Wednesday, September 14, 2011

just fine

 

it's funny how one thing can undo me.

how coffee loses its taste and the sunrise loses its brilliance when clouded.

i've got a presentation today. a short, no-longer-than-three-minutes-please little impromptu speech.

and i've practiced. for robert. for pablo (who provided lots of constructive criticism), and for my co-workers.and i drove to work in the dark this morning, praying for an elusive confidence the whole time.

i was born nervous, to a nervous father. i'm reminded every time i skirt the telephone or think up another word to replace the one not quite out of my mouth.

so i will drive. to the big city two hours away. with my sweet sister in tow and hope against all odds that the fluency fairy will visit at approximately 6:15 p.m.

prayers, happy thoughts, well wishes, good vibes, please?

thank you.

27 comments:

Anna said...

Sending you all the positive energy I can muster!
good luck!!

Tina said...

i don't know if yet, you've done the speech by now, but good luck!

Christi said...

Sending all of that and more your way. You'll be great!

Off the Cuff said...

It sounds like you have prepared so I am sure you will do great! Also sending you positive energy...the courage to find the confidence and hoping you have the ease for everything to flow the way you want it to!

mary kate said...

sending prayers and good luck your way! and that print summarizes my life atleast 50% of the time, love it!

Caroline said...

Sending prayers your way-- you will rock that presentation! I just know it :)

Southhamsdarling said...

Oh my friend, lots of prayers and positive vibes coming your way. Good luck to you and I hope it all goes well.

Valerie said...

good vibes coming to you from NYC - and i'll send a few extra at 6:15 :)

Ashley {hudson's happenings} said...

Prayers and Good and HUGS coming from Alabama to YOU. I'm sure you will do just fine, girl. You are AMAZING!

Ashley {hudson's happenings} said...

**oops. That was supposed to be Prayers and GOOD VIBES and HUGS. ;)

Melanie said...

" - think up another word to replace the one not quite out of my mouth."
Wow, that's so me! I wonder if your moon is in Gemini too?! I am generally a good communicator, but when you throw in nerves to the equation, I may as well just try to speak a different language. I hated presentations in college. I flubed up so many akward times, but it happens.

I'm sure if you've practised that much, you'll do fantabulous!! :D Best wishes, and be confident!!

Holli said...

Good luck!!!

Unknown said...

Good luck! :) You will do fabulous! I'll be thinking of you!

his little lady said...

just came across your blog girl, and i'm sending my prayers your way!
Xo

http://mrtaylorandhislady.blogspot.com

Unknown said...

You are wonderful and you will give a great little speech tonight - Thinking of you :)

Amber said...

I spoke to the fluency fairy. She will be there sprinkling fluency fairy dust all around at approximately 6:15pm. :)

Daydream Living said...

Good thoughts coming your way, flying over the ocean, taking a left, under the bridge and into that room you have to be in....you can do it!
(or if you read this later: was it ok?)
sweet that your sister is giving you her support,
take care Courtney,
Maureen x

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness, you will do AMAZINGLY WELL!!!!!! I am sending you a million sprinkles of good vibes! You can do this!

Ren- Lady Of The Arts said...

Good luck!!!

Sarah said...

I believe in you!

Janette said...

Sometimes I wish my fingers could do the talking.. I write (type) much better than I speak... But I guess that's a good thing, otherwise who knows what kind of madness would escape from these lips...

Let us know how it goes C!
You're gonna do greeeatt!

Janette, the Jongleur

Amanda said...

Good vibes your way -- I'm assuming the presentation is over, so hopefully these are "relax, you did fine" vibes. You would get a phone call or friendly text from all of us. :)

erika said...

Hope it went well! I'm sure it did. :)

Cassie said...

goodness...i know those feelings! How did it go??

x

Cara-Mia said...

Sending them your way, lady. <3

Eleanor at Mirror Of My World said...

im so sorry ive been behind on checking blogs lately nd i missed this post hun!! i hope youre ok and feeling a lot better, and it went alright xo

Some Korean Website Highjacker said...

i know how these types of presentations rock you to the core love but i also know how many things and times you've overcome to feel proud of how you handled each one. the fact you even care so much signals the kind of person you are. genuine, thoughtful and someone who any company would be lucky to have on their side!! i hope this one went off without any hitches but even if it wasn't what you'd hoped i know you did the very best you could. it's all we can do, right?! many blessings!!! xoox ♥

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