Yesterday�s doctor appt. went OK, but it was basically just a way to get a referral to a Podiatrist...a Podiatrist I can't see until Oct. 6 and I had to whine and moan to get in that soon! Basically, the Pod. is sending me a bunch of paperwork today that I need to fill out and a Rx for X-Rays. So sometime between now and 10/6, I have to have the X-Rays taken and take them with me when I go to the Pod.

So let's hope there isn't anything really wrong with my foot, since the 3 Day begins Oct. 8. In truth, it's hardly hurting right now. We'll see how I do with tonight's training walk, but hopefully the problem is gone for now. Hey, it disappeared after a couple days before - it can happen again.

I am also going to have a blood test tomorrow morning - just basic stuff (plus my Ovarian Cancer screen that I never had done after my Pap, like I was supposed to).

TRAVEL UPDATE:

Barbara has set her wedding date for May 14 (in Santa Fe, NM). We just found out that our niece Katie is marrying Jared on May 1, also (but ssshhhh...nobody knows yet!).

Yay! :)

Barbara and I are also talking about going to Alaska next summer. Airfare right now is phenomenal. We can get tickets at a great price, so long as we buy them before Nov. 5 and travel before Nov., 2005. Wonderful! Anyway, so she and Arnett would go and I will probably ask Cathy and/or D to come along with me, since I�d be willing to bet that John won�t be able to go with me. He has to take a week off in July and one in December, when his shop closes. He only gets two weeks paid vacation each year so basically he has to work around the time his shop has to close. We�d be going to Alaska in August and therefore he wouldn�t get paid for whatever time he took off to go with me, which would be at least two weeks. That on top of paying for the trip would kill him. Alaska ain�t cheap, buds.

Aside from the fact that I really would love to go to Alaska and the fact that I was supposed to go for my 40th birthday (in two years), but that may be replaced by Italy now, going to Alaska next year will help me cross it off The Mission List.

I am still hoping John can go to Santa Fe with me, but again � he won�t get paid for the time off, so it will be hard on him. I know I�m going for my sister�s wedding and all, but still...Santa Fe just won�t be the same without him.

OTHER KINDS OF UPDATES:

I am supposed to go see Dennis Quaid play in his band tomorrow night, at some invitation-only shin-dig in Beverly Hills. I�m debating the Pros and Cons in my head, but frankly I have been seriously itching to get out of the house (well, apartment), so I may very well do this.

Amy is moving up to Berkley for college on Oct. 4. :( We�re all getting together on Sunday to bid her good luck (and give her the laptop we bought her), but she and I exchanged the following emails this morning:

-----Original Message-----
From: Amy
Sent: Monday, September 27, 2004 9:01 PM
To: Karen
Subject: RE: 3 Day Cheering Stations and Closing Ceremonies � Info

Good Luck! I will be with you in spirit if I cannot be there to cheer you on. I know that won't really help aching feet though! but at least it sounds like the route will be great - along the ocean will give you lots of cooling breeze and a distracting, beautiful view!

I want you to know that I love you very much and admire your courage and commitment. I know that sounds corny but its true! you inspire me now just as much as you always have.
see you soon =)

-----Original Message-----
From: Karen
Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2004 9:58 AM
To: Karen
Subject: RE: 3 Day Cheering Stations and Closing Ceremonies � Info

How dare you make me cry at work???!!!

You are such a sweetheart.

As I have said before, I am also very proud of you and admire your dedication in sticking with school. I know how hard it is to keep pushing, once you've started working and trying to support yourself. I hope you are proud of your accomplishments. You should be an inspiration to all of us who haven't finished school yet!

And you inspire me daily, anyway, just because you are such a lovely human being.

I will be seeing you on Sunday, apparently! :) Take care and have a nice week!

Love you bunches!

Regards,

Karen

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Word of the Day for Tuesday September 28, 2004

credulous KREJ-uh-lus, adjective:
1. Ready or inclined to believe on slight or uncertain evidence.
2. Based on or proceeding from a disposition to believe too readily.

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