Stardate 21230.6/The Year of Our Lord 2009, September the ninth
Wednesday
Dear folks,
It was actually two days ago. On Monday. All very exciting.
This afternoon I gave an ad libbed speech on the subject of how the Dalai Lama supports the fact that civilization rests on the curiosity of writers. Giving a speech on that topic off the cuff is kind of exciting, I tell you no lie. I think I totally muffed it. I was able to speak clearly, annunciate all my words, and I managed to hit all my points and in the right order without getting lost. That was good. But it wasn't MOVING--unless it was, and I just couldn't hear it. All I know for certain is that no one laughed at the funny parts, and no one told me afterward what they thought. Now I don't know where I messed up, or if I did. I can't tell where I need improvement.
Still, it was essentially my first speechifying gig, and I actually did it. I feel like I've accomplished something today.
Sincerely,
Bouncy Mind
2 comments:
Cheers. Even if you didn't get a standing ovation, it sounds like you did pretty all right.
Just being able to get up there and do it without fainting is a win in my book.
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