The Way My Brain Works

I have been interviewing for an assistant @ my day job. After a mere 6 months; my work load has become such that I cannot keep my sanity or keep up w/ the demands. Which is fine. I will be happy to let some of my more tedious tasks go the way of someone else's inbox. Today, I missed an appointment with a prospective assistant. Yesterday, I interviewed 5 people; all great. Two no shows (no calls either). Today, two more no shows (no calls either). My 12:30 I had notated yesterday on my appointment spreadsheet. However, I neglected to print that more current schedule. So, when my 11:30 didn't show, I decided to take a walk to get some lunch. I missed this 12:30 person. My co-workers said she was pissed (and rightly so), but her comment is what angered me. She apparently expressed to them that she did not like " the vibe" of this place or the situation. To each his own, but what exactly did that mean? I emailed her and called (leaving a voice mail) expressing my deepest apologies. I'm sure I won't hear from her, but for some reason, the "vibe" comment almost makes me okay w/ that. It seems like she may have been a bit on the grumpy side. Admittedly, I would have been outraged as well; but "the vibe" was off? I don't get it. Perhaps I'm in the middle of one of my rationalization fits, but hey, that's the way my brain works. I need to empty my head of this and other non-essential space-taker-uppers.