Waiting game continues

I feel like I am close to landing a great job. There are numerous ones that I am being considered for right now, but two that seem close to coming through for me. I have interviewed for one and the meeting ended with me being told to expect an offer as early as late this week. It is a job that is interesting and full of potential, but not without some career risk. The second job is a dream position that really fits my experience. No fewer than seven people who know the hiring manager have recommended me to her. One received a reply letting them know I would be interviewed  soon. So now the waiting game continues with the hope that I get the dream interview before the first offer. At least there is optimism entering the holiday season.