I think it is really easy to ignore all the plebeian aspects of life when we are off adventuring internationally. It doesn't mean that they weren't there, but that we had the luxury of ignoring them for a while. It is very difficult to come back and take all that on again, particularly with all the freakin' paperwork involved in working and taking classes, not to mention buying a property. You sound plain old burned out, like you need some rest and recuperation. I know this may not be an option, but maybe think about it so you don't totally run yourself ragged trying to complete classes and jump straight into more school or applications.

I think Phase 2 is the great mystery of life because nobody has been able to tell me what to do with my underpants, either.