Overtime – Because You Want It?

Overtime – Because You Want It?

April 24, 2024
Last Saturday on my way to school, I said hello to an older couple who were also out for a walk. They asked me what I was doing. I told them that I was walking to work. The woman looked at me with concern, “but it’s Saturday” she said. I informed her that the exam was almost here and that I wasn’t ready. They both sighed. I said Hong Kong is a busy place isn’t it. The man was quick to respond saying, “It is for those who want it to be”. They told me to enjoy my Saturday at…
Enjoy Nature While You Still Can

Enjoy Nature While You Still Can

April 21, 2024
Today the high rises are going up and tomorrow up to 10,000 families will be moving in. That's a lot of people. See The City Is Taking Over The Countryside. Will SaiSha Road, the soon to be 4 lane main road to WuKaiSha, be enough, or will developers insist on another road along the waterfront that tarnishes the natural beauty of this region yet again? The Tseng Tau waterfront is in the backyard of the village houses across the main road from where we live. I like walking there on the weekend to relax. A few weeks ago they opened…
The Footbridge Just Opened

The Footbridge Just Opened

April 18, 2024
So if you live anywhere between WuKaiSha to SaiKung or the surrounding area, I'm sure you are very familiar with all of the road construction on SaiSha Road that is going on. From the round about after Symphony Bay all the way to TinLiu, there is 2 kilometers of construction. We live at the TinLiu end of it. What was a 2 lane road is being transformed into a 4 lane main road. To give you some perspective. Here's what it looked like in April of 2022 in this video I ride my bicycle through the construction to my school.…
What Kind of Camera Should I Get?

What Kind of Camera Should I Get?

April 17, 2024
There are lots of camera brands out there and they can all shoot decent pictures and video. Of course, they would all love to have you as their next costumer, but before answering the question, what kind of camera should I get, there are at least 4 things you should consider. Got the Green Light? The first question is pretty simple. Do you really need a new camera? A lot of people are content with their smartphone. If your phone is enough for you, then fine stick with your phone. What about those who already have a camera? Don't get…
She Wants To Be The Beauty

She Wants To Be The Beauty

April 11, 2024
Every culture places a high value on beauty and culture. In most cultures it’s the guy who pursues the girl. In Chinese culture they have phrase about chasing girls. He wants the beauty and she wants to be the beauty. Unfortunately, outward beauty is only skin deep and an obsession with it is likely to cause a rotting away of inner beauty. Unlike outer beauty which you can be born with inner beauty has to be developed. You can’t make a girl beautiful and you can’t make a man handsome. The process that leads one to be beautiful may not…
GamZhou – Scenic, Historic, and Special

GamZhou – Scenic, Historic, and Special

April 11, 2024
Our trip to scenic, historic, and special GamZhou set off from Austin station at 9am. It was the Easter Holiday, so Big Line organized 4 bus loads of people. There were a lot of people, but everything flowed together smoothly. The high speed rail to GamZhou only took 3 hours and it was comfortable. Tracy and I shared a meal on the train. Actually this was the only meal that Big Line didn't cover for us. Honestly, I am fine with that. They gave us more than enough food to eat and it was all delicious. Food Hong Kong people…
Yes, It’s Crowded But It Could Be The Best Option

Yes, It’s Crowded But It Could Be The Best Option

April 10, 2024
It's Crowded but, what do you expect it's Easter holiday. Lots of people are traveling all at the same time. On top of that, if you travel in a tour group it might feel even more crowded, but for us it's worth it. Why, exposure and cost. Tracy and I decided to go to Gam Zhou China. As an English teacher here in Hong Kong, I’m pretty much limited to traveling on the holidays. Tour groups’ leaders pick the best sites to see and make all the travel / accommodation arrangements for their clients. As clients, we get exposure to…