Public Speaking

On Wednesday night I have my public speaking class which is 2 and a half hours long. Sometimes we do not stay the whole time, but it is dreadful nonetheless. I absolutely hate speaking in front of the class and did not want to take the class at all.

This week we had to give our speeches about ourselves and something interesting that we have done. The speech had to be 4-5 minutes long and have a visual presentation as well. Going to class all i could think about was how i did not want to go first. That would probably have been the worst thing in the world.

We got to class and the professor was writing the lineup on the board of speakers. Of course my name was first on the list. I dont think i have ever been so nervous in my life.

The speech was alright and I thought i did a decent job when i was finished. I found out later that going first was much better than going last because all the pressure was off and i could sit back and watch everyone else go without and nervous feeling.