Writings on the Wall

went to my dentist today and he told me to go back this wednesday so he can remove my braces and replace it with retainers. i hope everything turns out fine. i've been wearing braces for four years. well, more than that actually, if you count the years before i switched to my current dentist.

inside the clinic, one of his patients engaged my dentist in some chitchat about his "congregation", the faith-healing sessions they hold, and how he claims that 3 days of fasting would render you immune from "evil spirits."

in this jeepney i rode in on my way home, an old man in red converse sneakers was with his grandson. his sneakers were exactly those worn by mr. mystery man in "amelie", only grandpa's were worn-out and tattered.