https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv 1) Best story? 2) When/where? 3) Key elements - content, setting, delivery? 4) Walk-away? en-us 2022-01-12 20:18:47 UTC 2025-04-09 21:31:15 UTC hello@padlet.com jpuritt https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1989101513 1. Best ever because it showed how much people want to cross cultural barriers and connect.
2. Told one evening when a group of us were out to dinner. We were reminiscing about early/first career jobs.
3. Friends "out" for the evening catching up. Some stories were eye-opening, some were funny, some were sad, and this one was just so interesting. This story still makes me smile at how good natured and welcoming people can be.
3. b. So, it turned out that "Lou" was teaching ESL in a rural part of Japan (over 20 years ago). He didn't know much beyond a few key Japanese phrases (arigato gozaimasu [thank you], onegai shimasu [please], konichiwa [hello], gaijin [foreigner]). He and two others arrived in early-December. One day, in mid-December, the ESL teachers were invited to the town square for a surprise. To his inward amusement, although Lou took care not to laugh and cause possible embarrassment, he saw a Santa Claus mounted on a cross. So close and.... Lou thanked his hosts for their effort to make the international English teachers feel welcome through the western Christmas holiday season.]]> 2022-01-12 20:36:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1989101513 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998294684 The best story I ever heard was when a professional storyteller came to my high school and told a story about Roman mythology that lasted for all 4 periods. His tone and body language was captivating somehow the entire time, and I was gripped by the action and characters that he was portraying. I wish I remembered more in detail what happened in the story, but I remember many characters, love interests, and war. He delivered the story on a stage in the school, paced back and forth, and used his hands softly. At the end, he took a bow, and ended the story with a smile on his face.
-Emilie Tunn]]> 2022-01-18 15:51:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998294684 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998295790 There once was a young boy who was not sure about his journey. He kept on questioning his reason for being on her. What is my purpose he would ask himself quite frequently? I knew this young boy and saw his everyday struggles with his want to understand a higher purpose. One day a man came up to him asking if he could help him find his dog. And out of nowhere he was filled with this desire to help this random man. He had a gift. A gift to help find lost souls out in the world. Pretty ironic since he himself felt lost. He then went on to pursue a career in lost people files and did a great deal of good in the community. - Liam Scott.]]> 2022-01-18 15:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998295790 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998311692 1) Best story because it was the day a lifelong companion joined the family.
2) Early afternoon on a fall day in Bancroft, Ontario 2016.
3) Picking him up from the breeder he was sad to leave his little puppy friends. He cried and cried as we left the property and it was so sad to see. It was his first trip in a car, and on the way back to our cottage he got a little car sick. He threw up on my lap and it wasn't fun for either of us. Six years later and he loves going for car rides now. He is a happy member of the family.
4) What may seem sad at the time can turn into something happy.]]> 2022-01-18 15:57:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998311692 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998314298 The majority of the story is overcoming barriers that people face when moving from their country like the Philippines or Israel and starting over here in Canada.
This is based from my workplace here in Kanata, Ontario. 
The total overview is the coming to Canada as a foreign trained nurse but having to start over because your credentials are not recognized as equal to our Canadian education system although you maybe overqualified when you have gone to a top prestigious school in your home country.
The point of the story is that she managed to get through the difficulties and pass the required tests to become a Registered Practical nurse and soon a Registered Nurse through hard work and dedication. She can now start focusing on living a better life here in Canada with her family without having to work every weekend to make ends meet.
- Alicia Corbin  ]]> 2022-01-18 15:58:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998314298 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998315098 1. 8 years ago, my family friends had moved to Switzerland from Toronto. 

