French Word of the Day: violet (vee-oh-lay)- purple

My chemo session is officially February 13th, but I have been reassured that this will in no way affect my Lady Gaga concert experience that night.  This is really more relevant for the people who are going to be sitting directly in front of me, because you know I’d still be going to that concert even if I was getting sick.  So people in front of me, you’re safe.

I’m still doing my part to search for a cure.  Yesterday, Rocio and I had our first Lupus Walk Committee meeting.  (I found out I wasn’t the only one who was really excited about the tumbler.  We were all about raising money for our cause, but the tumbler is purple.)

The official date for the Chicago Lupus Walk has yet to be determined.  It’s probably going to be September 22nd, but the city has to approve our date.  As it’s the city of Chicago and this is a walk for a non profit that doesn’t have any money to bribe them, I’m assuming the wait’s going to be awhile.

This year we’re adding a run.  To shake things up, it’ll be some kind of fun run.  (I don’t run unless I’m late.  I will be briskly strolling.)  Rocio and I are gunning for the “purple people eater” theme where everyone just wears insane amounts of purple.  I’d like to throw purple glitter at people too, but I’ve been told they might not appreciate that while they’re running. (Question for the future: where would one buy a purple tutu that is not child-sized?)

If anyone wants to join us, I’ve already started our team page.  Rocio hasn’t joined yet, so I’m already being a better committee member than she is.  Not that it’s a competition, because it’s not.  But if it was, I’d be winning.

I won’t make you wear purple, but I can’t promise not to look disappointed if you don’t.  I’m giving you 8 months notice.  This is far more than the 5 days I gave you last year.  If you’re not in the Chicagoland area or if you’re unwilling to commit to an undetermined September date but still want to donate, here’s a link to my personal page.

If you’re have a business that might be interested in getting a tax break and wants to sponsor, feel free to email me at frenchwithanamericanaccent@gmail.com.  I don’t know what businesses read this, but I did promise to shamelessly beg for money.  Such is the life of a committee member.