Is this the turning point?

On Monday evening, I had some great news!  I have been selected to present my Summer research project to a conference in April!

I'm thrilled.  I know that the competition was tough, and I genuinely didn't think that I had a chance.  My tutor told me to submit my abstract as she thought it was a novel project, and would be of interest.  I was flattered at this, so to be selected (in the first stage of selection too!) was unbelievable.

I am using this as the well needed boost I need right now.  Until the nerves set in in a couple of weeks time when I start to write my presentation, I am just taking this as a great platform to change.

So yesterday, with this newly focused me, I went to my GP and demanded some pain relief for the pains which have been stopping me sleep for weeks.  They are getting worse and worse each day, so I decided that since we weren't in a cycle for at least a few months, I shouldn't allow myself to be a martyr to endometriosis!  They take a while to start working, but last night I got 4 hours solid sleep.  This is amazing for me and I'm hoping that the pains will start to ease over the week.

I also called the consultants secretary.  Unfortunately she wasn't at work (though her message said she works Tuesdays and there was no way of leaving a message for her to call me back).  This is a pet hate of mine.  I called LOTS yesterday to get the same message.  If you aren't there, leave a message to say so, or let me leave my details so you can call me back!

I also organised DJs follow consultation from his MRI for 23rd February.  Keeping my fingers crossed so hard for that.

Plus, I had a good work day at uni.

All in all, yesterday was a better day, and I'm staying hopeful that today can build on it.

My thought for today:  Gratitude opens your heart to happiness... So I am being grateful for the encouragement of my husband, my son and my tutor for their help this Summer, and the conference selection panel for having confidence in my work.