When I get tired, I start feeling a bit depressed and esily anxious. I need to get more sleep...
I've been doing some extra things for my work place, however, which has been a bit exciting, if not nervewrecking. I'm learning a lot, in particular that I'm much more comfortable on stage than I have been in the past.
Last week, I gave a special lecture on academic essay writing for students interested in the essay contest happening tomorrow. I was in high heels, but I was walking up and down off of the stage due to my habit of walking around in the classroom. I was really nervous about it when I started trying to come up with my plan for the lecture, but by the time things were falling into place, I felt prety confident, though I generally have that slight fear that things will just implode when it actually gets down to it.
Fortunately, it went well. I wasn't sure how it went, but the administrator who organized it let me know that it was the first time they tried something like this and that she would recommend that the school put on this lecture every year for students.
Tomorrow, I will be the MC for the essay contest, which should take about 10 to 15 minutes, or less I hope. I have no idea what to expect or how to approach 150 students who are waiting to write an essay in a couple hours for a nice little bundle of cash. Should I just be straight forward and keep things short and simple? Should I try to make them laugh? Should I encourage them?
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I would say be straight forward and keep thing short and simple...while encouraging them. Sometimes, making a small joke to lighten the mood doesn't work out. Might create a slightly awkward atmosphere.
ReplyDeleteHehe. That's sort of what I did... only, I got so nervous, I forgot to introduce myself. >_<
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