The day I went on TV
This week I did something I thought I'd never have the courage to do. I appeared on television. Now, you might be thinking 'well, so what?' but for me appearing on television always seemed an insurmountable task. But now I've conquered my greatest fear I'm wondering what else I could be capable of. I appeared on BBC Look North East and Cumbria as a guest judge in their monthly weather picture competition. It was an honour to be asked ... but when I was approached earlier this year I turned the BBC down. I was too scared to go on TV. It wasn't the first time I've been asked to go on TV. As a Coronation Street "super fan" I am often asked to appear on TV if a major news story about the show hits the headlines. However, I have always refused such invitations as they cripple me with anxiety. So why did I eventually change my mind and accept the offer from the BBC to appear on local news? Well, it's because I was given an amazing opportunity to ...