#reading identity

[lazarusinlove]

Conference

So I read my paper on identity and cloning in Ishiguro's Never Let Me Go and one of only two English Undergraduate conferences in Canada. I was nervous as fuck, heart palpitating, hands shaking, mouth dry as all hell. But it went pretty well. I didn't trip over my words too badly, swear, or make a total ass out of myself. So that's good. Plus my beau, my sister, my dad and his gf all showed up to support me :) My entourage and I took up a whole row!  At any rate it was a good experience, especially considering I had no idea what to expect, and would definitely do something like it again.

Here's to personal small personal triumphs, moving out of one's comfort zone,  and supportive loved ones: huzzah!

[lazarusinlove]

Real Adult Stuff

So I'm speaking at the English Undergraduate Conference at my university this weekend. Pretty nervous cause I've never done anything like it before. So naturally I've already submitted another proposal for another conference. Aww well, free food and free wine for 15 minutes of painful public speaking. Go me!