Thanks guys. I'm still feeling kind of sad and mopey at the moment but they did encourage me to keep in touch with them after the new year, since they sometimes get leads on writing assignments and stuff. So not a total loss. Plus, cool accomplishment to list on my cover letter.

Also, if I'm going to totally be Little Miss Mary Sunshine, there could a bright side if one of my potential pilot ideas turns out to be good since, now, no one owns it but me!

Bah. I didn't wish you luck because I have a history of jinxing people when I do that. But you ARE a finalist, and I think "not a total loss" underplays the amazingness a tad. Out of how many thousands, you were in the top, what, twenty? That's not a fluke.

I think you are entitled to mope for a day or two, but after that you have to remember that the whole thing has been an endorsement of your skills, not a rejection.

And when the winners are officially announced, we'll hunt them down and take care of them for you. "Say, nice fellowship you've got here. Shame if something... happened to it."

{{{Kristen}}} I'm so sorry, but what everyone else said is totally true, you rock!

Like they all said, Kristen. It does suck, but you do rock, and seriously -- what Strega said:

Out of how many thousands, you were in the top, what, twenty? That's not a fluke.

Kristen, I'm sorry. But yes, what Strega said is the important thing to remember.

I'm sorry Kristen.

Well, FEH! Sorry it turned out that way, Kristen, but keep knocking 'em dead.

Given that it's Disney, I wouldn't be surprised if the dark was a negative factor. Their loss.

Kristen - I'm sorry you didn't make it -- totally THEIR loss!

Allyson - that picture of your nephew and the dogs sounds completely adorable.

Kristen, they were obviously smoking the monkey crack. And Strega is wise:

Out of how many thousands, you were in the top, what, twenty? That's not a fluke.

I'ma go kick the Disney gates in protest!

Sorry you didn't get it Kristen. You are a rocking talented chica, though!