Personal Statement Standing below the stage and looking at the audience of students, the scene didn't look very terrifying. ¨Up next we’ll have Jayda Porter¨. I heard my name, and my heart began to beat faster. It was my turn to perform. I was given the microphone. After examining all of the faces, I began to sing. Filled with nervousness, the first word came out a little shaky.
It took weeks of preparation to finally feel ready, but with the thought of the Talent Show drawing nearer and nearer, my confidence faded and nervousness began to take its place. Everyday, I took a few moments out of my time to make sure that I knew all of the lyrics and that the words that flowed out of my mouth were lovely. However, on that day, I forgot about …show more content…
I get nervous and shy when I’m put on the forefront, but in my mind this is what I want. I want to be known for achievements. I did not win the Talent Show, but I won confidence. Since I was able to sing in front of a crowd that big, I know now that I am capable of doing other things that frighten me. Going to college is a big deal. Going away to another state to college is an even bigger deal. However, when you have the necessary drive, things like going somewhere else in life, does not frighten you. You never know what you can accomplish if you never try. Taking risks and trying is all that really matters, but missing out on good opportunities because of what you’re scared of is never a good thing. Obviously, I’m the type of person who tries. I know what I’m capable of and what I am not. I know my limits, but at the same time, I will not let the possibility of something bad happening overshadow what I am capable of doing and being. Things that come easy are not worth having, but things that you strive for are. It’s always something better ahead and that’s what I had in mind that day in front of that crowd. I was too busy thinking of the amazing possibilities from that. Losing wasn’t a big deal; confidence and goal accomplishing
It took weeks of preparation to finally feel ready, but with the thought of the Talent Show drawing nearer and nearer, my confidence faded and nervousness began to take its place. Everyday, I took a few moments out of my time to make sure that I knew all of the lyrics and that the words that flowed out of my mouth were lovely. However, on that day, I forgot about …show more content…
I get nervous and shy when I’m put on the forefront, but in my mind this is what I want. I want to be known for achievements. I did not win the Talent Show, but I won confidence. Since I was able to sing in front of a crowd that big, I know now that I am capable of doing other things that frighten me. Going to college is a big deal. Going away to another state to college is an even bigger deal. However, when you have the necessary drive, things like going somewhere else in life, does not frighten you. You never know what you can accomplish if you never try. Taking risks and trying is all that really matters, but missing out on good opportunities because of what you’re scared of is never a good thing. Obviously, I’m the type of person who tries. I know what I’m capable of and what I am not. I know my limits, but at the same time, I will not let the possibility of something bad happening overshadow what I am capable of doing and being. Things that come easy are not worth having, but things that you strive for are. It’s always something better ahead and that’s what I had in mind that day in front of that crowd. I was too busy thinking of the amazing possibilities from that. Losing wasn’t a big deal; confidence and goal accomplishing