Last night

Last night I had to go to the Community Hall for the Patriots Pen thing that I won. They had a little ceremony with some veterans there and I got my $25 prize and a certificate. Marissa and I both went since we won first and second. I was really nervous because I thought I was going to have to read my Patriots Pen speech in front of everyone there. It turns out that I didn't have to and I was so relieved! After they passed out the certificates and money and took pictures, they had refreshments for everyone. There wasn't very much there, just some sandwiches, chips, brownies, cookies, and pop. It was kinda awkward being there because I'm a little shy and the veterans kept wanting to talk to me. I talked to them so I wouldn't seem rude, but I felt weird because I didn't really know what to say. I felt a lot better when we left.