Aw, Theta, I am so sorry that you are going through such a hard time at Christmas as well. I still have my (poorly paid) temp job, but to add insult to injury, my volunteer work may dry up soon as two branches will be merging. This not being financially self-sufficient really does suck! Hopefully, we both will be in new jobs in January. (((Hugs)))

And EJ, you talk such sense and your encouragement is so helpful. Yeah, I am pinning my hopes on something coming up soon. Thanks so...  more

Sounds like probably neither were "the one" anyway, otherwise you would have found yourself drawn to one more than the other.

Saving for a trip to Oz sounds a great idea - think that is a much more worthwhile investment, lol!

Still, perhaps after Christmas you can get back on the horse again (sorry for the bad analogy, considering your username!).