Having landed Monday evening, this weekend was allocated as the beginning of Operation Semi-permanent Housing. I’d already spoken with colleagues and read to try to narrow down some suitable areas. It’s necessary for me to not search too wide when […]
After nine years (today) in Hong Kong, tomorrow I leave for Tokyo. I like the symmetry. It’s been great that my transition period has coincided with Christmas, New Years and general catch up times with friends as that has made […]
Boxing Day sales are generally the time where I buy things that I’ve had my eyes on for a while and have been waiting for the price to be more reasonable. The last couple of years, I haven’t had anything […]
Tax. Normally I find it quite boring. Right now, it’s entertaining. It’s possible to lodge your entire tax return online, have an estimate calculated and it is usually fairly accurate. If you’ve made a mistake, the friendly people at the […]
My plans for the weekend were in disarray upon waking on Saturday morning with a sore throat. While I initially thought this could be a result of my work farewell beverages on Friday night, the amount of sleep I had […]
LKF after the Christmas Party One of the 974 things I like about Hong Kong; work Christmas Parties are always entertaining. Or the companies that I choose to work with host good parties. Perhaps this is one of my interview […]
Diving is really one of life’s not so simple pleasures. It is worth it. There’s various considerations and preparations before you’re even in the water: equipment buoyancy control device (BCD) – this is like a life vest that deflates and […]
It’s been a massive week for one of my nieces; turning eighteen, graduating from high school and going to her school formal. Not surprisingly, this reminded me of all those milestones, albeit mine were a little more spread out. I […]
One of the 974 things I love about Hong Kong is the personalised registration plates that people choose. The process to obtain one in HK is a little arduous and not surprisingly, there’s a pile of paperwork, public consultation […]
Over the weekend it dawned on me why I seem to be doing things at a glacial pace with regard to my upcoming move to Japan. I thought it was because I’m in denial. It’s not. I thought it was […]