I'm feeling a bit blue right now. I learned yesterday afternoon that I didn't get the job I'd interviewed for last month. :( This was difficult news to hear, as I thought I had a pretty good shot at it. I did learn that I was in the top two, and the manager said that he had a very difficult time making his choice, so at least that was some consolation (but not much). I was really hoping for this job. I am working, but I'm VERY unhappy -- my boss and I do not get along at all, and every day feels very tense there. It's quite a strange situation, one I've not been faced with before.

Anyway, if you notice a little less perky posts from me, I'm just a bit out of sorts. This is hitting me at sort of a low point -- I have some other struggles, such as my kids having serious problems with their grades, which is a real strain on my family. Those of you who've lived through the teen years with your kids, I applaud you. I'm just at the beginning.

But I'm generally a positive person, so I'm sure I'll dig myself out of this hole eventually. One thing that I'm finding quite helpful is simply to think about my upcoming Med cruise. That's usually all it takes to put at least a little smile on my face.