So yesterday I was going on a solo adventure to Xstasia. Outfit all planned with a nod to the Alice in Wonderland theme. Case packed. Room booked. Spent the day in a state of nervouscitement (it's a word).
20 minutes away an 'Engine Failure Warning' light comes on. Roadside technician can't fix it. End up being towed home and get back 5 hours after I left having had nothing more than a scenic tour of the M6.
To say I am disappointed is putting it mildly. An expensive car problem on top of recent life crap feels reet poopy when I was hoping for a night of letting my hair down.
So fabbers, how do you deal with disappointment?
J |
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By *eliWoman 36 weeks ago
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Oh Julie that's really rather wank, I'm sorry, sending you hugs.
Minor disappointments I'm firmly in the category of saying *uck it now. Bigger ones? Well, I sit with my disappointment and dial up the self care and remind myself it's not the end of the world. |
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Arw J that's rubbish, I was going to ask how your night went too!
I'm not good with handling disappointment so I won't give tips on that, just get yourself booked for another night and let your hair down.
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I’m quite resilient, level headed and strategic and my emotional state doesn’t fluctuate much.
That situation you explained would cause immense frustration and disappointment though.
How did you handle/deal with it J? |
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By (user no longer on site) 36 weeks ago
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Well that was a kick to nuts, I'm sorry that happened and I'd have been rather miffed 
I deal with it by overthinking and wondering about the scenarios that could've happened had I not been disappointed like any rational and healthy human being does   |
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That's shitty. I hope you manage to arrange an alternative adventure for yourself soon.
I probably go for the comfort stuff - foods, TV shows and films, records, etc. All the stuff that I can go back to when things go wrong and I have to process disappointment. |
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Awwwww, really sorry to hear that, J. That bites.
Maybe it was a blessing in disguise ? It's a sliding doors moment, isn't it? I tend to convince myself these things happen for a reason and if it didn't something bad was going to happen at the event I missed. |
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I wait for the next one to come along to cancel this one out  
Seriously though...
Life can deal some crappy unforeseen deals
Sometimes we can feel that we're stuck in an tumble dryer full of issues
I single them out, deal with what I can (and am able to) deal with there and then and shelve the rest for later
As long as there are more ups than downs, more happiness than sadness, more laughs than cries then, to me, you're on the right track x |
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Goodness me Julie. So sorry to hear. I recently had a car failure o the motorway that toik few hours but was only going to a boring work meeting. So disappointing for you esoecially as a bit of an escape from life stuff. Don't let it get you down and try again soon x.
Ps, just matched you with someone nice on the match thread |
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Aw, saw your status yesterday and it looked like it was shaping up to be a great weekend!
Be kind to yourself today. We all deal with disappointment differently. I used to wear my heart on my sleeve- I was taking hubby to a safari in South Africa last year, flight was cancelled just before takeoff- I thought I was going to pass out, honestly. I felt like wailing there and them but obviously couldn’t, haha.
Since then, I’ve kept my expectations low and always tell myself that anything could happen. I think the “it is what it is” mantra a lot… so it keeps my feelings, and my reactions to them which can be very impulsive in check…
Spoil yourself today and plan another club weekend soon! x |
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By *sWyldWoman 36 weeks ago
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Sorry this happened to you. Hopefully the car will be sorted soon and you get another chance to go.
When it comes to disappointment, I usually become a bit of a moody cow, I'm pretty resilient though because I've had to be so I snap out of it and force myself to move on |
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In the grand scheme of things it's nothing really is it? I'm safe, the car is fixable. I think I'm a victim of my own excitement and expectations. But I'm in the Joe Beans school of dealing at the moment 
Profile pic is the outfit seeing as Xstasia didn't get to see it. You'll have to imagine the fishnets and Docs embroidered with roses (Queen of hearts style)
Inbox dude - if I was still horny I'm definitely not now.
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"In the grand scheme of things it's nothing really is it? I'm safe, the car is fixable. I think I'm a victim of my own excitement and expectations. But I'm in the Joe Beans school of dealing at the moment
Profile pic is the outfit seeing as Xstasia didn't get to see it. You'll have to imagine the fishnets and Docs embroidered with roses (Queen of hearts style)
Inbox dude - if I was still horny I'm definitely not now.
J"
Very nice pic Julie. Hopefully you wear it soon again x |
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By (user no longer on site) 36 weeks ago
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OP I'm sorry to hear about your misfortune as you've explained it. Not at all nice to hear anyone suffering unpleasantness at any time. Unfortunately, shit happens and we can but try our best to simply deal with it the best we can. It's not nice but it's happened and we can't turn back time to change anything so we just take it on the chin and move on.
Don't allow this episode of bad luck to play on your mind. Look forward to planning your next outing is best way. |
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By (user no longer on site) 36 weeks ago
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"In the grand scheme of things it's nothing really is it? I'm safe, the car is fixable. I think I'm a victim of my own excitement and expectations. But I'm in the Joe Beans school of dealing at the moment
Profile pic is the outfit seeing as Xstasia didn't get to see it. You'll have to imagine the fishnets and Docs embroidered with roses (Queen of hearts style)
Inbox dude - if I was still horny I'm definitely not now.
J"
Awww Julie, the outfit looks great! I'm sure you feel a bit of FOMO now but there will be other events and with time, it'll pass. Enjoy your Sunday!  |
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I tend to cope ok, I got my car stuck in a flooded river bank on a fab date once, RAC even refused to help but managed to get towed back to nottingham hired a car and had a really nice weekend still. |
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Ugh, get planning the next adventure.
Hope the car gets sorted with little fuss and expense
My day today will be spent chasing up the kid who crashed into my car at work and drove away thinking he could get away with it  |
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By *TG3Man 36 weeks ago
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"So yesterday I was going on a solo adventure to Xstasia. Outfit all planned with a nod to the Alice in Wonderland theme. Case packed. Room booked. Spent the day in a state of nervouscitement (it's a word).
20 minutes away an 'Engine Failure Warning' light comes on. Roadside technician can't fix it. End up being towed home and get back 5 hours after I left having had nothing more than a scenic tour of the M6.
To say I am disappointed is putting it mildly. An expensive car problem on top of recent life crap feels reet poopy when I was hoping for a night of letting my hair down.
So fabbers, how do you deal with disappointment?
J"
Damn that does sound rediculously bad luck, sorry your night was spoiled |
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J,
I feel your pain.
Had a total engine failure once. By an absolute miracle the vehicle behind me was an AA van, who towed me to the nearest dealer.
Told them to fix it. Hired a car and went on to my event. |
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By *edeWoman 36 weeks ago
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I would send my friends filth Julie, that's what I'd do. Because I know they'd enjoy it and their enjoyment of my exhibition would make me feel a little better....
Yep that's definitely what I'd do   |
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Disappointment, posted on FAB?
If it involves towels, candles, and potentially complex family relationships - I'd wear a helmet and flak jacket.
Otherwise, I'd feel a bit peeved for about 20 minutes. |
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By (user no longer on site) 36 weeks ago
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Ah that's utter rubbish!!
Disappointment relating to fab things? I'd hide/delete my profile or go the opposite and post more provocative pics and make more steamier plans and think fuck you!
Disappointment in life? Cry a little and eat crap, drink rum.
Repeat until I feel better. |
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