Wow Menta! Everything I read from you, I'm like, "yeah, me too!"
I was doing the same thing you were, around the same time, just in London instead of Belgium; and I've come to the same realisations as you around the same time, and have had the same friend(s), also missing the same points.
Nice post. :-)
Cg
Yeah I've noticed the same happening to me when I read your posts :)
I think it's obvious we'll have to have a drink and a smoke together in the future! Let me know if you're ever coming to Asia, and I'll let you know if I come to Europe!