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.
