Another Big Day Coming Up

Greetings Loyal Readers,

Today is a very special day because Your Faithful Correspondent has another interactive posting for you. But there's a catch -- by reading any further than this paragraph you must do exactly what YFC says, no matter what. You're intrigued, no? Perhaps just a bit scared? But why? You know that YFC loves you and that he wouldn't put you in harms way. Surely you're up for it. Heck, you're up for any challenge. After all, you've probably saying to yourself, "Self, these last few days I really feel fantastic. I have increased energy. I feel more positive. And my general outlook on life has really improved. Not to look a gift horse in the mouth, but I wonder Self, what gives..."

Well, wonder no longer my Loyal Readers for Your Faithful Correspondent comes bearing the answers to all your queries. That sense of inner well-being you're feeling has to do with the fact that #2 is approximately 7,459 miles (or 12,004 kilometers if you're into that kinda thing and you know you are --you cheeky little monkey) away. A certain someone who writes a certain blog sure feels good about it. After all, nothing says relaxation to YFC like having a good bit of distance between him and his baby sister (say oh, a minimum if 12,000km or so). Melvin is in Taipei visiting her best friend Ting and her goddaughter Zoe. You'll hafta guess which picture is Taipei and which is a picture of Ting and Zoe but my Loyal Readers are universally brilliant, so figuring out which is which will be like shooting fish in a barrel (not that YFC is advocating barrel-shooting or the senseless slaughter of fish. Your Faithful Correspondent stands for many things, and abstention from violence is right near the top of the list). Now, if truth be told Zoe is a little more grown up than she appears in the picture, but if a certain parent got off her certain body part and sent more pictures to the aforementioned certain blogger, then my Loyal Readers (and your loyalty is truly commendable by the way) wouldn't have to rely on looking at stock photographs.

All good things must come to an end, dontcha know? Melvin returns from her vacay on Friday. Now what's so special about Friday that she'd interrupt her brother's bliss? Why it the day Mom has her next procedure of course (don't look so surprised, if you'd been paying attention you would have known that already). Yep, this Friday is undergoing Round 2 of radiation treatment. The basics will be the same as before, except that last time they targeted the left side of the liver and this time they're targeting the right. In case you need a refresher on the mechanics click away... That's right kiddies, those links are actually pretty useful and they're provided at absolutely no cost to you. Why? You know it's always about love with YFC.

Now that we're feeling all lovey-dovey, let's come full circle for a moment now. Remember when YFC promised you an interactive posting and we made that little deal? Well, as you know, Mom is going to have more radiation Friday because the tumor in her liver has decided that it doesn't want to get any smaller. Somebody needs to put that ol' cancer bully in its place and that's where you come in (that's right, YFC is talking 'bout Y O U). So if my Loyal Readers could possibly say a kind word or two to the Big Guy Upstairs that would be greatly appreciated.

And speaking of appreciated, Mom still gets a lot of positive energy from reading your cards and e-mails. Thanks to all of you who continue to send her good wishes. Not only does it mean a lot to Mom, but to Melvin and YFC, as well.

Finally speaking of YFC, the fact that 1.5 is coming back in town poses is a frightening prospect. Accordingly, Your Faithful Correspondent will be heading to the lovely town of Monterrey (think Cleveland, Mexican style). Unfortunately it's only 1318 miles/2122 kilometers (we've already establish the fact that you like that wacky metric thing) away, so Sis is still a little close for comfort. Still, YFC will be visiting his amigo David (that's him, at left, making the traditional balloon presentation to YFC), so fun and excitement awaits.

Wait. No really you need to wait. Look there's a blog being written now, can you just hold on a bit? Oh all right, what is it then? You wanted to tell YFC that you're still trying to picture Cleveland, Mexican style? Oh all right, once again it's YFC to the rescue..sigh...think about a large industrial city, the kind that...oh dunno...might have it's main river catch on fire. Repeatedly. Now picture that same city topped with gobs of nacho cheese sauce, the kind you get on ballpark nachos. That's Monterrey.

Getting back to matters at hand...Oh what now? Nachos are really more Tex-Mex than Mexican? Look, YFC needs to finish up this posting. If you really feel the need to discuss this issue further (read this as "don't even think about feeling the need"), feel free to leave a comment on the blog.

Your Faithful Correspondent will try to have his first international posting next week. With any luck, he'll be able to bring you lots of great pictures from Mexico.

Now YFC has been very patient with all of your incessant interruptions, (what got into you today?). Be a dear and remember to say some kind words to the Big Man and always remember to THINK SHRINK!

Faithfully,
Corey