Ain't All Sunshine and Rainbows

"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is gonna hit as hard as life. But it ain't how hard you hit; it's about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That's how winning is done. Now, if you know what you're worth, then go out and get what you're worth. But you gotta be willing to take the hit, and not pointing fingers saying you ain't where you are because of him, or her, or anybody. Cowards do that and that ain't you. You're better than that!" (Sylvester Stallone as Rocky in Rocky Balboa)

Am I? I really, really hope so.

Things are tough right now and they have beaten me down to my knees. But, I'm getting back up. And this time around it's going to be for a good, long time. Looking forward to being that much smarter during this round. Certain doors are now closed and the grieving remains but I am still moving. And will be moving better with each passing day.