I'm feeling your pain GT, i was always ...how shall i put it....financially strained while at uni, don't worry about it just do what you have to and try and stay positive. Like you say hopefully this will jog you past and inspire you again.
I'm still trying to learn to drive, i started again when i was pregnant in 2006 and booked my practical test, which they cancelled and rearranged for just after my due date, so i obviously had to cancel it. Then i had to have an emergency c section with my little boy so couldn't drive for 6 weeks.....18 months on i'm trying again. I've bought a vauxhall corsa and i'm hoping to take my test this month so keep fingers and everything crossed for me!
xx