Ms. Que Banh

It took me over 12 hrs to mentally & physically prep for PR media photoshoot this morning. Other than trying to lower my anxieties.
I had to ask for windows & doors to be left open, for their air filtration unit to get a new filter before my arrival at office. I put my personal air filtration unit near me, for entire time inside & kept my N95 mask on, except for the 26 seconds when we got our group photos taken by head TC photog. I used my nasal spray before & after entering building too.

I'm paranoid as heck over just those 26 seconds. Testing myself multiple times over next 72 hrs.

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Sep 19, 2024 at 11:56pmWeb
Show threadMs. Que BanhSep 20, 2024

My nerves were already fizzling up prior to arrival. The one local main media photog I was nervous about being there, was the guy who showed up. Thankfully, my presence there not only surprised him but humbled him at same time. I felt empowered by my own strong presence - that I kinda discounted earlier, because of my anxieties.

My anxiety feels prior, lied to me - like usual! I'm so proud of myself for getting through what my social anxiety/paranoia tried to rob me from experiencing. I hugged myself!