Day 2 - 279 -- Meeting Day

Woke this morning to discover the alarm had been unplugged in error last night. Seems I pulled the wrong plug. I did get up before it was too late and even had time to make tea before class today. It hasn't been a good week for waking on time and it is just Wednesday <smile>.  I have been very tired both days and my word finding capacity just leaves -- makes me feel rather inept at times. It all comes back with time, but it is very frustrating to experience.

The day ended with a rather longish meeting -- my first time as Chair of Faculty of Science. Things went smoothly, yet nerves were still a big part of the meeting for me. Standing in front of very large groups of people doesn't phase me too much when speaking at conferences and such. Standing in front of peers and leading a meeting is different. Self-confidence leaves and I stumble over my words. The chairing process doesn't have lengthy sessions of talking by the chair, so each of the shorter times seems like starting all over again -- so nerves don't seem to settle much. Having the first meeting behind me will help with the next meeting, I'm sure. It will get easier over the two year term.

One song hit me while brushing my teeth today that seemed to fit today's events. It made me giggle when it came to mind -- hope it does the same for you. Enjoy!

The Chair -- George Strait