The Essay

Dillon awakened with a sleepy groan.
He pressed ‘speaker’ on the tone.
“Dillon, Matt calling. How’s the essay; nice and fine?”
“Haven’t started. Got until the 7th of August 2009!”
“Dude, it’s due tomorrow – The 8th of July. Get a clue!”
“Shit…you Europeans put day before the month don’t you?”