whew

i read a funny story today. two french graffiti artists descended upon mumbai to make their mark on the city, which they did in numerous places. one day they were halfway through painting their brand on a wall that runs along a running path in bandra reclamation when they heard a car pull up behind them. they turned and froze, realizing it was the cops. they waited, wondering how much they would have to bribe or be fined, having been caught vandalizing a public place. the cops looked over their work and then motioned for them to come over to their car. they pointed out to the frenchies that the front of their vehicle said 'olice,' and indicated that they would be most obliged if the two (obviously non) offenders would remedy the problem. they did. and their murals are all over the place.

just when i thought that i was gaining a lot of weight here, my old friend came back to visit. my dear, loyal friend the stomack ick. this time, he's traveling with his pal mild cold, so i'm being treated to an extra special dose of wonderful. thanks, india. you have saved me from morbid obesity in just the nick of time!