One of my everyday reads is Hemlock’s diary. Written by an expat, living where I wish I could be, Hong Kong, he has unique and insightful revelations on life near the “Fragrant Harbor”. Yesterday’s contribution is a classic and sums up my romantic experiences to date: Sun, 30 Oct–To Causeway Bay, in search of a… Continue reading Coffee and wisdom
Category: Asia Expat Living
An appalling lack of motivation.
Today is my last day here in Singapore. I had planned to go out and look at the Kranji War Memorial, but a combination of two things ruined that plan: 1) Getting back to my hotel a 3:30 am (alone) and 2) a torrential rain storm as I was heading for the MRT. I’m not… Continue reading An appalling lack of motivation.
No finer place on which the sun shines……
I truly love Singapore. Yesterday was my first full day here this trip, and unfortunately I had to attend to some work related things which ate up most of the afternoon hours. Still, it is nice just to be here. Don’t ask me why, but this is my favorite place to be. Shameless ,selfish, self… Continue reading No finer place on which the sun shines……
Greetings from the Lion City!
Just got in to Singers……..No matter how tired I am, my heart picks up when I get into the taxi and ride past the apartment buildings and into the city. This is my favorite place on the planet. Singair was just as nice as ever proving again that customer service does matter…… Watching CNN about… Continue reading Greetings from the Lion City!
Don't drink and blog!
I have some interesting reflections on Asia and the attitudes they have over here to us, farang, gaijin, gweilo, and foreign devils. Unfortunately, I had a social event this evening, which I just got home from. I had just settled down with a cold can of VB to render forth my musings when the phone… Continue reading Don't drink and blog!
Don’t drink and blog!
I have some interesting reflections on Asia and the attitudes they have over here to us, farang, gaijin, gweilo, and foreign devils. Unfortunately, I had a social event this evening, which I just got home from. I had just settled down with a cold can of VB to render forth my musings when the phone… Continue reading Don’t drink and blog!
Waiting, waiting, waiting
Made it to Narita and now I am bored. Was able to sneak out of work early, catch an earlier train, and make it to Narita in good time. Now I am sitting with only 2 choices in front of me, Get loaded on the free booze in the lounge, or type a little. Being… Continue reading Waiting, waiting, waiting
Love: Hong Kong style….
True love for a HK Gal…… Ah Love! Subscribe in a reader
Some ideas never go out of style- the misery index by Col Ken.
For those who don’t know him or of him, Col Ken is the commentator in the very successful book series, “Hardship Posting: True tales of Expat life in Asia” In the 3rd edition he has posted his true cost of marriage philosophy…one I completely agree with. Buy the book, you tired and oppressed American men….you’ll… Continue reading Some ideas never go out of style- the misery index by Col Ken.