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LAGB 2006 Meeting

Well, it’s all over now, and I spent a lot of it being very nervous. They did move my bit earlier, so I could spend less time being nervous, and more time being relieved and complimented about how well it went.

The reception of the talk was good: there were a few people who agreed with it, one person who totally disagreed with it (in fact, he came up to me afterwards and said, “Your analysis is wrong,” just like that! I was most taken aback), and one person who learned something from it.  A good result, all in all.

Most importantly, for me personally, was that I spoke nice and loud, not too fast (although I thought I was gabbling somewhat), and it all made sense, and it was what I was supposed to be saying. Such a relief when it was all over, though.

It was good to be able to talk to the other students as well. A nice, friendly bunch.

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4 Responses to “LAGB 2006 Meeting”

  1. Damien Ryan Says:
    Monday 4th September, 2006 @ 11.05am BST Europe/London

    Congrats. I couldn’t do it.

  2. pandammonium Says:
    Tuesday 5th September, 2006 @ 10.30am BST Europe/London

    Thanks.

    It’s amazing what you *can* do when you try, though. I read somewhere recently that the scariest part of doing anything is just before you start. They’re damn right!

  3. Ang Says:
    Tuesday 5th September, 2006 @ 1.13pm BST Europe/London

    Ain’t that the truth! I gave my PhD talk in the first slot after the lunch break, only managed about 3 chews of a sandwich cos my moth was so dry. Then setting up the presentation and standing at the front of the hall…gah! As soon as I started talking though I was fine! Was told afterwards that I didn’t sound nervous at all so I should obviously have pursued a career in acting rather than chemistry!

  4. pandammonium Says:
    Tuesday 5th September, 2006 @ 1.37pm BST Europe/London

    You could have been in Pirates instead of that Keira Knightley ;)

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