Who's the best speaker of the week?
Me, thats who. (Somebody, pinch me!)
I am really not into shameless bragging..but...this morning I finally got to give my second speech at Toasties. Three speakers are lined up each week, all three evaluated, and then the entire club votes. One of the other speakers is a seasoned guy (been a Toastie for 30+ years!) and to put it in perspective....he was dressed in western attire, and I truly felt like I was up against Mark Twain. (and that's putting it mildly) I mean, this guy rocks. A real pro. So, once he spoke I was sure I'd be a let down for the crowd.
Not so. (Somebody! Pinch me again!)
I get to keep the trophy for the week. It's sitting proudly on my desk at my grown up girl job. They said my speech was the caliber they look for in competitions. Oh. My. Ga.
*sigh* I'm walking on clouds today, people.

Rah, rah my sweetie. You are having one exciting week going for you. I knew that the speech you gave today was a "killer speech". Needless to say how proud of you I am.
Posted by: The Sewing Queen | April 10, 2008 at 11:51 AM
Congratulations! You should be so proud of yourself! I think it's great that you're doing all these things to enrich yourself. I just returned from a business trip where I was a speaker at a conference. It was my first time doing something like that and I was terrified! Maybe I need Toastmasters!
Posted by: Mrs. B | April 10, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Fantastic!!! You are so talented in soooo many ways! I find inspiration with every post you make. Unfortunately I rarely comment to let you know how much you enlighten my life with your blog.
Tracey, the skies the limit...you go girl!
Posted by: ellen | April 10, 2008 at 11:57 AM
That is so exciting! You really are an inspiration to those of us *ahem* of a certain age that are still trying to figure out what we'd like to be when we grow up. With each post, you continue to encourage me to try to live my best life, and to pursue my dreams fearlessly.
Posted by: Cheryl | April 10, 2008 at 12:25 PM
Congrats! Look how far you've come!
Posted by: Rene | April 10, 2008 at 12:48 PM
Yaaaay!! Why am I so not surprised?? You go girl!! You were wonderful on the ZNE interview the other night ~ it was so good to hear your voice again!!! I'm just so proud of you....xxoo, Dawn
Posted by: Dawn | April 10, 2008 at 01:00 PM
Congrats!!
Catherine
Posted by: Catherine | April 10, 2008 at 01:30 PM
Congratulations! Savor this moment...
Posted by: diXymiss | April 10, 2008 at 02:31 PM
Oh, Tracey!!! A huge CONGRATS to you. All of us "groupies" are so proud of you! Big {{{HUGS}}}!!!
Carla
Posted by: Carla | April 10, 2008 at 02:38 PM
Your going places tootsie! That's good cause I'm too lazy so, I just cheer you on and enjoy your glory.
Best,
Kathy
Posted by: kathy | April 10, 2008 at 03:10 PM
Congratulations!! Way to go :-) Rosie
Posted by: Rosie's Whimsy | April 10, 2008 at 04:03 PM
Congratulations! You're on a roll.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | April 10, 2008 at 09:45 PM
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: heartartz | April 11, 2008 at 12:00 AM
Yippee! I am so happy for you!
Posted by: Sue | April 11, 2008 at 02:24 AM
Congratulations! There really is no end to your talents!
Victoria x
Posted by: Victoria | April 11, 2008 at 03:31 AM
I'm with Cheryl. You inspire me to dream big and make them happen! Congrats. You so much to be thankful for...and who knew back when you were going through your most difficult times (when you found yourself "suddenly single") that all this lie ahead? What an awesome God we have!
Posted by: Connie | April 11, 2008 at 05:09 AM
Contgratulations!! That is an amazing honor especially for you second speech!
JOY!
Posted by: Joy Bayer | April 11, 2008 at 05:11 AM
Woohoo!! Congrats....so what was the topic of this speech???
Posted by: suzanne | April 11, 2008 at 05:50 AM
Whatta woman!!!! You inspire me!
Posted by: Joy | April 11, 2008 at 06:39 AM
Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: Mecky | April 11, 2008 at 07:16 AM
Oh my word! This brings back memories!!! I used to be a (DH's Term not mine) a Grand Pu Ba with Tosties!!! Those were pre mom days.
Congrats on best speaker!
Posted by: Melissa (Missy) | August 20, 2008 at 08:21 AM