There was a fundraiser tonight at work to raise support for my upcoming trip. Mexican food potluck followed by a rowdy game of bunco. I am so touched by all of the folks who participated...and equally touched by those who couldn't attend, but saw fit to support me financially. There are a few folks to whom I want to give a special shout out.

C.C. = MOTIVATED! Give this girl a task and she kills it. She is the girl you want on your side when you need to get something done. Thank you very much, C.C.!

D.W. = DEPENDABLE! This is the girl who can always be counted on to pitch in and offer her services. She has a very long fuse and never seems to get flustered. Thank you very much, D.W.!

S.F. = LOYAL! No matter what happens she is so loyal to our friendship. We fight...but I love her like a sister. Thank you very much, S.F.!

P.M. = GENEROUS! This lady is one of the most generous people I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. So glad to know her. Thank you very much, P.M.!

H.W., S.V., C.K. = these ladies definitely get honorable mention for being my "nice" friends. They like to hug a little to much for me, but they're very, very nice! Thank you very much, H.W., S.V., and C.K.!

"THE INTERNS" = these fellas get a shout out for helping with, well, everything. You name it they do it. Thank you very much, M.S. and E.T.!

Lastly, I want to say a special thank you to the winner of tonight's bunco tourney winner, S.D. She gave us back her 1st place gift (gift card) so that it we can use it for gas on our trip. How sweet is that?