Speech and Anime

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I'm nervous but also excited about doing a presentation on anime today.  I know she's not expecting us to be perfect (thank God!) but I still feel pressure to be that way.  I just need to have the courage to stand up for what I believe in and it helps to be passionate about your subject.  I am hoping that this class will help me feel more comfortable with my audience.  I tend to get self-conscious and mess up....sometimes I will even sound sick when my throat closes up.  I guess it's a wonder why I would even want to be a speaker...I shouldn't be so hard on myself though.  I always get so caught up in what others think of me and I always worry about hurting other's feelings, even though it may be an inevitable part of the life process.  I seem to do better with impromptu speeches because you are forced to do a better job without preparation and even though it puts you on the spot, you are at least willing to make more of an effort to do well.  Plus, you don't have weeks to worry about the speech that you will be giving.  Interesting view on it, huh?

I picked up a new anime from my friend called Soul Hunter.  Has anyone heard of it?  She said that it's supposed to be humorous, so I'll at least give it a try.  It'll be a nice addition to my weekend....maybe I'll watch it Friday night!  ^_^

In case none of you heard, Geneon (originally Pioneer) went out of business.  They make anime titles including Karin, Fushigi Yugi, Chobits, Rozen Maiden, and a lot of other good ones.  Too bad they made some bad financial decisions...if know one else picks up the license to dozens of their new titles, they will cease to be released.  Makes me sad.   -_-