May 2013
5 posts
When the high temperatures and humidity return
When the Secretary for Security responds to rise...
Sources:
The Standard
Government transcript
When another expat wants to be friends just...
5 tags
When HSBC is making it nearly impossible to use...
(Just experienced it last week, and heaven help you if you don’t have an HSBC credit card to link to your account or if you do have one and end up with unexpected huge fees.)
SCMP article, for those not already aware of what you’re in for
3 tags
When a rubber duck is big news
April 2013
2 posts
When yet another cupcake shop opens up
(RIP Krispy Kreme, 2006-2008.)
When the air pollution keeps getting worse
March 2013
7 posts
When TVB Pearl cuts away during the final minutes...
5 tags
When expats refer to Hong Kong as "the 852"
3 tags
When it's the first rainstorm of the year
8 tags
When it's almost time for the Rugby 7s
4 tags
When people are playing Candy Crush everywhere I...
When someone suggests Brickhouse for dinner
4 tags
Hong Kong-to-the-US reverse culture shock #2
So, I went back to America over the holidays…
(For God’s sake, you’re tracking dirt everywhere.)
February 2013
4 posts
3 tags
When the financial secretary claims he's middle...
“But Tsang defended himself, saying ‘I think it may not be necessary to set a limit on the salary [when defining what is middle class], in fact it is a lifestyle … I have read articles which say the middle class are those [people] who drink coffee and like French movies – I like movies and tea, so there’s not much difference [between mine] and middle-class lives.’”
Sources:...
2 tags
How I picture some HKers trying to decide on an...
5 tags
When HK visa forms still list "spinster" as an...
3 tags
When I'm tired of trying to figure out who should...
January 2013
7 posts
6 tags
Hong Kong-to-the-US reverse culture shock #1
So, I went back to America over the holidays…
When I try on clothes in Asian sizes
When neighbors in other buildings leave their...
When I realize I’ve left my curtains open and my neighbors are watching me
3 tags
When people still think the No Pants Subway Ride...
Hong Kong event: [https://www.facebook.com/events/314131778701909]
11 tags
When the HK government proposes blocking public...
Hong Kong moves to limit access to public information on company directors
2 tags
When restaurants refuse to stop serving shark fin...
3 tags
When locals think gweilos don't know what "gweilo"...
December 2012
8 posts
When I had Hong Kong-style French toast for the...
When companies hand out free samples
When PCCW sales reps keep calling with upgrade or...
5 tags
When a horde of drunk Santas descends upon the...
3 tags
When I have to deal with HSBC in any capacity
3 tags
When Jackie Chan gives his opinions on politics
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When the person behind me in line repeatedly bumps...
2 tags
When people ask if I'm going to Clockenflap
November 2012
2 posts
3 tags
When I walk by the Abercrombie & Fitch store in...
3 tags
When I don't have to spend the next four years...
October 2012
8 posts
1 tag
When the temperature dips down to 20C/68F
2 tags
When it's hairy crab season
2 tags
Dressing up for Halloween in Lan Kwai Fong
1 tag
When locals wait in line
2 tags
When people eat or drink in the paid areas of...
2 tags
When someone stops abruptly in the middle of the...
1 tag
When it's the last junk trip of the year
1 tag
When there's only one char siu bao left
September 2012
10 posts
1 tag
When I take the red minibus from Mong Kok to Sai...
1 tag
When I go to a local doctor
2 tags
When mooncake season is over
1 tag
When people complain about an increase in the...
1 tag
Wan Chai on a Sunday afternoon
3 tags
When the in-laws visit
The night before
The 1st day
The 5th day
The 10th day
1 tag
When I see couples in matching outfits
