Writer's Ego Boost

Last night I got one of the best crits I've ever had. The story was called 'almost perfect' by a writer I really respect. I'm stoked. I feel great. I actually can't wait to read the reviews on the copies I handed out so I can polish the story.
Another writer made an interesting observation: The first crits around the table can set the tone for the rest of the crits. Had I chosen to go to my right instead of my left I may have been torn down. Funny how the table mechanics work.
I'm off to a good day of editing.