2. They told my family this 9 years when we went to visit them in Toronto right before they finalized their plans. 

3. Ever since I can remember, my family, along with another family, would go and visit them in Toronto where they had a huge ranch alongside 50 acres of land. We would always go on August long weekend so we would have more time with the families and their animals. On the last night of visiting, while we were having dinner, the family made an announcement saying that they got a big promotion and were moving to Switzerland. They also partially moved to Switzerland for all the mountains to ski on too. There were a bunch of mixed feelings from everyone, we don’t get to see them every year, but it’ll give us a good excuse to go to Switzerland. ]]> 2022-01-18 15:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998315098 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998316951 When I was a kid, there was a storytelling festival in Calgary, Alberta. There was a woman who told stories with string (think, Cat's Cradle string) and it was incredibly captivating. 
She spoke softly which made everyone lean in to listen. She would sit on a chair and transform the string into characters, animals, houses, etc. To this day, she's still my favourite storyteller. She was excellent at peaking everyone's interest with how fast she could maneuver the string to basically tell the stories for her. The content of her stories would change, anywhere from happy, silly, to sad. It made me want to do the same thing and so after listening to her speak for about an hour, I asked my parents to get me a string just like hers. I still have it to this day and have just recently started teaching my kids how to make stories with string. -Miranda Pankonin]]> 2022-01-18 15:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998316951 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998320742 1. this is my best story because is one my few experiences of going to foreign country and dealing with a new environment.
2. this was in Germany more specifically in Dortmund and Hannover. 
3. when i first got there people had some antagonistic behavior towards me and people like me, or I perceived that. in reality the people were confused to see someone foreign with no German language and culture which they saw with confusion and interest. and one I to know them they were pretty nice.
4. taking away from this is that people are often hesitant towards new cultures or peoples and that making assumption quickly is wrong.]]> 2022-01-18 16:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998320742 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998327999  The best story I ever heard that taught me an amazing life lesson and it took place in a shop a couple years back. The story was about how this one guy who have found a cave, that cave is called the greed cave and the reason for that name is because in each layer of the cave their was something better to be found. This one guy decided to pay that cave a visit to prove that he is not a greedy person, once he arrived he saw a whole lot of silver in the first layer so he started filling out his bag but then he decided to move to the next layer where he found the gold, and keep in mind that every layer is deeper into the the cave which meant that the way back would be much difficult. He emptied his bag and started filling it out with gold instead. As he was getting close to finish, he saw diamonds on the last level so he emptied his bag once again and jumped into the last layer, he finished filling up his bag with diamonds and realized that he was too deep down and could not get out. The lesson behind this story is always be satisfied with what you have. ]]> 2022-01-18 16:03:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998327999 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998350681 1.Best story because it relates to me and so many others who love their animals like she did.
2.  Over a campfire in Nova Scotia right outside her house on a hill where there is a nice clear view where you are able to see the shore and the ocean.
3. I asked my Grandmother what caused her to have so many animals, at the time she had 4 horses 1 pony 3 dogs and 2 cats. She was looking in the fire when she said "I love animals almost like my kids and when my kids grew older to make their own families I felt I wanted another family so I got more animals". Grandma always had horses because they were her favorite animal but they weren't enough to keep her occupied she said so got she more dogs, She always was a busy women she never liked to relax for her life was more hands on then about electronics and living an easy life. she's around 65 when I asked this its been around 4 years now and all her horses have passed away from old age and she only has the dogs and cats now and I asked her recently if she will get more and she said no because she is getting old but also when you have animals for so long you get a bond almost like they are your kids and once they pass on its hard to get new ones. 
4. the point of the story is that in the end life is what you make it so you should try to make the best of it while you can as life is unexpected and you should enjoy it to the fullest]]> 2022-01-18 16:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998350681 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998364367 The best story that I have come across is the story of a thirsty crow that left no stone unturned to raise the water level inside a pitcher on a hot summer's day. The crow had been flying since a long time and became thirsty and fatigued. Therefore, it decided to land on the rooftop and relax for some time before taking off once again. Upon landing on a terrace, the crow came across a pitcher that had an extremely low water level inside it, due to which the crow wasn't able to reach to the bottom with its neck to have a sip of water. The crow initially felt helpless and wanted to give up as it was already fatigued. The crow was running out of energy when it finally noticed some rocks and pebbles that had been inside an open box at a corner of the terrace. The crow flew over to the box and got a brilliant idea. It picked up the small-sized pebbles and dumped them inside the pitcher one by one until the water level rose to a height that it could access. By using its presence of mind, the crow was able to prevent itself from getting dehydrated on a hot summer's day. 

