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Tuesday, 22 May 2012

  • Vacation Log: Day 4

    One day behind on my blogging as I was busy packing for my Taiwan flight in a few hours. Yesterday was basically my major shopping day: bought the stuff my frds wanted and I bought a new wardrobe and new shoes. Left some of my old clothes to throw out in Aunt's apartment. I really don't like throwing away things...

    Highlight was getting to meet my 'sis' or a very close friend of mind that I've known since high school. She suffered a major breakup last year when I was visiting and it was good to hear that she is doing good and loves her job and life. She's changed a bit since last year, not sure for the good or bad. Like me she has learned to relax more I think and enjoy a bit of fun. Though a great deal of self control is required when one gives into having fun. Hope she didn't party a little 'too hard.' it was interesting talking to her again as she really enjoys living in Hk yet I don't think the busy lifestyle is for me. I've can see myself adapt to it here, but I don't think I'd really enjoy it. I'm much too chill of a guy for a fast pace society like hK. It wouldn't be good for my health.

    I'm sad to leave Hk do early, I'm finding that it's easier for me to integrate with the society here now. Being here last year also helps a lot. I'd like to travel with my other high school frds next time as I imagine that'd be fun. But I probably can't afford to do that till the ear after next year...I'd rather explore other countries in Europe or maybe Thailand?? We'll see 1-2 years is a long time, I wouldn't be surprised if the next time I'm back, it'd be for my frd's wedding...only time will tell.

    Thanks everyone for readin my blog, don't have time to respond to comments but I enjoy your best wishes. Ciao for now.

Monday, 21 May 2012

  • Vacation Log: Day 3

    Today my friend brought me on a tour of HKU. He came over for exchange 5 years ago but he still remembered his way around campus. It was quite the experience. The campus is a lot different from Canada as it sprawls across a mountain side. Lots of escalators, elevators and junctions of different elevations all around campus. Very hard to track what leads to where. I was saying that it'd make a great first person shooter counter strike map lol

    Afterwards we went to meet up with two of my friends' friends and headed to the peak. We had an awesome dessert and we chatted a bit. We later headed to the hotel my friends were staying at to just chill. I ha to leave early to meet my family for dinner at Jumbo (seafood restaurant on the lake, it's literally a boat you eat on.) The food was disappointing but the view was good. Afterwards I went to join my friends at causeway and we just walked around aimlessly before finally chilling at a lounge at TST. Overall a day where we did a lot, but didn't get a chance to shop. Tomorrow is shopping day at Mong Kok! Yay!

Sunday, 20 May 2012

  • Vacation Log: Day 2 Reunion

    Today I met with a majority of my high school friends in Hk. It was great seeing them again! I enjoyed doing a bit of catchup though I didn't get to have an in depth convo with everyone, and those I did - It was the short version of it.

    Day ended earlier since I'm getting a chance to blog. I also really enjoyed the philosophical and deep discussion I had with two of my best frds in HK and my brother. It was enjoyable. I miss these times and the nostalgia of it all is indescribable. It was worth sacrificing a majority of my sleep for. Really enjoying HK at the moment, will pick up HKD tomorrow for 6000 scheme to use. Yay. More later and pictures when I come back.

Thursday, 17 May 2012

  • Critical Moments in Life

    Yesterday I went to visit one my my close friend's in the hospital who just gave birth to a baby son. My friend is my age, as we did the same program in university together so it hasn't really hit me yet that she's now a mom. This is similar to the time that I went to hold my cousin's baby in my arms as I wasn't really ready to be called an 'uncle.' But seeing that my friend is the same age as me, it feels as the life she's living now - is not too far away from where I will be in a few years. I honestly can't imagine myself being a parent. I feel as if there is still so much more for me to learn. But then again, people say that you're never really 'ready' to be a parent. You just do what you have to do.

    I am also leaving for my Epic Asia trip to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea and Japan tomorrow morning. I haven't really thought about the trip as much as I should...which will probably come back and bite me in the ass. I'm excited to see my friends in Hong Kong, while also just having a great time with my buddies that I've mainly met this year (not entirely true, but almost.) I've been dying to go to Japan for the longest time and I'm happy to actually be able to go now. Definitely on the top of my list of 'to do's. Gotta look after my liver as well. I also get to see some of my really close friends and my family as well. I vowed to go back every year, but we'll see how that pans out.

    I have a feeling this trip will be a very interesting one. It'll make me rethink about where I'm headed in my life and if I'm really happy being where I am. Going to leave work now to buy remaining stuff and pack it and hopefully be able to sleep tonight!


Wednesday, 16 May 2012

  • When it rains, it pours.

    Today was an unusually stressful day. Since last week, I've been outrageously swamped with work. I really don't understand why everyone chooses to spam me with e-mails and work right before I am leaving on my vacation in 3 days. My work consists of either no work or everything at once...much like my life. I guess I just have to deal with it. I can handle it only because of my personality.  I prioritize things and cease to care about everything else in life. Detaching myself from reality is something I am very skilled at. I function more 'efficiently' that way, but life is a lot less fun. I guess that's what I'm like when I get into work mode. Everything is about efficiency. There's no time for emotions, feelings, discussions and anything else that can cause me more stress. It's times like these that a good supportive friend, family or significant other are worth so very much.

    This is a different from a face I have, as this is my actual personality. I am often aloof and emotionally detached when I have something else on my mind. My playful personality takes a back seat, while I have to get down to business. Serious side takes over and there is no time for b/s. I am especially harsh and blunt during these times. It would be wise not to waste my time as I will get pissed off rather easily. The thing about me is that when I do, I really don't care about what people think about me. I know myself all too well. I'm an extreme kind of guy and I'm rather unpredictable. My personality ranges from playful to detached to overly passionate/angry. And if any of you can't handle that, it'd be best to stay the fuck away from me. Don't say I didn't warn you.

    I apologize for the swearing. It's just one of those days. I used to swear so much...haha. I guess maybe my serious mode is just a reflection of my rebel self. Oddly, it work very well in the workplace.

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