Wow! So much going on! Haennie, my head hasn't been on the threads apparently because I didn't know you are heading to Asia. That's awesome!
TS, well done on the week. Ultimate Frisbee sounds like a great way to blow off steam. Hopefully no one is injured.
Confidence. I'm starting to come into my own. It's more that I am too scared to let my light shine. I know I have a lot to offer but like Weasel, I'm plagued with thoughts of "do they like me? Do I sound like an idiot?". Shooting myself in the foot. I've found it helps taking a deep breath before speaking. I've found that my responses are more comfortable, confident and natural. I'm a work in progress.
BigS, that is a lovely post. Mec, too. Puts things in perspective.
My life isn't so bad. Work today is putting that in perspective. Thread today is really cruising along. If you are new, just keep jumping in. You don't have to respond to what everyone has written. Just come here.