Well I'm Glad It's Over...

[Dr Pussymagnet]

Well, I just got back from my debate tournament over at a local high school this morning. It was my first time to go to one of these things so it was obvious I was nervous. I was in the Impromptu event which made it even more nerve-racking, seeing how this event isn't something you can truly prepare for. I had to wait for six other people to go before it was my turn. But I noticed something strange about the topics that were being given. They weren't questions.(which for me, would have been much easier) They were quotes(Fuck, I wasn't expecting that) that we had to...I guess analyze would be the right word to use.

So I see everyone else before me kick ass, which somewhat eased the stress a little, I guess.
So I pick up a random quote.

"In our dreams, we are in a world that is entirely our own."

Shit.

Needless to say, I blew it, and didn't make it to the next round. But hey, at least it's over.

So what has been your most nerve-racking moment?

 

[GenHellspawn]

Whenever I get nervous, I whip out the handy hypodermic needle.

 

[GunslingerUK]

I don't really know I have pretty much over come my nerves, although when my brother went into ICU i guess that had my nerves shocked out of my body.

 

[xitel]

I think it would have to be... um... daggit, I don't really get nerve-racked, I'm a pretty laid back person. First time on a 6 hour drive on Route 70 was pretty scary as hell. Opening the letter from my number one college pick was nerve racking. But I think the winner was when some drunk driving prick tried to run me down in a parking lot.

 

[notyouraveragejoe]

My most nerve-wracking moment was probably during THIMUN (model united nations thing). I was not only one of the youngest people there, but I was also one of the main participants (namely I asked questions that made people who were wrong look bad and they were out to get me for it). When I finally went up to give a speech of my own I was still nervous but I got my point across and did really well. I even answered questions.

My most trying moment (worry wise) was when my mum got really sick. My dad was on business so I held down the fort for a while. I took care of her but it was really...well worrying. But we got through that so I didn't necessarily need to worry as much as I did for that.

 

[Murrah]

When I had to go to the police station and testify or something, because my friend got mugged so I had to say what happened. And then, the criminal gave me a psychotic smile when he found out that he's going to be in prison for a long time. I was shaking like hell!

Oh yeah, before that, the little idiot threatened me In the police station!

 

[mkb07a]

Hey, you got that quote and didn't immediately think Neil Gaiman? Ah, shame, shaaaame.

Finals rounds for debate tournaments are nerve-racking, especially if you're actually debating and fixing to hit a team that's from [insert-any-highly-overpriced-private-school-here].

Public speaking makes me nervous if I have nothing to say, but in reference to what my most nerve-racking moment was (outside personal stuff I can't seem to recall), opening night of the show I directed was a big one. Interviewing for the school I now go to was another.

 

[Good morning blues]

Probably the first time I dumped a girl. Man do I ever hate dumping people.

There was also the time I performed improv in front of 900 people in Ottawa, but that wasn't nerve-wracking so much as it was exhilarating. Having 900 people applaud you and knowing that they mean it is pretty much the best feeling in the world.