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What an exciting day we had today with our last Toastmasters class! There were only 10 people who had not given their tenth speech. Everyone looked around at each other like this day would never come. There was no doubt in our minds that we all were going to do well on our last speech.<\/p>\n
Soon after we left the Toastmasters class, some came back to our dorm and immediately started to study for our last test over the Crime and Punishment<\/em> book, while others went on to Health and Wellness to better themselves physically.<\/p>\n We the students of the Legends of the Fall are very appreciative for the opportunities we\u2019ve had while being in PEP, and we look forward to next month\u2019s graduation. Some of the guys have not seen their loved ones; for others, it will be a time to mend some bridges that have been burned. Whatever the situation may be, our loved ones will have something to look forward to.<\/p>\n Martinos W. (a.k.a. \u201cLittle Teapot\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Today was a wonderful day, because there were no activities for our class to be in the PEP room. We got to spend the majority of the day with our brothers in the upcoming class. Slowly but surely, we can see the Spring \u201818 class embracing our harmonious culture, and that in itself makes us proud of them.<\/p>\n We are extremely blessed to be a part of this big, important family. It is because of programs and organizations like this one that lives are changed, transformed, edified and lifted up to a higher and better purpose.<\/p>\n Hopefully we have been able to make someone look at life differently and bring joy into their lives. It has been an honor to serve these men. We are not alone in this race brothers; WE ARE PEP! And we will forever live between the wings. Next stop: graduation.<\/p>\n Reynaldo H. (a.k.a. \u201cScrappy Doo\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n In the past few weeks, our schedules have slowed down. We have gone from juggling several things at once, to focusing on pitches and our last reading assignment. This proved to be a challenge for some of our PEP brothers.<\/p>\n Crime and Punishment<\/em> is an advanced read and is riddled with extensive vocabulary. Today was our last test on Chapters 5 and 6 of this nearly 800-page tome. The majority of the test focused on vocabulary words. We as a class are learning to speak in a vernacular beyond our upbringings and to express ourselves with an eloquence that reflects our recent education<\/p>\n As we look forward from today, we feel a sense of accomplishment at the completion of our last test. Many of us have begun already, just this evening, to prepare for the Business Plan Competition. Today has been a landmark in our progress. Next landmark: graduation!<\/p>\n Brandon L. (a.k.a. \u201cSherlock\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Thursday was another day of the new Leadership Academy class, which is starting to get with the program by being more involved. I can honestly say that most of these guys truly want a change in their lives. It is a true honor to help these brothers on their journey to a better tomorrow.<\/p>\n On this particular day, the afternoon class of Leadership Academy was being taught about the different types of plans that we need to have ready to go upon release. I believe that the hardest part of those plans is the financial plan. It is really hard to say how much money you are going to be making, unless you are going back to your old job or working with someone who has already offered you a job that is waiting for you.<\/p>\n For the current class getting ready to graduate, the finish line is near, but remember it\u2019s only the beginning. We have to figure out what it is we want to do after graduation. A lot of the brothers are going home, while others are still going to be here, and those are the brothers that need to take the initiative to be true servant-leaders to the guys coming after them. The question is, what is it you\u2019re going to do once you graduate? Peace.<\/p>\n Joe A. (a.k.a. \u201cChile Piquing\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Today was such an amazing day. It was one of the most relaxed days since our PEP journey began almost nine months ago. There was a guest speaker and all of Spring \u201918 was called out to class, so it was pretty quiet on the dorms and the majority of the Legends took this time to work on their business pitches.<\/p>\n With the Business Plan Competition (BPC) and graduation comes a vast array of feelings and emotions, from excitement and eagerness to a feeling of sadness and anticipation of what\u2019s next in life. It\u2019s almost like an \u201cis this real?\u201d type of emotion. For many, we reflect on the road traveled, memories made and bonds forged, as well as what it means to live life and not simply exist.<\/p>\n We all come here separate and with our own reasons and agendas, and graduation is a marker for success that many long for. Whether those who came to look good for parole, those who \u201cfake it to make it\u201d for the chance at some A\/C, or those who came determined for a complete change of lifestyle \u2013 whatever the reason, PEP\u2019s mission is being accomplished in all of us. Today as we reflect back, we look forward and walk in the grace that God has given us and we are, above all, grateful.<\/p>\n Patrick W. (a.k.a. \u201cPatrick Starr\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cLife is what happens when you\u2019re busy making other plans.\u201d<\/p>\n ~John Lennon<\/p>\n Before we get out, we are told, don\u2019t worry, your big moment is going to come. Be patient and continue doing good, until your big moment comes. You should be careful if you\u2019re going to wait.<\/p>\n For me, my life will be what is happening while I\u2019m waiting for my big moment. When we get out, there will be so many things we want to do; things we have planned; things that need to be done; and things that we have to wait for. Although your big moment may not be as big as my big moment, no one knows when \u2013 or if \u2013 those big moments may ever happen.<\/p>\n My advice: don\u2019t concentrate so much on the waiting. Cherish the little things you do while you\u2019re waiting. That\u2019s the real joy in life. Whether you\u2019re taking your kid to school for the first time or you\u2019re watching the Astros win the World Series, life is a collection of millions and billions tiny little moments and choices, good or bad, that make your life.<\/p>\n Today is your big moment. The life you\u2019ll be waiting for is really the life that is happening all around you. Enjoy it. Don\u2019t wait. Live life!<\/p>\n Alexius T. (a.k.a. \u201cCherry Dr. Pepper\u201d)<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” transparent_background=”off” background_color=”#ffffff” allow_player_pause=”off” inner_shadow=”off” parallax=”off” parallax_method=”off” padding_mobile=”off” make_fullwidth=”off” use_custom_width=”off” width_unit=”on” make_equal=”off” use_custom_gutter=”off”][et_pb_row admin_label=”row”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text background_layout=”light” text_orientation=”left” border_style=”solid” _builder_version=”3.0.71″] Week 18 Week in Review Monday November 6, 2017 What an exciting day we had today with our last Toastmasters class! 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Wednesday\u00a0November 8, 2017<\/h1>\n
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Friday\u00a0November 10, 2017<\/h1>\n
Expressions<\/h1>\n