When I started junior high,my only plan for myself was to stay unnoticeable. Everyone seemed so smart. They were everything I wasn't but wanted to be. So it was strange how eagerly I expected to run for eighth grade secretary from my heart.
Anyone interested in running should see the math teacher for qualification forms(资历表). I followed the crowd to the math classroom. Without even thinking twice,I filled out and turned in the forms,but I had no idea what I had got myself into.
The only thing you could see in the eighth grade hall were posters. Bookmarks and flyers littered the hallways. That week,my friends and I passed out the bookmarks we'd made by ourselves. Everything was going as planned…until it was time for my speech.
As I got ready to present my speech,my sweat glands(汗腺) went into overdrive as the camera fixed on my face. What did my hair look like?Did I look at the camera?And most of all,did I look as frightened as I felt?
Somewhere between handing out bookmarks and delivering my speech,I asked myself one question:"What are you doing,Jack?!" I felt lost. But in the midst of the anger and fear was something unexpected. I had learned some amazing things about who I was. Not only did I give a speech in front of 300 kids,but I introduced myself to people I'd never even met before. In fact,I felt unbelievably confident.
I can't remember every detail about the election(选举). But what I do remember is that I won!The shy and quiet boy won! Stay unnoticeable?NO!Why be unnoticeable when you can shine?
I'm already planning my re-election speech. And I've learned the importance of taking a chance and believing in yourself. And next time if there's something you want to do,just do it!