Curse Words.......It!
By DianneN
@DianneN (247183)
United States
January 24, 2020 10:51am CST
I have a bad habit of playing with my rings when nervous, and I was very nervous at our board meeting last Tuesday, knowing I would have to speak to a large crowd.
I wanted to bring up several points, and didn’t want to forget them.
So I somehow broke my Italian designer ring that my husband bought me in Bermuda. It was able to spread open and closed, but without thinking, I spread it beyond its capability.
Hubs will bring it to a jeweler to see if it’s repairable. If not, I will have to have the stones incorporated into a bracelet or pendant.
I sure did love that ring. It was a conversation piece
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@much2say (57145)
• Los Angeles, California
24 Jan 20
@DianneN Oh how funny! Hopefully it broke the ice and it made you less nervous? It's crazy having a brain fart during such important moments . . . kinda like forgetting your PIN number for a card when shopping when you use that number all the time
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
24 Jan 20
Yes, thanks! I’m so relieved it could be repaired easily and quickly.
I forgot our apartment number when introducing myself.
. I actually gave my older sister-in-law’s number. She was at the meeting along with all my third floor friends, my brother, and his wife, etc. What a laugh! My husband had to tell me our number.
Too many houses.
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Jan 20
This brings back a memory to me, also. About a year ago, the cameo setting fell out of a ring that Jay bought me. Apparently, it can't be fixed, which caused disappointment. Regardless, I'm sure you conveyed your points clearly, at this board meeting:)
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
24 Jan 20
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I gave my older sister-in-law’s apartment number. She was there, my brother, his wife, all my friends, and my husband. They all had a good laugh at my expense. ![](/Content/images/emotes/lol.gif)
I was so worried I’d forget my questions that I forgot where I lived!![](/Content/images/emotes/lol.gif)
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@kobesbuddy (78871)
• East Tawas, Michigan
24 Jan 20
@DianneN Well, one day a man asked my name. My reply was, 'I'm Jay's wife!' His witty response was, 'And your name is?'
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@arunima25 (88826)
• Bangalore, India
25 Jan 20
We all have our own ways to handle nervousness. I generally keep rubbing my palms.
I conduct workshops as part of my profession, but still I feel butterflies in stomach just before I start each session.
I hope the ring gets fixed. I am sure you did well with your talk![](/Content/images/emotes/thumbup.gif)
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
25 Jan 20
Thanks so much! I have also spent my life speaking to large groups giving lectures, talks, commentating, speeches, and emceeing fashion shows. I always had butterflies in my stomach, but no one ever new it.
My wonderful husband was able to find a jeweler who was able to repair the ring!![](/Content/images/emotes/w00t.gif)
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@arunima25 (88826)
• Bangalore, India
25 Jan 20
@DianneN Good to know that it can be fixed. So nice of your husband to put his effort to find a jeweler. Your husband is the real jewel you have. ![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@Aquitaine24 (11858)
• San Jose, California
25 Jan 20
@DianneN do you curse in other languages to?
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
24 Jan 20
@wolfgirl569 Thank you. I was so upset I broke that ring.
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@RasmaSandra (82412)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
25 Jan 20
Sorry, that happened. Now, remember when you get uptight no playing with your jewelry. I hope it can be fixed.
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
25 Jan 20
Aw it is lovely. I think it will be able to be fixed.
How did your board meeting go?
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@FayeHazel (40243)
• United States
26 Jan 20
@DianneN Oh good, I'm happy it was able to be fixed and promptly too :-) Also good to know the meeting went well.
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@snowy22315 (185089)
• United States
24 Jan 20
I lost the stone out of my engagement ring once. Never got it back..![](/Content/images/emotes/sad.gif)
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@snowy22315 (185089)
• United States
24 Jan 20
@DianneN That would have been smart to do.
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@garymarsh6 (23410)
• United Kingdom
24 Jan 20
OH Dianne what are you like. I can't imagine you would be nervous with your teaching background I would have thought you were a natural. Ok If we are ever in the same room together and I see you twiddling with your rings I will slap your hand for you and tell you to stop it! I do hope it is repairable. Remember this. Next meeting "note to self" wear no rings! ![](/Content/images/emotes/happy.gif)
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@garymarsh6 (23410)
• United Kingdom
24 Jan 20
@DianneN I would never hurt you! ! am so pleased he managed to get it fixed for you. What a nice surprise!
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@DianneN (247183)
• United States
24 Jan 20
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@LindaOHio (183886)
• United States
24 Jan 20
A good jeweler should be able to fix it. Good luck.
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