The Universal Thank You.

I am happy to report that the last of the interviews have been conducted in the quiet of Ma'am Elsa Coscolluela's hotel suite in Ortigas. It was... a very rich, very contemplative way to end the long anticipation. The long-distance calls, the air-mailing, the prayers were worth it.

Ma'am Elsa had a very warm smile that morning. And her flowers were lovely.

There are just some little things, little momments -- a warm smile, a kind gesture -- that tell you it was, and will be all worth it.

Significant Linkage

Ang Mangkokolum.

Dahil astig 'to, p're.

Long-overdue update.

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Thank you.

I find as I go along my study, I see my history unfold before me.

I gain a deeper understanding for things because of my work. I find as I go along, I gradually cultivate a snese of history, depth, and respect for things that were. And for that I am grateful.

I gain a deeper understanding of the people I study. I find I listen intensely to the poeple I interview. There's this new-found respect for these artists, their literature, their craft, and their very own stories. Each occassion and each experience is ... something precious. There is a new-found respect for things that were, and I am grateful for that.

I am happy to report that I have already done three interviews, and am about to embark on three more. All in the same month.

In some strange cosmic manner of Divine Providence, I find Papa and I do not need to take a boat ride to Bacolod for Ma'am Coscolluela. Praise God.

For all these, I am grateful. and may this good karma trickle on until the study's final frution.