NEW blog in hopes of finding contributors

My friend (Lucy) and I started a NEW BLOG called "Our Purchases".
A blog that documents what we've bought with a snip bit about the product and how much it cost.
There is no set guidelines to follow, but a story with the purchase is always intriguing.

The blog is still in the works, we have been procrastinating over it. My new year resolution is to frequently update 18th of February and Our Purchases. If you would like to contribute, don't hesitate to ask.

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KITTYLAB

The much anticipated KITTY LAB event has come and gone. Hmm.. what can I say about the event...too much hype, a little disappointed, but nonetheless it was CUTE. An interesting experience, but it wasn't worth 120HKD. Once was enough for me, but for those die hard Hello Kitty fans, the event must've felt extraordinary.
KITTY LAB was about creating your personal Hello Kitty. Upon entering the main venue, it felt like an animated Hello Kitty city. You were directed to start at a certain station, whether it be hair, school, or clothing store..etc. Short games were played and you get to pick your hello kitty gear if you win, but failing would result in random selection. My Hello Kitty turned out horrendous.. it was a disappointment. At the end, you only got an ID card print out of your creation. I was expecting a FREAKIN DOLL!!! I wanted much more out of it! ARGH.

This was a NO CAMERA event, but people took pictures anyways with their Digital SLR cameras. LOL

i'm SUPER excited!

+insert high pitch squeal*

This is what I love about Hong Kong! Hello Kitty CONVENTION!!! 35th Anniversary.
Oh, how I remember my sticker books, mechanical lead pencils, spiral note books, and multi-colored pens. I will take loads of pictures on Tuesday when I go with Miki. :)
The convention starts today and there is already news about a fight that went on between two ladies while waiting in line.
OH MY!! People don't play nice..oh Hello Kitty fanatics!

Random ADS

IKEA has some new ADs for the HOLIDAYS. I find them smart and creative. LOVE IT.

you can't lose weight in ASIA

I recently went to JiaXing (a small city in the outskirts of Shanghai) and this strange fruit was in season. It's known as Myrica rubra, and in mandarin, yángméi. Sweet and delicious! It taste like strawberries + berries mixed together.

KFC's blueberry Portuguese tart, it literally melts in your mouth

banana flavored POCKY

Snack on Shanghai Airlines consisted of: sponge cake, dinner roll, banana chip, dry preserved salted prunes, and nasty mint drops

this is the best tofu dessert, i've ever eaten. the orange topping is yellow sugar crushed.

Sun of the Beach - this is a beach post!

There use to be a television show called SUN OF THE BEACH. lol

REPLUSE BAY- where I got 3 massive bug bites

SHEK-O BEACH- soft sand between your toes, simply gorgeous beach, with delicious THAI FOOD

passive-AGGRESSIVE

I giggled for 3 minutes. Check out for more.

your BANANAS

i tried to eat healthy..i really did. UNTIL I SAW THIS!

I care about the EARTH. I ride public transportation.

MTR which stands for Mass Transit Railway, is the metro system of Hong Kong.
It's the VTA of San Jose, Metro of NY, and BART of the Bay Area.

The mass population of HK don't drive for MANY reasons.
1. Gas is SUPER expensive. You think gas is expensive in the states.. well come to Hong Kong and see for yourself. We pump gas by the gallons, people in Hong Kong pump by LITERS!
2. Parking is a B*tch! You better learn how to drive backwards, if you want to drive here!
The parking spaces are super narrow, you will have to get out of the car before the driver parks into his/her designated space in an apt complex.. AND PARALLEL PARKING!
3. With limited space comes expensive parking structures.
4. Why drive when you can get a TAXI with just a wave.
5. You better drive a nice car! Cars with dents, taped up rear view mirrors, or missing hub caps is a disgrace. (the garages in the video aren't typical garages for 'regular' people)
Here is a video on HK Garages titled:

Hong Kong Parking Garage Makes Us Feel Inadequate

I don't drive because:
1. I'm poor
2. I'm terrible at parallel parking
3. I'm really POOR
4. I like to people watch on the MTR.

long lost lovers that haven't seen each other in 10 years reunite on the MTR

little boy dancing

Instant Ramen

the "tea egg" was vacuum sealed with the dry ham

Bon Appetit

not Dead, just Healthier

I'm not dead, I've just joined a gym in Hong Kong.
Since, I can't be home in CA..why not think I'm there, by joining a gym called CALIFORNIA. I have no idea..WHY?!?! they would call it CA. It's equivalent to 24 Hour Fitness in the states. They are the same company.

During my 2 weeks back home, I realized..I've gotten FAT. Yes, you've read it right..it's without a P. In Hong Kong standards, my size is considered as OBESE. From seeing the calorie counting results of my friend Mr. Rogerson, I've finally realized I have to get myself in shape.

Today, I went to CALIFORNIA for the first time and boy did it knock my socks off. It's so high end! The facility is gorgeous and the changing room/bathroom just took my breathe a way. Bally and Gold's Gym has nothing on this gym.

Also, I got my body fat measured and I've barely made it in the average range. I was 2 points from below average in the body fat standard. In addition, the trainer at the gym, who was evaluating my body fat and discussing my 'goal' which I said was to fit into my size 26 jeans. Then said without any hesitation that he can get me to a SIZE 23 in 1-2 years. I COULDN'T BELIEVE IT!! He said he was once a size 23!!!! I haven't been a size 23 since elementary school. What has the world come to!

Back to The Future

Back to living in the future.. sigh
I miss you CALIFORNIA.

farewell to...
the clean crisp air
the ability to fling or flair my arms on the sidewalk
taco bell
my nice warm bed
my car
my family & friends
living in the past

crappy UNITED airplane food, limited leg room, and 15 hour flight..OH MY!

I'm sitting next to a very cute elderly couple while waiting to board the plane for SFO.
Right next to me is a MUJI to GO! (they need a MUJI in California)
Oh how I love the Hong Kong International Airport, it beats the boring SFO airport. You can get lost in HK International for hours! (imagine a shopping mall with a huge food court)
I'm dreading the ride back, but excited to breathe in the fresh crisp air. If only I can capture it in a jar and bring it to HK.

ViVi magazine (all about Japanese fashion), New Moon (2nd book from Twilight series), and a bag Millie's Cookies..I'm ready to endure the flight back home. My bag of FOUR Millie's Cookies costed me $49HKD!!!! so EXPENSIVE! it's equivilient to $7USD! Darn airport food so freakin expensive. I get the munchies on the plane something to fill my boredom.. FOOD always cures all problems. (I realize that..it's quite sad. I find comfort in food)
I bought PEEPS from Wellcome because I got homesick.