit could juggle? Well, surprise us all he did, by launching five colorful balls into the air along with metaphorical advice on balancing the important things in life. Equal motion is the key was our take-home message \u2013 just be sure the balls that represent the most important things in life – your relationships and health  – are kept aloft. <\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n

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Tonight\u2019s Toastmaster Zuzana Smakalova expressed her wonder upon hearing another member casually mention of a previous pastime, modeling and competing for \u201cMiss Italy\u201d. We all have a at least a bit of turbulence hidden within, she realized. So she invited us to \u201cstop looking for your passion\u201d and just live. The range of passions and special interests of tonight\u2019s participants, as she related them, was outstanding: mountain-bike riding, climbing, surfing in Ireland (of all places!), collecting \u201csands of beaches\u201d, creating an online magazine, water skiing and snow skiing (all in one person!), dedication to \u201cSerious Play\u201d, vegetable production, peak climbing, dancing and karaoke, Gordon Ramsay\u2019s charms, highbrow reading (as opposed to the not-so-highbrow, a new puppy, and the secret to Casanova-like success.  <\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n

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The word of the day was a provocative challenge. No one could have guessed that the expression \u201cLose My Bottle\u201d came from the world of boxing! Only a few could boldly introduce it into their contributions, clearly determined not to \u201cgive up at the last minute\u201d. <\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n

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Cristina de Medrano held us rapt with her speech \u201cTurn Your Passion to Your Purpose\u201d (Communications Competence \u2013 2 \u2013 Organize Your Speech). She informed us that there is a lot to be gained from defying the impossible and reaching for apparently unsurpassable goals. Who knows how many new adventures her message has inspired? <\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n

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Manolo Lopez had us both shaking our heads with grief and laughing at life\u2019s absurdity as he illustrated the basic laws of stupidity in his speech \u201cDon\u2019t Open the Emergency Exit Door\u201d (The Entertaining Speaker \u2013 3 \u2013 Make Them Laugh). It was amusing, it was informative\u2026 and it left us more than a little worried about the world\u2019s future. <\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n

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Table Topics was introduced with great flair by Paul Conde. In clear terms he reminded us of the fundamental importance of thinking on your feet. A skill to be honed daily because \u2013 you never know \u2013 you may have to impress someone someday\u2026 and a little ad-lib can go a long way. The four chosen extemporaneous speakers were well up to the challenge. <\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n

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Our guest Alba Lucia Hincapie graciously served as General Evaluator. She was generous with her praise and judicious in her comments, reminding us of the importance of watching the small details as well as the bigger picture. <\/o:p><\/span><\/div>\n

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The evening was tempestuous, both indoors and out. But TMC Barcelona knows how to face up to any gale with broad smiles and edifying speeches.<\/span><\/div>\n

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