Huge Surprise in My Life

I was asked to do a very large speech for a school organization, and I didn’t think I could do it at all. I realized after all my fears and many nervous breakdowns that I was really going to have to do this speech. I went down to Delhi College and had to give the speech there that day. I was really anxious and sick on the bus ride down there because I didn’t think I could give the speech. I couldn’t eat and I couldn’t stop worrying about it. When we arrived at the college, I knew then that I couldn’t turn back.

I got off the bus to head to the speech. We arrived late, so I was running in high heels. I was shaking because I didn’t think I was going to make it in time. I got into the area where I was going to have to give the speech. I was still shaking and thinking how in the world can I do this? I walked in the classroom and to my surprise, I saw a whole room of college students. My jaw dropped! I thought to myself, I have to give this speech in front of college students? I had only expected an audience of three people! I was really intimidated. But I knew then that I couldn’t turn back. 

I went up to the podium and started to give my speech. My legs and my whole body were shaking, and I knew that my face was red because I could feel that it was really hot. Everything rushed at me at once. I looked out at everyone and I felt like all eyes were staring at me, wondering what they were thinking to themselves. Did I repeat myself? Was it really bad? Did it even go along with the criteria? It felt like forever when I was giving the speech, even though it was only four minutes long. I kept thinking when is this going to be over? 

After, I thought to myself, thank god that’s over with! I didn’t think I did very well. But I proved myself wrong by earning a second place medal! That’s a moment I will never forget about. I was so proud of myself and in shock when I heard my name being called. I couldn’t believe it was me! I had never placed in any competitions especially a speech in front of college students! I felt so alive after I won the medal because I realized I had accomplished something I didn’t ever think I could accomplish. It has given me so much more self-confidence and I’ve realized that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to. I showed people that I can accomplish more than they would expect of me, and I view myself in a whole new light. 

Whenever I start to have negative thoughts I think of myself standing there receiving that second place medal and I know I can achieve most anything now. That’s a moment I will take away from this life forever.