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[fleurdelysa]

Haven't sewn in weeks. In fact, I haven't even turned on the light in the sewing room in weeks. Sigh. But I did present a paper at my third conference! It was held at the University of Toronto so I did get to go to the Bata Shoe Museum for the first time too. The ROM didn't have an exhibit I was dying to see, so next time. Overall, I liked the

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[girliegirl32786]

That is so amazing! Go you! Seriously, that sounds like an awesome experience and how cool is it that you got to share your knowledge!

[fleurdelysa]

It really was the best part that I directly helped someone else's research! I know that academics can be competitive, but everyone I met was very interested in sharing and listening. Many were English professors, so maybe that had something to do with it. ;)

[demode]

That is such a great feeling!

[fleurdelysa]

It is! I'm so glad I cleaved time out of my schedule to make it happen.

[mala_14]

Good conferences are SO much fun! Sounds like you had a great experience. I would love to have heard your talk. Looks fascinating! And yay! Bata Shoe Museum!

[fleurdelysa]

I will definitely go back to Toronto to see the other museums and the rest of town. I hope to post my talk on Academia.edu, but I'm so swamped right now and I'm not sure how well it would read without the slides. Hmmm.

[demode]

That is so great!! I'm so excited for you, getting out there and being all Srs Bzns!!

[fleurdelysa]

Thanks! I would love to go to your conference talk! I'll be keeping it in mind when we make our travel budget for 2016. <3