I wrote this post soon after my second vernissage. After this event, I must state that the most stressful part of my hobby is public speaking and presentation.
The event took place on the 10th of May 2019 in the cafe club “Daleko Jeszcze?” The atmosphere was cameral, but this fact did not help me because it was stressful. The beginning of my public speech started at ~6.15 PM—the address and conversation about a set of pictures. “The Wall” ended at ~7.45 PM. We can count that I was under stress for ~one hour and thirty minutes.
After the whole event, I was exhausted. I am convinced that the stress took the leading role in the level of my tiredness.
In general, I do not talk too much. Moreover, I do not speak too loudly in public spaces. The fact that I run this website is somehow proof. I prefer writing down my thoughts. Considering all these facts, you can now see, my Dear Friend, that speaking in front of a group was stressful for me.
Nevertheless, after my second vernissage, I heard voices that others did not see that I was stressed.
It is pretty hard to hide your feelings during public speeches. I am convinced that they did not see my stress because, during my talk, I continually tried to tell myself that I was speaking about my hobby, my biggest passion. Thus, despite feeling the pressure inside my body, I did not show it to others. We all know that practice makes perfect. It was my second time while I gave a speech to an audience. I hope that the third time (which undoubtedly, sooner or later, will appear), I will be less stressed. Speaking in front of other people interested in what you want to say is quite fun. And for you, my Dear Friend, which part of your passion is most stressful?
