So this is the plan:
I was going to take care of this car thing this weekend, but I have to give a final on Tuesday and know I would worry all weekend about getting back on time. So instead, I will go the weekend after so I don't have to worry about missing that final (it's a new job, so I would be terrified). I also have a feeling they might feel more benevolent on Christmas Eve...
Most importantly, tomorrow I will find a walk-in clinic and get a prescription for anti-anxiety meds so I am properly medicated and can enjoy my weekend in the U.S. without going up the wall.
And now I have to go because my dogs are literally all over me, maybe because they are relieved I am less tense. They have been soooo sweet and loving lately. <3