Language is a double-edged sword. Well, it's more the proficiency or lack of.

I think my heightened level of diplomacy during those years in China were a result of language barrier than any improved sense of tact and political savviness. These days, back in my English language comfort zone, I end up kicking myself for being so vocal about my thoughts, feelings, observations. Not good...

Or maybe it's the environment.

In any case, I need to find Jo the diplomat...

Today, this insensible woman in her 30s finally took a step forward by putting in place a compulsory savings scheme. More than 10 years after she started slaving away at work.

Today, I am finally ready to start being sensible.

This is an important day.