Could there really be a light at the end of this tunnel??

I had an interview yesterday, which I felt went very successfully. It was my first "panel" type interview, in which 5 people were all in this room interviewing me. I thought I would be a nervous wreck (and I was feeling sick to my stomach up to the point of walking into the room) but I somehow managed this composure that I didn't know I had. It was weird. I was able to speak coherent English. I really think I nailed this interview, and being that the school is IN THE MIDDLE OF NOWHERE I'm hoping that there weren't many candidates, which gives me a better chance. I went into the situation rather ambivalent about working there.... and when I left, I was excited that A) the interview was over, B) I had done what I think to be a pretty damned good job, and C) I would really be interested in this job. Moreover, I think I have a good chance, and that is the best feeling ever.

Obviously there are downsides as well as upsides to this potential opportunity:

• Upsides -- it is a brand new position, the district didn't even have it's own school psychologist before, so the person who gets the job (me???) would essentially mold the position to whatever he/she wants it to be. It's a unique opportunity, and one that I think I would do well in. It's full-time, tenure tracked... and a nice small school that I'd feel comfortable in.

• Downsides -- it's far away. It would involve moving, but we planned to do that. However, it is 1 hr and 45 mins from our house right now... not exactly a happy commuting time until we find a house more in it's vicinity. So, that's a potentially scary situation... one that could involve me living in a hotel room 5 days per week and coming home on weekends for a few weeks. Cross that bridge when we come to it, as they say. Another potential downside: I have no idea what the salary might be. Could be kind of shitty given that it's a small district that's in a relatively lower class area. Not ultimately important, but something to consider.

I should find out by the end of the coming week if they're interested in bringing me on board... will my poor, stressed heart be able to wait??