The Trained Monkey Performs

You may remember my cry for help two weeks ago. I was in trouble and you all helped out. Thank you!! As many of you guessed, I did teach/mediate the lesson on budgeting and money management and it did go well. At least, that’s what I’m told.

I can never remember what I say when speaking in public. I have a rough idea if things are going well, but the words I say just sort of tumble out and I don’t really keep track of them. That’s probably why I love feedback so much. How did I do? No seriously. I need to know. I don’t remember a thing!

So based on the feedback I received since that night I can say that I did well. The only problem is: I’m not sure whether I performed a stand-up routine or gave a lesson on how to make your Benjamins work for you.

I was pretty sure it was the latter. But by far, the single most popular comment I’ve received about my effort was “You’re so funny!” Ordinarily, this would be fine. But I don’t remember trying to be funny. I remember trying to be interesting. I remember going through the material I had planned. I do not remember people laughing till tears rolled down their cheeks or anyone requiring stitches. However, both of those claims have been made.

So, what does that say about me? I’m okay with being funny. I like being funny. But is it good to be oblivious of the fact that others find you hilarious? And if everyone was laughing as hard as they claim they were, could they really have been listening to my financial tips as well? Huh…