Phew, that sounds like a LOT! I hope you survive year end - I find it so hard to imagine having it in May, since it's in December for the school year here (as summer arrives, naturally), and it can be CRAZY even without being a teacher!

Glad you enjoyed your 'kidnapped' weekend, anyway!

I'm sorry you haven't got to write any orig. fic, but I'm sure you'll get there when things quieten down some! Smaller goals do make sense when you're always busy!

Good luck with the doctoral program 🤞