I did a thing!!!! :D

[faerywings]

And I am so proud of myself that I gotta shout it from the rooftops!
Yesterday, I led my first Forest Bathing Walk at work, and I think I nailed it. I was nervous when the director asked me to do it a few weeks ago. My coworker, who has created/led this program for the last 2 years, is amazing at it. She is a tough act to follow and has lots of repeat attendees.
She was my backup support yesterday, but I didn't need her to step in at all. She told me afterward how awesome it felt for her to be able to simply enjoy the experience. And that if she didn't know, she never would have guessed it was my first time leading it.
If you told me that I could do this a year ago, I would have thought ya lost your mind.

Since I am a firm believer that strong women support and empower other strong women, I want to hear your success stories. Please tell me about something you did that you didnt think possible or that you are especially proud of.
I love sharing and amplifying "Girl Power."

 

[Betty Jo]

Super, Chris. That has to be a very fulfilling experience. I knew you would be awesom at this. ♥

Last month I was at a family gathering. We had had a wonderful lunch from our favorite Asian restaurant and was now playing games. My youngest granddaughter had a young man over, around 25 years old, same age as my older granddaughter. I had never met him before. We'll call him Andrew. He wasn't playing yet, but standing by the table next to my oldest grand, Emily. Suddenly he grabbed her phone out of her hand. She tried to get it back but he held it way up in the air, then he started scrolling through her phone, all the time she's trying to get it back and telling him to give it to her. I'm usually quiet, letting the younger ones do the talking and kidding around. But, this time, I looked him straight in the eyes, and basically yelled at him . . . "An - drew, give the phone back to Emily! That is an invasion of privacy! GIVE IT TO HER!! NOW!!" Every one stopped dead still, no one made a sound, couldn't even hear anyone breathing. Andrew gave the phone back to Emily faster than I could imagine. Then looked at me rather nervously. To ease the tension in the room, I then said with a laugh, "Wow! I may be old, but, I've still got it!" The whole room broke out into relieved laughter. Andrew smiled, but didn't exactly laugh. I saw him over there again recently, and this time he and I were chatting away and he was on his best behavior the whole time I was there. I still laugh every time I think of the look on his face as he was giving that phone back.

 

[JeanneMN]

And I am so proud of myself that I gotta shout it from the rooftops!
Yesterday, I led my first Forest Bathing Walk at work, and I think I nailed it. I was nervous when the director asked me to do it a few weeks ago. My coworker, who has created/led this program for the last 2 years, is amazing at it. She is a tough act to follow and has lots of repeat attendees.
She was my backup support yesterday, but I didn't need her to step in at all. She told me afterward how awesome it felt for her to be able to simply enjoy the experience. And that if she didn't know, she never would have guessed it was my first time leading it.
If you told me that I could do this a year ago, I would have thought ya lost your mind.

Since I am a firm believer that strong women support and empower other strong women, I want to hear your success stories. Please tell me about something you did that you didnt think possible or that you are especially proud of.
I love sharing and amplifying "Girl Power."

Forest bathing, Lady Godiva? My head is filled with questions.

Super, Chris. That has to be a very fulfilling experience. I knew you would be awesom at this. ♥

Last month I was at a family gathering. We had had a wonderful lunch from our favorite Asian restaurant and was now playing games. My youngest granddaughter had a young man over, around 25 years old, same age as my older granddaughter. I had never met him before. We'll call him Andrew. He wasn't playing yet, but standing by the table next to my oldest grand, Emily. Suddenly he grabbed her phone out of her hand. She tried to get it back but he held it way up in the air, then he started scrolling through her phone, all the time she's trying to get it back and telling him to give it to her. I'm usually quiet, letting the younger ones do the talking and kidding around. But, this time, I looked him straight in the eyes, and basically yelled at him . . . "An - drew, give the phone back to Emily! That is an invasion of privacy! GIVE IT TO HER!! NOW!!" Every one stopped dead still, no one made a sound, couldn't even hear anyone breathing. Andrew gave the phone back to Emily faster than I could imagine. Then looked at me rather nervously. To ease the tension in the room, I then said with a laugh, "Wow! I may be old, but, I've still got it!" The whole room broke out into relieved laughter. Andrew smiled, but didn't exactly laugh. I saw him over there again recently, and this time he and I were chatting away and he was on his best behavior the whole time I was there. I still laugh every time I think of the look on his face as he was giving that phone back.

