You know what this is?

That's Lokum.  It's the first thing Turks made with refined sugar.  More commonly, it's called 

Turkish Delight

That's right, friends, after a long, patient wait with me all the work finally paid off.  I've passed my Turkish test, accepted my points, and currently sit at roughly 14 of 181 on the PD register with a 5.7

So here's an updated timeline for all you loyal readers and good friends.  Jerrod and Joe, make sure Abuja doesn't fill up too soon.  I hear there's a vacancy opening up...