My psychology class was canceled today so I am sitting in the school library with nothing to do. I figured, why not blog!!
Everyone in my house is finally back to normal. The boys have been on their antibiotic for 2 days and they are doing great.
I knew yesterday that they were doing better because all of the sudden the fighting began. They had laid on the couch together since Sunday night watching whatever came on the TV. In fact, they were so sick, I believe they would have laid there and watched paint dry. Well by yesterday morning I started hearing, "Get your NASTY foot off of me!", or "I don't want to watch your dumb shows, I want to watch Sports Network!" and a lot of "MOOOOOM, he's doing ________"!!! By noon I told them both that if I heard one more argument I was driving them to school! They stopped pretty fast. I wished that I had their school work for them to do but the school only gives work after 3 missed days and you can only pick it up after school. Well, yesterday was the 3rd day but I couldn't pick it up until 3!!
They finally went back to school for the first time today. They have a lot of work to do, especially Joey. I went yesterday to pick up school work and I was shocked at how much Joey had to do. Jimmy had quite a bit too but it was easier work like spelling worksheets, and fill in the blanks for Social Studies. He also had to finish the read aloud book that the class had been reading so that he could take the AR test. We were able to get all of his work done so he is officially caught up. Pre-teen, hormonal Joey would not stop going on and on about how unfair it was that Jimmy was done and how middle school was the worst!!! He was truly mad! They are off tomorrow because of conferences at school so we will just work all day long to get his stuff done. I guess it will be like a day of home schooling which should be real fun because as I mentioned above he is a preteen and hormonal but, only with ME!!
Today I did my second Speech for my Speech class. I am quite sure that I bombed it! It had to be an informational speech and I did it on how to make chocolate candies and suckers. When I get nervous I talk way too fast so I did not fill the time requirement. Also, I was shaking so bad that everyone could see. When I went to pass the molds around for everyone to look at, the mold was visibly vibrating in my hand!! Oh how I hate this class. I know that it is a fear that I must conquer so that I can do parent orientations and other things someday when I have a job. I just don't know how to get over it. I hate talking to a room full of adults! I feel like they are all judging me. Have any of you ever been afraid of public speaking and been able to get over it? Or anyone who is just naturally good? Do you have some tips you would be willing to share?
My Speech professor really scared me when class ended and he asked me if I would stay behind. When everyone left he told me that another student had come to him to talk about me but wanted their name left out of it. (Enter my heart beating out of my chest, sweat on my brow, and a dry mouth) I just stood there with my mouth open and he said, "Oh, no, it's good! She wanted me to tell 'the mom in the front' that she really appreciates the eye contact you gave her during her speech. She said that you were the only one in the room that looked like you were paying any attention to what she had to say." I asked him if that could give me some bonus points on my own speech and he just laughed. I am guessing that is a no. So, that is what I am to my fellow students of 18 and 19. 'The mom in the front' Oh well everyone needs a label I guess.
Later Gators!
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The public speaking thing is always a little nerve-wracking for me, but it is much easier when you are actually talking to a group who is somewhat interested in the topic-which is what you will do in real life. I found it much easier to talk to a room full of parents or faculty (ugh) than it was in speech class. For one thin you are not just making up crap to talk about, there is usually a really good reason-like it impacts their child or their job! So tough it out in class, real life is better!
I'm glad to hear that everyone is healthy again and back to normal. I am so envious of you that you took a great weekend vacation. It sounded like fun and I was talking to Drew about it. I am so proud of you working hard towards your goals. Class room public speaking always gave me sweaty hands and the shakes and extra redness in the face, and it is so hard to get over. But luckily it is only a class and not something you have to do everyday. But if you had to do it everyday, you would be more comfortable at doing this. Tell everyone I said hello and glad you guys had a fun getaway!
Molly,
Public speaking seemed to come easy to me, but I'm a worry wort about everything, so I would practice, practice, practice (Using an alarm clock to time it to the exact second). If you do it enough (and that means speaking out load) that when the actual speech comes it will flow out more naturally and not hopefully calm you down a bit! If that doesn't work, may I suggest a shot of alcohol right before you go up :-)
Baileys in your coffee!!! I've not had too much trouble, but like Bridget, I'm typically set on a certain topic, such as EMS related things that I feel very very strong about and comfortable with. I'd rather be the mom in the front than the old lady who sits in the front :)
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