Beautiful blue skies and bright sunshine on a summer’s day in Osaka.
August 25, 2012
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Month: August 2012
August 20, 2012
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Sometimes Things Just Fall Into Place
Since I returned from my trip home to Singapore at the end of May, it’s been a rather tough three months both on the personal and work side. Back in June, I had been thinking of going away some time … Continue reading
August 19, 2012
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Simple Pleasure 7: New Shoes
My new pair of hiking shoes which I’ve just broken into. I’m about to begin my first hike with it up the Mount Parker trail at Quarry Bay to Park View. The route will take me up 1,800 steps which … Continue reading
August 18, 2012
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Mocha Bun @Maria’s Bakery
Recently I’ve been enamoured with these mocha buns (咖啡流沙包) from Maria’s Bakery. I mean, mocha oozing out of a bun as you bite into it, need I say more? These little brown darlings are very popular so maybe just grab … Continue reading
August 17, 2012
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Simple Pleasure 6: Tram Rides
When I am not in a rush I always like taking the trams on Hong Kong island. As I type this blog entry on my iPhone, I’m taking a slow ride to Wanchai and enjoying the night scene. Sure the … Continue reading
August 17, 2012
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Simple Pleasure 5: Casual Friday
Today’s one of those rare days where I get to wear my white birkis to work. You see, my manager is away and I have self-declared today as Casual Friday; normally no such Friday exists as we are expected to … Continue reading
August 16, 2012
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Simple Pleasure 4: Froyo
Yes, there is a pattern going on with these simple pleasures of mine. Just for the record, I can be bribed with food. I have been indulging in too much frozen yoghurts (‘froyo’ for short) of late due to the … Continue reading
August 14, 2012
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Cha Chaan Teng Lingo
Since moving to Hong Kong, my Cantonese has improved because I speak to my colleagues and local friends in Cantonese and I use it as much as I can when I’m at the shops. I have also come to learn … Continue reading
August 13, 2012
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HK’s Lego Blocks
I was at the outdoor patio of Hysan Place – Hong Kong’s newest mall in Causeway Bay (銅鑼灣) – awhile ago and came across this scene. The flats looked like Lego blocks stacked on top of one another and had an … Continue reading
August 11, 2012
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Simple Pleasure 3: Green Tea Waffles
I love waffles. I love green tea. So I can’t help but love the combination of the two in this green tea waffle from the Yamazaki bakery chain in Hong Kong. This waffle also has some red beans – the … Continue reading