Okay, so I spent the last hour of work yesterday fine-tuning my email to Shy. Here's what I finally came up with:

> Hi Shy,
>
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> I hope this note finds you well and enjoying a nice spring.
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> I know it's a ways away, but I'll be in town the week of May 22-28
> and I'd like to see you. Will you be around?
>
>... me


And guess what? He quickly replied saying he wants to hang out with me! Today, I'll spend several hours booking flights. It's a good day! Hot out, I'm waring capris, booking flights, half-day at work, and today is the day Jesus is killed! Hoorah.