Possible Bad News!

ok, here's the scoop, :) I might not be able to continue the blog when I get to China. I heard that because of the dispute between China and Google, that Google is now banned in China along with alot of sites affiliated with Google. I might not be able to blog, facebook, twitter, etc. It's a sad realization, but I will still keep a log of my daily activities and excursions. In addition, I believe I will be too enthralled with my surroundings anyways to have massive amounts of free time to be on the internet in general. Okay folks, wish me luck. Oh by the way, thanks for more donations that have poured in. As of today, I have received $1390 in donations!!!!!! Only have $800 to come up with. We can do it! Thanks everyone!

Update 2!!!

Hey everyone, got exciting news...I am only $1000 away from my goal. With my hard work in working 2 jobs coupled with the contributions from people around me (love you guys), and the loan I was able to secure for about $2000, I am 100% confident that I will reach my goal! I am deeply moved by all the help I have been getting and I am very appreciative to all the people that have informed me and given me advice on certain issues for when I travel to China. It is set, I leave August 19 in the morning. Thanks again everyone! I owe this soon-to-be life experience to your help and magnanimous support.

A Month and 10 Days Until Departure

Hey Folks. I'm sorry I haven't blogged since June 25th, but I've just been excessively working. I do have awesome news though. Between working at both jobs now, I have accumulated enough and have bought my ticket. As for donations, I haven't accumulated any more since the last update...so it is still at $100, which I am still grateful for. I also appealed and wrote to financial aid at my school again, and this time they helped me with an extra grant which will provide a refund of $1000 come September...WHOOPI! so seeing that $1000 (refund) + $1200 (ticket) = $2200 and subtract that from $6000 that leaves $3800...BUT I was told about a special loan through my school which allows me to apply for a loan with a cosigner (with great credit and income of course) and that is in the works, so I might be able to get a loan, I'm not sure how much I would be eligible for, but I should know by next week...Ok folks, thanks for the comments and support and please, keep those donations coming!