This particular story motivated me when I was at a juncture when I felt helpless and couldn't find a way out when I wanted to switch into the Business Program. The story taught me that when there is a will, there is always a way. I initially started studying Ultrasound at Algonquin College when I first came to Ottawa two years ago. Upon attending a couple of classes from the Ultrasound Program, I realized that the program was not for me and felt stuck in a situation that I desperately needed to get out of. I consulted many of my classmates who advised me against a switch and told me that it was too late and that nothing could be done. I, however, thought of the story of the crow and decided not to lose hope. I then contacted somebody from the Student Success Centre and upon contacting her, I realized that if I need to switch, then the switch can only take place within the next two hours and that was the last and final day to switch programs. I panicked but was able to keep myself calm and composed after making up my mind about the switch. I decided to trust my instinct this time and go with the option that made me feel secure. I finally emailed the Student Success Centre representative and had a Zoom Meeting with her to understand if the Business Administration in Supply Chain Program was indeed the right choice for me. After she cleared my doubts, I submitted all the required documentation exactly half an hour before the deadline. Luckily, my request for a transfer was viewed and processed immediately. The following week, I began classes in the Business Program and felt extremely content with my decision.]]> 2022-01-18 16:16:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998364367 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998369611 She was the "first Black woman billionaire in America," because of her handcrafted line of hair care products for African American women. Sarah Breedlove was born to enslaved parents and was motivated to design her hair products after experiencing hair loss, which led to the development of the "Walker system" of hair care. Walker developed a commercial empire by selling cosmetics directly to Black women first, then using "beauty culturalists" to hand-sell her wares. The self-made billionaire used her income to sponsor Tuskegee Institute scholarships for women and gave substantial sums of money to the NAACP, the Black YMCA, and other organizations. This story is about self-confidence, Inspiration, and development. As Madam C.J developed herself and started her own business. That can be a good example to every woman.

Leah Mubila

]]> 2022-01-18 16:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998369611 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998397326 The best story I ever heard was delivered to me by a known comedian that I saw a while back he was discussing his heritage and how growing up in a different country, having an immigrant background, and having to adjust to the new norms impacted him growing up. No matter what type of story he was telling, he would deliver the story in a way that had the audience intrigued and listening to his every word, he knew how to deliver all types of emotions with his words whether it was a funny, emotional or embarrassing story he would tell the story in a way that had everyone feeling like they were there with him in that moment. His stories had many people relating to him because of his experiences growing up and the life lessons his parents taught him. He had a way of telling the story and having everyone amused with everything he was saying because of his body language, and facial expressions. His delivery was the best because he knew how to make everyone relate to him in all the stories he was telling and no matter what he was saying many people could find the similarities between his cultural and theirs and how they had the same experiences growing up. ]]> 2022-01-18 16:28:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998397326 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998494629 UNCLE, an old man who's nephew came to talk to him when he was in conflict with himself and was not happy regardless of how much riches he aquired. 
The old man told his nephew a story about 2 friends who were very rich. one of them got rich doing a hobby and another got rich at sales something he wasnt very proud of but good at. both had very good yearly return, didnt last long tho before a plannet killer diseade strikes the world and plunges the world into chaos for more than 485 days of quarantine. due to no fault of their own both of their business were shutdown for a bit longer than expected 

The old man turned to his nephew and asked him who he would rather be, the man who closed a business he worked so had to get but hated to re open 485 days later or the man who has just been told that he needs stop his hobby for 485 days before he can practice his hobby again. 

