So today held good news, and with it some bad news. I received the message that my secret clearance came through, and that I can start my new job in early February. Which is great. Much faster than I could have ever hoped. But the Albanians' delay of their elections means curtains for my attempt at observing said election; as a federal employee I wouldn't be allowed to observe, and by the time their election rolls around, I will be just that. stinks.