Have you ever performed on stage or given a speech?

It’s the season of festivities and, my scenery right now is so void of that sensation; it feels like nothing of festivities at all. Every angle of my scenery doesn’t speak loudly of the fact that, something too exciting is imminent. It’s so dull.

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Public speaking has always not been my thing; it’s always been kept at arm’s length like we’re long time foes. I honestly don’t fancy public speaking cause’ i’m such a shy person. I run away from any chance to  stand at the front of a large crowd.

It feels almost as if the eyes of everyone will devour me or are anticipating to have me as their prey – every time, I stand at the front of a big crowd, I reek of stage fright.

I get really anxious and, my heart starts pumping more unusually at a rate i’m not used to. My feet become cold and, all i’d think about is leaving that place immediately.

But, not too long, a year ago, something happened. I stood amongst a large class and gave a speech so confidently that, I felt so indifferent of the other speakers – And, everyone was in awe and, applauded me.

It was exactly the day of my school presentation. I hadn’t foresaw it that I will be the one to present alongside a mate of mine. The invitation came like a thief at night and, evenly I couldn’t tell if it came with woes or with pure bliss.

But still, I accepted the impromptu invitation and, I prepared ahead of the presentation; I read so much and, studied a lot like I was going to win a lottery. But, it was just honestly for a day presentation.

The day of presentation had finally arrived and, I was hoping my group wouldn’t be called to present first but, guess what ? We were the first group to present – Being the first group to present at school presentation was really a headache and, one will always consider themselves unlucky.

Eventually, my mate and I approached the stage and, stood at the front of the class and, immediately, we were asked to present; she was the first speaker fortunately. I had literally decided to be the second speaker – at Least, get a breath before presenting.

Prior to the presentation, the group leader had opted to give me a paper to use to present but, it was so unlike me and, would have proved my preparedness as a waste – I love challenging myself and, so I took on myself to present from off heart. 

Eventually, it got my turn and, I did brilliantly well as I read from my heart and, all my coursemates started wondering how I did it. At that moment, I don’t know what had gotten into me but, it was so composed and, stage freight itself was scared of me.

I got applauded so loudly and, everyone just stared amazed at what had happened. But, I felt so calm even as the scene had people looking at me. The immediate groups came forward after and, tried replicating what I had done but, no one could read without their papers.

I felt so much aura and unique. After the presentation, the lecturer complimented me and, even my coursemates had enjoyed what i had pulled up my sleeves at the presentation on stage.

Since then, I have become famously known in my department. And, it still feels so warmer and good till this day.

Ace_xx.