Well my first speech has been given and I think I did pretty good, at least I hope.  I did come prepared with a lot to say, but once I get up there I some how forget all the great ideas and things I had planned to say.  I just get up there and want to get it over with so I rush through it.  But I would have to say after being up there for a few minutes this time I realized that no matter what I had to give the speech so instead of tensing up and making it look like I am a nervous wreck... I should just do my best so I put off a good impression.  I really felt a lot more confident after this speech for some reason.  

    For those who have not gone yet I just want to let you know that everyone has good ideas out there and you should not feel scared or ashamed to be up there talking about somehting you are pationate abbout..... GOOD LUCK!