Ten.One Thousand, Nine Hundred & Fifty-Three

1. The rain is back. I should have listened to him and eaten yesterday’s lunch outside.

2. I can do this. Only 200 words.

3. I make myself a decaf coffee before heading upstairs to prepare for the day. First one in means quiet, and that’s exactly what I need.

4. I tell her later that I realize that I don’t have much of a poker face, and so I’m sure I didn’t look that pleased and man, it really sucks when you can’t hide it. But also, maybe it’s a gift.

5. So much rain.

6. I know exactly why I’ve been put in the middle.

7. I am angrier than I want to be.

8. Rules…

   1. “I coach what I believe.”

   2. “To be a leader, you have to be brave.”

   3. “Own it.”

   4. “Mountain tops are small, and the air is thin.”

   5. “Understand your audience.”

   6. “Never be afraid to get fired.”

   7. “Mistakes are inevitable, but

   8. don’t let them define you.”

   9. “Everything depends on you, and when you start to think like that, everything is magic.”

   10. “What is delayed is not denied.”

9. The sound of the rain on the roof.

10. She says to be wary of your rage.