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:applaud: So glad to hear it went well. The next time you have to do a speech it will go even better and now you're aware of them, you will probably eliminate most of your "ums". We may have a budding public speaker in our midst. Congratulations. :hug GG Haha! I wouldn't go that far as to having a budding public speaker in our midst... :hmm: but, I must say it was easier this time around speaking on a topic that is very personal and important to me - costochondritis. My words just came easier with a topic I'm familiar with. I agree though, I think it gets a bit easier the more you do it. ;)

Haha! I wouldn't go that far as to having a budding public speaker in our midst... :hmm: I don't know, but it sounds like you might be hooked. :wink: but, I must say it was easier this time around speaking on a topic that is very personal and important to me - costochondritis. My words just came easier with a topic I'm familiar with. I agree though, I think it gets a bit easier the more you do it. ;) It is much easier when you're familiar with the subject. I hope costochondritis is not something you have experienced. I had a friend who had it and I know it can be quite painful. Have a great day! GG

I am ashamed to say, I had to Google costochonritis :blush2 and it sounds truly painful!

I'm glad to hear your speech went well, JP. I am ashamed to say, I had to Google costochonritis :blush2 and it sounds truly painful! I had to google it, too, and I agree that it sounds painful.

Glad to hear about your speech JeepGirl, you'll have to give me some speaking tips sometime :wink: Edited to Add: Okay, so before I call it a night, I just wanted to get this out. I knew Amazing Grace had had an effect on me but I couldn't quite put my finger on it, suddenly today it clicked and all made sense. I realised that what it had actually done was messed around with my religious beliefs! I never really had an overly big interest in my own religious beliefs and all of that but suddenly after seeing Amazing Grace, all that speak about God and everything has really gotten to my head, so much so that I feel like I actually want to become an active Christian. My want to involve myself more in my chosen religion isn't what is worrying (for want of a better word) me, it's more the fact that it is virtually impossible. I come from a family of atheists and I don't know how to tell them that I want to become more active in a religion and to do all the religious stuff, my age is yet again getting in the way because I really doubt I'd be allowed to go to church and everything because of what my family believes, or doesn't believe, in. It drives me nuts that a movie can affect me the way Amazing Graces has and I really don't have a clue what to do!

I'm glad to hear that AG prompted you to reconsider your religious beliefs and made you willing to do something for others, Kaitlyn. I wouldn't worry about your family or finding a church for you. I'm sure your parents will support you in your choice, if they understand that going to church and becoming an active Christian is what you really want (you can approach the subject with the one your parents you are the closest with first) and I don't see why a church should refuse you just because yours is a family of atheists.

I'm sure most churches would welcome you with open arms and many have projects you can get involved in (like helping Habitat for Humanity or filling Christmas boxes for foster kids). If your parents are concerned about taking you, check out other organizations that help people in your area. And there is always the library; reading and research may help you figure out what you want to do and believe. You might take a look at biographies of people who took action like Wilberforce. Or read a little C.S. Lewis. Hoping you can figure out a way to do what you want. :hug GG

I'm glad to hear your speech went well, JP. I am ashamed to say, I had to Google costochonritis :blush2 and it sounds truly painful! I had to google it, too, and I agree that it sounds painful. Yes, I do have chronic costochondritis. I have had it since '02. The pain comes and goes so I have good days and bad days. I just try and deal with it as best as I can. :-\ But like you, I hadn't heard of the condition either until I found out that is what I had.

Hi JeepGirl, Late to this thread. I'm glad your speech went so well. I too never heard of chronic costochondritis and had to google it. I am sorry you suffer from this condition and hope that you continue to improve. GinaP :cool:

Five years is a long time to have to deal with that kind of pain. I hope eventually they can find some medical procedure to help you. :hug GG

Yes, I do have chronic costochondritis. I have had it since '02. The pain comes and goes so I have good days and bad days. I just try and deal with it as best as I can. :-\ Gosh, 5 years is really a long time to cope with that kind of pain. I also hope that they will find a treatment to help you.

:hug Thanks for your responses Frances and GG I'm feeling pretty chuffed today, partly because I got rid of the stupid doll that I have been looking after for three days that cries and everything like a real baby for a school project. I'm also chuffed because we started reading circles today in English and I was put into an advance reading group and the book we have to read is at Year 12 level which is Australia's VCE (equivalent to the UK's A Levels) final year; making it three years above my year's level. I was so excited when I was told I was in that group but once I started reading I realised it was not going to be an easy read. Ah, well everyone loves a challenge!

Well done, kaitlyn :hug You have good right to be really proud! I hope you find the reading interesting as well as challenging.

I'm feeling pretty chuffed today, partly because I got rid of the stupid doll that I have been looking after for three days that cries and everything like a real baby for a school project. I'm also chuffed because we started reading circles today in English and I was put into an advance reading group and the book we have to read is at Year 12 level which is Australia's VCE (equivalent to the UK's A Levels) final year; making it three years above my year's level. I was so excited when I was told I was in that group but once I started reading I realised it was not going to be an easy read. Ah, well everyone loves a challenge! If you were put into an advance reading group, the ones in charge must think that you can make it there, Kaitlyn. I'm also sure you can and you will learn much more in that group than you would have in a lower level group.

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