Though I went in intending to interview for a bookseller position, they offered me lead position. Far as I can tell, that's basically like being an RA of books. It's an entry-level management position with better pay, so I'm delighted. ...And terrified.

I keep telling myself that they wouldn't have offered me the job if they didn't believe me qualified, but sometimes it's so hard to have faith in myself. There's so much room for doubt---what if I'm not (creative, responsible, assertive, capable, experienced, etc.) enough?---and so much fear of failure. I hate this about myself. And as many tactics as I employ to improve my mindset, the fear and the doubt persist.

"Why do we fall?" Yes, yes, I know.... Take it one day at a time, one moment at a time, one problem at a time. But I get ahead of myself, anyway. You are more than what you are. Yes. Yes, this is true. And thank God---literally---for that.

Prayer works best of all.