Think Confident, Act Confident, Be Confident

By Val

@valmnz (17097)

New Zealand

November 5, 2015 1:00pm CST

This is a special day for me. This morning I'm attending a presentation morning tea for the grant I've been awarded to go toward finishing writing and publishing my book. I'm very excited, but also rather nervous. Being recognised for my work in this way is quite a new experience for me. However, I've always managed to pretend I'm confident in the past. You know that saying, fake it until you make it? That's me. So, this morning I'll take a big breath, put on my confident smile and walk into the room looking as if I'm confident. Think confident, act confident, be confident. I'm only one of several recipients, so the atmosphere should be quite lively. This is a huge step forward for me in my writing and research career.

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@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

6 Nov 15

I read that wrong, I thought this was going to be a grant, for tea! lol

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

a good reminder for me of the need to make sure my sentences are correctly written

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@Jessicalynnt (50523)

• Centralia, Missouri

7 Nov 15

@valmnz pfft, I think that was me being tired, and not you being sloppy. But wouldn't a grant for tea be awesome?

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

7 Nov 15

@Jessicalynnt and a few yummy things to go with it

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@allknowing (142130)

• India

6 Nov 15

All the best Val. Get back and tell us all about it.

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@allknowing (142130)

• India

7 Nov 15

@valmnz Good for you. Variety is the spice of life.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

Thank you, I seemed to be enerting a new world.

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@41CombedaleRoad (5968)

• Greece

5 Nov 15

Congratulations, ~I must read more of your posts and find out what your particular interest is.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

5 Nov 15

In a nutshell, I'm writing the 50 year story of the old local swimming baths and how they contributed to our growing community between 1917 and 1966

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

@Dalane and they were all very ordinary people, who didn't realise their lives would eventually be considered important.

• United States

6 Nov 15

@valmnz That's very interesting. It's good to tell these stories as people take things for granted. A lot of work went into creating the community.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61347)

• United States

6 Nov 15

Congratulations that is a big honor and you should be confident you have made it!!

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

Thanks Belle, it was like an acceptance ceremony to be amongst some who have been around a long time.

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@sofssu (23662)

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6 Nov 15

Congrats and enjoy your day.

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@sofssu (23662)

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7 Nov 15

@valmnz Awesome! Have a great weekend

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

I sure did, thanks.

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@mom210 (9115)

• United States

6 Nov 15

This is so exciting, you should be very proud.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

I'm actually bursting with pride

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@wiLLmaH (8802)

• Singapore, Singapore

6 Nov 15

Congrats Val. :) what your mind can think the body will achieve. Enjoy the event!

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@wiLLmaH (8802)

• Singapore, Singapore

6 Nov 15

@valmnz good luck Val. that will be a good event to meet new friends. :)

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

It was an exciting morning.

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@marlina (154129)

• Canada

5 Nov 15

I am sure you will do fabulously!

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

5 Nov 15

Thank you, I'm determined to enjoy the moment.

@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

5 Nov 15

Congrats, it's always nice to be recognized for doing what we love.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

When I saw who the other recipients were I felt very humble to be included amongst them.

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@AbbyGreenhill (45494)

• United States

7 Nov 15

@valmnz Enjoy your time of 'fame'

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

7 Nov 15

@AbbyGreenhill not sure I'd call it fame, I do what I do and than kfully a small circle recognises it.

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

6 Nov 15

You can do it Val!

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

It seems I've now taken a step into a whole new world.

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@jaboUK (64354)

• United Kingdom

6 Nov 15

@valmnz I gather it went well then?

@antonbunot (11093)

• Calgary, Alberta

6 Nov 15

O, I have never heard or read about that saying. But I heard some women/wives fake things once in a while. By the way, the title of your post reminds me of Donald Trump. He thinks confident, acts confident, and is confident to win the GOP nomination.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

Ha, ha re the wives. Oh dear, not sure I need Donald Trump as a role model

@hema7213 (3517)

• India

6 Nov 15

congrats....for your book.....it is always a great feeling to be recognised for your own piece of work.....it is a proud felling from inner side...and you must be feeling it

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

Yes, it is a huge step forward for me

@hema7213 (3517)

• India

7 Nov 15

@valmnz once again...congrats and all the best

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@HebrewGreekStudies (1646)

• Canada

7 Nov 15

I used to work in film and had associates in publishing...I know these things are more rare then they used to be, so that is something to be proud of...extreemly proud of actually-it's a very real reason to feel confident:)

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

7 Nov 15

Thank you. Because I live in a regional city there is not always access to funding as there is in the larger cities. This local one for History and Literature comes up every two years.

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@onlinepalash (77)

• Kolkata, India

6 Nov 15

Awesome Comment - your post is too Good. Have learning Lesson. Cheers

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

Thank you.

@jstory07 (142428)

• Roseburg, Oregon

6 Nov 15

That would be very exciting. I hope you are proud of yourself.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

Both proud and wondering what I've let myself in for

@LadyDuck (472507)

• Switzerland

6 Nov 15

Congratulations Val, you must be so excited, you are doing such a great job.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

Thanks Anna, I met so many wonderful people yesterday.

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@sherryeb (580)

• Duncan, Arizona

6 Nov 15

I am sure you will be as confident talking as you are at writing. Congratulations on such an honor.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

Thank you, I applied without too high expectations of receiving it, so was delighted.

@vickyrose (2235)

• Cooma, Australia

6 Nov 15

Congratulations! Now the hard work begins. I know that you'll pass their expectations with flying colors.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

Thanks, at least I know now I have even ore support when the going gets tough.

@JudyEv (348064)

• Rockingham, Australia

6 Nov 15

Congratulations. This is marvellous! I'm sure it will go wonderfully well.

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

Thanks Judy, I need to now stop being so easily distracted.

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@Auntylou (4264)

• Oxford, England

6 Nov 15

So pleased for you, your advice is very good too. If you hold yourself tall and strong and smile you begin to be that way!

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@valmnz (17097)

• New Zealand

6 Nov 15

It works every time for me.