Sometimes, I think the feelings we endure are part of our brains just trying to get better. We didn't treat them very well. At least I didn't.
Bim, I hope that you don't have to sit and wait (and sit and wait) regarding jury duty. I've never been on it but my friends who have said that is the worst part. I keep wondering if I am on some "bad citizen" list. I think I may be the only person I know who has never gotten called to jury duty, even though I vote regularly.
Sao, congrats on your nine months. That is a seriously good accomplishment.