Success!

I love my work as Director on the Connexus Board and MREA Board, but there is one big downside. These are elected positions. My stomach churns when I have to "sell" myself and beg others to vote for me. I guess it goes against my beliefs of being independent.

My three year term was coming to a close so I needed to apply, be interviewed, and then campaign over the last three months. Many sleepless nights and stress filled days later, the winners were announced at our annual meeting yesterday. I was so nervous, but had to appear calm and give my two reports in front of the attending audience. When the announcement came, I just wanted to crawl in a hole and not hear the results. I mean, most people (all politicians) have the pleasure of being alone when the results are announced. This gives them time to "compose" themselves before appearing before the media, supporters, etc.

My fear is that if I lost the election I'm not sure how I would react. Would I remain calm? Would I go into denial? Would I be gracious? Maybe my emotions would take over and I would cry or something... in front of all those people!

I'm just not sure how it would all go down, and since I'm a control freak that causes a lot of stress for me.

Thankfully, the results yesterday were quite the opposite. When all was said and done, I received the most votes and a four-year term was the reward. I'm so excited! Not only do I get to continue to do the work I enjoy, but my stress level regarding elections can remain low for four years! What a blessing!!!