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!