Done with crazy presentation

I know God has good plans for me, but today was *gasp* better than I expected. It was a bit horrific. I got into Mexico at 1:30pm yesterday, did a good 10 hours of work, went to bed around 12:30am, woke up around 4am, and worked another 12 hours. This is after my 4am flight to kick-off pre-presentation time in Mexico, which is prettier than I expected, by the way.

I kept on telling myself to have a good attitude, and if nothing else, time keeps on going, so at a certain point my presentation would be over with for better or worse.

Though I think both my boss and I felt very flustered by the build up to session-time, I also think we did pretty well! We got some interesting discussion going afterward with people and it seems like they appreciated the information and learned something, so that's all I can ask for. Looking back on the experience, which I have been dreading in some capacity for nearly a full year now, it's taught me a lot.

Like to go with the flow, to be silent instead of negative, to say something nice instead of being silent, to sleep when I can and wake up when I have to, and to never have coffee before a big presentation (my norepinephrine transmitter pathways, i.e., the neurotransmitters that stimulate the production of adrenaline) do all of that work for me.

Even went I was praying for an earthquake to strike before having to present today, I was thankful for the blessing in my life that it is to be here in this awesome place, to do what I love, to get the opportunity to grow and be challenged, and to meet new people who care about health and helping kids. That is what it is all about. That, and a really good night's sleep tonight.

Hasta Luego!

PS - In case you're a bit slow to the draw, the exhausted lady up top is me. The little praying girl is "A," the she-child S and I hope to maybe have one day. I think of her in times of stress, about how awesome and teeny tiny she'll be, and it calms me right down. :)