This has become a yearly ritual for us. Wait eagerly till July, set aside everything for a weekend, and make a "sano Nepal" out of whatever venue we are invited to. It has also become a Nepali ritual to drink, smoke and party like there is no tomorrow. After every convention I come home wore out from too much partying and hoarse from too much screaming and cheering. And then the next week, I curse myself for all the money I spent and curse whoever the organizers are for doing a shitty job. Thats because I am a Nepali, and I cannot help it, much like I will not be able to stop myself from going to the next ANA and doing this all over again. Because after all, this event is priceless!