I am only beginning to regain my faculties now. I stayed out quite late -- early in the morning, actually. I joined the wellwishers of a dear teacher, mentor and friend. His filmography includes staples of Philippine cinematic genius: Himala, Brutal, Karnal, and the postmodernist ouvre Luvtext.* Happy birthday, Ricky!

You may disagree with all this, of course. Vive le difference!

*I also realize now that this reads like I simply quoted my friend's greeting in her blog. Must be osmosis or something.