So the light at the end of the tunnel has, so far, not resolved itself as the lunchtime express from Wellington, and things are looking better.
I might tell you about it one day, but don't hold your breath.
I got warm geek-fuzzies last night when my friend sent me a movie trailer that he put together, for a roleplaying game that he's planning next year for when I move down to Wellington. Seeing it put a huge smile on my face, and made everything seem not so bad after all.
Thanks, brother.