Saturday, March 17, 2007

Be Gentle

Today was a very humbling day for me. I had my first Creative Memories Get Together. I totally bombed. I watched the little presentation that they want you to do and it's so not me. But it's a tried and true program so I better give it a try, right? I got about to minutes in and felt so fake, so unpassionate, so unenthusiastic. That's when it started to go downhill and it never recovered. I did manage to break even so I guess that's the positive part. At least now I have confirmed that I can't do things that aren't me. One part went really good. When talking about the Storybooks I did well. I flowed, I had passion. I also had the actual Storybook in my hand and flipped pages while I was talking. I think that's the key. So I've got an idea in my head of how to revamp it and ofcourse I'll give it another go. I have two more Get Togethers scheduled in April and if both of those ones bomb I guess I'll be throwing in my hat. But I wont give up without trying and here's crossing my fingers I'll succeed.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Aw, Amanda, I'm sure you're your worst critic. It will take time to find what works for you, and a presentation you feel comfortable with, but don't give up!

Anonymous said...

Ditto to Amanda! It was your first try! You'll be a pro in no time :)

the Haazens :) said...

I hope your next ones find you feeling much more comfortable! I was looking on your site and found those story books and downloaded the free software to make them! How cool! I have yet to have the time to really have a go at making one, but am planning on it soon=)