Beyond the Distance

In a room filled with over 700 people eagerly listening to your every word, watching your every move just to see if you could go the distance. I see myself standing infront of a large number of people with my heart pounding and my palms sweaty. The adrenaline rushed into my viens as i began speaking and yet with fear by my side i went out and gave it my best shot. Suddenly i realize i was speaking out with great determination, driven by a certain goal and the word "win, win, win" was running constantly in my head. Yes pride was my biggest factor back then but it has driven me to go beyond my own capabilities and to prove to myself i could go the distance.

After the presentation hundreds of people applauded and that very moment i have gain the greatest achievement of my life. I was able to present my speech, i was able to go beyond my own capabilies and i stood proud representing my school. For all my life i have never achieve anything, no medals, no plaques, no certificates absolutely nothing. On that night i have gain something more than just mere achievements, i have gain a passion in which i continue to pursue because i believe that i have a future in what i do and that is speaking. This is a gift i have discovered, a skill that i shall honed and a passion i shall love throughout my lifetime. Though we did not win any awards that night, no recognition whatsoever, i went beyond the distance and i came home proud of my achievement that i gain in life.