[sionnsar]

...I was determined to overcome my childhood shyness.

I wasn't! But two things helped me along -- reading the lessons from the Bible in church, and learning to play bagpipes.

Well... I've been here in the office since 6 AM and all the things needed doing today are done, so it's time to go home.

[Monkey Face]

Because I was a “good reader” (whatever THAT meant) I was often called upon to read in front of the class. The only way I got through it (even though my face was beet red) was to focus on the page I was reading, and NOT LOOK UP!!!

Now, of course, I just pretend I left my glasses/contacts at home, and everything ahead of me is just one big blur!!