Weekly Philosophical Discussions
It's simply amazing to me how just one person can turn your whole day around. I was having a crappy day just dwelling on my own problems until I entered my speech class....I swear I never fail to laugh in this class and my professor didn't mind mentioning that either. She is so frickin' funny! She's just so odd and out there and just wants us to do well. She encourages us and at the same time points out our mistakes in a diplomatic way. I definitely need these qualities in a speech teacher because it is very hard for me to get up in front of the class (even if there are only 15 people in it) and deliver a good speech. I am working on improving and she actually makes me want to improve because she knows that I will do well in her class once I gain more confidence in myself. She pointed out that I need to work on organization, tone, volume, and so forth. It was so touching to me to actually have someone be so compassionate toward me in this sense because this is what I want to do with my life-I want to deliver speeches about what I have been through as a person and to try to encourage others. It is a high goal for me to set, but I know in my heart that I will do fine in the long run. I have noticed that when I get up there and speak about something that is close to my heart, I wow the audience, so I know that it is definitely possible. I made a very emotional and moving speech on 9/11 and you could tell the class was lingering on my every word because this is who I am....it didn't matter that I was trying not to cry or that I did end up crying...my professor wanted to give me an A for having the courage to talk about such a tragic event. I could tell she was impressed. I was so proud of myself....I swear it is one of my biggest and most memorable accomplishments ever...to be able to stand up there, even though faultering through every word. It's very big for someone so shy and quiet all the time. I feel like I am bettering myself and everyone around me by enlightening the crowd. I can't give up now! I need to move forward! When you take major leaps forward, there must not be any looking back.
- Location:dorm room
- Mood:
enthralled - Music:.hack//Roots Soundtrack
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My revised mission statement:
To obtain my master's degree in a field of my choosing
To get my tuition paid for
To provide for others either through community service or through my job
To make new and better friends who support me in everything I do and love who I am.
To get in touch with old friends and teachers.
To settle into a happy and stable marriage
To become a better person through experiences in life
To know myself and my goals better
To be a true humanitarian
To make others feel special and encouraged (as a select few have done for me :) )
To show the world that I am a capable individual
To have fun and to not take things so personally
To obtain my master's degree in a field of my choosing
To get my tuition paid for
To provide for others either through community service or through my job
To make new and better friends who support me in everything I do and love who I am.
To get in touch with old friends and teachers.
To settle into a happy and stable marriage
To become a better person through experiences in life
To know myself and my goals better
To be a true humanitarian
To make others feel special and encouraged (as a select few have done for me :) )
To show the world that I am a capable individual
To have fun and to not take things so personally
- Location:bedroom
- Mood:
accomplished - Music:.hack//Roots soundtrack
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