Describing a time when I was nervous

“Roll no 26 get ready “announced the gawky clerk again. While some of the students did return to the hall with a satisfied look, most of the students looked doleful after their interview. 20 minutes before my turn, I decided to freshen up and so when to the toilet. I kept my portfolio near the sink. But as I came out, I realized that the file was missing. There was no clue of its presence anywhere around. My mind went blank. I could feel the sweat trickling down my cheeks. My BP was falling. I was so flabbergasted that I went numb. I asked the people around but none of them had noticed the file. Only 15 minutes were left before my name would be called out. What could I possibly do? Thousands of thoughts raced through my mind.  I was as nervous as a long tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.

But then, all of a sudden, I conjured upon the fact that I had kept a copy of my portfolio in my locker. I fussed through my bag and finally caught hold of the locker key. But the locker was in the adjacent building! What If I wasn’t able to get it back on time? Keeping all the thoughts aside, I ran as fast as I could. Time was passing quickly. I managed to return just in time. I was about to sit down when my name was called out.

I was out of breath and my adrenaline triggered up. My face seemed as if it was just flushed with water. I grew pale due to nervousness. I somehow gathered all my courage and stepped in. I could see it in their faces that they were surprised to see me in this state. I had imagined them to be very disciplinarian and quaint who enjoyed firing questions at the candidates, but they were very considerate. I was a bit hesitant at the start and stuttered at a few questions but then I remembered everything that my teachers had told me and spoke as confidently as I could.  And finally I was indeed selected.  

I realized that just because I failed a few times doesn’t mean I lacked the skills of communication. This interview truly made me more confident and my self-esteem grew by leaps and bounds.