You ROCK! WOMAN! I hear Helen Reddy singing!

Without going into a ton of detail I survived and continue to survive the death of my son who continues to walk this earth, but the boy and man I raised no longer exists. He's a cruel vindictive man who uses my precious grandchildren as weapons, I hurt more for their pain than mine. I will survive in spite of him. It's the reason I hang on to my last siggy, one of these days I'll change it.

 

[Betty Jo]

Without going into a ton of detail I survived and continue to survive the death of my son who continues to walk this earth, but the boy and man I raised no longer exists. He's a cruel vindictive man who uses my precious grandchildren as weapons, I hurt more for their pain than mine. I will survive in spite of him. It's the reason I hang on to my last siggy, one of these days I'll change it.

Jeanne, I'm so very sorry for what you're going through with your son and grandchildren. I'm going through some stuff with a couple of family members (narcissists) but I refuse to give into them and will instead be my own person, whether they like it or not.

 

[JeanneMN]

Jeanne, I'm so very sorry for what you're going through with your son and grandchildren. I'm going through some stuff with a couple of family members (narcissists) but I refuse to give into them and will instead be my own person, whether they like it or not.

Thank you and sending cyber hugs in return. I get it, nacississtic to the absolute MAX and I don't understand it.........

 

[vickyday]

Super, Chris. That has to be a very fulfilling experience. I knew you would be awesom at this. ♥

Last month I was at a family gathering. We had had a wonderful lunch from our favorite Asian restaurant and was now playing games. My youngest granddaughter had a young man over, around 25 years old, same age as my older granddaughter. I had never met him before. We'll call him Andrew. He wasn't playing yet, but standing by the table next to my oldest grand, Emily. Suddenly he grabbed her phone out of her hand. She tried to get it back but he held it way up in the air, then he started scrolling through her phone, all the time she's trying to get it back and telling him to give it to her. I'm usually quiet, letting the younger ones do the talking and kidding around. But, this time, I looked him straight in the eyes, and basically yelled at him . . . "An - drew, give the phone back to Emily! That is an invasion of privacy! GIVE IT TO HER!! NOW!!" Every one stopped dead still, no one made a sound, couldn't even hear anyone breathing. Andrew gave the phone back to Emily faster than I could imagine. Then looked at me rather nervously. To ease the tension in the room, I then said with a laugh, "Wow! I may be old, but, I've still got it!" The whole room broke out into relieved laughter. Andrew smiled, but didn't exactly laugh. I saw him over there again recently, and this time he and I were chatting away and he was on his best behavior the whole time I was there. I still laugh every time I think of the look on his face as he was giving that phone back.

At least there's hope for him since he respected his elder enough to obey! You go, girl!

 

[vickyday]

Super, Chris. That has to be a very fulfilling experience. I knew you would be awesom at this. ♥

Last month I was at a family gathering. We had had a wonderful lunch from our favorite Asian restaurant and was now playing games. My youngest granddaughter had a young man over, around 25 years old, same age as my older granddaughter. I had never met him before. We'll call him Andrew. He wasn't playing yet, but standing by the table next to my oldest grand, Emily. Suddenly he grabbed her phone out of her hand. She tried to get it back but he held it way up in the air, then he started scrolling through her phone, all the time she's trying to get it back and telling him to give it to her. I'm usually quiet, letting the younger ones do the talking and kidding around. But, this time, I looked him straight in the eyes, and basically yelled at him . . . "An - drew, give the phone back to Emily! That is an invasion of privacy! GIVE IT TO HER!! NOW!!" Every one stopped dead still, no one made a sound, couldn't even hear anyone breathing. Andrew gave the phone back to Emily faster than I could imagine. Then looked at me rather nervously. To ease the tension in the room, I then said with a laugh, "Wow! I may be old, but, I've still got it!" The whole room broke out into relieved laughter. Andrew smiled, but didn't exactly laugh. I saw him over there again recently, and this time he and I were chatting away and he was on his best behavior the whole time I was there. I still laugh every time I think of the look on his face as he was giving that phone back.

