Sunday, November 25, 2007

Just say NO

Had an interesting interaction earlier. I was approached about helping plan an event, which is what I do and what I LOVE to do. The event actually sounded very cool and lots of fun, which was enticing. However, I gave my input and ideas, offered to help brainstorm more, but walked away from it.

This is not normal for me. If something sounds fun and exciting, I'm usually all in. I have TONS going on right now (full-time job in it's busiest season, new job planning a conference which is 4 months away, advising my sorority girls, class and homework, personal life and figuring out ways to maintain my sanity) and am trying to protect the free time I have. I could've easily taken on this new project, but needed to say no and let it go...and I'm fine with that.

I have been approached about planning another event which could be HUGE. I need to decide soon what I want to do and move forward if that's the case. Seriously...huge, people...huge! If I walk away, I may miss out on something that could really help my future in a number of ways, which would bring more decisions. Maybe I need to find my Magic 8 ball. It's always right, right?

So, friends, without knowing many details about anything, what should I do. You be my Magic 8 Ball...give me some advice.

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I say go for it. If it's a chance at helping out your future, why waste it?

Another side of me says do what you think is best for you. If you feel that you're taking on too much, that's your body telling you to slow down.

tearsinmycoffee said...

@Jenn--thanks for the encouragement. Your right...if this is a chance at helping out my future, why not?

I've even been given the name of a woman who I've been told to ask if we could plan the event together. This woman is THE woman to go to if you want an event planned, so I'd be in good company.

decisions...decisions...

noah kagan said...

just say NOah. work with me. it'll be more fun. always keepin it real:)

tearsinmycoffee said...

kagan...you're funny. really. ;)

you know your opinion doesn't count since you're too invested in it all. or is it that your opinion counts the most...hmmmm....

Anonymous said...

do my opinions ever matter:P