EQ

Virtual drinks went well. When one of the team asked what everyone was drinking I just waited until others started to answer and by the time it got to me the conversation had moved on to other topics.

One team member was making her way pretty quickly through a bottle of rose. 

I know her pretty well and it was fascinating to watch her mannerisms change and her EQ diminish.

We were discussing what everyone had asked for this Christmas.  I’ve asked for an acupressure mat and how excited I was about getting it and using it, particularly after my yoga classes.

This particular colleague told us her husband had one so I asked her how he finds it. The long and rambling answer was it was all hype which burst my bubble somewhat I can tell you.

Another colleague came to the rescue and said that she loves hype. 

I’ve never noticed this before. Is EQ the first thing to go when you’re drinking? 

Namaste

Secret Sober Yogi xx

Networking

One of my biggest challenges in giving up alcohol has been how to deal with work or networking functions.

I go to ALOT of networking functions. I am a networking queen.

People will notice I’m not drinking. They might think I’m pregnant. No. Unlikely. I’m nearer menopause. They might think I’m menopausal. Or a recovering alcoholic. This isn’t good.

I have a networking lunch coming up next week. The wine will be good - that’s annoying. It’s a flat fee which will include the wine, that’s even more annoying. What’s with that?

What are my alternative drinking options? Should I call the restaurant beforehand and check what they have? I don’t want to be drinking sparkling water. I also don’t want to be drinking some sweet syrupy thing if we’re having a good piece of meat. That needs a wine match. Clearly. By a good sommelier. Will they even have a sommelier? Ok, STOP.

I’m overthinking this. 

How difficult can it be to go to one lunch and not drink any alcohol?

I drank sparkling water. It didn’t pair well with the medium rare kangaroo fillet.

I made some topical observations. I was witty and clever (completely subjective opinion of course). 

I didn’t make any commentary when the only other female at the lunch knocked over her glass of red wine all over the table and down her dress. 

I just gave a silent thanks it wasn’t me.