I knew you could do it! You go, girl!

 

[vickyday]

Forest bathing, Lady Godiva? My head is filled with questions.

You ROCK! WOMAN! I hear Helen Reddy singing!

Without going into a ton of detail I survived and continue to survive the death of my son who continues to walk this earth, but the boy and man I raised no longer exists. He's a cruel vindictive man who uses my precious grandchildren as weapons, I hurt more for their pain than mine. I will survive in spite of him. It's the reason I hang on to my last siggy, one of these days I'll change it.

So sorry, Jeanne! Lifting you and the family in prayer!

 

[Betty Jo]

At least there's hope for him since he respected his elder enough to obey! You go, girl!

I thought the same thing, Vicky.

 

[Jeannette]

Go girl, that is amazing!

I used to be very shy and insecure (long long story). It took me a years and years to gain more self-confidence and to not depend on others.
Now I am a strong, independent and self-confident woman. Damn that feels good !!!

 

[EvelynD2]

And I am so proud of myself that I gotta shout it from the rooftops!
Yesterday, I led my first Forest Bathing Walk at work, and I think I nailed it. I was nervous when the director asked me to do it a few weeks ago. My coworker, who has created/led this program for the last 2 years, is amazing at it. She is a tough act to follow and has lots of repeat attendees.
She was my backup support yesterday, but I didn't need her to step in at all. She told me afterward how awesome it felt for her to be able to simply enjoy the experience. And that if she didn't know, she never would have guessed it was my first time leading it.
If you told me that I could do this a year ago, I would have thought ya lost your mind.

Since I am a firm believer that strong women support and empower other strong women, I want to hear your success stories. Please tell me about something you did that you didnt think possible or that you are especially proud of.
I love sharing and amplifying "Girl Power."

Congratulations, Chris! I am so excited for you! I am so glad that you have such an awesome job and the opportunities to grow and advance!

 

[EvelynD2]

Super, Chris. That has to be a very fulfilling experience. I knew you would be awesom at this. ♥

Last month I was at a family gathering. We had had a wonderful lunch from our favorite Asian restaurant and was now playing games. My youngest granddaughter had a young man over, around 25 years old, same age as my older granddaughter. I had never met him before. We'll call him Andrew. He wasn't playing yet, but standing by the table next to my oldest grand, Emily. Suddenly he grabbed her phone out of her hand. She tried to get it back but he held it way up in the air, then he started scrolling through her phone, all the time she's trying to get it back and telling him to give it to her. I'm usually quiet, letting the younger ones do the talking and kidding around. But, this time, I looked him straight in the eyes, and basically yelled at him . . . "An - drew, give the phone back to Emily! That is an invasion of privacy! GIVE IT TO HER!! NOW!!" Every one stopped dead still, no one made a sound, couldn't even hear anyone breathing. Andrew gave the phone back to Emily faster than I could imagine. Then looked at me rather nervously. To ease the tension in the room, I then said with a laugh, "Wow! I may be old, but, I've still got it!" The whole room broke out into relieved laughter. Andrew smiled, but didn't exactly laugh. I saw him over there again recently, and this time he and I were chatting away and he was on his best behavior the whole time I was there. I still laugh every time I think of the look on his face as he was giving that phone back.

You go girl!! I also didn't like the fact that he came with your youngest granddaughter but was trying to hang out with your oldest granddaughter. Bad manners!

 

[EvelynD2]

Forest bathing, Lady Godiva? My head is filled with questions.

You ROCK! WOMAN! I hear Helen Reddy singing!

Without going into a ton of detail I survived and continue to survive the death of my son who continues to walk this earth, but the boy and man I raised no longer exists. He's a cruel vindictive man who uses my precious grandchildren as weapons, I hurt more for their pain than mine. I will survive in spite of him. It's the reason I hang on to my last siggy, one of these days I'll change it.

I am so sorry that you are going through this, Jeanne. I will be praying for you. It's so hard that this affects your relationship with your grandchildren.

