Got an e-mail that reminded me that I'm still getting money for some layout making. Yes, money, exactly what I need right now!

Decided to tell my sister that she can't accompany me, because I'd have to wait with booking and in the meantime trains and rooms would become more expensive. But she sounded so disappointed and I'd really prefer her as my concert companion (one of the reasons is that it's a special gig and she'd appreciate it), so I took it back. Also, she helpfully cleared up a misunderstanding: she's not trying to get Friday off, but Thursday.

Which means that - no matter if it's my sister or my back-up companion - we'll be able to leave before noon. Train to Cologne is booked \o/! Hotel is booked \o/! Now I only have to wait until Tuesday to find out if my sister can accompany me (which would mean a 4:29am train home) or not (which would mean a more pleasant time).