The Introduction of Someone Who Doesn't Know How to Introduce Themself

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Over the years introducing myself has gotten harder. It was a lot easier when I was a kid playing on the playground where usually a simple 'Hi!' followed by your name and maybe what kind of pet you had would suffice as an introduction to your peers. These days as an adult I find it much harder to do. It seems likely that I over complicate the process. I remember many times in the first days in college being asked to introduce myself to the class and frantically digging through my memories in an effort to recall any funny short anecdotes, important or relevant events in my life, or achievements that I could present to others. All the while my brain rebels against me by just going blank. As each student before me presents themselves with a long list of accomplishments and goals for their future you can find me sitting in my seat, possibly looking around nervously as I try to mentally rehearse my introduction. I am possibly wondering if it is better to say 'Hi!' or 'Hello' and thinking of ways to pad things so it seems like I am providing more than just my name when my turn roles around. Should I be casual about this? Should I be formal? Does anyone even care? Do I look like an idiot if I don't have much to say? Surely I could provide SOMETHING of interest. When it is over, I can't tell if I am embarrassed or relieved. I know first impressions are important, but I am just glad I got through the ordeal. And now here I am years later finding that I am making obligatory introduction post. Hi! My name is Nicole.