DR Cillaliz, I didn't want to be a downer earlier, but wanted to tell you not to be surprised to be blindsided by these kind of feelings later. In December of 2000 I applied for, and didn't get, a branch manager position. Thought I was fine with it until spring of the following year when I was passed over for a position I really didn't want, but at that time I mourned heavily over the branch manager position.
Be kind to yourself and enjoy your vacation!