Rox, I think you just ran a marathon with hurdles!
Maybe since the dollar has come up a bit, it makes it a little easier to think about.
I would think that almost any college freshman would have a hard time keeping up with your motivation. My S-I-L is a college freshman and she stayed with us over Christmas. She's soft spoken and a bit shy too. Also, she's not too motivated when it comes time for dishwashing etc...