You have heard me talk about my insecurities haunting and keeping me up at night, but little do you know what they are. I let my mouth run when I’m nervous and leave you with secrets I never meant to share. You can be a stranger, and this can be oversharing, but that thought does … Continue reading insecure
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The Nervous Cut
I sat in the lobby, nervously fiddling with my fingers. I wanted to pace up and down to calm my nerves, but I did not want to draw any attention. My mind was as if a kid had scribbled on it till it turned black. I have been thinking of this moment for the past … Continue reading The Nervous Cut
Stage Fright
Yesterday, I was asked to give a speech in front of around 500 students for the first time in my life. To say I wasn’t scared would be an understatement. The first time jitters hit me when I started practising in front of a mirror. The only thought that kept recurring in my annoying little … Continue reading Stage Fright
Climbing the gate of fear!
Emily stood in the latecomers' line during assembly for the second time this week and she was not happy. The assembly dragged on forever and it gave her a lot of time to think. All she could think of was how slowly her brother got ready today despite her warning. “Aaron, get ready fast! We’re … Continue reading Climbing the gate of fear!