Cerine, just trying to let the ones who are providing us with original stories/poems/articles (may or may not be great) know that their effort is being well received by us here. As in this case, not a masterpiece or even all that good piece but this guy definitely has come up with a story that the Nep Diaspora could relate to. Though he lacks a little flow and some originality in the grammar/structure, that could be improved by a little more proof-reading and editing. I've always believed that constructive ctrticism is what the writer/sports-player/employee needs in order to work upon his/her weaknesses. BTW, I feel it is a sajha-right to defend anyone who is doing us all favor by posting their original works for our pleasure. And I say nay to all haterzzz!!