Triumph.

I printed my paper and gave my presentation.

I DID IT! I DID IT! I DID IIITTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!ONE!!!!!

I AM AWESOME.

It’s funny. I prepared by writing notes on a second copy of my paper, and on a copy of my powerpoint slides. I don’t think I used them. Or, rather, the one or two times I tried to use them. I ended up fumbling over my papers when I tried to use a quote. I really just went right off the powerpoint as I practiced. That is, I had a few key bullets per slide, and I went over each point. Simple. Easy to follow, and easy for me to present.

I got a little nervous when hands went up after my presentation. You know, making an ass out of myself. But, no, WILL FOCUS ON POSITIVE. PAPER IS DONE. PRESENTATION IS DONE.

A year’s worth of stress is finally relieved. A YEAR. I’ve been waiting since last year to make up for the mistake I made. I knew all I would have to do is get over the hump, get that paper done, and endure a half hour to standing in front of a room while sweating heavily and trying to project my voice. I feel vindicated.

Oh, what was it on? Exercise during pregnancy. Some take-home messages. Any woman with an uncomplicated pregnancy can and should exercise. A sedentary woman looking to do something can do as little as brisk walking for 20-30 minutes most days of the week. Active women can pretty much beat the shit out of themselves so long as they EAT SUFFICIENTLY to make up the caloric expenditure. Pregnant women should exercise within their limits, recognize fatigue, and NEVER exercise to exhaustion.

Any more than that, and I’ll just make you read my damn paper.

I totally didn’t have time to eat before class. MMM, CHILI.

Candi is here and I’m still feeling bouncy. But first, I REQUIRE MORE MILK.