It happens. You sound like you have a great attitude and I have no doubt you will get back where you want to be in no time and will be telling us you met your goal plus some!
Actually, the "best" thing that I had at the Con Suite (sci-fi convention, dontchaknow) were some chocolate-covered pretzels. Dang these melted in my hands and I had to leave the room to wash up. 8-)
Have a good week everyone.