B10:35
The first time I spoke English to a stranger, I was scared.
我第一次和陌生人说英语时，很害怕。
My hands were sweaty, and my mind went blank.
我的手出汗，脑子一片空白。
But I said hello anyway, with a shaky voice.
但我还是用颤抖的声音说了你好。
The stranger smiled back, and I felt a little lighter.
陌生人回以微笑，我感到轻松了一些。
We talked about the weather and our favorite food.
我们聊了天气和最喜欢的食物。
Simple words built a small bridge between us.
简单的词语在我们之间搭起了一座小桥。
That night, I realized I could do this.
那天晚上，我意识到我能做到。
Every stumble was a step, not a failure.
每一次磕绊都是前进，不是失败。
Now I speak more, and the fear shrinks.
现在我说得更多，恐惧也变小了。
I am proud of that first hello.
我为那第一声你好感到骄傲。
First Words to a Stranger
by @zixuan_46