Well, I've dun it! Today I spoke as one of a group of three speakers for Citizen You today. I was first, which I liked so there's no time to be nervous! I discussed globalization and how it affects young people, then discussed a few trends of globalization and how TIG is taking ownership over the process to create positive impacts. It was really interesting, because I've noticed these past few days that the group overall didn't really have a clear understanding of all the elements within globalization. I used it as an opportunity to show that the process effects so many things - education, mobility, disease, human rights, technology, politics - and really emphasized the positive opportunities that globalization can afford us. The question and answer period afterwards was REALLY challenging as people from all over fired these questions (and sometimes just statements of frustration that I was expected to respond to) at me regarding who drives globalization, who benefits from it, what about small island nations, do you really think we can do anything...etc. etc. It was such a learning experience for me to be in that position, in just that few hours in that role has truly taught me. The feedback afterwards was so great and supportive, and also positively critical - I've made some connections for TIG in Mauritirus, Monserat, Ghana, Singapore....it meant so so much to me that people could approach me and say I spoke inspirationally! There is more and more to say, but I suppose I will stop...it's funny how close people can get just within days...we all feel powerful, and powerless all at the same time.