The last days of summer...

The last days of summer or at least I like to think that. Hate to think it is fall and soon to follow the never ending snow. I was feeling pretty good today then our dishwasher went out. Irritating but I was rolling with the punches until I received a call that a job I hoping to apply for was probably going to be taken by a friend. All and all a pretty disappointing day! I haven't received a call back from an interview which pretty much means no dice. I also sent a application out for my dream job and have had no reply at all. It's just tough! Hard to find the good points of late especially being almost two years out of work. I wonder if this is a sign to take a new route through life? I don't know what that means yet but I think instead of looking for my place in the order of things I have to make my own place! I think I need to find what is unique about me! I am not sure how I can do that. Do I make a checklist? Do I find a self help book that answers all of my questions? Most importantly how do you find yourself on a budget?