I still haven't found anything to wear to this faculty reception, but am a bit less stressed out over it. I will be charming, and outgoing and...and...not shy and will be able to articulate proper answers to questions, even those that make my innards churn.

Why, oh why, did a pimple burst through my skin and choose this moment to shine, shine, shine?

As if I need to appear any younger/immature/insecure than I am.

Wish me luck.