Done and Done

And just like that, all of the events / work stress is over. Compared to last year, I managed it all like a champ.(Also, good to see I'm still eating some version of eggs with veggies for breakfast hah)5 events in 4 days. Interacting with over 300 people - about 40 longer conversations. Sleep or no sleep, though I skipped the alcohol and I ate pretty well. My running slowed down a lot. The self-care increased. Even fought a small bought of food poisoning that woke me up from 3-4am on Sunday morning, 6hrs before the largest event.The best part? I didn't cry.Crying, for me, is a sign that I am spent, maxed out, beyond small tweaks of help. It's my inner 4 yr old raging, my ability to problem solve flushed down the toilet. Somehow I kept my reserves full enough that I always had that buffer.What amazed me the most was the support I had this year compared to last year. This year I was surrounded by women, all of whom can handle events, know where to put their efforts and give great hugs. I accepted every hug I could get.Of course it helps that this year's events were over-attended and therefore total successes, but what matters to me, and my enjoyment of my birthday month coming up, is that I am happy... not with the results of the events, but with myself. That I am not shaming or beating myself up over the outcomes of mixers and meetings. Instead I am proud of myself - for staying as calm as possible, for drinking tons of water, for asking for and accepting help.Such a different head-space than last year.And today was my annual day off. Again, this year I was smarter. Instead of waiting until I was past my limit, I pre-planned my day off. So far, it's awesome.Off to a nap I go... xo.