Sometimes I am completely overwhelmed by the amount of confidence other people have in me and my abilities. Yes, this directly relates to work. I know I am a fairly smart and confident cookie, but still I am taken aback by this. But it only makes me shine brighter and more intense. I have been described by my mentor and advisor as having a fierce intensity... once I start burning. This is quite the complement if you knew the level of intensity and enthusiasm and passion for life and his work this man has. I rarely see myself this way. I tend to simmer, being extremely organized and ready for anything that gets thrown my way, already have taken the initiative to be prepared for and armed with ideas, concerns and questions. There is where I may impress and impart to people intensity unlike my normal state. As these initial days have passed, I am left more confident and excited about the project I'm involved with; with the parts I'm directly responsible for orchestrating and coordinating. In the grand scheme of things, it may not be that big or exciting. But it is my first project where I'm pulling the strings. I am going to learn so much in the coming months and I'm terribly excited about it.