So happy for you Omar. Overcoming fear of public speaking is a huge achievement, you are tremendously brave! I would have fainted if I had to address a tough crowd like that at 15 years old!! I wish I could have heard you read the poems, it must have been powerful! Just show how bad I am at public speaking, I was trying to say few words at my brother’s 50th birthday (about 40 ppl present) but could only say few words, started crying and couldn’t continue….I was 53!!!
Thanks for the vulnerability as always Riitta! Thanks for reminding me of how hard it is. To your credit saying words in an intimate setting is much harder than a public audience. I remember reading my marriage vows was so much more terrifying than any of these open mics. When the words are to those we care about the most, the stakes are so much higher and the emotions run deeper. I hope you do not beat yourself about your brothers 50th! You have an endless well of natural charisma and strength. I especially admire how you speak your mind always. The small things are what count. Thanks for your engagement, comments and support!
So happy for you Omar. Overcoming fear of public speaking is a huge achievement, you are tremendously brave! I would have fainted if I had to address a tough crowd like that at 15 years old!! I wish I could have heard you read the poems, it must have been powerful! Just show how bad I am at public speaking, I was trying to say few words at my brother’s 50th birthday (about 40 ppl present) but could only say few words, started crying and couldn’t continue….I was 53!!!
Thanks for the vulnerability as always Riitta! Thanks for reminding me of how hard it is. To your credit saying words in an intimate setting is much harder than a public audience. I remember reading my marriage vows was so much more terrifying than any of these open mics. When the words are to those we care about the most, the stakes are so much higher and the emotions run deeper. I hope you do not beat yourself about your brothers 50th! You have an endless well of natural charisma and strength. I especially admire how you speak your mind always. The small things are what count. Thanks for your engagement, comments and support!