Eh....

[silverton]

So.  The first week of classes.  It was... interesting.  I'm already feeling overwhelmed with work, and the real work hasn't even started.  The teachers seem alright.  Class discussions are an important part of the classes.  I just wish I could get over my shyness and think of something worthwhile to say.  How do you do that?  I totally overthink

Comments

[spiritworld25]

Good luck with your classes Stephanie. Don't worry about being shy, it will pass the more that you do it, and since discussion is important for the class, this should greatly help you. Good luck with the Spanish. :)

[silverton]

I hope it helps... we'll see. Thanks for the well wishes though.

[jongibbs]

I used to be painfully shy, but not any more.

Don't worry about over-thinking. If you ask me, too many people just open their mouths and say the first dopey thing that comes into their head. There's nothing wrong with thinking before you speak :)

[silverton]

So, tell me the secret. How do you get over being painfully shy? I really must know.

[jongibbs]

I started a longish answer here, then I decided to post it on my blog, because I think others folks who share our problem might find it helpful.

It'll be up later today.

Hope you don't mind,

Jon