Splendiferous!

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE!

Kansas is going to win tonight!

And I hope Texas loses, just so I can make fun of Clint on monday.

See, there's this guy Clint in a few of my math classes. Clint is very intelligent, and comes up with great ideas, but he could use a little work on his algebra skills (he couldn't do FOIL!). And then there's his organization. Or rather, his lack thereof. The most disorganized person I know. And that's saying something, coming from me. So he says in class earlier this week (monday?) that he'll win $200 as long as Texas loses. I wouldn't have a problem with this except for what Clint's extra curricular activites are. So yeah. I hope Texas loses.

So I got this email on Thursday night. It read:

"Dear Matthew and Family,

Due to the uncertainty of the situation with regards to Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), NYLF has made the decision to postpone all
International Mission programs in China that were to take place in May and
June.

It was our hope that developments with regards to SARS would be such that we
could continue as planned, to provide the exceptional career experience of
International Mission in China programs this summer. However, because the
health and safety of all those involved in NYLF programs is a priority, we
feel that postponement is the most prudent decision given what is known
today.

We look forward to offering the programs when the situation has been
resolved. With that in mind, you will be sent an additional e-mail tomorrow
followed by a letter next week detailing your available options.

Sincerely,

Heather Sherman
Director of Admissions
"

BAH! BAH I SAY! Oh well. Let's see what these options are. Enter friday's email:

"Dear Matthew:

As you know from our email correspondence to you last evening, the NYLF
Board of Directors has made the decision to postpone the International
Missions in China. In light of the uncertainty regarding Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), the Board feels that this is the best course of
action to take to assure the safety and security of all participants and
staff.

Your program in China has been rescheduled for May/June 2004. Your
enrollment in the International Mission on Engineering remains confirmed and
no further tuition will be required.

If you cancel your participation in the International Mission on
Engineering, a refund of tuition fees paid, less the $500 cancellation fee
will be issued.

You will receive a package of information and a form for rescheduling your
enrollment in the next few days by mail. This document will again outline
the available options and includes the necessary form to confirm your
participation. Once you have received that package, if you should have any
additional questions, please contact our Office of Admissions at
***-***-****.

We are pleased that you will still have the opportunity to take advantage of
this incredible learning experience. We look forward to meeting you at the
International Mission on Engineering.

Sincerely,

Heather Sherman
Director of Admissions
"

So I'm probably not going to China. And paying $500 for the chance! Woo hoo!

That sucks ASS.

Magic and Mischief is AWESOME. I got to participate in it. Brian is fabulous, as always. And Joe juggles extraordinarily well! And Stephanie and Kat smile and assist the magician. Kat's duties, it seems, include picking me from the audience to make a fool of myself. What fun!

Thanks Kat. ;)

And after a fun-filled travel-filled day, I am going to get ready for some more travel.

Out.