Nothing That A Few Swift Blows To The Ego Won't Cure

I took a few hits today. I am still standing. I still feel strong. Also some fried chicken and rice crispy treats were involved. Do the first 3 statements still count? Of course, but we all know the chicken helped. There is something pretty great about the days when you can take what life dishes out, get right back up and ask "Can I have some more, please?" I'm just saying Bring It. And you better come at me with more than this, cause I am so done with hitting the mat hard. Don't get next to my fire, cause you'll get burned. Seriously. Humility bites.

What happens when the very last of your illusions are shattered? Ego, heal thy self. Here was my brilliant "strategery" for the day's events. First, pout. This is healthy and a requirement for me. There must also be some devious planning to hit "them" where it hurts. Smell that? It's revenge. Tasty huh? Second, rethink step one. Three, slowly find some clarity. Was a harsh truth spoken, or were you dealt a raw deal? If the latter, revisit step one. But if you can come to terms with the truth and overlook the method (you are way the hell ahead of me) then move on to... Four, admit you might want to consider another perspective. Five, pull out the big guns, self esteem, confidence, a little chicken and maybe some Van Morrison to prepare for what lies ahead. Please forgive me for number... Six, Be the change you want to see. I know, I know. The ink is barely dry on my post about cliches and tacky motivational phrases but as I have stated, I am a master at the perfected art of contradiction, manipulation and triangulation. Confused? Seriously. Read aforementioned post. It's a rough prescription I realize, but here's the thing people do not tell you: This how you get back what you lost. This is where you take it back. Control, humility and peace of mind. It's all here baby. Let's Play, Master and Servant. It may not be the flashy maneauver you are used to (I was SO not) but at the end of the day, it is about your choices. And soft, chewy, rice crispy treats. Two little things. Choices and treats. Oh, and one more thing, sports metaphors. It's about three important things: Choices, Treats and Sports Metaphors. Also well timed movie quotes. Really it's like four things, Choices, Treats, Sports Metaphors and Movie Quotes. Some people are medicated so maybe it's more like five...