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[Chaos18]

Wonder if She knows?

She usually does.

 

[attimus]

Awesome, sounds like it is going to be perfect!!!!

don't know about perfect but it beats the plastic lined puddle that used to be there

 

[Fire Ant Farm]

She's gasping now.

I don't wanna, I don't wanna, I don't wanna......

Quote:
I'm so sorry, sweetie.

- Ant Farm

 

[rIrs roost]

Thanks.... I'm trying as much as I can to NOT THINK about it or agonize until it is time, its just so hard..... Such a lil chick never destined to eat a bug, see sunshine, or eat grass......

Sometimes things like this happen. If I was closer d do it for you.

 

[jwlpoultry]

 

 

 

 

Ok so as many of you may or may not know I will be leaving tomorrow and won't be back for a week. (Yes the trip got extended.) I won't be able to be on here until possibly Friday so I want to say good bye till I get back. Also I have to do some public speaking which I absolutely dread so encouragement and well wishes are greatly appreciated.


Will be back on in the morning but just wanted to let everyone know before I suddenly left.

We will be sure to say lots of mean things about you after you leave


I would offer encouragement for public speaking but like you I despise it greatly. What will you be speaking on?

Thank you Chaos!!! Well it's the thought that counts right?? I am not exactly sure? I will be assigned a topic tomorrow when I get there.

That's tough - I used to have a real problem with public speaking (I even used to have an unreasonable phone phobia) - my "crutch" (if you want to call it that) that I used was to be hyper prepared for my talks including practicing in the mirror and timing it (still was nervous, but less so). I can't imagine not knowing what I will be speaking on ahead of time, giving less time to do that. I wish you all the best luck. I only got over mine by doing it a LOT (aka teaching a lot to large groups of students). Just takes time and experience. So think positive. This week will be one more step toward getting more comfortable with it. 


- Ant Farm 

I haven't done much public speaking so this is a big step. We will have fro. Tomorrow to Friday to prepare it. I have always worried myself sick which is bad and once I couldn't give it as I was so sick. Thanks for the encouragement I know I will need it.

Well, all I can say is, I've been there, and lots of other folks have been there, and it's normal to be nervous. Just do your best - that is all anyone can ever expect of you. Get lots of sleep (as much as you can) this whole week, because sleep is something you can "bank" - if you're really nervous, you may have trouble sleeping the night before, but if you're well rested from earlier in the week, that will make it easier. Also, eat hyper-healthy (not too much caffeine or sugar) so you feel well - just take care of yourself. And most of all, be KIND to yourself. NO internal negative speak in your head - if you do start to do that, then just interrupt it. That's a skill that gets easier with practice as well. (Ask me how I know...)

I'll be pulling for you, and you'll be in my thoughts this week. 

 
Could always take the advice I heard someone give once (not to me): Just imagine that your audience is all sitting there in nothing but their underwear

That doesn't work for me - not good for the concentration. Too much fun.   

- Ant Farm 

Thanks Ant Farm Yeah I thought that might throw off my concentration.

 

[kwhites634]

Quote: She was just messing with you, trying to get a rise out of you (I'll get that window for you)

 

[jwlpoultry]

Well, all I can say is, I've been there, and lots of other folks have been there, and it's normal to be nervous. Just do your best - that is all anyone can ever expect of you. Get lots of sleep (as much as you can) this whole week, because sleep is something you can "bank" - if you're really nervous, you may have trouble sleeping the night before, but if you're well rested from earlier in the week, that will make it easier. Also, eat hyper-healthy (not too much caffeine or sugar) so you feel well - just take care of yourself. And most of all, be KIND to yourself. NO internal negative speak in your head - if you do start to do that, then just interrupt it. That's a skill that gets easier with practice as well. (Ask me how I know...)

I'll be pulling for you, and you'll be in my thoughts this week. 


That doesn't work for me - not good for the concentration. Too much fun.   

- Ant Farm 

I tried that trick. Didn't work for me either.

Ok got it all down in my faking death notebook. Oh wait your supposed to be encouraging me???

You don't have to hide I still like you.

 

[rIrs roost]

She was just messing with you, trying to get a rise out of you  (I'll get that window for you) 

There's other ways to get a rise outta me. She probably knows a few.

 

[BantyChooks]

Ohhh lovely.... Just got the news, the last surviving chick from my last batch (which I gave to a friend) got out and was killed by her dog.

 

[rIrs roost]

Ohhh lovely.... Just got the news, the last surviving chick from my last batch (which I gave to a friend) got out and was killed by her dog.

When it rains , it pours. Things will get better. I promise.