The prospect of failure has never really crossed my mind.

I've never experienced it in anything I've put my mind to. Everything I've ever wanted to do, I've been able to do (within reason; I haven't been able to fly, or shoot plasma from my hands).

The notice period for summer intern selects for the State Department is over. I haven't gotten a letter.

This means I didn't get into the program. Granted, the program is really meant for graduate students (and advanced poli sci undergrads), but I really actually wanted that internship.

Of course, I have four more options, so I'm not at a loss for something constructive to do this summer. But, I've lost an opportunity to taste the State Department a little and see if I really like it, before I commit myself to grad school.

Failure. I can't always get what I want. But I should.

~Halcyondream~

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