THANKS!

First, thanks to ANJALI RAVAL! Anj was one of my first bosses at House of Blues, and more than being a boss, I'm so lucky to be able to count her as a friend. She is also an inspiration- about this time last year neither of us were runners and I think we both would have laughed at you if you told us we'd be marathoners. Anj, however, surprised us all by training for and completing the LA Marathon this year with AIDS Marathon. Looking back now, I'm not surprised at all that Anj did it, though. Anj is extremely dedicated and once she makes a commitment, you know she'll follow through. Finding out she'd done the marathon made me think, humm...maybe I could do it, too. So thanks, Anj, for both the donation and for the inspiration!!!

Next, thanks to BRONWEN GREGORY! Bron was one of my college roommates, and has always been a bit of an inspiration in the physical fitness department. She has completed quite a few century rides (I think that is what they are called,) to raise money for the Lance Armstrong Foundation, and has one of the coolest jobs out there- she works for Backroads travel, and leads excursions all over the world. Her cool job means that I don't get to see nearly as much of her as I would like.

And finally, thanks to DEBBIE & TRAVIS KOZAR! I also lived with Debs in college, and I'm getting a little nostalgic sitting here thinking about the good old days when Bron, Debbie, Brooke and I lived in somewhat sketchy houses on Puryear and then Walton. Debbie is one of the most loyal friends I've ever had and I feel really lucky because I'm going to get to have some much needed girl time with her this weekend! It has been way too long since we've gotten to just hang out (the trouble with living so far away in California.) Her and her husband Travis are expecting their first child in December, and I know they are going to be the best parents.