Today, I broke my pleasant habit of sleeping in on Wednesday by getting up at around eight. I didn't just do it for kicks and giggles...I volunteered to be a part of a diversity panel at a presentation for high school females that were visiting the campus for a tour. Instead of listening to the quiet voice in my head that tried to convince me that staying in bed and avoiding public speaking, I got up early and sat in front of a large group of strangers...
It was actually quite pleasant. Truthfully, I feel more comfortable talking to younger people, especially girls. I guess it comes from my time as section leader in my high school marching band where I was almost forced to be a good role model for the underclassmen.
But it was a good group of girls over all. And one girl actually had questions for me. Yes, they were about a college back where I live on the other side of the state, but I still thought that it was really cute that she decided to not only ask me questions during the panel, but approach me afterward too.
And we also got treated to breakfast after our part of the program was over. Free food is always a good thing.
It was worth waking up early and facing my fears.
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