>I have managed to release more (low profile) fireworks this time around than last year because there hasn't been any time limit for coming back home whatsoever in my region.
We got'em in the sky right now. Legal in rural texas but illegal in my city but they haven't enforced it well for _years_. It has been going on longer and harder too due to how unusually warm and pleasant it has been this Christmas.

>He showed up for the final the day after it occurred and as a result, he had to attend to the recovery exam.
That sucks, though I can emphasize with being a bit mind scrambled right now. Though my is probably of my own doing this time (mostly) as opposed to external factors (like most of the year).

> Enjoy those last moments as much as you can!
I am! Looking forwards to the big light show.