Nepe, Great gazal!! Recently met a friend of yours in Kathmandu who had to say great things about you. **** babal wrote: "Seriously, I feel like I'm a real loser for visiting an internet forum this often posting stuff!" Well, don't be. GENERAL REMARKS: I have no patience for people who visit Sajha for some time and mentally declare themselves to be "above" or "too good for" Sajha. Such an attitude smacks of unwarranted arrogance. Visiting and posting stuff on Sajha could well be an exciting experience for most, if not all. It's quite possible to lead a busy, productive life (in terms of work and hobbies) and STILL be able to share news, views and ideas with fellow-Nepalis from around the world from time to time. Doing that is nothing short of some sort of cyber-public service, if you will, and such services are urgently needed -- of better quality and more. As for personal attacks, they come and go; sometimes they are nasty, often, I have found out that what doesn't kill you can make you a lot more strong. Still, the trick is to "act always as if the future of [Nepal] depended on what you posted on Sajha, while laughing at yourself for thinking that whatever you post makes any difference." It is this serious playfulness that makes it possible to be both engaged and carefree at the same time -- on Sajha and, if I may add, in one's real life. Well, at least, that's been my experience. And so, do visit Sajha. Post stuff. Give it your 100 per cent as if the world depended on it; but smile and laugh more and don't take your postings and yourself too seriously. Tomorrow is always a brand new day. oohi ashu