Hi all! I'm left speechless after yesterday's great thread. (yes, really) It was great food for thought as this evening Mr. Doggy and I will be going to the local Chamber of Commerce holiday party which is a very posh annual affair that all chamber members get really excited about. And lots of booze flowing, of course. I wasn't even worried about this event - in fact I was looking forward to it until a couple nights ago when Mr. Doggy said "since we're going, I'm going to network network network and we're staying until the bitter end." Of course that is the RIGHT way to look at Chamber of Commerce events - they are networking opportunities and lord knows we need the business right now.
But my gut reaction was a heart stopping fear of being "stuck" in a drinking situation. My plans for the most minor of social events ALWAYS include an exit strategy.
The solution is really simple - we drive in separate vehicles. Less of a "date" feeling, but oh well. Keeps the priorities straight because we of course need to put our business up front, but I HAVE TO keep my sobriety as #1. But that sure cause a gut wrenching sleepless night! Better to have that gut reaction BEFORE the event so I could come up with a new plan than Mr. Doggy making a pronouncement like that AT the event. Count blessings, count blessings.
The part is held at a beautiful old mansion that has been restored to it's former glory, and it is leased out for business events, weddings, etc. now. I want to focus on the interesting surroundings and networking my butt off!
Mean time it's another busy day - the Buy Local group board meeting was yesterday and today is an "open" meeting for interested potential members to come. I think there is going to be a good turnout! More networking.
Have a great AF day everyone!
DG
But my gut reaction was a heart stopping fear of being "stuck" in a drinking situation. My plans for the most minor of social events ALWAYS include an exit strategy.
The solution is really simple - we drive in separate vehicles. Less of a "date" feeling, but oh well. Keeps the priorities straight because we of course need to put our business up front, but I HAVE TO keep my sobriety as #1. But that sure cause a gut wrenching sleepless night! Better to have that gut reaction BEFORE the event so I could come up with a new plan than Mr. Doggy making a pronouncement like that AT the event. Count blessings, count blessings.
The part is held at a beautiful old mansion that has been restored to it's former glory, and it is leased out for business events, weddings, etc. now. I want to focus on the interesting surroundings and networking my butt off!
Mean time it's another busy day - the Buy Local group board meeting was yesterday and today is an "open" meeting for interested potential members to come. I think there is going to be a good turnout! More networking.
Have a great AF day everyone!
DG
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