Bits and Pieces

I receive a call from Anam today. I was waiting for him to call since last month but it seems like there were problems contacting me. He gave me some good news, and of course some Christmas, New Year's and advanced birthday greetings - all at the same time. Anam was my assistant/translator/friend while I was in Myanmar. He made me feel like I'm family and made my stay in Maungdaw very memorable. I sincerely hope and pray that he will be successful in this (planned) endeavour. I also hope that he will have the courage and perseverance to fulfill his dreams.

I read all my emails today. I counted about 20 friends encouraging me about this blog. Although Matchmaker Marie wanted to edit things (the typos, she said), I am happy that she volunteers to be my editor when I have a hard copy (read: book) in the future (dream on, boy!). Eve's was a refreshing welcome. We have met briefly in the Philippines, but like Marie, I feel like I have known her for ages! Claudette, whom I haven't seen for sometime (and talked with) gave an equally encouraging response. Classmates from university (Joan, Greg) have also been kind to acknowledge my efforts here. There are more, of course, but to mention everyone would be like roll call in high school. To everyone, thank you so much...

Finn is right about Big Butts. It was Sir Mix-a-lot singing that and not MC Hammer. Ka kipay, dude!

I have finished the first season of Breaking Bad. It was awesome. I am a fan of TV series (the good ones, that is). I won't tell you about it, but should it come out on the small screen or on DVD's, watch it.

The flu took my sense of humour, my sense of taste and smell. I can feel my sense of hearing slowly going away because of blowing so much snot. Not the white snot, but the black and brown ones of New Delhi. I miss snot white and the seven whatevers....

Well, where ever you are..... I hope that you have had a wonderful year -- challenging and fulfilling at the same time. I hope for all the best next year -- and I sincerely think that you should leave comments herein.