The weeks that were...

The semester has been passing ridiculously fast this time around. With endless papers to be written, it feels as if I am living on a daily basis. Perhaps it is because of the weather that keeps changing its course, I feel incredibly tired at times and that results in the need for hibernation, which I have not done enough of.


I can't wait to share this, a ticket and book autographed by Ms. Margaret Atwood, former Booker Prize winner:

My very first autographed book by a Booker Prize winner (and it was addressed to me)! And the ticket which I gave to my gf, Darlie.

What I have done in the past few weeks (not in sequence, and as much as I can remember) include loitering around Hung Hom one Saturday or Sunday night and had hamburgers at the most famous restaurant for serving them at the area. Well, I was not very disappointed with the hamburgers, although having waited for more than 30 minutes for them (and you call them fast food?!). The double beef burger with cheese that Ivan got was very delicious, but the pork chop hamburger I got was not bad either, except that Ivan discovered it has bone in it (and bones appear to be in both parts of our burger!). Although I did not get to visit PolyU, I was glad to have explored a little area of Hung Hom that night.

Double beef hamburger with cheese.

Pork chop hamburger.



Also, I have been hopping to Tai Po market on a weekly basis for all the delicious and cheap food that I can find there, apart from getting my weekly supply of fruits and vegetables. Helen has been my most loyal companion so far, and we have tried many new food in the area. I am glad to have also found a new favourite snack for myself (Sorry, no pic here 'cos I do not always have a camera with me). Will get you one if you come with me. Teehee.

Look good, but do not taste good. Were conned!

Another highlight of the weeks would be the Hong Kong Sevens held at the Hong Kong Stadium, which I have gone to and shouted and cheered crazily with Daph. It was an eye-opening experience for I have always wanted to watch some sports matches (apart from the Olympic Games) first hand, after seeing the crowd of happy people around Times Square and Causeway Bay at the end of the tournament last year. Entering the stadium without any knowledge about rugby (nor paying for any ticket - it was free for students, but only for the preliminary rounds), I left with better understanding of the game.

Hong Kong Stadium @ Causeway Bay.


Women in action! HK Sevens' Women's Final: Australia vs. China. The former team won the game.

Notice the signboard at the back ("Jack, Will you marry me? Love, Adriana).

The weeks have also been enjoyable with many photo-taking sessions with good friends who are graduating this year. Having one of those sessions once every week is more than enough, for the school buses and campus will be crowded with people... I particularly enjoyed that one day that all of us gathered and took pictures around the whole campus for like um... 6 hours? But we had lots of fun, though. (No pics yet 'cos pending uploads from the director of the photo-taking tour group).

One of the bouquet of roses for my graduating friends. I was teased for being 'too free' to make these...


Also met a bunch of cool people these couple of weeks and have volunteered myself at some community service programmes. I don't see myself as a volunteer at all, but much more like a participant for I had lots of fun myself, joining others in their activities.



I would also like to again wish all my March birthday friends "Happy Birthday" and may you have another great year ahead. There are so many of you having birthday in this month~ :To dear Pa, Wj, Carmen, Chiam, Marcus, Ikhwan, Janice, Felix, Sophia, Vivian, Tino..... (sorry if I have left anybody out..).

Lastly, having not explored much, I am geared to begin more adventures (this is reinforced after having myself glued to 'The Amazing Race' again, after stopped watching my favourite all-time series for more than a year) and vow to get more work done. Exam period is looming around and I think I should stop now, for I still have yet to write the essay nor do the assignment that I have planned to do tonight (um, last night, since it is already past midnight). Until I write again, everybody がんばって yo!

With Laam Laam, after getting souvenirs and photo album for volunteers for the 2008 Olympic Games.




At Tsuen Wan, the farthermost station on one end of the red MTR line.


A "Thank you" card from KY and Rosanne. How sweet! ^,^