Language lessons

When I first arrived Italy I understood that I have to learn Italian while living here, to make the life easier and enjoyable. During the the office hours it is all ok. But when I leave the office and and in the heart of Rome, especially when I am in the market for shopping, I realize that language is really a communication barrier in front of me.
Till today I was studying on my own. It was ok, but not efficient as I need.
Here in Italy everything is on hold during summer, even language schools. It was same at WFP. When I asked about the lessons, I am told that, they are on holiday now, and will be starting in the September. And finally today, Italian course for beginners is started. I think I was the first person registered :)
But actually this was obvious that I would attend Italian lessons, it is not the news. The news is I also started French lessons. Yes I am studying both Italian and French.
In my team two widely spoken languages, apart from English of course, are Italian and French.
A few weeks ago when we were chatting with some colleagues, one told that, I could study both. That time I didn't think that it is a good idea. But now, I see that, it was a good idea.
Last week I made my mind up and decided to take both lessons and started French lessons on Friday.
So now on Monday and Friday, I am attending French lessons, on Tuesday and Thursday attending Italian lesson.
Will see how it goes :)

WFP open session and global warming

A few days ago internal communication sent the below email. That day I put a notification to my calender, to not to miss this opportunity. These meetings are important to understand the WFP, its mission and future plans well.
"Rome Colleagues:
With August holidays behind us, we resume our every-other-Thursday forum at HQ this Thursday, 3 Sept., promptly at 8:30 in the Gazebo behind the cafeteria.
We kick off the fall with an informal "open session" with two deputy executive directors. Please join Chief Operating Officer and DED for Operations... and DED for Resource Management and Accountability... for a conversation about issues of the day.
Come with questions about any pressing issues; remember, this is your forum. Chances are, if there's something you don't understand, others don't understand it either. If you would like a certain topic to be addressed but are uncomfortable speaking in public, feel free to email me your question in advance.
To increase communication between HQ and the field, this Thursday, for the first time, we are patching in field staff by audio , so staff in country offices will be able to benefit from the conversation taking place. Please arrive on time so we do not keep country staff waiting.
There will be an opportunity for general announcements at the end. "

Today we also had field offices connected to the meeting. I hoped my other Vodafone colleagues were there.

My main understanding, from this meeting was, WFP is taking care of global warming as much as food aid. Because as we all know, global warming effects to the food productivity and then same story. Less food, and less nutrition...

To stop global warming, do something today. For example change your bulbs with the energy saving ones. Today EU banned the wasteful energybulbs on 1st of September, just 2 days ago. To read about it check this link out.

PS: I was not sure to put the director's name, so put ... instead.