On this committee someone is being very pleasant and cheerful, more than is required. It improves the atmosphere and I told hir so. Ze said, yes, I have decided I want a pleasant year and I refuse to let anyone or anything ruin it, so I am feeling optimistic.
Lemma for this year: the reason you should write is not to produce a product — that is a side effect — but so as to get things out of you and thus, transform yourself. Botar para fora. (I think Vargas Llosa said that, too.)
Axé.
coldhearted scientist وداد 
Yes, if you like.
I’ll be there on Wed afternoon. Can’t wait.
http://cultura.elpais.com/cultura/2012/09/02/actualidad/1346600967_400961.html
OK, I am green with envy!