the nephew chose the second one and asked his uncle the old man what was the hobby that made the second man rich. 
the old man says thats not the point of the story. but rather that you could still fail regardless of how talented you are and its much better to fail at a hobby than to fail at something u did just for money ]]> 2022-01-18 17:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998494629 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998746463 When I was young, I was visiting my family in New Brunswick and we decided to climb a mountain there. As we were climbing, I noticed all the different plants and water streams. We also came across a group of boy scoutts. The higher we went, I encountered less trees and more boulders. At the top there was a shack where hikers wrote their names like "___ was here!". From the top I saw all the roads and mountains scattered around and it was such a beautiful day. My family was exhausted while climbing back down but it wasn't as steep. There was also a cabin down below to resort to shelter if anyone was stranded. To finish off the trip, We came across some Moose crossing the road on the ride back home and it was quite the beautiful sight!]]> 2022-01-18 18:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998746463 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998837887 This story happened to my sister not too long ago. She had been out with her friend late at night leaving the gym when they were suddenly pulled over by three cop cars. They were very confused as they were only heading home and not doing anything illegal. After a couple of minutes, a cop approach them with a flashlight and only asked for my sister's identification. A few minutes pass by as they were still not sure what was going on, the same cop comes back and hands her back her ID. My sister spoke up and asked the reasoning behind their stop, so the cop sadly informed them that a girl was kidnapped and the car description matched the one they had. At that moment, my sister and her friend realized that they had seen a suspicious car behind the gym and decided to tell the cop about it. Initially, they thought it was very weird that the car was in the dark, as it was not a parking area, but they just drove away. My sister was informed the next day that the young girl was found at that location thanks to their helpful information. I guess the takeaway from this story for me was to always trust your instinct, it could save a life. -Sofia]]> 2022-01-18 19:34:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1998837887 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1999453451 1) One of the best stories I heard was when Pharrell was talking about Michael Jackson and how he was the king of trolling and just having everything at a high level. He said that in one of the times he met him he was on his tour bus back then that had 2 stories with a staircase for the second level for a tour bus which was insane to him back then. Then after he snapped out of being starstrucked he then tried to get an opportunity to work with him which hasn't been successful because of the songs he turned down. After that Pharrell was in a studio session with Justin Timberlake and there was a phone call incoming saying that Michael Jackson wants to speak to him. He hangs up on the call three times thinking it was his friend that's trolling him but after he finally answered the fourth call and realized it was Michael Jackson because he had heard someone eating popcorn in the background. After that Michael picked up the phone and asked how were you doing and if he was in a studio session with Justin Timberlake which he ironically was. Later Justin Timberlake asked was that Michael and Pharrell said how did you know and then Justin said he does this all the time.
2) This story was told in a podcast session from their podcast they had with Apple music.
3) Key delivery was the pacing and how structured the story was to create that suspense and sudden awe when he would reveal something huge such as mentioning Michael Jackson. The tone was soft and inviting made you wanna be in the circle and hear their conversation.
4) Taking away from this story was how Michael was a celebrity to other celebrities during that time period because I had never witnessed how big he was during that time so it definitely gave a new perspective as to how much of an icon he was at that time.

]]> 2022-01-19 03:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/1999453451 mbar0005 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/2001097581    On 12th December 2017, I traveled to Tanzania. It is my best story because it was my first time to fly out of my motherland and go to another country, I tried new foods and went to Nungwi beach and the weather was amazing.
  Tanzania is a country which use Kiswahili  language and with many attractive things, the night life there is good, street food amazing and transportation there is different, I enjoyed small bicycle called Bajaj with no window or close door only take 2 people and a drive I like it.    
    In this travel I learn that I need to travel more because you learn new culture, learn how other countries live and I learned few word in Kiswahili.]]> 2022-01-19 17:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/2001097581 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/2006859495 1.  The best story that I have read is the book called "The Contender". This book is my favorite because it has taught me to never give up even when facing big challenges. 
2. I read this book in grade 11
3. I like of how the author delivered the story  and reached his message . The author used real life problems that could be faced with everyone like bullying and racism. 
4. This story has taught me to never give up to reach the goals that you want to achieve and always stay strong even when negative people surround you. ]]> 2022-01-23 05:03:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/2006859495 https://padlet.com/jpuritt/v6rjlhidyzfptvfv/wish/2007665848 1) Best story because my friends and I had not seen each other in a long time, and despite the circumstances being stressful, it was great the way we came together and took care of my buddy. 
2) Mont Tremblant in 2015 during a guys trip to go snowboarding for the day. 
3) This story has become a cherished memory between my friends and I. The panic of the situation compared to how calm my friend was about his injury was concerning. Then, having to drive to the hospital because there was no doctor on duty on the hill that day. It was not the day we were expecting after twenty minutes of snowboarding. 

We typically tell this story at parties and get togethers to recreate the stress and panic of the situation. We laugh at the situation and joke about each-others reactions. We find the humor in the bad situation and make the most out of the chaos.  

4) Key walk away points are to always check your landings prior to take-off and make sure you have friends that will take care of you when things go south. Be a friend that takes care of your buddy when they need help and make sure they get home safe.

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