Next week I am heading to Florence for a scientific conference, and I'm speaking. Never spoke at a big conference before so I'm very nervous. I am traveling alone, which is advantageous because I can eat/drink what I want w/o social pressure. I.e. can forego wine. My nervousness is getting in the way of preparing right now and I'm procrastinating making changes to presentation suggested by supervisor. Breathing is shallow, trying to breathe deeper.
KirAnn