Helpful

I’m currently feeling:
Anticipatory.

My thoughts creating this feeling:
First day of the ringing course today. I got a phone call from one of the group tutors last night to say that I would now be helping her out on Friday, so needed to book my lunch. That was the first I’d heard about changing groups but ordered from what was read out to me. Everything came with carbs and chips. I phoned the helpers organiser to double check what was going on, and then was told I would also be in a different group on Saturday as well. There had been some drop outs and because I am versitile, it was better to move me around. I don’t have a problem with that but the assumption was C and I would be taking both cars everyday. When I received my confirmation email, I contacted the other 2 tutors to confirm my attendance, and ask for any menus if they were prebooking food, and mentioned I’d need transport. Both responded positively which was great, one even sent their menu through for Saturday (everything with carbs and chips again!) It does make things a bit awkward only being in a group for one day as you can’t build rapport with the group easily, especially on the 2nd and 3rd days as they will have already gelled and I’ll be the outsider. It will be interesting to watch the 3 different tutors though, none of whom I’ve seen teach previously.

My desired feeling:
Helpful.

My thoughts creating this feeling:
Regardless of what group I’m with I will be doing a lot of ringing, so l want to be helpful, offer advice if necessary. Most of all make it fun and beneficial for the students.

I‘ll show up on purpose in my dress, body language and presentation by:
Practical and comfort for lots of ringing. Jeans and an orange jumper that I won’t overheat in. Gibraltar bracelet, birthstones necklace and Tiffany gold teardrop stud earrings.

I will show up for myself by:
3 days of pub lunches. In the past I would have loved the thought of that but so far its filling me with dread. I’ve been so good over recent weeks sticking to healthy options and not snacking on biscuits, crisps and chocolate (apart from Easter eggs!) Its all going to be undone. However, I have got the ingredients in to make JWW malteser smoothies for breakfasts, I can take with me, and I have bought apple and peaunt butter dip to take as a snack to avoid the biscuits. Not sure when I’m going to squeeze in any JWW over the next few days as we won’t be getting home until late each day. Will just have to wing it.

I will upgrade my surroundings by:
Visiting different churches over the next 3 days, hopefully they’ll be warm. So far the sun is shining.

I will show up for my extra ordinary goal by:
I half chaired last nights 2024 CC AGM meeting. Going forward, particularly if I’m elected as Deputy President, I want to document the whole process, roles and responsibilities, essential criteria, etc so the hosting association is clear of what is required. I would have a proper action log and project plan. I really don’t understand why this isn’t already done. Maybe it was once but has been lost in the annuls of time.

Today I am:
Offsetting.

Today I am grateful for:
The ringing course. It’s something I used to organise, so I am aware how much effort is required. It gives 70 students opportunities to consolidate their learning or move on to the next phase. The tutors and helpers all give their time freely and willingly. Generally there is a great atmosphere and new friendships forged.