at wit's end

i came in with a good idea to solve my problems, but to no avail. i really don't have anymore solutions at this point. i believe i have one more surge at solving this issue (which would require waiting a couple days for parts), and then, it's time to find an alternative......................much weaker and less scientific. i want to avoid this at all costs, but i may not have a choice if my last attempt is no good. my brain hurts now, so i am going home. i hope to get an email later tonight about the status of my paper submission a few weeks ago. i'm definitely anxious about this.

p.s. - "it's google for the nba"