Re: "It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission."
Note that the statement does not say that you should not ask for forgiveness or permission, only that the former is easier. I prefer to ask first, then beg forgiveness later when I succeed by doing things the right way anyhow.

Re: Change is Easy!
:) Nice one.

Re: Change is Easy!
That's nice! Thanks. That math quiz / captcha thingy had me going though. 9 + 8 indeed.