FSD11 called me Monday night to have a semi panic attack about the yearbook interview she had the following day. We talked for awhile, went through some sample interview questions they had given her, and then I talked her off the ledge. I am a trial attorney and do approximately 4-6 trials a year. Everytime in trial I have to speak to a group of strangers. And it is terrifying everytime I do it. We talked about how scared I am when I do jury trials and I have years of experience. But the key is to take a deep breath and try to trick yourself out of being scared - you might feel like a shaky mess instead but if you fake it enough, no one will know. Take a deep breath if you get lost and pause - it might seem really long to you, but it won't to anyone else.

She texted me Tuesday and told me the interview went great.

She's a lucky girl. She has 4 people (her dad, BM, her stepdad, and me) who all love her very much and all can help her in different ways. She knew this was my wheelhouse and I was the one she needed to call for this.

The other good news is she pulled her grades up and has straight Bs now instead of two C-s.