Tonight, we are gathered together for a new beginning:

The beginning of a new season at Nicosia Crusaders Club.

In this season, there is the possibility that I might stand behind that lectern,

Deliver the worst speech ever,

And make a complete fool out of myself…

This is a possibility!

On the other hand there is a strong hope,

That I might make a speech to remember forever,

Besides that, I may touch a few people’s lives among the audience

And inspire them for a lifetime.

The only way to see our hopes come true is to make new beginnings.

And it’s the new beginnings which make our lives interesting, exciting, wonderful and worthy!

Do you remember moving out from your parents’ house for university,

Or the day you resigned from a job which was driving you crazy?

Remember the time you replied “Yes, I do!”,

Remember the moment you learned that you were with child – with your firstborn.

Those new beginnings brought you here and made you who you are.

So… Mr. Toastmaster, fellow toastmasters and dear guests,

Please charge your glasses… and stand…

And share a toast with me:

To NEW BEGINNINGS!

 

18.09.2015

TM-Prepared Toast