Moving forward...need your help

Hi, everyone!  So, this morning, I've decided to act on an idea that I've had for several months now.  The National Brain Tumor Society (who's website is an amazing asset for many reasons) has both Fundraising and Awareness Walks, Rides, etc.  I've noticed, however, that there are none in North Carolina.  I have decided to try to organize some sort of awareness/fundraising event in NC.  We have the Relay for Life, of course, but I'm trying to find something more specific to Brain Tumors and the havoc they wreak indiscriminately.  I've contacted National Brain Tumor head office for advice on how and what to do next but would like you guys out there that come across this blog to provide help (advice, guidance, comments).  I really like their "Get Your Head in the Game" campaign and think that approach would be appropriate.   If you are located IN North Carolina or have experience with this sort of issue, please contact me ASAP.  Given that we have one of the major centers for research here--The Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University (my alma matter!), I'm actually surprised there aren't events already.  HELP! :-)  Thanks!!!

Sunday, Sunday, Sunday. . .

So much for a lazy Sunday!  I've done more laundry today than I ever thought humanly possible.  Normally, I do one load on Wednesday and one on Saturday but this week has been hectic.  What with towels, changing the bed sheets and comforter and pillow cases and a week's worth of work and home clothes, I ended up doing 7 loads.  I guess what I'm saying, is that I spent almost the entire day on household tasks.  The strange thing, however, is that I've always actually liked these types of things.  Cooking, cleaning and generally taking time for me and my home...they're oddly soothing and stress relieving.  Now that I'm undergoing treatment, I find these things even more comforting.  In some way, I'm "nesting" haha.  Making my home and my environment cleaner and more comfortable and generally taking care of 'me'.  Of course, I think it probably has a lot to do with the fact that all of these things take my mind off of this illness.  To be honest, the world of cancer is strange and confusing at first and the learning curve, steep. Whenever I find things frustrating or confusing or scary, I escape to the familiar.