I just wanted to post on here not on fb for those who are also there.

Today I had to give a talk at uni. It was a competition. And I felt like I did really well. But I didn't get through to the next round (2 out of 6 people got through). And part of me is really disappointed because I worked pretty hard on it and put a lot of thought into how I was going to present it. And I guess part of me liked my talk over the others. My DH (who is clearly unbiased - LOL) thought I should have gotten through but there was obviously something about my talk that didn't go over well.

So anyway I am just looking for a hug really because I couldn't say too much in front of DS as I don't want him thinking that you have to win. And I guess I find it hard to prop myself up when I don't get positive feedback from other people at work, which is an area I should work on. I should actually be happy because it means I don't have to then do the next round. But I feel really flat (and also a bit silly about being upset).