Valentina,
That was sort of what I meant. I haven't been so steady on some of those things. How does it feel to be envied?
Thanks everybody.
Having realized that I hadn't worded my first post/question on this thread at all well, I started a new one that clearly emphasized what the biggest problem is. I hope that's not against the rules. I don't plan to do that again--I'll think about what I'm really asking and how to say it best before posting.
I think this was a good thread anyway--lots of good stuff said.