Throughout this week, I tried psyching myself, giving myself the usual advice that I would anticipate anyone would tell me in the event my expectations do not come to pass.

Do not worry...
All things work together...

.... Feel free to fill in the normal cliche

None of those worked in the end I came to the conclusion that if my expectation does not come to pass, I will be hurt, and self-advising myself to shield myself from the hurt is currently not cutting it. I guess that is the price you pay for having a desire.