Visas, poetry, Eurovision and UGH

I've actually managed to connect with a human being at Háskóli Íslands (the University of Iceland). I wrote about 12 people frantically hoping to find someone who could tell me if I've been accepted as soon as a decision is made and this person kindly informed me that yes, she could tell me once all decisions are made. All decisions will be made June 1st. That's in 5 days.

So I'm a little antsy. Doubt doesn't come from a fear that I lack the qualifications - more that maybe they didn't receive my references or test scores or something, since no one seemed able to confirm everything was in the same pile. But also it's more that I'd like to be able to get this all settled soon so I can start RELAXING.

But I also need to take the time out to know that despite all of this nonsense I'm still incredibly priveleged for the work and living conditions I have. A friend of mine is volunteering in Kenya now, and hearing her stories is unbelievable. If you have the means, I strongly recomend that you donate to the charity set up by her family to aid the village she is working in. The proceeds go to any number of necessary projects, from giving scholarships to children so they can attend the Mission school to building greenhouses. Here's the charity's site and you can read my friend's blog right here.

In other news, I just got an email today saying a poem of mine is going to be published in the July issue of the White Whale Review! I'm very happy because I really loved this lil thing, and I don't do poetry often. Anyhow, I'll link to their site once it's out.

Also, I'm in love with Milan Stankovic. There's some good art I want to talk about but don't have the energy. I love Milan Stankovic. I hope he comes out and comes to Iceland.