My speaking engagement this morning was a smashing success. I know this because of the number of people who came up to me afterward and told me how much they enjoyed listening to me. It was probably the hardest speaking engagement I've had. I not only wanted to be successful, I didn't want to embarrass the wonderful people who thought enough of my writing and me to ask me to come.
In some cases I will always be the student. This is one of those. When someone who knew me as a flighty teen can say they are very proud of me and proud to know that I can write so well, I am honored. That happened today. Especially since I most likely gave the man grey hair, or at least contributed to it.
The other way I know it was a success is the number of books that were sold after I spoke. I am used to selling one or two books after a speaking engagement. I emptied half the box I came with. That is success.
Lunch with a former teacher added to my day. I enjoyed him as a kid. I appreciated him when I first went into teaching. I hold him dear to my heart now. There are teachers who come along in your life time that touch you because they see beneath the veneer to the person you are or will someday be. This is one of those people. I will be forever grateful as he made my two awful years in junior high tolerable.
So today has been perfect, the sun was shining and I had a wonderful time. Thank you Bill and Chris Schipper.
TTFN
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This is great! Way to go! It's always nice to get out behind the desk and stare at people instead of a computer screen. I hope you get to do more of this in the future.
ReplyDeleteI am working on it. I have an upcoming writing session with some third graders in honor of National Writing Month. Don't expect book sales, but it gets me out with people.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful thing to read, Rebecka! Thank you for your post today. It gives me hope!- R.S
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