Dear Hard Knock Life...

You aren't easy, are you life?

You come with trials and tribulations, you come with good times and bad. The trick is getting through the storm and dancing in the rain.

This week has been full of ups and downs. Maybe just downs. So the goal has been to continue to stay positive. As I say, head down, mouth closed, smile on my face. And let me tell you...this is hard. But here's what I've learned in the process.

I've learned that keeping my mouth shut causes me to get some serious built up tension, which causes me to be able to run faster than normal (bonus!).

I've learned that keeping my mouth shut gives people an impression of maturity and 

Professionalism, when really..the thoughts I'm not putting a voice to are from that.

I've learned that keeping my mouth shut has kept others from getting their feelings hurt.

I've learned that keeping my mouth shut has also shut down any drama.

I've learned that keeping my mouth shut has made me feel proud - like I actually deserved a star or something.

I've learned that i like to get my way, and when I don't - It pisses me off.

I've learned that when all else fails - a good run and one glass of wine is like a cure-all. 

Most importantly...I've learned what I've known since my childhood: if I can't say something nice, I shouldn't say anything at all.