My First Speaking Engagement at West Visayas State University-Lambunao Campus
My First Speaking Engagement at West Visayas State University-Lambunao Campus I’ve always considered myself more of a writer than a speaker. My comfort zone is in front of a computer screen, typing away my thoughts and stories, rather than standing before a crowd. But when my friend Ma'am Reyie, a fellow Librarian at West Visayas State University-Lambunao Campus (WVSU-Lambunao), reached out to invite me to speak at their convocation program for National Reading Month and National Book Week, I found myself facing a difficult decision. At first, I hesitated. Public speaking was never my thing, and I had serious stage fright. The idea of standing in front of an audience and sharing my journey as a writer felt daunting. But I couldn’t say no to a friend, especially one who had faith in me, and I realized this could be a perfect opportunity to face my fears head-on. Plus, what better way to share my passion for writing than by speaking about it in front of aspiring students? So, I said ...