Selam lekulekum..yeah yeah whatever...that's it for my Gi'iz...

It's with great pleasure that we introduce the two diarists in the Life Diaries segment this month. Actually, they were asked to introduce themselves. Ted (can we call you Ted?) first vehemently protested the 2-3 sentences he has to write about himself: "What an injustice! You trying to put me in a box?!" He is currently working at a New England medical school as a research technician, but says he hates his job. "I am one confused puppy. I am going to grad school part time and I plan to go full time next fall. Hmmm... what more without giving out too much info? Well, the career change thing was a drastic event in my life but I hope it is for the better."...

Mariam was much more forthcoming ... even admitted unsolicited that she had a birthday very recently (Happy Belated Birthday!!!). She's lived in the U.S for about 17 years and, unfortunately, has not had the chance yet to go back to Ethiopia for a visit. She's a project coordinator in Virginia, pursuing a Master's degree in Technology Management.

Ok, ooooosssssssssss! Ere hush up! Inismabet...