Trying to set those goals!

[NikB]

((((Agent99))))

I know, I get so mad when I realize that H has been setting this up for months/years and I'm playing catch up... mad at him and myself.

DO NOT beat yourself up. You did fine. You sounded cordial, that's all that matters - you saved the desparate crying for here. Do you know what an accomplishment that is?? Pat yourself on the back. Really. You don't have to be over the top excited, just cordial. How would you react to a coworker excited for a camping trip? Shoot for that "level" with H too.

As to the note... you're overdoing it a bit... just say "Have fun!! I'm totally jealous." But not the rest about the pop, the beer, the food... let him fend for himself. I think the jealous is good actually, lets him see you might like the tent thing, and I think the smiley is good to help convey the tone. Would you say this part to a coworker? My guess is yes.. so go with that. Would you invite them to take your food, pop, and beer? Probably not.

And most important - plan something fun FOR YOU this weekend!! What are you going to do??