there is a definite non-zero chance that i might get to go to
this (including a reception afterwards with cate) through work, for free, accompanying the biggest donor we've ever had, BECAUSE THE DONOR LIKES ME.
I WIN.
(now how to deal with the fact that my boss just today mentioned that this donor asked after me SIX MONTHS AGO, which only came up today because my boss took me out to lunch for my birthday (a day late)? i don't care. possible awesomeness!!)