Pneumonia...

It's official, I have Pneumonia. I knew I wasn't feeling right and it all started this weekend. I thought I was just run down, but progressively got worse. I went into my primary care on Monday morning and she took a chest xray. I really appreciate everything Dr. Yu does and she always examines all directions. She thought it was just allergies....but sent my chest xray off to a radiologist just to be sure. I got the results back today - they saw spotting on the left lung, behind my heart. It's Pneumonia! I am starting antibiotics today, so hope to feel better real soon....

One day at a time, right???

Katherine's Baptism

Brent and I flew up to Berkeley for about 24 hours, definitely not long enough, but we were finally able to meet Katherine! The entire family was there which always makes it hard to spend "quality" time with everyone.

On Friday night, we went to a comedy club, Tony Rock (Chris Rock's brother) was the main act. It was Jon, Monica, Matt, Alex, Jason (Alex's brother), Brent and I. All I can say is that my face hurt all day Saturday, I was laughing so hard! It's been a long time since I have done a comedy club and forgot how much I enjoyed it. After the club, we met up with Dad and Jeannie for a drink.

The shower was about 11 am on Saturday. Graham and McKenzie came, great to see them! Followed by a lunch before Brent and I had to get back on a plane. With so many people around, I hardly had a chance to steel Katherine away...however, did manage it a few times. Here are a few pictures....As I get more, I will add them.

On the health front, been feeling really worn down the last day or so. I developed a deep chest cough. I am not sure if it is allergies or if this is something I should be concerned about?!? I knocked myself out with Tylenol PM last night about 9pm and slept about 11 hours (sleep usually helps me beat anything). It's 8 pm again and I can hardly keep my eyes open - so something else is going on if I am this tired!! I put in a note to have Dr. Yu (Primary) to call me tomorrow. I want to get my lungs checked asap and get on some meds if need be...can't take any chances, no matter how well my body has been doing.
I will keep you posted.

It has been one year...

So one year ago today was the day that changed my life. It's been a long year and one that has changed me forever....

Newport Beach

Brent's cousin Steven is dating a girl named Tara....Steven lives in San Francisco and Tara lives in LA. They are taking turns visiting each other but every time Steven comes down to LA, we get to see him! We saw him for St. Patrick's Day and again yesterday in Newport.
Tara rented a Duffy Boat, a party boat, that holds about 12 people. You can bring your own food and beverages and I think each of the 11 people on the boat brought at least 1 bottle of wine, ha!
We were out on the water for just about 2 hours and I definitely found some future homes for myself. Now I just have to figure out HOW I am going to get 6 million dollars cash, anyone?

Dad's Birthday begins

So my father is turning the big 6-0 this year, so we thought we would start off his birthday celebrations in style....a Red Sox game! We went on Saturday and it was the Sox first win of the season. I think we brought them some luck!! Here are some pictures from the game.

We will have some more things going on closer to his birthday, it's not for another week or so :)

Colleen was in town

Colleen was in LA for an event, so we all got together for a little while...never long enough!

So what have I been doing??

That seems to be the common question lately and to be perfectly honest, I have no idea. The news of still being cancer free has set in and I am much more relieved as the days go by. Traveling has slowed down a bit so I am able to actually plan some real vacation time.
Next on my agenda is Berkeley!! It's Katerine's Baptism! YEAH...here she is!


Next will be the Grand Canyon (May 16th weekend) for Brent and my big Team in Training adventure. Here we are on one of our last hikes:
I am just about done with my fundraising, but Brent needs a little more help...so if you can, please help him out a little!
http://pages.teamintraining.org//ocie/CanyonS209/bgarriepy

Then, Miss Megs (my cousin) and I are going to BERMUDA! She and I were planning on going to Spain right before I got sick....and it's about time we went away together. I just booked my flight today, so let the planning begin!!

That's all for now....