I really don't know how to start right now. The only thing that I want is to tell the whole story. I just wanted to tell what I really feel, no one interfering, no one commenting. Okay, here I go.
November 10, 2011. My big Oratorical Contest. Actually, being the person to represent my school, is already such a great honor for me. Especially when the previous contestant for this contest made her thrilling way to the National Competition. She may not have won any place on the Nationals, but it's still a great achievement. I mean, what are the chances that you get to be in the Top 12 of the whole country? That is not a joke, anyway you see it. So there, it's very flattering that my English Teacher, who also stood as my mentor, chose me to follow those big steps. But the pressure, on the other hand, is overwhelming. I can't afford to disappoint anyone, myself included.
My practices went on. My mentor exposed me to speak not only to my classmates, but also to the other students in my school. I drank that awful ginger tea to improve my voice. I didn't dare drink anything cold for a long period of time. My feet hurt because I'm always standing. But I didn't really feel any hardships of very big consequences. Because, you see, I loved what I'm doing. I reveled the fact that I get to do what my forte is. I was emerged on my element. Well, you know, the preparations, and all, they slowly lead to that big day.
I woke up early and thankful because after my dad prayed for me that morning, together with my mom, he took me to school and waited there with me until my mentor and my awesome classmate, who woke up early and do my make-up, arrive. Well, to make the story short, we arrived on the venue. This is it.
We waited in a very cold room, adoring my business suit the whole time because my coat provided enough warm. I couldn't afford to catch an irritating cold. Well, I was Contestant No. 1 and so I was up first for the interview with the Board of Judges. The interview went okay, I hope I looked open and inviting to them. I smiled as naturally as I can and I hope I answered their questions in a dignified yet respectable way. But really, I was honest with everything that I said. After that, we took our lunch then proceeded to the auditorium where the contest was going to take place. Before that, I get to have a short time with three of my friends, grateful for their support. Our school principal was there together with our English Coordinator. Whew. No pressure. Calm down. GOD'S GOT THIS., I thought.
I stood up there, delivering a small prayer before I start then faces the crowd...
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