Did you have to start your year again from the very beginning? It does sound kind of scary, but in a way, you have an advance on other students, so don't be too worried. :o) Obviously you cared enough about this to start it a second time, and that really means a lot. Plus, you're probably a bit older and more mature than the others now, which doesn't hurt, either!

I envy you, because you know the rules and stuff.

Heh, I'm in my first year still, so I know nothing! Gerund vaguely rings a bell, yes... :p

Also, icon love! Damn, what's with all the cool SPN icons lately... :D