So I've mentioned this before, but SICB is almost upon us. I am boarding my plane tomorrow at 630 in the morning (to avoid the NYC morning gridlock) to attend SICB. I should arrive in Phoenix before noon. There will be several get-togethers with our readers that you are invited to attend;
I am very nervous; this is a big deal for someone who has been out of the hospital for only three weeks!
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You'll do fine. You are getting back into your element as it were. You will be with other intellectuals of your caliber and in your general field of interest. I predict you will find it invigorating and enjoyable. Who knows, you might even make some good connections there to get you back to being a working scientist.
Good luck and have fun.
I agree entirely with Jeff. You'll be fine -- better than fine.
Have a great time. We look forward to hearing all about it.
Its great that you are getting out and doing something important! After I was diagnosed with BP it took me alot longer to get back into normal daily life. I wish I would have gotten out and started doing things sooner.
Try not to be too nervous. A little nervous is OK ;). It makes you aware that things are different for you. With knowledge comes power and the hope for positive change!
Hedwig,get the "heck out of dodge" and open dem doors - build sum bridges & "knock their socks off"! Fun in the sun...gotta like that! keep us posted if you can,"inquiring minds want to know". :o)
I hope you're too busy kicking ass at SICB to read this comment.