Yan Hei @ 3 weeks old

Mmh.. she doesn't seem to want to open her eyes!!

The best birthday present !!

For my birthday this year, I received 2 wonderful presents!
First: These two handcrafted cards made beautifully by my two little cousins. One 8 and the other 13.



Second: The daughter of my best friend K, for 16 years, born on the same day as my birthday makes me the official Godmother for Penelope Wong!! =)
K & D, I'm so happy for you and K, BIG congrats for being a MUMMY and DADDY - it really must be fate that baby Penny's birthday is on the same day me!! hehehe

My Red Date

My yummy red date water ~~!!

The Realistic World

When you become friends with someone, does what they do as a job matter? So what if your high school friends didn't go and do further education after high school eg. University or Masters degree. Why would you think less of them if they were a good friend? Does it matter that they are happily satisfied with a HK$10,000 per month paying job?

Does it matter if certain topics don't interest you? Every one has different interests and not everyones interest, interests the other person. Why can't they share the insight of those experiences with you and vice versa?

Just because you had more studies than some, does it make you naturally think less of others, or perhaps, think down of them. I don't believe so.

I hope that me having a dip in the realistic world of Hong Kong doesn't make me turn out into someone who thinks like that. I don't want to be someone who places grades on people on how much they earn, what they do and what their education background is. It certainly fustrates me to know " a friend " thinks that certain way. I know I cannot change the way that person thinks, but I can definitely control myself from not thinking that way.

V-I-V

I'm so excited! In one more week, I have a VIV - very important vistior coming to visit me from Sydney! Staying for 3 weeks, I wish she can stay here permanently with me! I miss her ever so dearly. It will be so good to spend quality time together.

I can't believe how quickly time is flying. I already have my Sydney friends telling me their schedules to come to HK. Having 4 coming in August, a possible post wedding dinner, some in October, November and Decemeber - and my dear K - booked for the 18th of Feb 08. I can't wait!!

My Palmistry Experience

Somethings happened with my blog and for some reason, I can't add a title to my blog entries. Have to work this out somehow.

Anyways, I went to see a Chinese fortune teller last week, Mr Yeung, recommended by Dee's sister. He wrote on a piece of paper in chinese after giving him my chinese name, date and time of birth. He scrolls for about 30 mins, then talks for another 30 mins. The things he was right was my personality and a couple of other things. However, I question how right he is about my future. Are fortune tellers believable? [99% tell me not - my intellegence tells me not. hehee =)]

It's fun to go and see and hear what they come up with about my future, health, career and relationships - I'm glad I'm not a great believer and I don't take what they say to heart. If I did, I think I'd be tooo busy thinking about every little thing or every person that comes across in my life.

Jaclyn's beautiful baby girl !!

Borned on 7-7-07, weighing 7 pounds and born on the 7th hour!!! =)



The first time going to a hospital in Hong Kong was definitely an experience for me. I caught the MTR to Kowloon Tong and wanted to go to the Kowloon Tong Baptist Hospital. Thought jumping into a cab was the easiest way for me to get there. I was totally wrong!!!

I had to get in and out of THREE cabs - because the driver didn't know what the "Baptist" hospital was. And did I know what it was in chinese? NO.. so i had to get out of the first cab, ring my cousin to ask her what the chinese name was, she didn't pick up, so my second attempt - get into the cab behind. "Kowloon Tong Baptist Hospital ar" and the driver goes " mut yeh hospital?". I'm saying the private hospital lair.. the "see ga yee yuen".."the nearest hospital perhaps?"... He has no idea what I am talking about. In the meantime, my cousin still hasn't called me back. "Go to the cab behind me and see if he knows what you are talking about" he tells me. Meanwhile, there's 10+ people waiting in line for cabs. So I get out of this second cab, then make my way to the next, people are now starting to look at me very strangely. "Kowloon Tong Baptist Hospital ar"... "mut yeh hospital ar?" - thank goodness at this time, my mobile rings and it's my cousin!!! She told me word for word - which I repeated to the driver. (I have now forgotten)

Even though I had "abit" of a taxi challenge =), i finally managed to get there in time to see the BB. Unfortunately, I could only view her through a glass window. Hopefully will be able to hold in her a couple of days when she goes home!!!

Karazen.com

This wonderful site recommended by Syl - wonderful for people like me who can't read chinese and want to go to sing K. It has excellent "ping yum" and great for those who want to learn chinese characters.
Check it out - Click here: KARAZEN

The Peak

Today is the first time i've been to The Peak this visit to Hong Kong. It is also the first time in HK in the last 4 months that i've seen so many greens as well as a waterfall. It reminds me of the Blue Mountain walks I used to do. We did a really nice walk and the weather was perfect for it. No sun, no rain. A nice cool breeze!!! It was really nice and I managed to get some nice clear pics and smell the fresh tree smells. I miss miss miss !!!





