Curse Words.......It!
By DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
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
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 piece37 people like this
40 responses
! We do weird things when we're nervous, don't we?
@much2say (53944)
• 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 (247186)
• 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.
. 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.4 people like this
@kobesbuddy (74713)
• 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 (247186)
• United States
24 Jan 20
@kobesbuddy 
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. I was so worried I’d forget my questions that I forgot where I lived!
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. I was so worried I’d forget my questions that I forgot where I lived!1 person likes this
@kobesbuddy (74713)
• 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 (85498)
• 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
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 talk2 people like this
@DianneN (247186)
• 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!
My wonderful husband was able to find a jeweler who was able to repair the ring!1 person likes this
@arunima25 (85498)
• 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.
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@Aquitaine24 (11653)
• San Jose, California
25 Jan 20
@DianneN do you curse in other languages to?
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@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Jan 20
@wolfgirl569 Thank you. I was so upset I broke that ring.
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@RasmaSandra (73679)
• 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 (40246)
• 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 (40246)
• 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 (170350)
• United States
24 Jan 20
I lost the stone out of my engagement ring once. Never got it back..
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@snowy22315 (170350)
• United States
24 Jan 20
@DianneN That would have been smart to do.
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• 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!
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@garymarsh6 (23393)
• 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 (247186)
• United States
24 Jan 20
Just don’t hurt me! I always wear my engagement and wedding ring, because they are insured.
Hubs snuck it out of the house when he went on errands this morning. The jeweler repaired it on the spot, thank goodness.
Btw, as nervous as I get on the inside, I never show it on the outside. However, this time I forgot my condo number.1 person likes this
@LindaOHio (157008)
• United States
24 Jan 20
A good jeweler should be able to fix it. Good luck.
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