i think a big portion of the problem is that i'm not working with anyone else - which means when i hit a roadblock the best i can do is hit f1 or search forums; which, obviously, takes time. i think a combination of tight deadline, utter lack of experience, and no one to assure me that things are going to work out and help me with problems is really what is making it so horrible.

hoping i'll finish it all up soon...

on the bright side, i've learned more in the past week than i have in the past like 3 months. i guess that's cool. and i'll be able to pay rent this month, which is always nice (and expected).