Random Things

GNI was totally canceled last night.  No one wanted to last minute host or go out and that was music to my ears.  My friend tried to get it going because she was disappointed.  She couldn't host (long story) but was hoping for something.  Everyone else took it as "found" time a week before Christmas.  The bummer was this month's host was suppose to do our Christmas party and bagged on that -- "too busy."  People were disappointed and had she let peeps know, someone would have stepped in and hosted the party.  Then she cancels the regular night too -- oops.  I'm glad she didn't push through and welcome us to her GERMS though!

BTW, I'm going out with this disappointed friend tomorrow for a movie and dinner.  Otherwise, I probably would have met her for something.

This leads me into the coaching call.  Bare with me it's a little convoluted.  We talked about energy and group social events, etc.  I'm handling that reasonably -- at the very least, becoming AWARE of what works for me and why.  I mentioned that CHANGING plans still gets me up in arms -- last night, for example.  Having this up in the air is the worst possible scenario for me.  Are we going out, aren't we?  I also mentioned that my new group of neighbors likes to change things last minute too.  Walking, nope.  Coffee, nope.  Lunch, yep.  And it messes with me.  If I know we're going to lunch ahead of time, I'm okay.  It's the rapid, last minute changing that is frustrating to me.

I read that introverts like to plan out their day and have a schedule.  I mentioned that it's frustrating because it's NOT that I'm busy and CAN'T change plans.  So why does this bother me so much?

After describing a few scenarios in detail -- what changed, what I needed to change to accommodate, etc., Holly said this was also an ENERGY thing.  I plan out my day so I can manage my energy needs (downtime, space, etc) before something social.  A last minute change doesn't always allow time to change the energy needs.  A walk in the woods with one person is a different than lunch with 6 people.

Yes!!

Not knowing whether we're going out last night made me hold my plans for the afternoon.  I needed to "hold" time to have downtime before I went out.  This type of social setting is a big drain and I need full tanks going in.  I ended up texting my friend to say I wasn't going -- no matter the decision. It was canceled so that didn't matter, but I freed up the afternoon to do other things -- including long rescue calls (which take a lot of energy).

Also, I complain all the time that GNI is boring.  Standing around eating, drinking and doing NOTHING.  I enjoy the "project" nights the most.  Focusing on the craft lets me break from the social energy fest all around me.  I can concentrate and block out conversations, etc.

Learning about ENERGY is interesting.  It's giving me insight into WHY I do certain things, like certain things, dislike certain things.  Knowing WHY allows me to prepare, make better decisions and problem solve situations that might be sticky.

Another great coaching call!  We also chatted about 2020 and forward stuff too.  Our next call isn't until mid-January and I'll be in the swing of stuff again.

While I was baking cookies, I listened to a podcast - Oprah's Super Soul Conversation with Joel Osteen.  It was a good one.  She had him discuss a sermon she heard him give about "I am."  He said "what follows 'I am' comes looking for you."  You repeat "I am" statements all the time -- be mindful of what you are saying aloud because your ears are hearing those words.  Worth the quick listen.

CONFESSION TIME:  I might be a tad bit burned out from Christmas music this year.  What?!?!  I guess starting in October WAS too early?!?  Dang.  I hate to admit it.  Car, house, workout -- it's a little much.  Next year I'll pace myself better.  Starting in October is FINE, but I need a little moderation LOL.

Today is a pedicure appointment.  I was holding off until after the holidays, but my big toe nails are too long.  If I wait, they will break, pick off and be problematic in the corners.  I do this too often.  Don't need to be fussing with ingrown nails.  I don't have a color in mind -- anything BUT red.  Red doesn't stay nice on my toes.  Shine rubs off, chips on my little toes.

I have to run to Target too.  I somehow ran out of saran wraps of all kinds.  This is unheard of -- usually I have at least 10 waiting in the wings.  I don't remember the last time I had to buy it ... guess that's the problem.  Do better!

P.S.  The scent machine is going strong and I still LOVE it.

Later gators.