oh, i forgot to mention...our trip to japan is finalized!!! woohoo! and my wish to spend NYE somewhere cool is actually gonna happen! because of the new year holiday in japan, it was a LOT cheaper to fly out before jan.1, so we're now leaving 12/29, hanging out with l & d in nagoya, with trips planned to osaka and kyoto, among others. then head over to toyko for TAS 2004!! can't wait!!!!! but first, must stay excited for NYC! i can't believe we have two trips back to back. still, this is just a great opportunity, and I CAN'T WAIT!!!