Yesterday was jam-packed! A little work was followed by a play date with these cuties:
And their two awesome moms of course.
In the afternoon, I headed into Charlotte for a taping of A Healthier Charlotte. I felt so honored to be included on a panel discussion about the phenomenon of healthy living blogs with these two familiar faces.
Even with the bright lights, I’m sure you recognize Caitlin and Katie.
I was pumped and showed up ready to discuss away!
…then I saw the bright lights.
…and got nervous. 🙁
I had thought about points I wanted to touch on prior to the taping, but somehow when the cameras started rolling, I found myself stumbling over my thoughts and struggling to get out what I wanted to say. I was embarrassed. The segments flew by and soon we were finished taping. I (half) jokingly asked if we could do a retake of the whole thing now that I finally felt ‘warmed up’. No such luck 😉
I filmed a short segment on my own about healthy breakfast options, and during that I finally felt like myself! At the end of it all… go figure.
All in all, I was so grateful for the experience and really had a great time. Everyone assured me I did great… but I know better 😉 I hope to have more opportunities in the future to redeem myself and to talk about something I am so passionate about- blogging and our awesome community of supportive healthy living bloggers and readers!
I was out of there at 6:30 and wanted nothing more than an ice cold beer to take away my post-production jitters.
Ask and ye shall receive! I met up with friends at Growlers in Noda to celebrate a new house, a new marriage and a birthday. So many reasons to celebrate, and the CVB Pumpkin Ale hit the spot, especially with it’s delicious rim of cinnamon and sugar.
We followed up the beer with dinner.
Everyone in Charlotte knows about Cabo! It’s a happening spot in Noda (an artsy district of Charlotte) with delicious food.
I enjoyed another sugar-rimmed pumpkin ale while I gobbled up the awesome lemon grilled shrimp tacos and Mexi-slaw.
A night out with the girls was just what I needed after a busy day and less-than-stellar performance on my first public speaking. Thank goodness for girl friends!
I didn’t get home until 10:30pm, a good 7 hours since I left the house. I walked in as Hubbs was feeding Hailey her night time bottle and I loved him a little bit more (as if that was possible) for being such a super dad while I enjoyed some time out with the girls.
Even on days when I stumble over myself and fall short of what I wanted to achieve, I feel so blessed.
Have you ever had an experience you were really geared up and excited for, only to not have it go the way you hoped?
How do you handle those times?
Amanda- The Nutritionist Reviews says
Aww love the babies picture! And looks like a fun time too!
Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says
I do a lot of public speaking/presentations for work in front of decent sized crowds and they don’t all go exactly how you want sometimes so I can relate to this feeling! The best way to get over it, I’ve found, is to just get back out there for the next one. Obviously, I have the opportunity through work for the next one so that helps but just don’t be scared off by one not so great performance when the opportunity does arise again 🙂 I think public speaking is one of those things that practice is the key.
Caitlin says
You three are some of my fave bloggers! Reading your blogs always makes me want to move to Charlotte! The Mex food looks awesome. I love chunky salsas like that, and shrimp tacos are my go-to meal!
Jen says
brittany – can’t wait to see your “a healthier charlotte” episode! those lights are pretty intimidating. when i filmed mine the discussion was on obesity and i was in the company of two doctors and molly barker. talk about nerves! i felt like i stumbled a lot too.
i’m sure you were fabulous and YAY for pumpkin beers + tacos with the girls to unwind from it all!
Brittany says
I saw your’s and you did fabulous! Bobby said you gave him quite a workout, too. He said he was sweating and hoped people couldn’t tell- haha 🙂
Bobby DeMuro says
Brittany! You were great. Thanks again for coming on the show – we’re definitely going to ask (all three of) you back!
And as far as Jen’s comments, yeah… she kicked my butt on the other episode! Tough to host a show while Jen is yelling at you to do more push-ups!
Cat @Breakfast to Bed says
This really makes me want a shrimp taco!! Alas, I feel like when I have a public speaking event to do, I just like to really know my topic, and be very prepared. That’s about it!
Jen says
You, Katie, and Caitlin are some of the most articulate people I know. I have no doubt you did well in the presentation! So glad you had a fun day. Your hubby is awesome for being cool w/ you being gone so long. I fear mine is going to need lessons from him. 🙂
Susan @ Real Life Travels says
What cute babies in that picture 🙂 I completely understand .. my first public speaking I was SOO scared and it was live and everyone was telling me how well I did but I knew it could of been 10 times better without the nerves. But now you know you can do it and the next time it will be a breeze! I hope to see your segment, I’m sure you did fantastic! Play date again soon 🙂
Tina @ Faith Fitness Fun says
Whew! What an awesome fun day and neat opportunity. I’m sure you did GREAT!
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says
Now you’ll be all warmed up for next time. 🙂 It’s so cool that the three of you got to do that!
Oh, and I still have not been to Cabo Fish Taco. What’s wrong with me?!?!
Lauren says
Cinnamon and sugar-rimmed pumpkin beer?? Sign me up! I absolutely HATE public speaking. It gives me all kinds of anxiety. I’m sure you did much better than you think you did 🙂
Brittany says
The rim was SO good- I wanted to ask for 4 sugar rimmed glasses and one beer 🙂
Amanda@BlueDrishti says
That meal looks so good. I have been craving fish tacos (I know weird) for days now. Hopefully my weekend will include some Mexican food and pumpkin beer. I think that every job interview I have been to has never gone as I had planned. I’m a bit of a rambler when I’m nervous. Afterwards I would think “Why the heck did that say that?”. Not fun.
Alison says
Curious, did you have to pump at some point during those 7 hours? (I am due at the end of the year and still nervous about BF/pumping!)
Brittany says
I didn’t pump during that time. I fed her right before I left and by the time I got home I was really excited to pump because they were FULL and starting to ache. You’ll do great at it- no worries! 🙂
Karlee @olivewineandfood says
you are a rock star! looks like such a fun day…i want a pumpkin beer right now, mmmm!
Erin @ The Grass Skirt says
So exciting! I’m sure that you did better than you think you did. 🙂
Lauren says
I am sure you did great and I can’t wait to see the segment! Just got the ingredients for the almonds today after seeing the shout out on Ashley’s blog too. Can’t wait to eat some tomorrow!
Jen@FoodFamilyFitness says
Awww, I’m sure you did great! Spence is great about coming home from work and letting me go have some girl time or just alone time if I need it. Yay for dads!!!
Baking Serendipity says
What an awesome experience! You’re the real deal 🙂
Sophie @ LoveLiveAndLearn says
Oh wow that sounds like such an exciting experience!
I can understand why you were nervous though, I’m not sure I’d be able to do something like that!
I bet you were brilliant though 🙂
That meal looks delicious too!
Autumn@Good Eats Girl says
I’m sure that you did great! Public speaking always makes me a little nervous too!
So glad you got to have a night out! It’s always fun to go out, but I always love to go home and see my babies and hubby!
blackhuff says
Such a great experience you had. Glad it all went well for you 🙂
Tanya @ Vegan Faith says
I’m sorry the panel didn’t go just as you were expecting. It is all a learning process, and next time you will knock it out of the water! I am happy you were able to take a girl’s night and have a little fun! You are looking great!
Paige says
Aw Brittany, I’m sure you did fabulous 🙂 what an honor indeed! Sounds like a great night, too!