*heaves a sigh of relief*

[sadie_cocopuff]

i took my driving test today and passed (though hardly with flying colors - i missed 20 and the max you can miss and still pass is 30). apparently i don't "observe" well enough. whatever, i'm getting my license, and now i never have to drive again. :P at least not until thanksgiving break...my mother seems to be intent that i keep practicing. meh. it sure was a nice feeling to shred my old permit, though. :D
starting the final stage of packing - i.e. everything that hasn't been shipped. 2 days, 13 hours, 52 minutes, 40 seconds!