Subway Etiquette

I travel to and from work everyday via the subway system. The subway system in Hong Kong (MTR) is a great means of transport for this little yet busy city – it’s fast and trains come frequently, it brings you to almost anywhere and even crosses water, it is very affordable. The only thing about the system that I have to complain about is the passengers!

1. The sign reads, do not eat and drink on the train. I think that’s pretty straightforward. No one wants to smell the lamb curry you have in your takeout box, nor do they want to hear you munch on a soggy sandwich. Don’t eat and drink, it’s as simple as that.

2. Sometimes the train stops or starts suddenly and it’s smart to hold onto something if you don’t have a seat. Maybe you’re an only child and you don’t know how to share, but be at least a tiny bit considerate and don’t lean on the pole. You’re not going to like it when someone squeezes between your back and the pole to hold on. Save everyone the hassle and don’t be a lazy fuck.

3. Move into the train once you get on. If you stand at the door no one can get past you or the other inconsiderate assholes that are doing the same. There’s nothing wrong with the inside. Yes, you may want to lean on the door or be the first one out. It’s not going to happen at rush hour honey. Everyone who was waiting patiently for the train now have to wait impatiently for the next train because apparently this one is “full”. Don’t lie bitches. I can literally see space for like 10 people just 3 feet away from you.

look at all that space on the left!

4. Please use deodorant. This seems slightly unrelated, but it isn’t. When it’s 6 and it starts getting busy, everyone is squished together. You have to get used to people coming into your personal space. You don’t have to get used to an ugly man with his arm up holding onto the handles with his armpit full of hair and toxic odor in your face though. Personal hygiene is a for the benefit of your own health and others around you.

5. Give up your seat for those who are in need. Don’t hide behind your newspaper and pretend you don’t see that very pregnant woman who is due any day now or that old granny who has legs as strong as tofu. Your mother taught you better than that.

6. If we wanted soft core porn, we’d download it. This is repulsive and makes people very uncomfortable. Celebrate your love elsewhere, please!

7. Use your headphones! I can’t be more annoyed at this. I couldn’t care less about how obsessed you are about your RPG, Fifa, or Candy Crush game. I don’t want to hear your shit. It’s incredibly annoying to listen to gun shots, gems twinkling, or a teenage girl from your Korean drama crying hysterically. Mute that shit or use headphones. Just because you want to hear it doesn’t mean all others do too.

I’m normally in a good mood on Fridays. I’ll make an exception today thanks to all those fucking inconsiderate assholes out there who also take the MTR. If decent subway etiquette is too much to ask for, then for the love of god, at least some common courtesy and basic manners.

Fix

Having a rough day. But nothing tequila, hot salsa and your best friends can’t fix. Not looking forward to my hangover tomorrow.

Ridiculously Photogenic

Why did no one tell me that there is a whole SERIES of ridiculously photogenic memes! I had always only knew the ridiculously photogenic guy! Turns out there are a bunch of them out there. Love it!

ridiculously photogenic guy

ridiculously photogenic syrian rebel

ridiculously photogenic surgery girl

ridiculously photogenic prisoner

ridiculously photogenic convict

ridiculously photogenic hobo

China’s own version of the ridiculously photogenic guy!

ridiculously photogenic street vendor

Ending the post on with the cutest one of all : )

ridiculously photogenic puppy

 

Baby 59

A young 22 old mother flushes her new born baby down the toilet in Jinhua, China!! She then told her landlord that she heard weird kitten meowing sounds and he then called the police. They looked in the toilet and found a small foot! The baby was wedge in the pipe and couldn’t be removed. Firefighters cut the pipe and brought the baby along with the pipe to the hospital. The baby survived and only suffered minor abrasions.

I’ve been in trouble for flushing cigarette butts so I can’t imagine what will happen to the mother! The baby is the result of a casual affair and the mother has hid the pregnancy from everyone. It is strange that she had months to think about what to do, and the best she could come up with is flushing the infant down a squat toilet? It’s strange how someone 22 years of age can be so immature, stupid and irresponsible. I am so upset and mad after hearing this story.

I’m especially sensitive to this news having suffered an ectopic pregnancy earlier this year. If there was anything I could’ve done to save my child, I would’ve. I really just can’t relate to this woman at all. No matter what reasons you have for not wanting this child, you could have had a million better options than this one. There are many people out there who would do anything to have a baby and even more people who have a baby and would do anything for them. There is a special spot in hell reserved for people like her. This woman disgusts me.

I’m at least glad that baby 59 (named after his incubator) is fine now and taken care of by the hospital until they know who will later care for the baby once he’s well enough to leave. This miracle baby deserves better. I have my fingers crossed and hope that he will be looked after by his heartless mother. I’m not religious, but I pray hard that this adorable child will find happiness! Welcome to the world! It’s not as harsh at it seems : )

Group Buying

Group buying sucks, well at least in Hong Kong. Group buying companies find products from wholesalers and retailers at a discounted price and sell them on their prettified website for a advertising fee and a commission. Retailers can use the website to promote their stuff and reach a wider audience. A great idea! Except, as a consumer, I am not happy.

1. They do not notify you when products are out of stock. You will travel all the way to a industrial neighborhood that isn’t really close to anything and wait in line as everyone else is also there to redeem their purchases after work. It’s finally your turn and the employee there tells you that it’s out of stock. So you’ve waste your time traveling there and back, waiting in line, and more importantly, you did not get what you came for. You will need to come again when it’s in stock. When is it in stock again? They don’t know. Do not get a gift or anything you need for a certain date. You will probably not get it. How hard is it to call up people and tell them not to make the effort to come to be let down? Ain’t nobody got time for that.

