i came home from the feast last night and finished off some important application forms, so it feels good to have those done. on the one hand, i've made nice progress, but on the other i'm increasingly concerned about my essays. they're the last big chunk of important work i have left to do, and after them it's all small, annoying details and polishing work.
there was way too much food at the feast, i have to say, and we brought home three bags of sunflower seeds (the ones the kids grew and harvested themselves). the night was really trying in some ways, but that was mainly because i wasn't feeling social.
now, must go get dressed and get started on my work for the day.