Help--Two Things

Need some advice. 

It's a new day for me. I am currently without an agent--for the first time in five years. By the way, my thanks to my friend and agent, Tris Coburn, for all of his support over these past years and for his hard work in getting a new author published. It's a big challenge in this new era in publishing with Amazon emerging as the new Elephant in the Living Room. And thanks also, Tris, for you continued support as I look for a new agent or toward self-publishing. 

So here is my dilemma--to try to get a new agent, or to self-publish. Or maybe both. 

Let me know your thoughts. I need some help. Thanks.