2. Their products may not be genuine. There has been many cases of fake products. Fake tech gadgets, fake beauty products, fake designer fashion handbags, and who knows what else. Sure if you can tell the difference you can take it back and maybe they will offer you a refund. It’s not just the matter of money, but also the feeling that you’ve been cheated, and of course going through all the trouble at their redemption centre all over again.

3. You’re not buying what they’re selling. Ok, I know there are always fine print attached to coupons. You go to a restaurant and right at the bottom of the menu it will probably say, photos are for reference only. So you’ve been warned that when the dish you ordered comes to the table, it’s not going to look exactly like that. Fine. But when you buy a buffet coupon for a hotel, you go and realize that all the things you thought you were going to get (because they said they had it) would be there, isn’t. The quality of their products are so below average. I have purchased a charging wire for my iPhone and had to exchange it for a new one twice and finally return it because it didn’t work after not even one day.

A few reasons why group buying is a piece of shit. Don’t be fooled and get lured into buying something because it’s “discounted”, you will more than likely end up with an unpleasant experience.

Wrist Jewelry

What’s (still) chic and stylish in the accessory world at the moment are layers of bracelets. I have been collecting pieces here and there and love spicing up my outfit with colorful wrist jewelry! A whole lot of mixing and matching!

Neon 
What’s really trending at the moment are neon bracelets and I’ve picked up a few (too many) at the wholesale mall. I like that they are thin and you can wear just one, a few or a whole arm of these! A great look for summer! Not only do I like neon jewelry, I have also been into clothing as well. Neon is vibrant and fun and great to make a statement.

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Bangles
Chunky bracelets are a nice way to bring an otherwise boring outfit to life. I sometimes like to use smaller bangles for when I have a top or dress that should be the outfit focus. It’s can be annoying to type at times though as the clanging just doesn’t stop! It’s like clicking a pen – it’s only annoying when someone else is doing it! Lol.

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Watches
I used to only wear my Rolex as I find it is versatile to match with anything. But in the past few months, I’ve been wearing less boring and more fashionable timepieces. I still love my default go to watch, but it’s just not trendy enough!

casio

swatch

folli follie

kate spade

DIY
I have also noticed a lot of really simple to make DIY bracelet tutorials out there. I will definitely give a few of them a go. I like little projects like this and they are always one of a kind! Will post pictures of my home creations once I come around to making them!

See ya!

Rainbow After the Rain

It was bright and sunny this morning so I took my laptop to a coffee shop and got comfortable in a couch. Sunshine coming in through the windows and blasting air-conditioning! Loving it! In just 15 minutes, the skies opened up and rain fell through. A heavy shower that was very unexpected. I sat watching the passersby scurry quickly through the streets. Before you know it, the skies are clear again, the sun is back bringing along a beautiful rainbow.

Life is just like this episode of rain. Everything is fine and all of a sudden things get shit. Stick it through for a little while and then you realize that all is well again and maybe sometimes even better! I’m going through a slight rough patch with my boyfriend now. Every relationship has it’s problems and sometimes you get lazy and forget that your partner isn’t to be taken for granted. I complain about the little things that I dislike about him. How foolish of me! There are countless wonderful things about him that I expect and treat as a given. I need to learn how to love his flaws and if I change my perspective, maybe it isn’t even a flaw.

Figuratively speaking, we are going through the rain. I pray that it will be over soon and the skies are bright again. We could use a little sunshine : )

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Steak Salad

My recent posts have all been about food and I’m not stopping yet. A home cooked meal by my boyfriend. Yay!

Marketplace Groceries

Took a walk after a light yet fulfilling lunch to pick up some produce for tonight. My local fresh fruits and vegetables market in Central has everything I need. Mixed greens, sweet peppers, cucumbers, button mushrooms and some arugula. Some to throw in a salad and some for my mid day snack with some sesame sauce. You’ll find everything (and more) you would at a supermarket for a fraction of the price! Well at least in terms of produce.

You can also find meat here, but I’ve never been brave enough to get something at the local butcher. It just looks so scary!

Of course I get LN his favourite feta cheese on my way home at a small grocers that sells international food products. The owner was nice and let me take a few pics of his store. I go to this place often as it’s not super overpriced and they offer free delivery for purchases over $500. Really nice when you don’t want to carry bottles of wine, frozen foods and canned foods in the blistering heat of (almost) summer!

Healthy Choice

Making some smarter and healthier decisions. One of them is to quit smoking. Doing well so far, but for such a strong addiction, only time will tell either my success or failure.

My healthy eating has also taken a back seat whilst I was on holiday. Now it’s back to fresh vegetables and protein. It is challenging to find restaurants that serve dishes without carbs, and more difficult to find a place that doesn’t tempt me into indulging in something I shouldn’t. I would say my biggest struggle is cutting out the habit of having sweetened drinks! Goodbye gingerale, lemon ice tea, yakult and all things I love… I was told that alcohol contains a lot or calories too, but let’s not set unrealistic goals!

My lunch today with my buddy CS. Garden Salad, Zucchini Soup, Braised Beef in Kimchi and Baked Ling Fillet. A tasty and healthy meal!