Well, the big day is (almost) here. And to celebrate, spring has arrived in Brussels, and I have my windows open as I write.
Tomorrow I have to take an indescribably nerve-wracking series of tests (i.e. interpreting live before a jury) to determine whether I gain full freelance accreditation to work as an interpreter for the European Commission.
I've been replaying the various scenarios over and over in my head for weeks, and so by now you might think I'd be beside myself with nerves.
But no. Despite the fact I've been obsessing about it for weeks and getting tenser and tenser, all is now suddenly and strangely calm - Leah said I sounded 'very zen' on the phone last night.
And I suppose it's true. After all - what more can I do now? What good will getting all worked up do? And if I fail, I can always try again - in about 6 months' time with any luck.
But please keep your fingers crossed that my sore throat (which suddenly arrived this morning) doesn't get any worse! Thanks.
Oh yes, and I'll post the result here - win, lose or draw.
Posted by Eurodan at March 15, 2004 4:23 PMGlad you're feeling calm. Forget about the sore throat. Just go and knock 'em dead tomorrow.
xxx
After posting the above comment I noticed that Matt chose the same phrase of encouragement ("knock 'em dead") in his response to your previous post. Spooky!
Posted by: Shyboy at March 15, 2004 5:14 PM
Hon, you know you can do it and I know you'll dazzle them again just like you did in the summer. Got everything crossed for you- go for it!
Leahxxx
Posted by: Leah at March 15, 2004 7:57 PM