looking back at my last entry on this goal (which was a year ago).

I’m no longer living in Israel so at the moment there’s no issue about being afraid I’m going to make mistakes in my Hebrew. But I still wouldn’t say I’m completely open in my conversations with people, particularly those I don’t know too well. I used to get accused of being too open… in a naiive way… but now I think I’m much more careful about what I give away about myself. I’m not sure if this is just me getting wiser, or more cynical.

I still do admire people who seem very open about themselves. Maybe it’s their innocence I admire.

However, I think it is possible to be honest and straightforward about your opinions and feelings without giving away too much of your self.