I think that my shyness has alaways been an issue.  It has always been hard for me to talk to anyone, and make new friends, speak up in class, or even at my job. I have done better now that I am in a speech class, I think last year it was really helpful when I had to do 3- 20 minute speeches. However, I have moved to a new place last year and it has taken me 10 months to make one friend. However, I am in another speech class and I have realized that it has helped me open up to my co-workers, and in class I am more willing to speak up. I guess I just wanted to make a post about how far I have come in the last 10 month. Thank you for reading.