Today is the 1st July - HK Establishment Day, so there are heaps of people on the streets and road closures from Causeway Bay to Central for celebrations. My safest bet was to watch the fireworks at home rather than being squashed in between the many many people on the streets!

Happy Birthday !!

Wishing a very happy birthday to a very special person! I hope you like the present and you have a very happy year ahead. All the best in Zhu Hoi!
xxxooo

+ 2

With so many uncertainties in life and not knowing what the futures holds, how can you promise anything to someone? I've always been the type of person that wants to know the facts. I want definites. I want confirmations. If you start telling me a story now, i'd like you to finish the story and not leave it half hanging. If I was having an argument with a boyfriend, I would like to have it solved that day, that night, not sleep over it and have it go on for days.

For some reason, i'm extremely happy and comfortable with uncertainties with certain issues that are surrounding me. Before, I would never have been happy and comfortable. It's always either this or that. Never let's just see what happens by the end of the year. Never let's just see what happens by February next year ( my 1 year anniversary in Hong Kong!!hehehe ).

I feel there will be light at the end of the tunnel and that I am somehow guided. "R" reminded me of my 45 minute non stop serious discussion about not wanting to relocate to HK around May last year. I was reminded how firm I was. How I had every reason to back myself t why I wouldn't move. No budging. But then, look what happened. Where am I now?

I don't want to know any answers now. I am VERY happy with things being uncertain because there are so many things I am unsure of myself - maybe Dee, your fortune teller will tell me! hehehe =)

One good thing about HK - Another long weekend in Hong Kong for July 1st celebrations.
Predicted weather forcast - hot hot hot and rain rain rain !!!
Feeling very happy dilly again today with big smiles all around !!!
+2 because I feel i've had a really happy June!! Thank you!!

+ 1

I woke up feeling very happy this morning. Big smiles all morning. Feeling very jumpy, don't want to do any work! Thank goodness my boss is away so I can msn & blog on a day I feel like bludging!!

Durian ... YUM !!

Thanks to R, I finally had the opportunity to buy a whole durian home, because someone kindly offered to open it for me!! IT WAS SOOO YUMMY !!!!

Mini Reunion

It's been a while since I have caught up with my best girlfriends. No doubt, chatting and laughing non stop over a delicious dinner at Hanagushi. We had yummy yakitori (beats Totoya in Neutral Bay), soft shell crab roll, california roll, crunchy prawn roll and a soft shell crab and mango salad, green tea ice cream with red bean dessert, followed by cocktails. Definitely is the most fun, relaxing and happiest time i've had in HK. Becs.. I wish you can stay for longer!!!

A very special day

Today marks a very special day. A very special birthday for a very special someone.

Yin Earth

The ancient Chinese astronomers called the five major planets by the names of the element they were associated with: Venus corresponds to Metal (gold); Jupiter to Wood; Mercury to Water; Mars to Fire; Saturn to Earth. According to Chinese Astrology, a person's destiny can be determined by the position of the major planets, along with the positions of the Sun, Moon and comets and the person's time of birth and Zodiac Sign.

When trying to calculate the relevant year, an easy rule to follow is that years that end in an even number are yang, those that end with an odd number are yin. The cycle proceeds as follows:

If the year ends in 0 it is Yang Metal.
If the year ends in 1 it is Yin Metal.
If the year ends in 2 it is Yang Water.
If the year ends in 3 it is Yin Water.
If the year ends in 4 it is Yang Wood.
If the year ends in 5 it is Yin Wood.
If the year ends in 6 it is Yang Fire.
If the year ends in 7 it is Yin Fire.
If the year ends in 8 it is Yang Earth.
If the year ends in 9 it is Yin Earth.


If you were born 1977 Feb 4 to 1978 Feb 3 your heaven element is Fire and your combination element is earth.
If you were born 1978 Feb 4 to 1979 Feb 3 your heaven element is Earth and yourncombination element is fire.
If you were born 1979 Feb 4 to 1980 Feb 3 your heaven element is Earth and your combination element is fire.
If you were born 1980 Feb 4 to 1981 Feb 3 your heaven element Metal and your combination element is wood.

