I wasn’t nervous until I heard my name being called then I could feel the panic rising in my chest.
“Dear God, please don’t let me trip and fall on the stairs,” I silently prayed. “For once in my life let me have balance.”
Why did I choose to wear heels? Me and heels don’t get along on a good day now here I was about to walk upstairs onto the stage.
One step
Two steps
Three steps
Finally, I was in front of the podium.
I looked out and the stage lights blinded me from all the faces. I could feel my heart in my throat.
I took a deep breath and looked down at my words.
They were familiar and oddly comforting.
I began, the first couple of words getting all tangled.
Dammit
But then something happened, I heard giggles.
I continued then there was laughter… out loud laughter.
I was hooked.
Hearing people laughing at my words, giggle at my jokes… it was infectious.
This was my moment.
It passed too fast but I knew one things for sure, I must do it again.
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You go girl! Congratulations!
So neat, Jen! Way to go!!
You did amazing. And I just think this is such a wonderful thing, reading our words OUT LOUD to each other. Congrats, my friend!!
And I know you WILL do it again!!
Thanks and I hope you are right.
Woo hoo! You did it! And you rocked
oh my heart. i am terrified of public speaking. i literally shake and sweat. you did awesome. go you.
I’ll tell you what, if you need some public speaking done, you come to me. I’ll do it for you.
Gold Star! There now you have one too
Great job!!
Thanks.