Something very good, with something not very good..

[ToxicPaddy]

Hi all

Well, I came home today and couldnt believe it when mum told me she got a letter from the school saying something along the lines of -

"Your Son, ********, Has been selected to recive an award for effort and attitude on 11 December. The £10 Voucher award will be handed to him by RT. Hon Michael Howard"

I was absoloutly :O

But then I realized that means I have to go up on the stage, infront of hundreds and hundreds of people to take the award - I instantly thought I couldnt do it but realized I had to. I know its a while away but I am so so so nervous about doing it its scary to think! How do you overcome, like.. Shyness? I keep thinking something might happen..

Sean :)

[Asher]

join a drama/social group to tackle your shyness/improve your confidence

[ToxicPaddy]

join a drama/social group to tackle your shyness/improve your confidence
I thought about it and there is no drama groups at our school.

[Pat McGroin]

it's not that bad, i always have to do that. well used to anyways. i've been on TV in front of thousands, now that was embarassing. you think it's going to be bad, but when it comes to it you're not nervous. it's just the build up of it. as soon as you go get the award you'll be ok.

[SUPERhanna.]

You just need abit of self confidence and to belive in yourself :)
If you can't find a dram grup at your school, see if there is any after school in the community etc :) Just to help build your confidence :D and well done

[ToxicPaddy]

Thanks everyone, I remember when I got awards before and I had to walk up to get it and after I thought "What was I so scared about?" lol

[lAdmire]

Whenever I'm shy, nervous or scared, it's normally because I think people are thinking bad things about me. To stop it, I say, why do I care what they think? It helps me & I go with confidence & high self-esteem.

[FlyingJesus]

No offense but isn't "effort and attitude" the sort of award that special kids get given when aged 14 they finally manage to go an entire lesson without burning the table or eating the handouts?

[Niall!]

Flyingjesus gtho. You insult people in nearly every thread I see you post in.

And imagine the audience in their underwear ;)

[Pat McGroin]

No offense but isn't "effort and attitude" the sort of award that special kids get given when aged 14 they finally manage to go an entire lesson without burning the table or eating the handouts?
Nahhhh

Flyingjesus gtho. You insult people in nearly every thread I see you post in.

And imagine the audience in their underwear ;)
You hardly read any of his posts then because he doesn't insult someone in nearly all his posts.

[FlyingJesus]

Well look at more of my posts then, and also a little thing called sense of humour wouldn't hurt. However in this case I'm being serious, and it's a serious issue for me because I endured 12 years of school education where the idiots and vandals got appraisal for whatever little they could do, whilst myself and other top-of-the-class pupils got no recognition at all, but punishment if we ever slipped from our high standards. Thankfully at college it's different, but 12 years of that kind of crap has certainly helped make me the sort of person I am now.

[Niall!]

Well look at more of my posts then, and also a little thing called sense of humour wouldn't hurt. However in this case I'm being serious, and it's a serious issue for me because I endured 12 years of school education where the idiots and vandals got appraisal for whatever little they could do, whilst myself and other top-of-the-class pupils got no recognition at all, but punishment if we ever slipped from our high standards. Thankfully at college it's different, but 12 years of that kind of crap has certainly helped make me the sort of person I am now.

What so you get rewards for not setting your table on fire? kz.

You get rewards for working hard, not not (**** hax) setting things on fire.

[FlyingJesus]

No, what I'm saying is that the kids who were (frankly) stupid got rewarded for doing menial tasks and in some cases, just turning up to lessons. Further, my mum used to work for a Pupil Referral Unit where kids who get kicked out of school go, and they used to have trips to theme parks and such all the time. I don't see why troublemakers and fools should get treats while people who deserve them and are likely to go far in life get nothing. It makes no sense at all.

It would be nice if what you said about getting rewards for working hard was true, but it simply isn't, and at any rate if I can outdo everyone else without working hard (as was the case for 2 thirds of my school life) then why should I not get rewarded for being naturally gifted? All it does is give rise to a sense that working hard won't get you anywhere at all, and I've seen a lot of talent (not just my own) being wasted in such a way.

[MattyBoy]

I did this, just dont worry, i at to shake hands with a MP infront of hundreds. And its not WOW for winning attitude adward, loads of people must get it.

[Herman]

it's not that hard, but perhaps i'm saying this because i'm from my school's drama club. or perhaps not.

i remember once where i had to act for a play infront of the entire school. i was really nervous, but when i was actually up there, i pretended that no one was there watching me, and i did just fine.

perhaps that might work for you too, but it's really very simple, just go up there, shake the prize giver's hand, take the prize, and bow if you're bothered, then go. i hope you don't have to give a speech or anything.

good luck!

[cocaine]

Well look at more of my posts then, and also a little thing called sense of humour wouldn't hurt. However in this case I'm being serious, and it's a serious issue for me because I endured 12 years of school education where the idiots and vandals got appraisal for whatever little they could do, whilst myself and other top-of-the-class pupils got no recognition at all, but punishment if we ever slipped from our high standards. Thankfully at college it's different, but 12 years of that kind of crap has certainly helped make me the sort of person I am now.

yep, thats true.

when the ********* who actually shut up once in a while get all the attention, people who persist in their good efforts and grades get absolutely **** all, its so annoying.

[Neversoft]

When I get shy I just think, 'Ah wth am I doing, lets just go and do this. If I muck up then oh well, everyone makes mistakes and nothing can be changed if I do muck up anyway, so whats the point in worrying.' :P

[Qamp]

Dont look at the audience you will be fine dont worry!

[MrGazet]

well yeah its not that hard tbh.believe in urself and hav a lil confidence.pretend ders no one
else around and yup dun look at the audience :P ull do fine. :) good luck thou

[joshuar]

I wouldn't panic, just think "Ahh well, I get £10 free" what do they get? To watch you get £10 worth of vocher.

You win really ;)

[d17c]

No offense but isn't "effort and attitude" the sort of award that special kids get given when aged 14 they finally manage to go an entire lesson without burning the table or eating the handouts?

Lol!

On topic: Don't think about it, just go up there, grab the voucher thing and walk off.
Maybe dance a little if it helps.