I stood at the podium shaking uncontrollably as if a gargantuan earthquake was happening in the middle of my Bar Mitzvah. Guests started to quiet down, and all eyes were on me. I slowly relaxed as I engulfed myself in pride as I recited the prayers that I worked so hard on, but my Torah portion awaits, so, what lies ahead of me, mistakes and nervousness or pure joy? (Caleb)