The Outdoors Is Fun

The Outdoors Is Fun

I don’t think everyone would agree with that statement. It seems that many young people and even adults are overly occupied on their smartphones. The outdoors is fun is becoming more of a traditional way of thinking. After all who has time to go outside for fun anymore. We are busy texting, chatting, gaming and even actually going to other places virtually. Too often our bodies get neglected. We were designed to move, to feel and to physically experience the outdoors. A person who enjoys being outside is more likely to gain the benefits of being outside. Let's not be…
She’s The Youngest 80 Year Old

She’s The Youngest 80 Year Old

Char’s words, "She is the youngest 80 year old I know still stand out to me. She said this as we passed each other in the food line at my mom’s 80th birthday party. It was a special night. Lots of people shared memories about mom and I learned a few things about mom and dad’s early years. It’s important to honor older people who are worthy of being honored. When we do so we bless them and we receive a blessing ourselves. We become more aware of how our lives have been enriched by being connected to them. My…
Having Something To Say

Having Something To Say

In this post I interview a friend on learning a second language. Richard has a lot to share about the importance of connecting with another person in there native language and we will explore that shortly, but first what about having something to say in the target people's second language. I’ve spent about 15 years teaching English in both Hong Kong and China. As a “Foreign Expert” that’s what they used to call me in China, people used to really pay attention to what I would say. Occasionally, I would sound eloquent and people seemed to hang on my words.…
The Japanese Are Known For Politeness

The Japanese Are Known For Politeness

This was our second visit to Japan. Our first visit was back in 2013. At that time, we went to Kyoto in early April so the Chery blossoms were still in bloom. This year Easter holiday started April 21st. We were afraid that it might be a little bit too late for the Kyoto cherry blossoms. Tracy’s colleagues recommended that we try visiting Northern Japan, so we booked a Northern tour with Egl Tours. The places are spread out so we spent a lot of time on the tour bus and grew accustomed to seeing hotel staff bow and wave…
What’s Your Camera Journey

What’s Your Camera Journey

My first nice camera was a Canon T70. It was a film camera that I managed to get really cheap at garage sale back in the early 90s, but then digital began to replace film. My parents bought me a digital Canon point camera for my birthday. I think that camera was only 3 or 4 megapixel. It went a lot of places with me. Finally around 2005 I gave it away to boy who was graduating from the Fold Family Ministries. After that I went for a period of time without a camera. It felt weird to not be…
Hong Kong’s Work Culture

Hong Kong’s Work Culture

High rises, lights, expensive cars, watches and cameras, is that the kind of life you desire? Of course, the list of pleasures people seek could go on and on. It seems that Hong Kong has many of them. The food here is amazing. You can find dishes from every corner of the earth and it’s convenient. The city is well connected with buses, minibuses, MTRs, trams, etc… You don’t have to drive to get around and given the population density, you will probably be grateful you don’t have to drive. We are definitely spoiled here. At the same time Hong…
Weighing My Lens Options

Weighing My Lens Options

A lot of people think that you really need to have fast lens to shoot nice pictures or video, but I have been learning that that isn’t necessarily the case. I am weighing my lens options. Specifically I am considering a full frame 70-200mm F2.8 zoom lens for my Panasonic S1 camera. The other thing that I learned is that they are really expensive. If money isn’t a problem for you, let’s say you are making good money from your videography or photography go ahead they are really nice lens. Is One Stop of Light Worth it The difference between…
SaiSha Road Widening Project Completed

SaiSha Road Widening Project Completed

About 4 years ago, I moved to TinLiu, at that time there were already construction crew workers working on the SaiSha Road Widening project, so this has been a long process. But good things come to those who wait. Now we can finally step back and enjoy the fruit of their labor. It's great, you can easily walk to your bus stop or drive to your destination without having to consider whether there will be a detour, an inconvenience, some noise, dirt, dust or any other undesirable factor. Check out Construction - The City is Taking Over. Not only that…
Is God an Escape?

Is God an Escape?

Is God An Escape? Yes and no, in the Bible we read, in the world you will have trouble but take heart I (Jesus) have overcome the world (John 16:33), or come unto me (again Jesus speaking) all of you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30). So yes, when you run into God you can escape trouble in the world. Therefore God is an escape. There is a lot of trouble in the world and needing an escape doesn't make you less of a person. It gives you a source of strength…
Spring Leaves Are Budding

Spring Leaves Are Budding

Some Trees At My School Spring is here and spring leaves are budding. I’m loving it here in Hong Kong. The sun is shining and there is newness all around us. I'm an English teacher and I often walk past the above budding trees and think, wow, they are so pretty; I need to bring my camera and take pictures of them. Sure, I know leaves bud every year about this time, but it's just one of those small miracles that we often take for granite. If you haven’t taken the time to notice or sit still and take in…