Hope, Hope, Hope!

Hope is an insidious feeling and I'm hesitant to embrace it, but maybe I should. 

I just had three very encouraging 

conversations with three colleagues, one of which may actually be the chair of the search committee for the position I'm applying to. I have known her for five years thanks to my friendship with a (former) blogger! Small world, right? 

I'm taking all the steps to secure good letters of reccommendation and support and I'm getting really excited about this application.

Let's all hope my friends and I won't be disappointed!