text: Irene: I sent off my last application today...
  Irene: I'm glad it's over
  Irene: I hate applying for funding
  Paula: Me neither, but that's part of our job.
  Sandra: The worst part.
  Paula: When are you going to hear back from the funds? 
  Irene: No idea
  Irene: I presume there will be plenty of applications 
  Irene: It can take months
  Paula: Right
  Paula: Well, good luck!
  Irene: Thanks
  Irene: I did my part, now it's the waiting time 
target: Irene sent off her last application for funding today. Now she needs to wait to hear back from the funds. 