As I am
As I am
I went the first day, so I don’t have a recording to look at. Even though I cannot see my speech I still realized some of my strengths and weaknesses. Some of my weaknesses consisted of: bad transition words, sounding shaky within the introduction, and time. My strengths consisted of: good movement, good tone, good statistics, and good eye contact. To start off my introduction I was very nervous, and I don’t know for sure, but I think the audience could tell. My transition into my first main point was not the best, but once I was in my first main point I was able to settle and really stroll through the rest of my speech. Within my speech I was able to incorporate many statistics to make my point why horse slaughter is needed although I am still…
It is your turn to do your presentation. You have worried about this moment all month long. Are you prepared? Will someone spot that ring of sweat forming under your arms? Because of the activity of your __________ nervous system, ____________.…
“I got this! I got this! Just calm down and take position. You have prepared yourself for this race all morning.” “Just take your position and breathe.” “Why is my heart pounding like this?” “Inhale and exhale.” This is normal for UWA freshman Sarah McMillion on race day. She constantly overthinks and worries about her performance. Her nerves even cause her to wake up early to prepare.…
I worked hard on this event, I know it’s going to turn out great. That’s what I have to believe right now because I need all my mental and physical energy to get ready. I’ve already picked out my outfit…
I took a couple of slow deep breaths before I started. I focus in on my audience. Instead of looking down while doing my speech I look around the room making eye contact with everyone. I remembered that they are individual people, they are my classmates. I worked on the introduction so my speech will get off to a good start. I use video to create interest, draw attention away from me. My voice was not as shaky; therefor my tone of voice was smooth. I used my arm and hands to help tell my story effectively and drive home my main…
In chapter 50 of the Speak With Courage textbook I learned to Set a goal, and then set out to achieve that goal. Going right along with this I also learned that on the day you speak, as the person you are, with the skills, knowledge, and aptitudes you possess, do the best you can and let it go. Personally, I often become overwhelmed that people will not like my speech because I am not the most talented or gifted student at strategically and efficiently expressing myself. Other times I feel like I am competing with my sister for the best speech performance. After reading these tremendous chapters in the Speak With Courage textbook I feel a renewed sense of motivation to not compare myself to others. I also find it helpful to go into each speech…
Since the competition was in March, I started right away with looking over my notes, listening to and listening to interviews with the three health care professions I chose at the beginning of the year. March finally arrives and it’s time for the state competition at the Grand Ole Opry Hotel. This competition is three days long and consists of HOSA member that have placed first thru fifth at their regional competitions in over a 100 different competitions. Walking into the hotel is one of the most nerve racking things that can be done. My competition is on the first day which means I won’t find out if I have placed or not for another three days. For the rest of the tome we are there I spend it with my friends and follow HOSA members. The morning of the third day was one of the anticipated time of my life up to that moment. When they finally came to medical photography it was as if I could no longer breathe or hear anything but the blood rushing though my body. The moment had finally come I could be going to the national competition. Then pops up the list of the first five contestants and I’m not on…
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Have you ever had a sick feeling in your stomach? Ever been so nervous that you almost want to throw up? Soon, the drill team was headed to Florida for Drill Nationals. We were all terrified of the fact we had finally reached to this point of such a big and meaningful competition.…
I regained my confidence, when I saw my best friends cheering wildly for me, from the crammed bleachers, full of chlorine soaked bags, tired swimmers, and not to mention, food, lots of food. The thought of food floode my mind, and I could taste the lingering of the sweet savory flavor of the Brugers bagel I had gotte earlier that morning from across the street. The sharp piercing noise of the 3 whistles from the official interrupted my thought. Stepping onto the scratchy blocks, I got a whiff of the thick essence of the chemical that now runs through my bloodstream, and from a distance I could hear sobbing. I knew that feeling, the feeling of defeat, utter embarrassment, and humiliation. Focusing back onto my fierce competitor, I closed my eyes and took a deep breath, attempting to clear my racing…
Intro: My speech _________....Watching myself on tape……I did several things well, however there are a couple of items that I can improve on.…
Americans today tend to believe that public speaking is an effortless fear to overcome. Nevertheless, I had a whole different experience with conquering this challenge. It took numerous attempts, many hours of speaking to myself, and a stutter of words. But without it, I wouldn’t have known the confidence and courage I had in me.…
Please give me the power to push through the pain, the concentration to block out the deafening noise and focus on my own actions, and please keep me and all the competitors safe today as we do what we love. Thank you for this opportunity and help me to just have fun no matter what the outcome is. Amen.” I then spotted my teammate Grace waving to me from across the floor with her glowing smile and I ran over to her excited for the competition to start.…
I tried my best not to look at the my competition, but my will power gave in and I couldn’t help but swing my head side to side. A quick glance was all it took to set me back a couple of meters, I knew that I was going to be kicked out of the competition if I came anything but first. I couldn’t feel my legs because this was one of fasted times I’ve ran. Every step I took counted, one mistake would cost me my chance. I used every ounce of my energy just to keep up with the competition. But then I soon noticed that nobody was beside me. Did they already beat me, had I lost in the most humiliating way, or maybe… I was ahead and might still have a chance. The rush I got knowing that I could win this was all it took, the adrenaline poured through my body like Nitrous Oxide through a car. I was running so fast I thought I was denting the…
The first time that I competed in a race, I was still a small premature boy. I had no incentive to run, other than a child's desire to be free and wild. There was no trophy waiting at the end. All there was, was the smile and compliment of encouragement a parent gave a child. My friends and I were excited and nervous. There would be kids who were in the Sixth Grade there! The race was a long race going around a track, through a trail and then doubling back. Since I was still a quiet boy who liked to remain in the background, the older boys pushed their way with ease to the edge of the starting line. The gym teacher signaled for us to start and the wave of people flooded the track. My friends and I always were always competing with each other for best mile time in Gym class. This was just another one of those moments. As we ran through the trail, I saw a friend being led by a volunteer. Crying and bellyaching, he was walked off the course. The initial questions of concern came to mind, and quickly passed as we ran on. My feet crunch the gravel as I am still a child running for the sense of freedom. With one of my best friends now beside me on the track, we make the turn into the final stretch. I know that I am tired and just want to reach the finish line. However, my best friend sped up along with a few other boys. They were still…