Friday night at the Riverdogs game, I got to do something that quite honestly has for some reason recently intimidated me: I find myself getting nervous speaking in front of people.

Now you might say, Mike you’re on TV. It should be no big deal. But quite honestly it is.

When I grew up, performing in front of people was no big deal. I used to act in community plays and it was so easy to me, the profession became boring.

I actually got into radio and TV because while the performing was still there, it was harder doing it under new material on a day to day basis.

Anyway, as I’ve gotten more into the area, I’ve had to do more public speaking duties and have found myself in front of people again.

I got feel the sweat pour down my back. I think I pull it out well every time but that comfort I once had is gone. It’s no longer easy.

My girlfriend pointed out when I spoke to her public speaking class, I did a number of things wrong. I swayed, I said “um,“ and I kind of repeated myself a few times. I’m not sure if she will invite me back .

But last night there I was at the Dogs game and I think I actually did well. I had a script which made it a little easier but still I was proud of myself for doing something that I’m not completely comfortable with.

I guess the moral of the story is just get back out there and do it till it feels right.