Excuses...excuses:

Mr P.,
I just thought I would give you a little something that at the beginning of the semester you said you did not want. This goes against your wishes, however, I feel that in the case of walking into class nearly an hour late it is necessary. I considered not coming at all so as to not disturb anyone but felt like this was a really important day.

Anyway, I actually had to register for my spring semester classes this morning. That is just when my time slot fell. I also had PT this morning and had to wear my service dress in honor of this evening's P.O.W./M.I.A. ceremony. With all this going on, I feel slightly accomplished for making it to your class at all.

I apologize for the disruption however and will make every effort possible to not commit such an offense henceforth!