An Unforgettable Presentation

First of all, I had an instructive experience. I’m really glad to experience this project. It was such a hard and stressful event before we finished, but I reaped a valuable harvest from this presentation. When I decided on the topic, I wanted American people to know how Japan is good and beautiful, so I'd like to introduce Kyoto, because Kyoto has a Japanese atmosphere. I was really proud of Kyoto as Japanese beauty. Next, I had to write a Research paper. I had to use difficult vocabularies, and I can't use the word "I". It was really hard work. It took a long time. I wrote, Bridget fixed, I re-wrote, Bridget re-fixed, and again and again we continued. Then, the essay was finished. Third, I have to make the powerpoint slide. When I made them, I was surprised because America was too strict about plagiarism. I didn't know that. I have to try to see the topic in American lights. Making slides was fun. Before presentation day, I put up a hard fight to remember the sentences I had to say. I couldn’t say naturally, so I always bring my slide sheets everywhere. I felt stress, but I didn’t get nervous yet. When I watched the first presentation, I was so impressed, because they did an absolutely fabulous job. They spoke naturally even though they felt nervous. I could see confidence from them. On the presentation day, I began getting nervous. I remembered the speech, so I could say it in front of friends. However, I gave an uneasy laugh, so I practiced in front of the mirror. Before the presentation, I could meet many people who I know like my host-family, ex-RA Jessica, and mentors came here to listen to the presentations. I was thankful for them. On the eve of the presentation, I did a deep breath and drank some water. At the beginning of the presentation, I did a deep breath again, my mouth was really dry, and so I couldn’t say normal English. But after for a while, my tense was getting better. I could introduce everything about my topic. I was really helped by extension students, because when I was upset some friends who sat down the front seat give me smiles, so I could calm down. I was thankful for them. Additionally, Sayoko and Rise were good and I was proud of them. I’m so glad to do my presentation with them. My presentation was not perfect, but I did as much as possible during the presentation. I felt the achievement, and tears dropped off naturally. I was very surprised because I rarely cry. The presentation was a really good experience not only for my English but also to know myself. There was a lot to be gains by giving the presentation. I want to use of this experience in the future.