Enter: Modaya!

Modaya!

That’s a nickname a friend of mine has for me. Sometimes, she’ll say it after a wisp of laughter. Once in a while, it’s with a soft smile and a scolding glance. But of course, she always means it in an endearing manner.

So, it’s too bad that Modaya translates to “idiot” in Sinhalese.

Anyway, here’s to writing stories laced with bad puns and lukewarm humor – which is usually why my friend shoots me those scolding glances. Maybe, somewhere in-between the inanity, there will be a few meaningful insights and food for thought.

Speaking of food, though, be warned: I may profess my love for cheesecake just a bit too often…

Perhaps Modaya is fitting after all.