So, there are times in life when your fate may depend on others, usually those in a position of authority over you. When you come to a semi crossroads and you really hope the words they preach are earnest, how do you react? I, in retrospect could have been more optimistic, but many hours later, doing the whole 'Monday morning quarterback' thing, I think they were truthful. Now, authority and me have never been cordial, but I really think they were sincere. Do I hope for hope, or double down and take the stance of them versus me? I would love for the former. This probably makes no sense to anyone but me, but that's not exactly new.