In a recent post I was talking about letting go of shame and fear and getting serious about working for immigration reform. Its curious how--when you've finally gotten brave and decided to do something different in your life-- how quickly opportunities present themselves. Either that or the Universe just has a mischievous sense of humor and just likes to make you do things that you swear you would never do!! However, I like to look at in a positive light so I much prefer my first explanation.
Not long ago I was contacted by a reporter from PRI the World who was interested in interviewing me for a radio broadcast that was focusing on the expanding blogging community of American citizens who were dealing with the deportation of their significant other. I could not refuse so I agreed to do it.
Last Friday an affiliate in Syracuse came by to tape me. Britta, the interviewer, was a wonderful person who, coincidentally, had a lovely Australian accent. Darn..I wish I had a cute accent. I can't even fake a cute accent. Ah well...I digress...
The whole process went smoothly and was quite pleasant. There was only one technical difficulty and that involved rechargeable batteries that decided they wanted to give up the ghost during my more eloquent moments. (I swear I heard some cackles coming from above...)
Honestly, I was slightly nervous. I was speaking for a lot of people: people who I admired; who were dealing with the same difficulties I was facing-- and they are all dear friends that I didn't want to let down. It was a lot to live up to. All in all I think it went well. I will just have to wait until the final product is done. The anticipation is killing me!
Not too bad for an awkward, easily embarrassed and shy young girl who grew up in rural New York. I hear the Universe laughing..but at least this time, I'm in on the joke and can laugh along.
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Thanks for doing it and being brave Beth!
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