Last night was a fundraiser for The Legacy Collective (a brainchild of Jen Hatmaker) that gives grants to small organizations doing big work with sustainable results. Check it out -- worthy cause.
But, let's talk the "good" stuff.
I showed up as I wanted -- Future Self in full focus. Took a page from coaching and made a list of questions to answer out-loud about my intentions for the evening. How will I dress? How will I stand? What am I excited about? How will I feel? What will I remember? Why am I going? Etc. 15 in all. And it worked to remind me to show up. I can get all up in my head and nerves when I walk in the room and I go to shit. Taking the time to center on those questions before I left gave my brain something to focus on instead of crappy thoughts.
I got there a bit early, but the golf carts were already in action. I got to chat with Jen Hatmaker, her mom, BT Harman and his husband before the room filled. Lots of time with the guests of honor throughout the evening.
Facetime with bookclub peeps too and that was great. The host for the evening is in the club and there were 3 others who came.
The drive was WOW. Backroads and 10,000 turns, but all is fine. Weather couldn't have been more perfect. A little chill, clear skies. The house has massive walls that open to air. I spent most of my time outside. Dinner was in the cleanest (and freshly painted) 5 car garage with some of the doors open so fresh air. I decided no mask because of the open air.
Dinner was perfect. Spinach salad, roasted asparagus and mushrooms and beef wellington. There was chicken & creamy pasta, scalloped potatoes, rolls and a dessert platter too -- passed on these because of gluten and heavy dairy. Two drink tickets which I ended up giving to Jen Hatmaker ('cause we're those kind of friends now).
My outfit. Dress is from The Loft, belt is Anthropology and faux suede jacket from Nordstroms.
Dinner. Jen Hatmaker sat at our table next to us.
Jen Hatmaker and our bookclub peeps.
My new thing (which I'm ditching) is to try not to smile BIG and strange, but the smirk smile makes me look odd (less happy). Need to work on that. Me and pictures aren't in sync but I'm determined to find "my expression" for posed pictures.
Overall, A+ of an evening. Checked all the boxes. Out of my comfort zone, choosing the bigger life, great people, interesting conversations, food, fresh air, good choices, fun outfit. Future self came to play.
Have a great day. Later gators.
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