It is 2:40am and I have to get up in time to catch a 9:22 train into NYC tomorrow to see my friends one last time before I ship out.

So why am I up?

Because I just spent about three hours working on a series of essays for a job application. Yeah, seriously. It was like writing a paper, only I can't skip class tomorrow and it's not just a grade that hinges on my efforts - it's EMPLOYMENT.

But I really want the job. So it's worth it.

Now I have to fold laundry and finish packing...!