I had a mild weekend.It was mild because of the really high,HIGHS and the LOW lows!My highs were watching a basketball match with very nice seats a few metres from the basketball court.We had a good view of the bench,and the WAGS (Wives and girlfreinds of sports stars).Even though the camera we were using was not so great,I attempted to take pictures of La Dementia(Die-hard supporters and fans of MMT Estudiantes).Our team,Estudiantes lost but I could not help noticing that there were diehard supporters who were still singing and cheering long after the last buzz!It was also fun to take part in the psychological warfare of making extreme,intense noises when the visiting team had ball possession.However,it seems that they had the nerves of steel and didnt buckle under this psychological warfare.It could be the same reason human spirit overcomes a situation especially when all odd seems to be at play.In fact,I know from personal experience that if I felt or experienced obvious opposition then a greater feeling of resistance or the inclination to prove otherwise overwhelmed me.I believe however that a person does not have to reach the bottom in order to launch themselves upwards.We absolutely have to keep going,at every moment.That is; one step back and make a purpoted affort to go 100 steps forward.My other highlights,were seeing an old friend.Though we didnt ¨tomar algo¨after this match it was still good to see him!
On saturday,I hung out at a coleague and friend´s house.I had very nice conversations with his friends and flatmates.I got to hear about Dave Chapelle and Jamie Foxx´s stand-up comedy from the unlikeliest sources.I kind of also appreciated the work I had done on myself so far to be able to strike a conversation on any topic,rounding up off-centre topics like nature and comedy.I got to hear from this conversation about amazing events in nature.Apparently there is a video on youtube which shows divers keeping off sharks from tearing their net and releasing their tuna catch inAustralian waters.I will attach this video next time.The time and experience I had at the house was also greatly enhanced by my coleague´s female roommate,who is apparently a very punctual and organised person.It was absolutely interesting to share views about the opportunities and challenges of a working woman in Spain with her.I definitely got some validations and some of my questions answered.Hopefully she will join me at the next toastmaster´s international meeting.
I also got to see my friend Xiao and her newest child and daughter of 2 months.Its always sweet to spend time with her and her family.Her in-laws really cater to me.Being in their company arouses feelings of homesickness.Anyway,all in all I had a good weekend and ticked off as having done some of the TO-Do´s on my list like mailing my post and putting up some posters about the MLM opportunity I have at university city in Madrid.While I was there,I reminisced about my own university experience.It is my present studying of myself,my needs and my wants which sheds light on why I cherish my formal learning years of my life.These would be Saint Mark´s,Wits University and even my primary school experiences.There is a certain beauty and life about being in an environment of learning.Presently since now I want to learn and receive education for different reasons,I still draw from those great feelings of the mystery and excitement of learning.This continues to bring forth great transformation of character in me.It is Jim Rohn who said,formal education will get you a job but personal development will get you a wealth.I believe this truth sincerely.
As for my lows,well they are not worth the breath of life I will give them,by mentioning them.
So now im signing off for today.Im off now to put up my laundry and iron my pants for tomorrow.
God bless and Invictus.
