There was no party in 2008. Although I attributed it to the Chinese saying, 逢九不慶生－ no celebration when the age ends with 9, I guess laziness played a major part. And, there was this apprehension. No, I didn’t want to be reminded that I was turning 29. For the following year sounded scary. Most of [...]

My friends were alarmed. Not by the things I described, but at my apparent nonchalance. “You know what, I wouldn’t be surprised or overly shocked if the results are positive. I haven’t been to a hospital for two years already.” The infection on the left ear lobe hasn’t healed completely- although I haven’t worn a [...]