I've continued my streak of efficiency this week thanks to the magic of endorphin-induced energy. And the really big news of the week is: I paid off my student loan! It took 8 years at a snail's pace but I realized recently that I had more money in my savings account than I owed on my loan so I popped over to the bank and paid it all off. Huzzah! It is a big relief to not have that debt hanging over my shoulder anymore. Since I got rid of all my consumer credit card debt a few years ago, all I need to worry about is 18 year's worth of mortgage payments. Sigh.