And it's done! \o/ I even got a confirmation email of my submission, which I know some people didn't get. Or at least they got it late enough that there are plenty of comments on the website panicking about it.
Thank you to everyone who offered advice and encouragement. And checked on the website and let me know when they opened up again. And especially to
prettyshiny for holding my hand through the whole thing. You are all amazing.
Damn, if I wasn't taking penicillin I would so gulp down a stiff drink right now.
*sits back and waits for three months*