I left our apartment for work at 7:45 this morning, and am typing this on the wobbly ferry back. I will get to our place at 9:30 at the earliest. Obviously there is no need to clarify AM or PM.
No complaints, my job and current co-workers are very enjoyable. Long hours are just something that this lady here has to get used to.* I just wanted to give you a preview of what is to come tomorrow.
*Yes, I just proclaimed myself to be a lady.
Sweet Monaka,
Wiki tells me that you used to be a sweet mochi wafer dessert filled with sweet azuki beans. I think I would like you that way, but I also like you the way you are. A weird, waffle-on-the-outside, chocolate covered ice cream treat. Yes, I like you the way you are.
Thanks for being so cool.*
Sincerely,
Nicole
*I am exhausted from work. This is the best I can do today.
There is so much beauty to this city here in Hong Kong. So sappy but so true.
You can see it everywhere, from the well thought out Hong Kong Electric logo to the thoughtfully assembled outfit.
I randomly (read: I was lost) came across these little benches near Caine Road in Mid-levels. I was delighted by them and hope you will be too.
Rest your weary dogs on these lively chairs on stairs.
Last week, we woke up and did a hike with one of our friends here on Lamma. We hiked from Hung Shing Ye Beach to the ridge, which leads to Ling Kok Shan, then to Mo Tat Wan, circles back to Sok Kwu Wan and then back tracks to the beach.
Interested? Of course you are, my pretties. Click the link below to follow along.
My most favorite thing to say lately is more of an expression than an actual word or phrase. Instead of saying, “Wow!”, try replacing it with “Whaa!” Start by saying water, but don’t finish with the ‘ter’, just leave it hanging. Now try saying it with excited eyes!
There you have it, my favorite new thing to say.
Happy Mumbling Monday. WHAAH!
Whaa! Don’t these flowers look like Lego Flowers?
Polaroids at Polaroad, Hong Kong
Water Lillies in full bloom
Announcement: It’s time for me to join the work force. I have found a job. Also, the water lillies are in bloom. Apparently the official name is not water-lily but Nymphaea). Seeing these beautiful flowers in real life and realizing I’ll be back to “real life” is wonderful and exciting.
I have not altered these pictures in any way.
Water Lily mid-bloom
Bamboo– a magical plant. Magical. It’s so foreign to me, growing up in the Minnehap with no bamboo. Even though it’s everywhere here, I’m still so excited by it.
Bamboo on Lamma
Mmm mystery candy
minnehappiness 