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Kristy Keith on 12 Oct 12PERSONAL NARRATIVE WRITING "Amen! By Christine Heim My knees were shaking, my heart was racing, and my breathing was rapid. Why was I so nervous!? I have received plenty of awards, why should this one be any different! I looked over to my mom, and gave her a nervous smile. She tried to comfort me by returning my smile. I returned my attention to my English teacher at the podium. How did I get here? I could only think of one reason. "For your semester project you will have to write a report and make a presentation. The presentations should be unique and original. Good luck" With that my English teacher finished class. Great, being creative wasn't one of my favorite things in the world. I had to think of a way to present my report on the end of the world in different cultures and I had to think of it quickly. After two days of nothing, I was about to give up. The research wasn't going anywhere either, reading site after site on the Apocalypse made me feel like I was constantly in church. Then it hit me! I could present my report like a gospel minister. The more I thought about it, the more excited I became. I prepared my skit, and borrowed a black robe that I could use for my costume. Before I knew it, the day had come and I had to present my project. I was one of the last ones up, so I had the opportunity to see the other student's presentations. Their presentations were all the same things! Go up, tell facts, and sit down. What was I thinking!? No one's project was creative, and I was going to make a fool of myself. "Christine, your turn!" NO! I can't do this! I looked around the classroom, noticing every last person's gaze. Then I saw my friend, with a huge grin on his face. He had known about my presentation since the beginning, and he was looking forward to seeing it. At that point I knew I could do it. I slipped on the black robe and left Christine behind. "The end of the world is coming, are you ready? Well, when I am done you will be ready
