The elephant keeps walking as the dogs keep barking. Remaining zeroed in on the course, and pleased to be impervious to the b.s.

Can't wait to tell you about my work travel and the things that [expanded] my mind. Feeling like I really, deeply, truly know my stuff. Cracking the most difficult and complicated things. I like being useful, making a difference. I accept that I matter in the world. It has not always felt this way.