Thursday, September 29, 2011

Freaking out...it's what I do best!

I have so neglected this blog lately. I've been trying to keep up with some of my blog reading when I can, but I have missed writing here so much. There has just been so much to be done lately. Work is....well, total insanity most days. And not in a great way. I am trying to remember to breathe and take it one day at a time. Sometimes one HOUR at a time. And keep on, keepin' on.

But it has caused me a ton of stress. And that on-the-job stress has slowly bled out into my out-of-work life. I'm still feeling like I am running around like a crazy person and generally freaking out over something or another. I can't seem to get myself to maintain any semblance of calm or serenity. I feel like a bundle of nerves and constantly on edge. The other night I was awake from 3am-6am with my mind just racing and racing.

I am hoping that October might bring some relief. I can't say I am confident that it will but I am trying to be hopeful! The month is starting out with the latest thing I am freaking out about.

Meeting MVP's family.

I know back in August I had this whole moment that I wasn't freaking out about him meeting my parents, you know....until I was freaking out. But notice he met my parents.

Starting tonight I will be meeting MVP's family.

Big difference.

His sister is getting married on Saturday in Charleston and we are flying there later this afternoon. I am not gonna lie...I have been super stressed about the trip all week. I had a fashion show with L the other night to select outfits that were "Meet the Family" appropriate. I've been lining up things to talk about in my head. I need to practice being smiley. I feel like sorority recruitment all over again.

There are many reasons I am stressed -- some are legit and some I know are just me being a huge ball of nervousness. I am sure in the end it will all be just fine. After all, it's a wedding so I am definitely not the main attraction :) So I think that takes a lot of the pressure off of me.

I was racing around this morning packing up my last minute things when my phone buzzed. It was a message from MVP's sister saying she was looking forward to meeting me and excited I could join them for all the wedding festivities. The Bride, with likely a million and three to do's on her to do list 2 days before her wedding. A person who has every right to be stressed and freaking out. She took some time out of her morning to track me down on facebook and send me a sweet message. I knew I was going to like MVP's family but that gesture was beyond wonderful.

So wish me luck, bloggy friends! I need to put my nerves aside and stop freaking out for a few days. Shouldn't be TOO hard...after all, we'll be in Charleston...

9 comments:

  1. Good Luck!! I am so happy for you, I am always freaking out about something too as you know but I am trying to learn to breathe and enjoy the moment and be present. It helps me a lot. Charleston is so quaint and wonderful! HAVE FUN and ENJOY the trip!!

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  2. Good luck! I know you will be fantastic. Just try to have as much fun as possible and try to squeeze in some time for yourself to relax. I'll be thinking about you!

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  3. You're going to be great! I've never met you and I already like ya, so I'm sure the fam will eat you up! Just be you, no need to worry. If he's bringing you home, there's a reason. Be confident in that! You're awesome! And, his sister was super sweet to reach out. If they had any issues or worries about meeting you, I dont think she would have done that. You're aces--now start believing it! :)

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  4. You don't need luck - you will do great! Have a cocktail, loosen up and then just start talking. Before you know it, you won't be able to stop. Read this too: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joel-michelle-levey/understanding-gratitude_b_888208.html. It's long, but worth the read - talks about starting every day being grateful for something and how it can change your perspective.

    Most of all - HAVE FUN! Charleston is fabulous, so that part shouldn't be hard :)

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  5. I love Charleston! You'll be fine.. promise!

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  6. Oh. My. Gawd.

    I didn't realize you were going to charleston with MVP!!!! How exciting. Do y'all get any "alone time"? If so, go to the rooftop bar at Vendue. Seriously. It's quaint & sweet and you can "have a moment" to recoup.

    Toast (on Meeting St.) really is yummy. Breakfast all day if you need to nurse the hang over :) Are you with the parents 24/7??? Gaaahhh...why didn't I realize this???

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  7. Charleston is amazing - it will be a wonderful trip, and I bet MVP's parents will heart you. Good luck!

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  8. I hope you had a wonderful weekend.

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  9. Hope that you had a great weekend! Can't wait to hear!

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