For those who have followed me over the years, you might remember this story. For new ones, it's worth to be retold here. Tutu's story is one of my favorite blogging stories ever.
Back in August, 2003, I was getting ready to move to San Francisco from Tokyo to be with Dav after a year long-distance thing. I had dinner one rainy night with my fun brother-in-law, and we came upon a baby kitten. I was at a loss; I had to move in 6 days (as in catch a plane so no delays allowed), but here was this baby who clearly needed help. I had to take her home. What to do? I blogged about her, hoping anyone reading could help find a home for her. Indeed...folks tried their best, and I was touched. And...within a few days, 4 days before moving, Tutu got a mommy! And mind you, the best mama ever. Tracey and I are great friends today...just saw her on my last visit although I was lame and didn't get a picture of her (I did the last last time though!).
I'd already felt the influence blogging could have in everyday life, but this experience, days before leaving Tokyo, encapsulated the community blogging created for me. And Tutu is healthy as can be. Here, she gets the limelight while being babysat by M.J., another Tokyo blogging nakama.
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