Update

Well today was one of the more interesting days I have ever had. I got to experience something I hope to never have to experience again. But before I get into that, let me give you a little background update first. After going yet another day without a phone call from my friend, I decided to try and be proactive. I called the hotline and finally got a hold of a real person. After much searching she finally found my friend. Apparently his name was spelled wrong and that is why no one could ever find him. Turns out, I am allowed to visit him. So I got all the info I needed and was able to go to jail today and see him. Granted, he was on a teleprompter and I was talking to him on a phone, but atleast I got the relief of being able to see that he is ok. I feel so bad for him because he is so scared, but at the same time realize that he made a mistake and must suffer the consequences. I promised that I would do my best to support him and gave him my phone number to call me if he needed to talk. It was the most interesting experience I have had in quite some time. Anyway, he has court tomorrow, so I plan to go just because I'm cool like that. There is a chance that any charges may be dropped, so he will just be shipped back to Peru. That is my hope. I would hate for him to have to stay in jail and then go to Peru after an extended period of time. But anyway, I just wanted you all to know that I am doing much better. I feel such a feeling of relief and it feels good. Thank you so much for your well wishes. I will let you know if anything else exciting happens...

(by the way, the picture is from New Years 2007...when I was about 95lbs heavier)