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Doug’s Principles
Leave a Comment- Just for today do not worry
- Just for today do not anger
- Honor your parents, teachers, and elders
- Earn your living honestly
- Show gratitude to all living things
And the humming bird story told by Brian was so surreal. It gave me the chill. My eyes were watered.
Several days before the memorial, I was walking outside with some bags. And there was a hummingbird. It was white with black spots on it. I’ve never seen a hummingbird like this in my entire life. It flew over to me, right in my face. I set the bags down and put my hand out. It came and landed in my hand. It sat there for about 5 seconds and then flew off again. It didn’t register with me when it happened. But when I was sitting at the memorial and Don Scott said Doug always wanted to come back as a hummingbird, my heart just dropped. I started crying.
Doug is such a genuine kind person. I’m really inspired by the principles he lived by. The first 2 principles fit me like a glove. Surely I’ll keep it in my heart wherever I go.
Brian is the southern guy who self-claims to have the hands of Michelangelo by the way. Both Brian and Doug are from a reality show called “Work Out”.
Two Legs Good, Four Legs Better
I finally did the speech on dogs.
The idea of giving a speech on dog has been in my mind for a while now. It started one day when I realize that dog doesn’t have any problem communicating among themselves, no matter which race(breed?), where from, whatsoever. Put a Pekingese and a German shepherd together, you’ll see them having a conversation right a way…unlike human.
Then there was this book by George Orwell, “Animal Farm”. All I got from that book was the image of those animal chanting “Four Legs Good, Two Legs Bad”. Hilarious!
One day I suddenly realize that Phoenix is actually the most persuasive speaker in the world. He use all the tools (that was introduced and explained in Toastmaster book) to get what he wanted, without fail…ever.
I thought that was cute and wanted to develop a speech about it. If I could write the whole thing down, polish it, and rehearse it, it could be a fun speech. Too bad I have been busy with other things. 
Nevertheless, it was a good exercise, and I had fun.
Most Loved Chef — Bobby Flay
I like Bobby…a lot. He is the chef with great personality on TV, host of Food Network’s FoodNation and Boy Meets Grill. Sometimes I wonder what he would look like off screen. He seems to be really laid back, fun to be with, and…above all…very likable. 
In addition to cooking, I suspect that he either have taken lots of training on acting and performing or he simply is gifted. Because he does all the talking (or side note?) on TV himself. And he is very good!
I would compare his style to Ryan, the host on American Idol. Very personable, great sense of humor, and above all, with upbeat fun spirit. Ladies love him by the way. You should see it on screen, hoho.
