There has been a sparkly glow in my spirit for the past two days...I don't think it's coincidence that it coincides with Lionspaaw's presence here...

I too like your line "the secret is knowing when to leave the [pity] party". I need quick quips to throw at myself, and this is a good one to remember for those times when I'm mucking around in those tired old regrets.

"Time to leave the party" is a healthier line than the one I've been using far too often lately: "Time for chocolate". Although I can see myself combining the two, you know, using chocolate to bribe myself out of the mud puddles?