Welcome home little possum
I know things haven't been easy for you in the UK and the delay of AAC is disapointing for all, however at the risk of sounding like a mental... that eclipse I told you about on the 14th is shaking things up career wise for all, then another on the 28th.
So over the next one to three weeks opportunities will present themselves to you as never before.
Things will work out, you will see.
I feel you have made the right decision for your personal growth.
Go forward and be thankful for the wonderful experience you have just had.
Put that application in to NJ!
All will be well.