Did something I never thought I would do....
Yesterday I had an event, being in charge of making sure the food buffet and the cake was set up, filled up and cleaned up. According to my friends, it was small, no frills, relaxed event, some family and friends.
Um,
Yes
It wasn't small
It was 4 hours and anywhere from 75-100 people depending on me to keep the food coming, making sure everyone got what they needed, made sure not to cut the cake pieces too big, make sure I packed everything for easy transportation and make sure to clean up so the venue didn't have to clean up my mess. And it was humid! And I was sweating buckets! And my makeup ran! and no one told me!
With dad, I was in a bubble for 5 years. There weren't any nights out, days out except for doctor's appt. and the occasional trip to the supermarket.
This was a huge deal as I haven't been in a social situation like this in years.
Was I nervous?
Yes!
Was I a wreck?
Definitely
Did I ask for help?
Yes, I actually accepted the help that was offered
Am I happy I did?
Absolutely!
Do I want to do this again?
For family and friends: Abso-fuckin-lotuely!!!!
For strangers: Um I dunno,
the MIND is willing
But
The 53 year old body has reservations about that.
Bottom line..
I'm tired
I'm overwhelmed
I'm achy and sore
It was stressful as hell but my friends were so thrilled with everything. Seeing the smiles on their faces was all the confirmation I needed to know.
..... and I got some bomb ass cake & Finback Cherry Ale!!!!