... continued from below.

In summary, I'd say, I learned a lot. 1) Someone up there knew that I wanted to make my life into a living hell and blessed me with the best, the most supportive friends He could find so that I'd be ok. 2) Sleep is for the weak. I am weak, but I'm sure as hell not going to show it. 3) I'm stupid but at least I have smart friends who can tell me all the answers and not laugh at me. (And Jim and Mark and Mark and Chris who somehow still like me.) 4) Getting up at 4am hurts ... a LOT. That's why I do it so often. 5) Smiling, and laughing with friends are the two best things in the world.