I am now in the middle of page 6 in my new paper, which means I'm basically already beyond the length I was at this time yesterday with my old, crappy draft. This makes me happy. It also gives me confidence that if this paper really is due today (I'm still unsure, and if Nat doesn't reply I'll try to turn it in before 5 pm just to be safe) I'll make it.

I'm going to celebrate by taking a break to shower.