#288 friends who speak on your behalf

I have a hard time admitting to my talents in public. I don't know why but I feel awful trying to take the limelight for however long it might be in order to let people know what my skills are, what I'm capable of and my accomplishments.  I have a friend who and asked me to join her in a creative endeavor that she's pursuing.  i went with her to one of her meetings and participated fairly actively.  But when it came down to what I could contribute to the team, I found it really hard to say all the things I could do, and actively go after some of the creative projects that they were mentioning.  But this friend of mine, really stuck behind me and spoke on my behalf. I was so appreciative and honoured by he kind words.  As much as I really should learn to not shortchange what I'm capable of and be able to express it in a way where I don't feel myself being pompous, I'm happy that at least for that moment in time I was graced enough with the kindest friend who for one spoke for me and also, thought of me to begin with.  It's nice to know that others believe in you.