Monday, June 8, 2015

Nerves

Nerves - At this point, with this much experience and this much know-how, one would think that the butterflies would at least fly in formation.  But, instead, I feel the flutters of nerves as the morning begins.  As the day goes onward, I know that my senses will settle, and I will become comfortable with the classroom environment again.  For the moment, however, nerves are aflutter.     As the prof presented the information, I found myself relaxing.  The history of memory use resonated with me from my early days in computer sciences and programming.  
    The trip down memory lane aided me in relaxing and being open to learning the paths open to us.  Then, the lights went out and my anxiety rose.  I was near edging into hyperventilation and using tools for bio-feedback to relieve and distract me when we broke for the dissertation brief and lunch.  By the time we returned from lunch, I was back on focus and the lights stayed lit.  The afternoon allowed for discussion of the requirements for the lit review.  Focus was given on the need for published research articles vice best practices.  For the individual prospectus, take what we have learned about our singular issue sub-trend as the basis of a hypothetical research project.  
    This afternoon culminated with a dynamic work session within our team.  We are blessed to be well balanced and appropriately focused.  There are no slackers in this group and our presentation will be wonderful I have no doubt. We found that we have a creative theme captured within our group, and I am hopeful it will be approved.  If not, we will rein it in and move forward in a slightly less creative manner.  The topic is fascinating, and I feel I am learning new things constantly.  

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