Saturday, May 09, 2009

Speech Epic WIN!

I had to give my final speech today in my Communications 101 Class. It was to be a persuasive speech on a controversial topic, 7-9 minutes in length. Naturally, I chose the topic: Why everyone should own a gun...

It. Was. Awesome.

I basically kicked total ass. I got 148 out of 150; my prof took off two points because she said it sounded "too rehearsed"...I guess I practiced a little too much! *g*
No worries. With the 50 points I got for my speech outline, that brings my grade for the speech up to 198 out of 200. I'll take it!

It was amazing and wonderful to look out into the classroom and see people nodding, agreeing with me. I got such a rush!

I never would have been able to do such a good job without a LOT of help, though.

I'd like to thank everyone over at the Gunblogger Conspiracy IRC for their advice and tips on where to find good information. Holly took time away from her own busy writing schedule to email me a bunch of links to more valuable info, and Jay G. gave me excellent tips on firearms. Oleg Volk was incredibly gracious enough to give me permission to use some of his fantastic, pro Second Amendment photographs as visual aids to my speech. Thank you all, you wonderful, wonderful people!

The sense of community I have found in the blogosphere, both those gun-crazy folks and those who couldn't care less about guns, truly humbles me.

Thank you all for enriching my life.

10 comments:

HollyB said...

That's SUPER. Glad I could help in a small way. Now, we just got to get you to Texas so you can start your own gun collection.

Christina RN LMT said...

Oh, definitely!

Blondefabulous said...

So totally awesome on your grade!!!

As someone who had been shot at by an angry, now ex-spouse while holding one of my children, I am anti-gun. Ya know.....

Jay G said...

Yay Christina! Let's see... 198 out of 200... That's 99.5%... I think in most places that counts as an A+!

A gold star for you!

(Gee, can ya tell I'm a father to small children???)

:)

SRSLY, congrats and I'm glad I was able to help!

Buck said...

You GO, Girl! :D

phlegmfatale said...

I've been meaning to call you all day and ask you about it, but I've been so tied-up in cleaning here. I'm THRILLED to hear you did well, truly, and I'm not at all surprised.

btw, this is a drive-by squeeing. I'm back on da w3bz, baby!

Christina RN LMT said...

Blondie, I totally understand. Thanks for the congrats, though!

Jay, a gold star?! Squeeeeee!

Thank you, Buck. I appreciate it!

Phlegmmy's in da house! w00t! I'll call you tomorrow...:)

Julie said...

well done !!!!!!! ... oh and are you going to blog a copy of the speech?

vw - propun - well only if they are good ones.

Christina RN LMT said...

Thanks, Julie...nah, I don't think I'll put up the text of the speech, it's not the same as actually hearing it, plus it was extemporaneous, which means I had my outline and notes, but I didn't stick precisely to a complete text.

Anonymous said...

Well, when you're made of awesomeness....kinda hard to have a miss!!!! ;D