tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post3085644275934081309..comments2023-11-02T09:10:48.303-04:00Comments on A Day in the Life ...: Know Your EnemyKaren MEGhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10834425321020756655noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-82900704441380652202009-06-12T17:55:15.530-04:002009-06-12T17:55:15.530-04:00For some reason, the speaking thing never got to m...For some reason, the speaking thing never got to me. Singing? Now that's a whole different story.Edhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14310994156273091597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-38653159380154659362009-06-12T00:45:48.696-04:002009-06-12T00:45:48.696-04:00Awwww :) That was really endearing, actually! I...Awwww :) That was really endearing, actually! I'm sure when he is ready, he WILL shine in front of his captive audience :)<br /><br />Oh, and I know I've told you this already, but I am soooooooooooooooooo upset I'm not going to be at BlogHer this year!!! *sigh* In all honesty, I KNOW I wouldn't have been able to spend even one day away from my not-so-newborn. Ask me in a few months though, and I'd probably be bookin' that plane ticket wayyyyyyyyy in advance! ;)<br /><br />Catch up with you soon, okay? BTW, we were supposed to be in TO this weekend for the Preemie Picnic at High Park (c/o Mt. Sinai Hospital). Unfortunately, we can't get away for it :( So sad. <br /><br />Really hope to see you soon, K.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09251507898309184477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-30230713399529852142009-06-11T08:27:18.529-04:002009-06-11T08:27:18.529-04:00It comes with practice too. People who we think as...It comes with practice too. People who we think as naturals" at it may have had to deal with butterflies in their tummies a couple of times before feeling comfy about speaking in front of a lot of people.louannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05522758277418450920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-39666562468106712502009-06-11T01:22:44.344-04:002009-06-11T01:22:44.344-04:00Public speaking, for me, in front of 6 or 600 is l...Public speaking, for me, in front of 6 or 600 is like asking me jump out of an airplane with now parachute. I just panic and don't think and then say dumb things. I hate looking dumb.<br /><br />So, I totally sympathize with him but also have realized that if I just get over myself and do it, it's never as bad as I think. And I have a whole pile of nickels at the end too :)<br /><br />If you get picked, dammit, I am finding a way to get to Blogher! Wait. I better take that back, I think it's sold out! If you don't get picked, I will be shocked.<br /><br />PS the shitting nickels experession is freaking hilarious!Kamis Khlopchykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10891667631830654830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-26732899966916302342009-06-10T13:08:49.199-04:002009-06-10T13:08:49.199-04:00the thought of public speaking has me thinking mor...the thought of public speaking has me thinking more like quarters not just nickels...;<br /><br />But you must be so proud of your little man- I think you handled the situation perfectly.<br />lots of support but no pressure.<br /><br />good luck with the blogher thing<br />I'll be rooting for you back here at home hiding behind the curtain :)petite gourmandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14390555269928625967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-92124510653630770972009-06-10T10:23:27.851-04:002009-06-10T10:23:27.851-04:00I think it's so interesting that there is a Bl...I think it's so interesting that there is a BlogHer convention or whatnot. I have to check out BlogHer....not even really sure what it is....??? But either way, I sincerely hope you get to read a post. That's why we blog, right? To share our thoughts? :) I can't believe I didn't wet my pants during freshman speech class in high school. Every time I was up there I started shaking.jmthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15910737494137891606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-8120956032354884182009-06-09T19:05:37.685-04:002009-06-09T19:05:37.685-04:00I wish you mucho luck with the community keynote. ...I wish you mucho luck with the community keynote. I had the honor of doing it last year and it was incredible. The second you step up on that stage, you forget it's a room of 1100 and it just feels like a room of friends. Everyone should get the chance to conquer that fear so easily, among such a sympathetic room. <br /><br />Thanks so much for the lovely comment at my place. Glad to meet you too!Mom101https://www.blogger.com/profile/15468524489744839899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-18057000982571073922009-06-09T15:58:52.458-04:002009-06-09T15:58:52.458-04:00WTG Karen, embrace those fears and I'm sure yo...WTG Karen, embrace those fears and I'm sure you will do fine when (not if) you get that opportunity and if not think of all the moula you'd get ;) If you have the material written down (and memorized) it's a snap to do public speaking. It's not as if you have to improvise in front of that crowd.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17737909825088179604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-73539871632281490362009-06-09T15:18:18.543-04:002009-06-09T15:18:18.543-04:00I know I'm weird but I love speaking to groups...I know I'm weird but I love speaking to groups, don't get asked often enough. Guess that says something. I wish I was going to Blogher:(Cidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11915993866394084808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-19666021890677556622009-06-09T13:42:01.410-04:002009-06-09T13:42:01.410-04:00The only thing that gets me about speaking is the ...The only thing that gets me about speaking is the AV equipment. Other than that I actually like it. But I'm a freak that way.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-5448336365451394972009-06-09T12:51:16.039-04:002009-06-09T12:51:16.039-04:00Public speaking is definitely one of those things ...Public speaking is definitely one of those things that the more you do it, the easier it gets. Good luck and I hope your submissions are selected, I would love to sit in the audience as moral support. It also helps to see some friendly faces in the crowd.Tara R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02993625193184914299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-51054474266192487512009-06-09T12:10:11.334-04:002009-06-09T12:10:11.334-04:00Thanks for the reminder of all I am NOT getting to...Thanks for the reminder of all I am NOT getting to do AGAIN this year...oh, wait, this isn't about me. I think so far as public speaking goes (and it is terribly nerve wracking in any situation) is to not deny your fear but embrace it. Feel it, acknowledge it, and love it just a little for the fact htta it makes you human. THEN you imagine the underwear scene and breathe deep and kick.serious.ass. I hope you get picked.Korihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17523892197119604721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12752424.post-34716972171141897932009-06-09T11:44:59.261-04:002009-06-09T11:44:59.261-04:00First, I FORGOT you are going to BlogHer! I get to...First, I FORGOT you are going to BlogHer! I get to meet you! I get to meet you! <br /><br />OK, got that out of my system.<br /><br />Hopefully when he sees that someone else did it and didn't explode or die of embarrassment, he might wish he had done it. Then next time he has such an opportunity, he'll remember this situation and take the chance. <br /><br />But what an honor to be asked. You have one amazing son.donnahttp://www.spuddybuddy.comnoreply@blogger.com