I don't know why I find farts funny, but I do. Some guy during boot camp this morning tooted while doing a crunch on the ball. Jokes ensued. Another thing I learned about boot camp is that if you can't handle running, don't do it.

I stopped running because it's too hard on my shins. There was a lot of running during this morning's session. My shins couldn't handle it. And my ankles are tired now, too. Even when I used to run, I never ran on uneven terrain. It was too difficult for my ankles. During boot camp, we do a lot of running on grass and up and down hills :-/ Only one more week to go! And then I can get back to my OLD workouts!

I got some great news last night! My dad's autopsy report is ready! My cousin will be sending it to me. I hope it doesn't get lost in the mail. I've asked her to scan me a copy, if possible. Then I will get someone to translate it -- maybe my mom?

I had a talk with my mom last night. She flat out asked me what was going on. I told her how I felt. Of course she didn't try to empathize, but she did say that as a family, we have only each other left and that we shouldn't let our relationship disintegrate. I also told her I didn't think she was being supportive mostly because she was still angry at my dad but she disagreed. She said I'm still her daughter and of course she'd help me. So...I feel better now that I got my feelings off my chest with her.

After getting phone calls from a couple of aunts, I called up Auntie #3. Every time I call her, I never mention the stuff that is going on with my dad. She had said she wasn't going to help me anymore, but dutifully, I call to see how she's doing. Anyway, she called me back and left me a message to say that she was checking with the agent on the progress of my dad's death certificate, and she said he said something would be ready in 2 weeks. (I'm still a little skeptical of his timelines.) I was originally going to ask her if she could pick it up from him for me when it was ready, but she volunteered to do it. I hope she doesn't forget! I definitely would not want Cindy's sister getting involved. I should find out where the money I left behind for Cindy is, but I'll wait until the certificate is ready.

I am getting closer!