Needing to vent....

[5ft Diva]

I don't even know if anyone will read this tonight, but I just had to go somewhere safe. I thought about calling a friend, but I realized I just need to purge so opted for the website instead.

First of all.....Aunt Flow came to visit this evening. Wasn't she so nice to stop by right before Women's Conference? And, it's a fact, I'm just never quite myself the week before so I know I've already been a little more irritated than I ever would be on a normal day.

Having said that, I'm receiving unsolicited help from an individual and it's driving me nuts. I've been put in charge of a project (husband's side of the family) and I feel like I'm being treated like I'm incompetent. I just wish others would stop doing my thinking for me. I am a big girl you know!? It just drives me nuts and I had to get it out especially since I'm going to be spending the next four days w/ her. I'm not quite sure how I'm going to react w/ her if she starts getting on my nerves, but I'll be on my best behavior knowing I'm susceptible to saying exactly what's on my mind at any given moment in my current state of mind. Anyway thanks for listening.

[Meticulous madness]

Bummer about Aunt Flow's uninvited visit, as well as the eradic, uncontrollable behavior she sends prior her own arrival! Murphy's Law, when you have a nice event in the mix...

And definitely "good luck" with the unsolicited advice stuff. Hopefully you'll be able to just enjoy yourself this weekend and not have to deal with it. Will you be able to politely change the subject if it comes up? My blessings for the ability to tune the words out if not!!!

SOOOO tough when it's family!

[natickgirl]

How frustrating for you! Good luck.

[Dia Minha]

Diva, if it gets to bad during Women's Conference, you can come find me at the Super 8 and as of right now we only have three in our room. You are more than welcome to join us. I'm not sure what room we are in yet, but you can call my cell. We should be in Provo by 8:30 tonight.

[bookworm]

Oh, Diva I'm sorry to hear that!! I have a similar situation with one of the overly-helpful YW leaders (not my neighbor ) unintentionally taking over when I'm running an activity. I'm thinking I just need to remember that I'm in charge, and try to find something to delegate to her- that will re-establish my authority over the situation, and let her feel needed and able to do her thing. Is there a portion of the project you could dump in her lap so she'll let you be?

Just a thought. Have fun at Women's Conference. Once again, I'm so jealous!!! One of these years my sis and I will get it together and GO!

[5ft Diva]

You guys are so awesome! Once again my BnS sisters are to the rescue. I love the delegation idea, BW. I'm gonna have to remember that one.

Thank you again. You have no idea how helpful it was to read all of these posts. I love this website!

[Mamallama]

I know this was from a few days ago....but just wanted you to know that I am sorry for your frustration. I hope you are feeling better now....I love Bookworm's advice too....great way to keep this person busy, while keeping you in charge! I'm tucking that piece of advice away for future use!

And I love BnS too....it's so great to have a safe place to air life's frustrations!