Hi All,
I'm already in a "going-on-a-trip" mode
I'll choose the flight with United Airlines since I'm saving UA mileage.
That means, the 1st stop on the way to K.C. is LAX !
I thought the 1st stop was Chicago but UA has changed their route since the late 90's...

According to UA's website, they don't give me enough lay-over time...
It's so short that I can't even go to the bathroom let alone custom... well, it might work out somehow, I hope. I'll call a travel agency to find out about the lay-over stuff.

It's too soon to say (I don't even know the new med works or what) but I'd love to meet up TOSers at LAX or ,on the way back, SFO. So, OCgirl, Alison, and others who are in LA or SF area, I'd appreciate if you could come and meet me at the airport in persoooooon.

I have to work hard and pinch a penny for the trip

Yasuko
P.S. Alison, I don't speak standard Japanese since I was born and raised in Kansai area. Be ready for your worst nightmare (LOL)