one week of work in HK

I've gone through one week of work in HK now. It's seriously not as bad as what people made it out to be. ** touch wood **... waking up at 8am..(maybe i can wake up 30 mins later now since im 2 stops closer.. hehe) getting to work just before 10.. leaving at 7pm.. i think its not TOO bad. I am thankful that 50% of my work collegues are non-asians and the other 50% are the typical honkies. But i think working in a "qwai lo" environment have changed their attitudes to thinking & attitudes towards other collegues. No doubt, brand names fly around the office galore. Our operations manager came into the office with a diamond Rolex watch, Dior blouse & a Gucci bag. Whats with chinese & their name brands? I don't understand. It's not like the HK salary market is all that good.. or is it?

I've had a really good week, getting to know all my collegues and having my first client already!! Going into at least 2 training sessions a day and sometimes 4. My mind automatically changes when im talking to my Australian boss, and when I talk to our honkie receptionist. It's weird, but i think i've grasped this pretty quickly.

After staying in a teeeeny weeeny rooom for 2 weeks, I've finally moved into my new place in Quarry Bay. In the last couple of days, have made many trips into Pricerite & Ikea. Most.. 90% of my furniture is from Ikea. My aim is to go cheap until i decide whether i will stay here for a longer timeframe....mmh... Will update pics later ~

I'm 70% excited but them 30% nervous. Tonight will be the first time i'm staying at a place where i am not familiar, alll on my own. Thank God for internet access.. but with the 3 hr delay, all my lovely friends will be asleeeep when i log on =(

Here's to wish you all a HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR. Wish you all good health, hapiness and success in the year of the GOLDEN PIG!! Take care guys ** hugs **