A Tagalish Story

Di ko aakalain na magagawa ko yung bagay na yun, the fact na di ko talaga alam kung ano ang gagawin because I wasn't able to prepare much for that situation. It was as if minutes were running out every time I hear the fast-paced pounding of the terrified heart; I was, at that moment, in the brink of breaking down. I didn't know what to do.

I will be next to speak in front of the class bringing with me just a few of the things I researched online. I actually didn't engage into information hunting regarding the subject.

It was time. I had to stand up, and report. I felt my cold hand shaking, but then narealize ko ginagawa ko to para sa Kanya, at nagawa ko na to dati; all I need to do is to connect with the viewers in order to catch their attention and prevent them from inducing that notion, that I have nothing to say about the topic. It's time for impromptu speech.

I started talking, and minded on interviewing my fellow classmates kung ano yung masasabi nila tungkol sa topic, parks and malls. Ayun, I got their taste naman. Hehe, they enjoyed naman my report, I guess. Siguro it was just a test, na in every problem that I will encounter, someone's watching over me. Someone is there to guide and hold me. This may sound mushy, but I really felt relief and His soulful embrace.

I'm so glad I got away from stage fright and eventually, embarrassment. Later, I realized that each day, our souls are granted the chance to grow and show people what we can do. Sa paniniwala ko sa Kanya at sa sarili ko, natutunan ko na I can overcome any obstacle that comes along my way. Alam kong marami pa akong magagawa, salamat Lord!

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