I wish I could have made it to PorcFest... But the time I first read of the FSP was less than a month before, so I didn't have enough time to arrange the time off work (not to mention funds, etc). Then again, if I had come to PorcFest, I have a feeling I wouldn't have been able to return to CA.
I feel like I'm in jail and out the little, barred window I see NH... and there's beer & BBQ... and all I've had is PB&J for the last 17 years. And even though I thought PB&J was good, now I hear about steak and beer. And even though I've just heard about how good it is, I'm ready to bust out of this joint. The anticipation is making me lose a lot of sleep.
On a related note, I'm considering dropping one of my majors (to a "minor") to finish my degree one semester sooner. Which would mean I could come to NH in January (instead of July) next year. I'm still mulling how this might affect my job prospects... but it's only a difference of 2 classes (and about $2,500 in tuition).