Week Last? TED Talk Reflection! (Blog #6)

Hey everyone!!!

WE MADE IT!! We all made it through our TED Talks and everyone's was great.

Well, that might have been the most stressful thing I have ever done. I hate public speaking, with like... a BURNING passion, but I survived. And I'm glad I did. Earlier in the year, the presentations we did were not nearly as stressful, but only because of the presentation style. Group projects are easier for me since you're up there with your friends. And the brain project was carnival style, so you didn't have to present to that many people at a time. But for the TED Talk, not only was it completely individual in front of everyone, it was ON STAGE?! I got up on stage, feeling like I was going to throw up (also feelings stupid because I had my huge stupid boot on but it's fine), and Mr. McDaniels read my title slide wrong. MAJOR HEART ATTACK- I THOUGHT I SPELLING SOMETHING WRONG.

"Cursing in Common Core" *me dying inside and frantically checking behind me* 

So there I was, literally on the brink of death, when I started to talk. I looked around and I realized that it wasn't as bad as I thought. A big room, with a small amount of people, for some reason, is very comforting. And honestly, doing that talk was amazing because now I know that I can talk in front of people (I mean present... everyone know I can talk [a lot]). I presented on stage!! Alone!! To a lot (not really bot) of people!! I'm ready for the world (hah jokes)!! Anyway, this project has given me a lot of confidence because I realize I can do it.

The TED Talk was very clearly the hardest part of my project. And when I sat down to write my script, it probably took me 4 days to figure out a conclusion. The night before the presentation I skipped softball practice (sorry not sorry but I'm also crippled so) to rehearse ALL afternoon, as well as MOST of the night. My mom, the sweetest person ever, packed me chocolate for after my presentation as a stress reliever (woah brain project throwback!!). But, anyway, glad this project happened.

I really hope to pursue more calligraphy in the future. It's super fun and relaxing, as well as the only art form I am halfway decent at. I think it'll be really cool to be able to address invitations and such. My brother is graduating this year so maybe I can help with the invitations for that!

Enjoy these throwback pictures in honor of my brother graduating

Well guys, this is it. Good luck in the future with your projects, and good job on your TED Talk!!
Bye for...ever? ❤️