
Great attitude, Michael. In my experience, sometimes these things happen for a reason. As a pagan friend of mine often says: the Goddess isn't going to help you unless you help yourself first. Maybe it's just a test the universe is throwing at you to see just how determined you really are. For what it's worth, seems to me like you've got the determination, the drive, and the confidence to reach for those goals. I'm certain that you'll make them.