Must Write Essays... Over Break...

All of the classes I am taking are highly quantitative, so there is very little writing involved.  However, I somehow ended up with unenviable task of having to write two essays over winter break - one on monetary economics and the other on the role of accounting in the recent financial crisis.  Most people had essays due before the vacation, which means they were probably more constrained on time, but that comes with the benefit of having a more enjoyable break.  I also have to continue planning for the Euro-trip - my brother is flying in from the States and meeting me in Rome, so I have to make sure I plan well.