Thanks for your email, K. - don't know how I missed this post, esp when I'm sorta kinda back on LJ (well, more than I've been for a year or so!). *hangs head* Glad the pressie got there and that you liked it - that notebook was in danger of not being sent when it arrived. I saw the cover and just thought, "mmm, do I have to give this away now?" ;)

Sounds like you had a wonderful b'day and it's gorgeous to hear of your strong networks here. *HUGS*

Oh, and good luck with the application!!