Doreen's New Way of Life (comments are welcome)

[KLH 1973]

Wow congrats on the WDW vacation. Good luck with your meeting, just remember we are all with you. Good idea about not taking to much money with you.

Kristin

 

[DoeWDW]

Thursday is here and my report is not even close to finished. They are asking me to lay out the step by step creation of a new area within my organization. I've studied the basic principles in books but have never worked in such an area and definitely don't know how to create one step by step. I'll be taking what I have into the meeting and telling them that I am not the best person for this job. I just don't know enough and they'll need to get me some help from someone more knowledgable. It will work out okay, though. I have a sense of calm about it.

Yesterday the carb fest continued. I do well at work but fall apart at home. On the bright side, half a day of low-carb is better than nothing!

Today I've taken my pills, started on my water and plan to eat low carb during work hours.

EDIT: 2:30 PM
The meeting is over and it went very well. You have to understand that I was meeting with my boss, his boss and HIS boss - so all 3 levels above me were there.

They understood that I felt overwhelmed and underqualified. They gave me a small assignment to brainstorm until Tuesday when we'll meet again as a group and work out the details together.

I am feeling better now!

 

[septbride2002]

Good Morning Doe! What a wonderful birthday present for Todd! I am so jealous! I miss the

I can feel your sense of calm in regards to your report and I think it is great that you are recognizing that you don't have enough information to the job to the quality standard that YOU pride yourself on.

I agree half a day of healthy eating is better then nothing at all - I am going to remember that for the future when my eating falls through the cracks.

Have a great day today!
~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe!

What a wonderful present to give your DH for his birthday! My birthday is coming up in the next couple of weeks. Could you mention your gift to your DH to my DH?

Have a wonderful day!

Tracy

 

[lulu201]

to you today, Doreen. I'm thinking about you as you go forward at your meeting. Going in and presenting what you've been able to do and what kind of help you need--stating what your limitations may be in a constructive way--is healthy. We don't have to be able to do everything for everyone now, do we?
You sound like you're in a centered place; I'm sending more your way.

Peace and love for your day,
Erin

 

[CheapMom]

Hi Doreen- I bet you will feel good after the meeting. I hope your company supports you and provides you with the help you need. Good luck on winning the DOE vs. CARBS deal that has been going on in your life lately. You can do it.
Mary

 

[Strings]

Doreen,

You had great copurage today. There are many people who would just fake it, but you were honest. I am sure you bosses appreciated your honesty. I am also glad that your meeting is over. Now you can take a small breather. I'm sending to you this afternoon.
Beth

 

[panfan]

Just wanted to stop by and say Hi! And thank you for posting in my journal....It is good that a new person like me is welcome by others I really do appreciate the support....especially someone like you who has accomplished so much already ! I would love to read more of your journal when I have more time.....One could really spend days trying to "catch up" and get to know everyone....lol Each and every story is inspriring to me and just knowing there are others that may have gone throught the same thing on a particular day helps alot!

Thanks again for taking time to welcome me!

 

[chrismiss56]

Hi Doreen!!

What a nice way to celebrate DH's birthday


AND all your hard work you have been doing for the company!!

Try and stay focused and I like your thinking........1/2 day of good eating is better than none.

Have a Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[septbride2002]

I'm glad that you are feeling better and that the meeting went well. You did have a lot of superiors in that meeting so I don't blame you one bit for being nervous.

I've been thinking about you alot sweetie and sending all sorts of good vibes your way. You are truly a great friend to have and I feel very fortunate to have met you and Todd and to have you in my life. I know that God has blessed me with your friendship.

~Amanda

 

[DoeWDW]

Yes, it's Friday!! Can you tell I'm excited??

I'm at work and ready to tackle my assignments. I'm feeling so much better. Beth, you are right - it did take courage to admit my feelings in that meeting but in the end, I've found that the consequences of being honest are always better than the consequences of lying or faking it. Took me a lot of time and heart-ache to learn that one!

I'm looking forward to a long weekend. Tonight is the first football game - DS and DD are both in marching band. DH and I will go and watch them march the pregame show and then go home. Sunday will be my busy day, helping with Sunday School followed by a family picnic at DH's dad's house. Saturday and Monday are reserved for chores around the house.

Today the pills have been taken, the water has been started and B = a ham & cheese rollup. No matter how many days I end up eating the bad stuff, I always start fresh the next morning.

EDIT: 3 PM
I've been drinking lots - forgot to keep track but LOTS! L = 1/2 lb. sirloin burger w/ special sauce and 1 pack peanut M&Ms, S = apple w/ PB.

The M&Ms - well, if that's the only junk I eat today, I'll be doing much better than any other day this week!!

Erin, you asked about any weekend walking plans. I don't have any but I have lots of time this weekend and I really must make an effort to get back into the walking routine. I'll do my 5 mile loop sometime this weekend - probably tomorrow morning. Thanks for the reminder!

 

[lulu201]

to you, WISH-sis. You MADE it! It's Friday! I'm so glad that you survived the week and the BMRII meeting and now you have a fun weekend planned! I bet you'll have a great time watching the band tonight.

It sounds like you and the higher ups had a productive meeting and they're in your corner supporting you. That's got to feel good!

Make sure you drink your water today. Any walking planned for the weekend?

Love,
Erin

 

[jodistar]

Dor, just stopping by to wish you a fabulous long weekend. Enjoy!

 

[Princess Michelle]

Have a fantastic weekend, Doreen! You've earned it!

 

[LAinSEA]

Doreen:

I do hope you have a fun and relaxing weekend - you really deserve it. Your DH (and you too) is sure lucky to get a weekend at WDW for a birthday gift. It gives you something to look forward too.

I'm so proud of you meeting with your boss(es) and going through a plan to finish and implement that huge report you've been working on. I don't know if I would have the courage to face up to enormous amount of responsibility you've taken on lately. Again, their trust in your abilities is well founded, but it will take support to accomplish everything you and they need to do.

Again, enjoy your weekend.

-Laurie

 

[Strings]

Congrats on getting through the week Doreen. I hope the long weekend gives you enough time to recharge your batteries. Enjoy your walk tomorrow.
Beth

 

[toystoryduo]

Woohoo! The weekend is here and the work week is over! Yeah! I hope you have a wonderful weekend, Doe! Take good care of you!

Tracy

 

[DoeWDW]

Yesterday was a good day! I finally got to the store and stocked up on those low-carb foods I love. I also ate low-carb, by choice because that's what sounded good. I'm trying to only eat when hungry and only enough to satisfy me without overdoing it. Thank you, Erin, for this idea! I don't remember what I ate but it was healthy food.

Today I've taken my pill, been drinking water, ate an apple for breakfast and had some honey roasted peanuts for a light snack after Sunday School. We have a picnic at DH's dad's house this afternoon with lots of low-carb options and wonderful family to catch up with. I'm looking forward to it!

Still no walk this weekend but I have plans for a long walk tomorrow morning. I'm looking forward to it - the time outside in the fresh air with lots of green around me!! It's nice when exercise doesn't feel like a chore!!

Not sure when I'll get around to all the journals. I've been spending less time on the DISboards lately - trying to put some perspective in my life. Know that I'm thinking of each one of you and wishing you all the best!

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Doe,

Congratulations on the low carb day yesterday! Woohoo!

It sounds like you have a fun and relaxing day ahead of you. Enjoy!!!

Take care,
Tracy

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Doreen! Oops, I mean Good Afternoon! No sun around these parts, but I'm sending some sunny wishes your way. Hope it doesn't rain on your picnic!

Enjoy--
Erin