A great start to 2009

Do you have such high expectations of yourself and others that you’re constantly disappointed? Learn how to have realistic, reasonable expectations and be happier than you’ve ever been before.
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doogiet
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Post by doogiet » Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:24 pm

I went to a New Year's party that had a lip syncing contest. It was kind of a big deal: there were coloured lights, amps, neon, and even a smoke machine. There were about fifty people there.

In the past (before Lucinda) I wouldn't have tried, but I decided to lip sync a song by The Police and just be in the moment. I think part of what helped me get through it was that my expectations were lower than they would have been. In the past, I would have been upset with myself if I didn't dazzle everyone and receive tons of compliments. But tonight I just went up and went for it. Some people cheered, some people looked at their cell phones, some people sang along. It just totally didn't matter.

I didn't win (or even come close), but it was a huge emotional victory just to even get on stage.

Yay me. :)

doogie
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Post by Guest » Wed Dec 31, 2008 11:58 pm

Doogiet

Happy 2009!! :) Yay for you!! :) Getting up on stage and lip synching in front of all those people is a huge deal for anybody, but even a bigger deal for those of us with anxiety issues - I don't think I could have done it. I am very happy for you. Celebrate this victory!!

Lisa
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Post by Guest » Thu Jan 01, 2009 5:19 am

Hey Doogie, Congrats on getting up in front of all those people. That takes courage. What a wonderful accomplishament and start to 2009

Keep up the good work. Take care and God Bless.
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