XIX. PUBLIC SPEAKING

It wasn't a normal day for me. Last December 22, 2015 selected students from different courses under the school of management we're chosen to deliver an extemporaneous speech with the theme Fantasies and Celebrities: a filipino Obsession?

And I was one of them. I was so nervous that day that I couldn't eat breakfast. But then I prepared so hard for it. I would recite my piece every time that I thought of doing it. It doesn't matter when and where. I would recite it first thing in the morning, at the table, while travelling inside the car, inside the shower, I became so annoying that my family would groan when ever they hear the introduction of my speech.

I couldn't help it. I was so scared and nervous. Then came the day. We were grouped in 10's per room. Inside the room we would compete with each other and only three of the 10 people would get through the final stage which will be held in the auditorium.

I was the fourth one to deliver a speech in our room, my heart felt like it was going to go out every pump. As I was listening to how good my competitors we're I realized how broad and how interesting the topic was. A lot of them also shared their personal experiences, on how they felt about celebrities.

In the end it was a great experience. I was able to bag the 1st runner up title. Right now whenever I remember my answer during the question and answer portion, I want to hit my head with hammer. HAHA my answer was really out of the question. Actually, I did not know what I was saying then, words just kept coming out of my mouth. That is why I practiced so hard and recited my piece over and over again. It is because when I get nervous my mind does not filter and I just say the first thing that comes into my mind.

I can say that it was a great experience and is really something that I will always remember.