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05 September 2006

I'm bawling my eyeballs out. [More:]I missed our official presentation to the city council by about 5 minutes. We were inviting them to come join us at this creative conference thing we're doing in a couple of weeks. I went to the wrong building, and tried to call the other people in the group but all their phones were turned off. When they finally called me back they were having lunch celebrating the standing ovation they got at the meeting.

I'm just really frustrated. I've been at every meeting since we started in February, working my ass off like everyone else (more than some of the others, actually), and yet I still remain invisible to the press. My article I wrote on creativity got put on hold indefinitely (it was scheduled for August, b/c I thought it'd be a good time just before the conference). The same people in the group are getting all the press and it's just really frustrating. So that's why I'm bawling my eyes out and wondering what the fuck I am doing all this shit for and looking at how much time I have in the whole thing and seriously wondering what I'm getting out of it, if anything.

We're not getting rich from it, that's for damn sure. So I decided I would use it as a vehicle to market my creativity business. Except I'm not getting that, either. Sure feels like Monday to me.
WHO SAID THAT?
posted by quonsar 05 September | 13:14
I'm stupid. It's my own fault for missing the meeting anyway. signed casper
posted by chewatadistance 05 September | 13:15
... awww, chewatadistance, that sucks, it's like everyone's worst stress nightmare - being at the wrong place, not getting somewhere on time ... I got anxiety just reading that! Poor you, that must feel shitty.

But it sounds like maybe you will have a chance to have your article printed later and make an impression at the event itself, no? Try to see this as a bump in the road and not the final destination. Easier said than done I am sure!

posted by madamjujujive 05 September | 13:25
Try to see this as a bump in the road and not the final destination.

Well put MadameJ!
posted by getoffmylawn 05 September | 13:28
Aw...

/hugs chewie

You'll get credit sometime. All the hard work you've been doing will come around.
posted by matildaben 05 September | 13:31
Thanks mjj. Mostly I'm kicking myself for not putting the damn thing in my phone calendar to remind me. I can hear mrs chewy's voice in my head going, "It happened for a reason, Beck, just hang in there and keep doing what you need to do."

But it doesn't help me not look like shit on a stick from crying. I hate being sensitive, it's a fucking curse!
posted by chewatadistance 05 September | 13:32
Damn, chewie, I'm sorry.

Being sensitive is not a curse, it's a blessing, trust me on this.
posted by essexjan 05 September | 18:30
((((for chewie))))

Being sensitive is a blessing, and crying just helps get it out of your system. I am sorry for your frustration.
posted by redvixen 05 September | 18:59
*hugs chewatadistance*
posted by BoringPostcards 05 September | 18:59
I agree with mrs. chewy - you got a wise woman there. Must be because you are a nice sensitive guy!
(try an ice cube for a minute or two under each eye)
posted by madamjujujive 05 September | 19:13
You'll be the star of the event itself, I bet. February seems like a long way away, but it's only six months. Hang in there, you've done so much already. Evaluate the whole experience after its over. (((hugs))) I'm real sorry you missed the dang thing. mjj is right, it does sound like a stress nightmare.
posted by rainbaby 06 September | 06:04
{{{chewie}}}

Persevere and you'll still see your day!
posted by shane 06 September | 07:33
Hang in there, chewganizer!
posted by danostuporstar 06 September | 08:09
You know, the good news is the conference itself is getting press. (I know you know this, but just a lil reminder.)
posted by danostuporstar 06 September | 08:40
I love you people. One more week......... And DANO ROCKS OUT LOUD, I must say.
posted by chewatadistance 06 September | 10:18
(chewie is a lady!)

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posted by matildaben 06 September | 11:02
damn, matildaben, I fogged out on that - thanks for the reminder. I don't know how I forgot, chewie, because I have the same shirt you wore at mygothlaundry's awesome event.

Secretly wear that shirt under your business clothes next time you have a meeting - I think it has special powers.
posted by madamjujujive 06 September | 23:47
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