Been a while!

Hope all of you had a very nice holiday break - got a little time off, etc. I got back from my vacation to see that two of my dear pals, Adam and Colleen, had donated online to the cause! They were my first friends to give.

On another note, here's a great thing: I wrote a mass mailing right before I left for Columbus for the break to all these Chicago businesses, telling them how I would put their name on my shirt if they would contribute to the cause. And, hey! I got a $100 from Hilary's Urban Eatery, a cute restaurant here in Wicker Park. Thank you guys!

So, fundraising is going slowly, but at least it has started. About the same with the training- man, after all that Christmas eating and New Year's partying, it is time to get back on the wagon, youknowwhatimean? Today I walked to and from Bally's, and walked 2 miles while I was there. It is a start (or, a rebeginning, I suppose).