Happy 2nd Anniversary Aiyah.net

long life to aiyah.net [don't you dig this image?]

Two years. Yes it's true.

I'm surprised at myself for hanging in there that long because who knew I would still be writing 2 years later. As much as I love to write, there are times when I feel like I can't put my all into it because of personal censorship. And I think at those times I have trouble grappling with how unmotivated I am to write on this site and how I really want to just throw in the towel. But it's still alive and I'm happy for that. [Besides, I paid for another two years for this domain already :P]

So what has changed in these two years? Well readership has doubled since last year at this time and I should say thanks to everyone for coming back to read me when there are plenty of other sites out there to occupy your time with. A big thanks also for all the emails of encouragement and support from fellow OJs and honorable readers - it really means a lot.

What else has changed? Well, me obviously. I'm constantly in a state of flux and it shows in my writings - so thanks for bearing with my cyclical moods and my constant variation in writings styles. I also have in this past year cut down on my writing quantity (to the dismay of some of you out there) but it's really for the better. Trust me on this. If I could write more, I would, but this site gobbles up my time more than you really know and there are other areas of my life I have to devote some time to as well - like, finding a job, getting a life, earning some income.

Also, my real-life friends have been a bit more open to me posting their photos online. I guess there was no escaping this crazy Aiyah chick and her digicam. For the most part, all my friends expect me to bring my camera with me to all occasions now and have been kind enough to put up with my camera antics.

Enough serious chat. Here's to another year of good writing and reading. :)

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In following with the tradition of last year's anniversary, I'm going to do another one of my fabuloso book giveaways [one that I haven't done in ages because I've been to poor to give out my books for free]:

A Feather on the Breath of God by Sigrid Nunez

This is an old book published in 1995 but one about mixed heritage - Chinese-Panamanian and German. It is a beautifully written book that didn't get as much exposure as it should have gotten amidst the other Joy Luck Clubbish types of books back in the day. The book goes to whoever can give me the correct answer to the following question. Of course you do realize that you have to give me your address if you win. Read here for more info on the book.

What bra size do I wear?

32A
32B
32C
32D
34A
34B
34C
34D
36A
36B
36C
36D
38A
38B
38C
38D
40A
40B
40C
40D

Only one guess per person and I may not reply to each and every one of your answers.
Email me if you want to try your luck.

And if I've slept with you before, then you don't get to play because you'd know what size I am. :P Kidding.

Cheers to another year ahead.

P.S. i owe alot of you emails out there, so hold on, esp. those who replied regarding the "through the stomach" entry. i enjoyed everyone's input.

I'm out.