My Great Experience and Marvelous Friends

On December 5th, 2007 I had a good, incredible and unforgettable experience in my life. I will never forget this experience for the rest of time.

Before presentation I did a lot of research about my topic. My topic is "Japanese Local Summer Festivals". First I wavered which festivals I should take up. I decided to focus on my hometown's festival, but it is too local. I had to do research about this festival! And I had to think how to I do presentation. Writing essay was also difficult for me. When I wrote my essay about my topic, I didn't know what to write. After final essay I had to rewrite. I disappointed at my essay skill. But my teachers and friends supported me. When I practiced my presentation in front of my teachers I felt a sense of frustration. It was regrettable. Then I didn't want to do anything and I wanted to give up. But my friends encouraged me. Then I thought I could do it.

My presentation was on the third day. Before presentation my friends cheered me up. I was very nervous. My body was shaking with tension. I was under extreme tension, the most ever in my life!! But I thought I had to do my best because many friends, teachers and RAs cheered me up. When I stood on stage, I could see many extension students. They smiled at me. Then I felt comfortable. I talked about national holidays and my hometown's festival. I shared my experiences in presentation. Many people in the audience reacted positively to my experiences. I was so happy. Sometimes my head was not clear and I forget what to say. But everyone watched my presentation, especially extension students!! I also danced my hometown's festival Bon dance. First I felt ashamed, but extension students danced with me. I was sooooo happy!!!!! I felt about 25 minutes was very quickly!! My presentation succeeded!!

After presentation I gave a sigh of relief. I was very happy to finish my presentation. Many friends embraced me. I cried very much. I was released from my presentation. I thank my friends, teachers, RAs and people who cheered me up. Although I felt hard before presentation, I could experience fabulous time. Because I have wonderful friends, I could do my best.

Thank you for encouraging me. Thank you for supporting me. Thank you, my marvelous friends!!