After weeks of stress with revision, my Mowgli being poorly, looming redeployment and dentists it’s nice that today I feel a little more upbeat and inclined to smile.

I’ve always been fond of Chinese proverbs, in fact there are times – having spent a long time in the Far East – that I’m convinced I am an oriental Geordie because I love reading about the east, their history and learning about their cultures. So here is a quick hello to any far eastern friends who call in to my website.

Meanwhile I thought I would share this little gem with you which I’ve obviously pinched from somewhere but can’t remember where; have a lovely day x x