The Five elements:

Wood
-The East
-Spring
-The Planet Jupiter
-The Color Green
-Liver and gallbladder
-Generous, Warm, Persuasive, Co-operative, Seeks to Expand and Grow
-Idealistic, Ethical, Enthusiastic, Seeks to Explore
-Wood's link with springtime means that it 'Governs' the spring signs of Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon


Fire
-The South
-Summer
-The Planet Mars
-The Color Red
-Circulatory system & Heart
-Dynamic, Energetic, Passionate, Enterprising, Adventurous, Restless
-Competitive, Leadership Skills, Strong, Single-minded, Loves a good laugh
-Fire's link with summertime means that it 'Governs' the summer signs of Snake, Horse and Sheep


土 Earth (ME)
-Center
-Three Enclosures, Change of seasons
-The Planet Saturn
-The Color Yellow
-Digestive system, Spleen and stomach
-Patient, Prudent, Stable, Reliable, Hard-working, Ambitious, Stubborn, and very energetic, disciplined, Logical, Governed by Service and Duty to Others
-'Governs' Dragon, Rat, and Ox. It is the central balance of the elements and can lend qualities to all 12 animals as well.


Metal
-The West
-Autumn
-The Planet Venus
-The Color White
-Respiratory system & Lungs
-Determined, Self-reliant, Unyielding, Strong, Persistent, Forceful
-Reserved, Needs Personal Space, Sophisticated, Seeks pleasure
-Metal's link with autumn time means that it 'Governs' the autumn signs of Monkey, Rooster, Dog


Water
-The North
-Winter
-The Planet Mercury
-The Color Blue
-Skeletal/Excretory System & Lungs
-Diplomatic, Charming, Intuitive, Compassionate, Sensitive, Creative
-Flexible, Compliant, Good at Communication, Intellectual
-Water's link with wintertime means that it 'Governs' the winter signs of Pig, Rat, Ox

3 days left...

Counting down till THIS SAT & SUN for .....

High Tea at Park Lane

My first High Tea experience in Hong Kong - not that great. Not bad, but not fantastic either. This is the first time i've been to High Tea in Hong Kong. I think my expectations were too high. I actually thought it was going to be desserts, desserts and more desserts. In fact, at Cafe One, it was more sushi, sashimi, hot foods, cold meats, dim sims and a very small table of desserts. But at 3.30pm - 5.30pm, how much can you eat? For people that like savoury, i'm sure you'd enjoy this buffet alot more than me. For $160 honkie per person, I think it can be a dinner!!! They had salmon, salads, fish & chips (which I hadn't had for a very long time, and I do miss..)tandoori chicken, dumplings, spring rolls, BBQ pork buns, steamed yumcha dumplings. One thing that was really nice was their chickpea salad. It was sooo good! mmmhhh ... =P

The desserts they had: Sago, blueberry and mango puddings, soft serve ice cream, immediately made waffles - which tasted like flour, apple crumble, two different cheesecakes, a chocolate cheesecake (this scored "+") hehe =)
They also had a fruit and marshmellow fondeau, which was ok, nothing special.
Another "++" for the pineapple pieces was MEGA fresh and very sweet, very yummy. But thats because they are in season now in Hong Kong! I've bought that type of quality pineapple from City Super for $18 honkie for 6 slices!!!

Rating: 50% - average
Would I go again? No
Would I recommend or take friends there? No

It's been 3 months!!!

Here's my latest update:

1. I've fallen in love... with my new discovery of a cheap & good massage place in Wan Chai, only $70hkd for 45 mins! How great is that !!!
2. Still trying to get used to the crowd and the many many people of HK.
3. Preparing myself for my first HK hot hot summer.
4. Met some new friends & have caught up with old friends.
5. Bought a new handheld steam iron - it's really really good!!!
6. Still haven't turned on the stove to cook anything at home yet. Bought some eggs to boil but it's still sitting in the fridge!
7. Work is good BUT very busy!
8. Looking forward to seeing my two fantastic girlfriends in June - and my mum in July!!
9. Indoor rock climbing on a weekly basis - hope i can keep it up!
10. Considering doing a sailing course - "thought" is still in progress! hehee =)
11. Will be doing my first SFC exam end of June... I have started reading - but reading only. Need to start memorising soon because it's all mc!!
12. Thanks to R, my 2 little pink IKEA stools are now fixed (finally after 3 months) and no longer fall when I move it. Apparently it needed to be hammered in, and I obviously wasn't strong enough. hehee =)
13. Will be going to my first Tea Buffet in HK this weekend. I wonder if the desserts will be as yummy as ones in Sydney, because so far, I haven't had any desserts I find yummier than Sydney - besides a place in Causeway Bay that makes really really nice and smooth "serng pei lai".

The Sydney Harbour Bridge

I climbed this bridge in 2005, given to me as my birthday present. We climbed the sunset session. I had never had such a beautiful view of the city, water, the Opera House and the sunset. It was a fantastic experience. It was so much fun, lots of happy memories, and one of the best experiences I would never forget. Here in Hong Kong, i'm facing a hurdle. It reminds me of the Syndey Harbour Bridge. But this time, instead of stopping halfway, descending back inside the western arch. I need to start from one side to get to the other side. I hope I can get to the other side with the same happiness and same experience that I have previously experienced =)
I miss Sydney soooo much !!!!