I got the job.

Well, I've done it. I've finished my dissertation, graduated, applied for jobs, interviewed, and been offered a TT version of my current visiting position at the SLAC where I teach. A baby's on the way, and things are generally right in the world.

I know that my new old job is one offered based on a split committee. I know that the other candidates were good ones, no doubt better than me on paper. But I also know that I got my shot, based on who I am and all the hard work I've done over the last few years, and it worked out. I was myself during the interview to the point of visibly irritating one colleague, but it was in terms of my passionate fundamental understanding of European culture. Given my field, if you're willing to let that go, you may as well sell your soul. I stuck to my guns, presented my case, and I got the job.

Now I'm on to worrying about other things. Ya-hoo!