

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Toastmasters at Kristin School - LIC Tasman Room
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Event Description**: ?Breathing Through Growth?

At swimming school, here is how they define a “breather”: at this level, you learn breaststroke and refine your freestyle and backstroke technique.

This week, after my lesson, I tried to book another class to explore possible alternative times — only to be told there was nothing suitable because I’m already in the highest adult learning group.

I laughed.
“I’m a beginner.”

The coach smiled.
“No, you’re a breather.”

“What? Seriously? You’re joking!” surprisingly, I said. 

“Yes, Tina. A breather now.” She answered, smiling. 

I can breaststroke now, my freestyle is still a bit rough, my backstroke is fine, and I’m learning butterfly. Yet being called a breather reminded me: progress doesn’t always feel like progress — especially when you’re focused on what’s still hard.

Since May 2024, I’ve been learning to swim from scratch. There were times I had to hold the swim coach’s arm tightly because I couldn’t let go. Swimming is solitary and demanding — a quiet battle with yourself: counting strokes, correcting technique, noticing others glide past while you struggle. Many times I felt I wasn’t improving. Many times I wanted to give up.

Learning to swim, in particular, has taught me patience, observation, comfort with imperfection, and how to stay engaged through slow, non-linear progress — qualities I now carry into my professional work, learning, and even parenting.

At Toastmasters, it’s the same. Every speech, every evaluation, every small step forward reminds us: growth takes time. It happens not by rushing, but by showing up, learning, and celebrating each milestone — however small.

So yes — I’m a breather now.
I won’t look for an easier lane — but I’ll take a moment to recognise the progress I’ve made, and enjoy the swim.

Sometimes, we all need permission to breathe through growth.

Please join us at our next meeting on Thursday 12 February, 7pm - 9pm. 

? Learn more
? contact@kristin-toastmasters.org.nz
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- **Event Categories**: sports, workshops, meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Kristin School
- **lat**: -36.742325351277
- **long**: 174.69066445476
- **full address**: Kristin School, 360 Albany Highway, Albany,Auckland, New Zealand

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Kristin Family and Friends (https://allevents.in/org/kristin-family-and-friends/20903030)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Kristin School, 360 Albany Highway, Albany,Auckland, New Zealand
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Kristin Family and Friends
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, workshops, meetups
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Toastmasters at Kristin School - LIC Tasman Room ?
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