ten things i learned this week.

1. breathing before speaking is almost always a good idea.

2. other people aren't always right.

3. though, sometimes they have interesting things to say.

4. it's smart to stand up for yourself, even if it feels like you're talking to an unfeeling brick wall.

5. moving on feels like the greatest thing on earth since fresh unsliced soft warm french bread.

6. robert downey, jr. is a badass of immense proportions.

7. preschooler's have rainy day style totally down.

8. the radio sometimes surprises me at the most opportune moments. case in point: you're so vain. just when i needed it, thanks carly.

9. it's all happening.

10. streep's got it right, i'm changing my name to t-bone.