 

[Betty Jo]

You go girl!! I also didn't like the fact that he came with your youngest granddaughter but was trying to hang out with your oldest granddaughter. Bad manners!

Thanks, Hon, my youngest is 21. He was just standing closer to her sister waiting to join us in the games. She doesn't care much for him and he knows it, so I think that is why he picks on her. I asked her about it yesterday and she said he isn't picking on her much now. Maybe I took care of that problem. She and I are close, so he knows she'll tell me. Maybe it's just my imagination, but it seems to me the young adults today act like they are 10 years old!

 

[JeanneMN]

I am so sorry that you are going through this, Jeanne. I will be praying for you. It's so hard that this affects your relationship with your grandchildren.

Thank you, I appreciate it. They are blessed with a phenomenal mom and it is because of her that we get to see them and a great step dad whose lives have been made miserable too, but they keep the kids grounded and involved in good activities so God is good.

 

[faerywings]

But, this time, I looked him straight in the eyes, and basically yelled at him . . . "An - drew, give the phone back to Emily! That is an invasion of privacy! GIVE IT TO HER!! NOW!!" Every one stopped dead still, no one made a sound, couldn't even hear anyone breathing. Andrew gave the phone back to Emily faster than I could imagine. Then looked at me rather nervously. To ease the tension in the room, I then said with a laugh, "Wow! I may be old, but, I've still got it!" The whole room broke out into relieved laughter. Andrew smiled, but didn't exactly laugh. I saw him over there again recently, and this time he and I were chatting away and he was on his best behavior the whole time I was there. I still laugh every time I think of the look on his face as he was giving that phone back.

Good for you!!!! So not only did you teach Andrew a lesson in respect, you modeled for Emily that you can and should speak up for yourself. That's awesome!!!

 

[faerywings]

Forest bathing, Lady Godiva? My head is filled with questions.

You ROCK! WOMAN! I hear Helen Reddy singing!

Without going into a ton of detail I survived and continue to survive the death of my son who continues to walk this earth, but the boy and man I raised no longer exists. He's a cruel vindictive man who uses my precious grandchildren as weapons, I hurt more for their pain than mine. I will survive in spite of him. It's the reason I hang on to my last siggy, one of these days I'll change it.

100%!! It's his loss not being around you, a wonderful, loving person.
I hate that you have to see how it hurts your grandkids, but at some point, they will be beyond his influence and hopefully see the truth of all this-- *waves arms expansively*

PS: I am cracking up at Lady Godiva Forest Bathing is walking through a forest or in nature while engaging your senses. It's called Shinrin-Yoku in Japan and there is plenty of research that backs up the positive physical and mental health effects of it. No wandering around naked or in a bathrobe at all

 

[faerywings]

I knew you could do it! You go, girl!

Thank you so much!

 

[faerywings]

Go girl, that is amazing!

I used to be very shy and insecure (long long story). It took me a years and years to gain more self-confidence and to not depend on others.
Now I am a strong, independent and self-confident woman. Damn that feels good !!!

YES!!!!! It does feel good!! Take every victory, every step forward, and then keep on going. Pat yourself on the back as you do it!!

 

[faerywings]

Congratulations, Chris! I am so excited for you! I am so glad that you have such an awesome job and the opportunities to grow and advance!

hahah!! I can't get over how much I love my job and how much I have grown since I started there. See, you can teach an old dog new tricks

 

[MariJ]

No story, but wanted to say, YAY CHRIS! Awesome, you must feel good and congratulations from me.

 

[faerywings]

Thank you!!

I actually did Another Thing at work on Friday.
I held a millipede which is something I had been afraid to do since I was a kid. My coworker got a picture of me doing it too! I have proof

 

[JeanneMN]

@faerywings PS: I am cracking up at Lady Godiva Forest Bathing is walking through a forest or in nature while engaging your senses. It's called Shinrin-Yoku in Japan and there is plenty of research that backs up the positive physical and mental health effects of it. No wandering around naked or in a bathrobe at all
I forest bath every minute of Key West then, the entire week at the lake and when I'm in my garden. Just didn't know there was a name for it