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though I do have to play some head games with them, even if it's just judicious withholding of information, as I'm sure you know,

Yupper, don't think we could make it without one uping the other guy.

You've had a fabulous opportunity to work and live in another country, many do not have that option. Also, I really like your attitude of changing your outlook and not that of trying to "change the other person." As we change ourselves often times the change influnces others to have a second look at themselves. Not always of course, but never the less, they have been exposed to a different view.

It's like "You can lead a horse to water, but you cannot make them drink." Too, can we deny them the right to deny, no, of course not. You are dealing with a culture, old and deeply ingrained in habits, costumes, ...ain't gonna change that!

Great news from the email! You go guy, knock 'em over. I think you have found the fork in the road and have made a decision to follow your bliss. You will ever regret your time in Asia, and I for one am so happy we crossed roads on the web of the world. Such wonderous trips you have shared with us, thank you.

I think that reaching-a-dead-end, making a change, then coming back after corrections is rather a normal and healthy process in life, would you say the same? :-)

Bingo!

Yupper, don't think we could make it without one uping the other guy.

LOL! Too true. I returned that recruiter's email and told her I could call her from Bangkok, where I will probably be next week. I sure do spend a lot of time there! I should go on another tour and collect more pictures for the Lair. I still have enough for one more posting from those two other rolls I shot, though here in Taiwan that photo hosting site is inaccessible.

I'm going to meet my Indian friend today in that capital city that I always enjoy going to. His name is Ronny, he's married to a Taiwanese lady, and he writes the most incredible poetry. I so wanted to direct him to the Lair, but he would know my real identity, can't have that.

Maybe I'll pick up a couple of his poems (he has a web page) and post them here under his name. Really moving, insightful, emotionally rich, Indian stuff.