tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post7718272541286583218..comments2023-04-28T10:05:35.604-04:00Comments on Drawn To Picture Books: Public Speaking... YIKES! By Mike CiccotelloDihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04642951167114603547noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post-1758760000746955242018-03-27T21:07:24.939-04:002018-03-27T21:07:24.939-04:00Mike, you're amazing :D I can totally relate t...Mike, you're amazing :D I can totally relate to this! The thing is, when I was a kid I would get nervous, but not actual "stage fright" that I can remember. I can remember memorizing a "report" for a class in grammar school (that's when I had a brain to do it! lol), and dance recitals were exciting. I don't remember getting nervous over them and was very "take charge" when I had to be. It was in high school that the real nervousness and stage fright kicked in. That's when we're so much more conscious of not wanting to screw up or whatever :( For the years I did clown work, it was the same deal. I was petrified about the magic tricks and "performing" the first time more than ever, and I was fine when it was just kids. When the adults were watching I hated it. Anyway, you've got the best personality and you certainly have lots you can teach that people want to hear. I'm SURE you're wonderful and know that ANYthing you're passing on---they want to hear from you :) I'm in awe of how you've jumped in and are doing something that is SO hard to do oxoxWriterSideUphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06065553950345760503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post-63499531624989147572018-03-14T21:05:14.697-04:002018-03-14T21:05:14.697-04:00Forgot to add- Love your illustrations. Best of Lu...Forgot to add- Love your illustrations. Best of Luck.Dayne Sislenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14038457113594971454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post-35513737880778330962018-03-14T21:00:59.978-04:002018-03-14T21:00:59.978-04:00I can relate to your fear of speaking. I do as you...I can relate to your fear of speaking. I do as you do, I accept speaking engagements even thought they scare me to death. Every time I get a little better and more relaxed. My husband always says, why do you do this to yourself? Well, I want to improve as a speaker and I want to educate children and adults about picture books and illustration. The first time I taught an university level design course, I had to run to the ladies room to vomit after my lecture. I have relaxed a lot after that.Dayne Sislenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14038457113594971454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post-88297852501471243572018-03-14T13:55:33.658-04:002018-03-14T13:55:33.658-04:00Bravo Mike!!!Bravo Mike!!!Dihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04642951167114603547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4866958441423195652.post-36907346784842792132018-03-14T13:52:43.987-04:002018-03-14T13:52:43.987-04:00I can totally relate to your fears! I have nightma...I can totally relate to your fears! I have nightmare memories of my school presentations. I always opted to write a paper instead of give an oral report if I had the choice. Good luck at Brookdale. I grew up right down the road from there (even took a photography course there one semester). It was full of friendly folk, so I'm sure you'll be in great hands!Heather Pierce Stigallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07848876614722922661noreply@blogger.com