Well, Diep finally let me get ADSL in the house. Not sure how long that will last, because I remember last time we were buying a broadband line she really didn't like the monthly payments. Anyway, it is nice to have it for the time being.

It was an experience setting up the modem and wi-fi router. I was always afraid to work with the router without someone who knew what they were doing, but it looks like my fears were without foundation. I got it set up, but only set the password for the gateway. That means the wifi signal was out there for anyone to pick up that was within range. There is really only one occupied household within range, so I wasn't too worried about it. It ends up, the household (a French doctor at the international medical clinic) discovered my network fairly fast and tapped into it. I know someone was on it because I had turned off all of our computers and the little modem light for the wifi was flickering 100mph. Since my French neighbor has complained about the noise from my house on many occasions (Megan's room is immediately above his 3 boys' bedroom) I felt a certain satisfaction clicking off my modem knowing he just lost his internet connection. Later that evening, I secured the broadcast with a password.

Yesterday, we had a great day. Megan wanted a new cell phone and, after coaxing her mother for a while, got approval to get one. Diep didn't want her to get one because Megan has Diep's hand me down and Diep didn't think she needed a new one. My view was that it was Megan's birthday and she should get what she wants, within reason. Since the phone was less than the price tag I was willing to pay for her birthday present, she got the phone. Before getting the phone, we went to a Japanese restaurant that we had seen several times but had never gone in because it was right next to a Korean restaurant we liked. The food at the Japanese restaurant was definitely worth the stop and I imagine we will add it to the list of approved Hanoi restaurants we visit from time to time.

Today is the fourth day in a row I haven't run. Diep got up early so we went for a walk. I like walking with Diep but it doesn't do much for me physically. I have to start up a regular routine again!