to:   William (was@math.berkeley.edu)
                           from: Beatrice (bgv2@hotmail.com)
                           date: May. 31, 2000

                           Hey there my 'Dr Stein'!!!... 
                           What's this I read about apprehension with regards to
                           the exciting days/weeks/months ahead???... 
                           As long as you are prepared...with solid
                           contingencies, have no fear!!!... 

                           1...with regards to pple being able to contact you,
                           invest in a good phone (with a reliable answering
                           service)!!! 
                           2...with regards to your little lap-top deciding to
                           go on strike, I bet you know how to prepare for
                           that!!;...back-up everything and pray hard!!!... 
                           3...with regards to having to handle boring admin
                           work, think about the pure bliss the math that it
                           brings will be!!! 
                           4...with regards to getting tired along the way, you
                           are human and entitled to rest!!!...so rest up and
                           continue; it might set you back a couple of days or
                           it may mean one less conference, but think about the
                           overall experience! 
                           5....with regards to feeling lonely, you have little
                           ol' me to e-mail to... :o) 

                           Bottom line my genius-doctor friend, is that it's
                           gonna be great!!!...and you know that you will have
                           the time of your life nomater what happens!!!...so
                           put on a big smile and pack that toothbrush!!!... 

                           And off I must go then...trundling along my own
                           little path (well, it's an adventure on some days I
                           guess...)

                           Take care & mail soon okie... 
                           Hugs, 
                           Beatrice :o)