THE COUNTDOWN

[howsmyenglish]

IS ON!

I'm flying to the conference in Italy the day after tomorrow.
Besides giving a talk there (the presentation for which is not yet ready), I'll need to talk to people about the new project, for which I'll need to write a research proposal to apply for a big post doc thing, the deadline for which is in September. And I also need to finish writing the article (on which I'm giving the talk in Italy) and submit that, because I really need it for the application for the big post doc thing.

I'm shacking on the inside. But I'm quite calm on the outside. Which is a new and nice experience.

But also, I need to remember, no one will die if I don't get it. It's OK not to get it. There are other things to life.

Comments

[kat_lair]

The other thing you need to do at this conference: ENJOY YOURSELF, HAVE FUN, GO SEE THE SIGHTS. Listen, there are not that many perks in academia but conferences and the opportunity for some sight-seeing and social fun that come with those is one of them and you owe it to yourself and your entire profession to take full advantage.

[howsmyenglish]

Oh yeah, I totally plant to do that! Which is why I'm happy that our panel is among the first ones. I really hope to be among the first day speakers, so that I'll then be able to concentrate on other things :D

I love your userpic, by the way :D

[meowmensteen]

Have a great trip.

[grayswandir]

Hope the trip and the conference go well!

[heartonsnow]

Good luck!

[havocthecat]

Good luck! Or do you say break a leg when you give a talk? ;) But good luck on the postdoc application!

[michaelboy]

Wishing you the best!

[loganberrybunny]

Good luck, and enjoy Italy too!

[ethereal_waves]

Wishing you safe travels and a nice trip 💜