I Should Be So Lucky
One of the 974 things that impresses me about Hong Kong is the use of space. Depending where you read, somewhere between 60-70% of HK is national park. This is why residential areas are a lot more congested than in […]
Author: Ms Shallot
Under the Bridge
Inside queue into Terminal 2 and nearing the car park As the plane was landing from Tokyo into HK, I decided I was going to catch a taxi home. This was to be my first solo taxi home. Normally, I […]
How Soon is Now?
It is no secret, I have a bit of a soft spot for Japan. In fact, when I returned from my three month trip after my last role, I decided that I would search for work in Tokyo, Shanghai and […]
No Difference
After a late landing on Monday evening, I’ve only had four days at work this week. They went surprisingly quickly, especially given I was waking up exceptionally early and unable to fall back asleep. I even managed only one, two-cup […]
I’m Stranded
View from one side of Diamond Head I’ve had a series of clothing-related mishaps this holiday. It all started with when I went missing. To be more precise, it started with a toilet stop in Ala Moana Center (the largest […]
It’s A Hard Knock Life
At the best of times, I like a good night’s sleep. When I’m about to fly and by the miracle of time zones, go back in time, I like to have an exceptionalnight’s sleep. Also because it makes it easier […]
Rumble in the Tummy
Last night (and as it turns out, a good deal of early this morning) I was at a Hen’s Night / Bachelorette party (depending which country you are from, you will probably know this as one of these two terms) […]
Won’t Give in to Time
For quite a few years, my birthday day itself (as opposed to the whole Birthday Festival) has been one of celebration, reflection and planning for the following year. I will plan at the drop of a hat. Actually, I would […]
Tall Poppies
Bank of China, Lippo Centre, United Building I spent some time this weekend with some good friends whom I hadn’t seen for a while, at a venue that is newly opened under a totally different name and possibly, owner. Turnover […]
Ghostbusters
The morning after… Friday was the 15th day of the lunar month, thereby marking the end of the Festival of the Hungry Ghost. The ghosts would have been wandering the earth for the previous two weeks so are believed to […]