Through the Pain Barrier

I've done with marking. I've finished the stuff for this year. I've looked at hundreds of programs, exam questions and the like. I've rewarded myself with an M&M for each paper that I've marked. I've tried all kinds of motivational techniques. I've marked with music on and without. And now it is done. Hurrah. I'd be even more happy but for the fact that I've just received the request for the papers for the next round of exams.....