overcome my shyness

im determined to overcome this and im not going to let it beat me! i guess i have to start with setting myself goals, such as smiling a little more. or talking to someone new. the thing is, im afraid ill sound stupid whatever i say. argh.

im find this SO hard. i feel really uncomfortable around people i dont know well, i look and feel awkward and just sit there not saying a rod and looking down. its so awkward. argh. today i had to read out in class and i was so nervous and i started out well but my voice shook loads and went croaky and i sounded like i wanted to cry! and i apologised and everyone looked at me like i was weird.