I just had a new revelation!  Good things really happen when you focus on them!

My friend’s friend wanted to enquire about the printing charges for company tee shirts at this newly opened shop.  When we first went in, the person manning the shop did not know much.  A few minutes later, a Chinese salesman entered the shop and entertained our enquiries to no avail.  Now, this Chinese salesman spoke excellent English, so I complimented him.  He was so modest until he did not say ‘thank you’.  Instead, he started complimenting me in return.

Interestingly, after complimenting him, his entire demeanour and attitude towards us changed.  He started finding the necessary information with great enthusiasm!

I quote my friend’s words,

“I am really amazed at how you can decide on something good about the Chinese salesman just now, despite [his] not being knowledgable in many things. He changed totally after you praised him, [he was] more confident and help[ed] you a lot:) Wonderful!”

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My beloved friends,

My sharing of Mother Teresa: the firm and passionate humanitarian left my listeners spellbound.

“It was as though I was watching a movie.” said Ee Hai.

It was a perfect end to a great Stories-Alive! series!

I invite you to open your minds and hearts to a refreshing perspective on our current recession.  “R” for recession?  Redundant?  Relaxed?  Refreshed?

Be enthralled with real life stories, and get inspired and motivated to ride one of the BEST rides of your life – the recession!!!

3 things you need to bring with you for the ride:

1. HOLD ON tight to your seats
2. Open up your HEARTS and EARS (Notice the “ear” in the word “hEARt”;D)
3. Get MOVING and JIVING when I ask you to!

Details as follows:

* Title & Theme: Riding the Rollercoaster of the Recession Refreshingly!!!

* Venue: ITMA Toastmasters Club, NUSS Suntec City Guild House, Suntec City Mall 05-001, Singapore
* Date: 15 May 2009
* Time: 7-10pm

I look forward to seeing you there!

With love,
Pei Shan

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The only thing constant about life is change, and the only thing certain about life is death. – Yip Pei Shan

One of the philosophies I’ve had in life is that change is the only constant.  This proverb was inspired with the influx of changes this month – competing in speech contests, my birthday celebrations, the passing away of a friend, etc.

It brings to the fore the fragility of life.  Have you done and said the things that matter most to you?

Shan is in round 2 of the International Speeches Contest!

My beloved friends,

With the sweet success of championing the first round of the International Speeches Contest, I am on to the second stage!  It feels like I am playing a computer game with different stages to clear!  All in all, there are 6 stages to clear to the World Champion Speaker title!

Round 2 or 3 will most likely be my last play at the International Speeches Contest due to personal commitments.

Open your minds and lend me your hearts, bodies and souls as I transport you to a different realm, MY realm.  Are you game enough?

For the brave and uninitiated, and for those who aspire to be courageous, I invite you to come and support me!  Details as follows:

• Venue: Fengshan Community Club, Auditorium, 20 Bedok North Street 2, Singapore
• Date: 14 March 2009
• Time: 2-5pm

I look forward to seeing you there!

With love,
Pei Shan

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I’m taking part in the International Speeches and Table Topics Contest!

My beloved friends,

For the first time, I will be taking part in the International Speeches and Table Topics Contest!

Feast your mind on a vivid rendition of knowledge, shared by my fellow contestants and myself!

I invite you to come support me!  Details as follows:

• Venue: Bishan Toastmasters Club, Bishan Community Club, Level 3, Lecture Room 1, Singapore
• Date: 17 February 2009
• Time: 7-10pm

I look forward to seeing you there!

With love,
Pei Shan