Luckily I am not the only one walking around campus at the moment with a massive smile on my face. I've seen all the other sabbatical elects today (Pete, Chops, Claire and Chris) and we're all still very very happy. Pete, Chops and myself in particular are finding it very hard to get back into the rountine of academic work, after the crazy excitement of elections. But common sense tells me I have to do the work as a means to an end. I need to pass this degree so I can graduate and start work as the next VP Comms and Marketing for USSU.

Pete and I spent about 4 hours sitting in the Union activities centre today, from 5 til 9pm, talking, going on the net, listening to GU2 (or breaking the hifi in Pete's case, albeit temporarily!) and just 'hanging out'. Scott gave Pete and me one of the ballot books each from last week, as a souvenir. I've also got a polling station sign, and a voting poster. I still can't believe it's all over.

I am so excited. I am looking forward to working with Pete, Claire, Chops and Chris (as well as other union staff) more than anything in a long long time. The other four sabbatical elects are some of the most amazing people I have met in 4 years at University, and I really feel honoured to have been chosen to work with them next year. It's going to be stunning.

But meanwhile, I have quite a huge amount of coursework to get done, as well as violin practice, orchestra rehearsals and concerts, a solo performance and a load of composition. But as I said, it's a means to an end. :)