t, thank you for responding to my email. i didn't expect a response, and I feel guilty now that i didn't wait til my appt time to send it, i was just really excited that i got a copy of my essay back and wanted to share it because you were so excited for me when it won the contest. no, wait, i am not going to feel guilty, i shall consider you taking the time to respond as repayment for reneging on your previous offer of that other thing that i have since done for myself.