Give me a C, an H, an A, an O, an S! CHAOS!
Translated with ChatGPTMy brain nowadays! Lots happening, lots to remember, and lots to stress about. We leave in 4 days. Thursday morning, the plane takes off with us and all our luggage on board! It's crazy to think about! I think I'm more excited than worried now, but sometimes they switch places. Anyway, I've been good at setting aside time to find things to look forward to almost every day. And I regularly remind myself that if something is forgotten, it usually turns out fine.
Anyways, I've had plenty to keep me busy.
Here, I'm ready for setup on Friday. On the next one, it's quiet before the crowds arrive on Sunday.
Here's how the week looked:
Sunday - In the evening, I sent a message to Synnøve and wrote: "Ask me how I'm doing!" She dutifully did. And I replied: "Horrible!" (ChatGPT translated this milder then it was written in Norwegian) And I hardly ever swear, so that says something! I had just sent Sebastian off and been to the emergency room with Morten. Fortunately, it seems like things are going okay, but there was a moment when I thought, "I can't take it anymore." That's when a call from a friend was perfect. And since no one else can know what's going on inside me, I let people know. That's something I've gotten better at recently.
Monday - Chiropractor, interviewing the chiropractor (I'm not an experienced interviewer, so it requires extra effort from me), and a meeting about the Motor Festival in the evening.
Tuesday - Entrepreneur conference in Hønefoss. Lots of people but no responsibilities. So, I just had to be... and that's not easy for me. But I got to be with Morten and watch him and Sturla share experiences from the stage 🤩
Wednesday - A day at home! I packed a bit (which turned into a lot). Then a storm came, and I had to rush to the ski jumping hill to be safe with Morten. Lightning and thunder are not my thing either...
Thursday - I've been experiencing increasing pain in my hands and arms that I couldn't ignore anymore. I figured it was related to stress and tension before our departure, but I contacted my doctor. The ladies at the office found a small opening for me. So I got a check-up and a reassuring conversation with my patient GP. (Again... 🙈) I received great help, as usual! (Update written on Sunday = much better!)
Friday - Setting up for the Motor Festival. I'm responsible for VIP and artist handling. I can handle it. Because I've done it before, and I'm good at it. So good, in fact, that I had time to help Morten with some tasks. That meant I had to talk to people, explain things, and be clear. In other words, I had to stay in control. I handled it brilliantly! On the way home around 9:14 PM, I narrowly missed a small moose. My heart rate went up, and I felt like crying, but I calmed myself down quite quickly. When I'm good, I'm really good! So that bodes well for tomorrow!
In one photo, I had to check if the suitcases fit, and in the other, I'm greeting exhibitors on Friday.
Friday - Setting up for the Motor Festival. I'm responsible for VIP and artist handling. I can handle it. Because I've done it before, and I'm good at it. So good, in fact, that I had time to help Morten with some tasks. That meant I had to talk to people, explain things, and be clear. In other words, I had to stay in control. I handled it brilliantly! On the way home around 9:14 PM, I narrowly missed a small moose. My heart rate went up, and I felt like crying, but I calmed myself down quite quickly. When I'm good, I'm really good! So that bodes well for tomorrow!
Saturday - I woke up feeling very ready for the day. I have everything under control and feel ready for a day filled with action! And it turned out to be that way! I was running around from the moment I arrived until I left. And I loved it! I handled it. I felt fantastic and was so proud of how far I've come already. So when I packed my bag and left the venue around 9 PM, I was actually off to a party! I made a brief stop at some friends' who were having a party on my way home. I soaked up their wonderful, joyful, and fantastic energy for about 45 minutes. Then I drove home, sat in the living room, and let the calm settle in while I listened to Morten snoring. After that, I took a shower and went to bed. I had to write a bit while my blood was returning from my legs to my body.
By the way, Sturla Berg-Johansen stopped by the Motor Festival for a little while yesterday. I can reveal that I got to talk to him a bit on Tuesday when we met. I asked him some questions about his reflective way of looking at things. So there might be a little post about that when I find the time to write it.
Blogging happens in various ways when you're standing and running all day 😅 The first one was on Friday at 9:35 PM, and the second was on Saturday at 10:38 PM.
Sunday - Things are going well so far today too. I have a bit less to manage and a bit more time to reflect. But I'm still able to sort through and put away thoughts I don't need. I use this method of acknowledging the thought, placing it on a leaf, and sending it down the river. It works, and I'm able to enjoy the morning! Now it's 11:30, and I'm posting this.
I've also posted things on both Facebook and Instagram over the weekend. I hope you're following there! In just a few days, we're starting the Great USA Trip. There will be a lot posted there in addition to blog posts, of course.
I hope you're enjoying this newly-washed day! (Yes, I'm thinking about the rain we got again...) Remember, after a storm, negative ions come and give us a boost after the low pressure. So, go out and enjoy that fresh feeling eventually!