Nerves

[jonesthecurl]

Literally as I type this, the first European run of my murder event, "It was 20 Years Ago Yesterday" is taking place in a chateau just outside Paris.
I wish I coulda gone, but I couldn't abandon the family, and we couldn't afford to both fly over.
I'm anxiously awaiting the results.

[Symmetry]

Literally as I type this, the first European run of my murder event, "It was 20 Years Ago Yesterday" is taking place in a chateau just outside Paris.
I wish I coulda gone, but I couldn't abandon the family, and we couldn't afford to both fly over.
I'm anxiously awaiting the results.

Make yourself something to eat.

[jonesthecurl]

But how can I cook while I'm pacing up and down?
Actually, I haveta make the dinner - hungry teens.
I'm making a veggie Sloppy Joe (can't be bothered to cook separately for the veggie today).

[Symmetry]

But how can I cook while I'm pacing up and down?
Actually, I haveta make the dinner - hungry teens.
I'm making a veggie Sloppy Joe (can't be bothered to cook separately for the veggie today).

It's the only thing that keeps me off pacing when I've been in a similar position. You just need something that requires concentration and timing. Cooking works, plus it gives you an energy fix at the end.

[Lootifer]

Good luck dude; im currently freaking out cause i have to present some career information stuff to some 17 year old girls...

/hatespublicspeaking

[nagerous]

Literally as I type this, the first European run of my murder event, "It was 20 Years Ago Yesterday" is taking place in a chateau just outside Paris.
I wish I coulda gone, but I couldn't abandon the family, and we couldn't afford to both fly over.
I'm anxiously awaiting the results.

You're a whiny.. whoops can't say that here *slowly walks away*

[thegreekdog]

Good luck dude; im currently freaking out cause i have to present some career information stuff to some 17 year old girls...

/hatespublicspeaking

Just picture the audience in their undwea... whoops. Nevermind.

[jonesthecurl]

I didn't mention...
this is also our first "corporate" gig - it's part of the launch of a new international company.
We would like to do corporate stuff, it pays.
One of the participants is a big wheel in one of the big hotel chains too. We'd like to set up some weekend gigs with some hotels, I hope she's impressed.
P.S. back to pacing, food's done.
If I was there I wouldn't be nervous.

[jonesthecurl]

Literally as I type this, the first European run of my murder event, "It was 20 Years Ago Yesterday" is taking place in a chateau just outside Paris.
I wish I coulda gone, but I couldn't abandon the family, and we couldn't afford to both fly over.
I'm anxiously awaiting the results.

You're a whiny.. whoops can't say that here *slowly walks away*

So long as you don't judge me...

[jonesthecurl]

I know you've all been on the edge of your chairs waiting to see how it went.
Just got an email from Mrs thecurl...
here's the relevant bit..

Just finished great night all went with the spirit of it v much
Several enquiries about what we do , interest in using as team building
Tried to capture pics and vid on iPad and camera
Definitely a success
Hurrah

Sounds like a result.

[notyou2]

Relax, you're wife will do a great job. It is your job to look after the kids.


fast posted by MrsCurl's report

[jonesthecurl]

*[busy doing victory dance]*

[Neoteny]

Nice work, Jones.

[Lootifer]

Yer grats dude!

[jonesthecurl]

*[busy doing victory dance]*

[2dimes]

Colonel Mustard in the library with the pipe wrench.

[jonesthecurl]

*[stops dancing, gasps for breath]*

We don't need to know about your sordid sex life.

[Army of GOD]

Good luck dude; im currently freaking out cause i have to present some career information stuff to some 17 year old girls...

/hatespublicspeaking

pics plox

[nagerous]

Literally as I type this, the first European run of my murder event, "It was 20 Years Ago Yesterday" is taking place in a chateau just outside Paris.
I wish I coulda gone, but I couldn't abandon the family, and we couldn't afford to both fly over.
I'm anxiously awaiting the results.

You're a whiny.. whoops can't say that here *slowly walks away*

So long as you don't judge me...

Glad the event went well

[TA1LGUNN3R]

Good luck dude; im currently freaking out cause i have to present some career information stuff to some 17 year old girls...

/hatespublicspeaking

I actually never had a problem with public speaking, which is weird considering I'm pretty quiet around people I don't know. I never really understood why people get so nervous.

-TG

[Maugena]

Good luck dude; im currently freaking out cause i have to present some career information stuff to some 17 year old girls...

/hatespublicspeaking

Just picture the audience in their undwea... whoops. Nevermind.

17 is the age of consent in Illinois. Perhaps you should've done that here.

[PLAYER57832]

*[busy doing victory dance]*

congratulations in order then?

For future reference, when fighting nerves, try these:

1.Clean (your wife will greatly appreciate -- side benefit, eh). If nothing else, the attic/basement/closets often can use attention. (behind the stove, under the fridge, etc, etc....)

2.Play a game with the kids(though I guess yours have graduated to "teen" now) -- be it basketball, cards or ... nothing terribly thought-intensive, just distracting action.

3. Take a walk... a LONG walk. Or bike, jog, golf, etc. (doesn't matter if its "your thing" or not, the point is just distraction)

4. mow the lawn/weed/garden.

5. get the latest movie. But, unless its REALLY engaging, chances are it won't work.
I would put eating down the list a ways (dangerous), though cooking can work. (have a freezer? Fill it up!).

[thegreekdog]

Believe it or not, I find that cleaning (in the "organizing" sense) along with music helps me take my mind off things while also earning marriage capital with the Bank of Mrs. thegreekdog.

[PLAYER57832]

Believe it or not, I find that cleaning (in the "organizing" sense) along with music helps me take my mind off things while also earning marriage capital with the Bank of Mrs. thegreekdog.

Your marriage should do well .

(My house tends to be exceedingly clean when there are bad fires in town....).

[KoolBak]

Damn....my marriage net worth should be outstanding as I do ALL the cooking and cleaning

Congrats Jonezy ;o)