mid-week entertainment

We've managed to squeeze in some mid-week entertainment in our busy schedules two weeks in a row now, yay!
So good to just get your mind off work for a couple of hours and do something different than the usual - work late, go home, feed Teddy, walk Teddy, feed yourself, pee Teddy, go to bed, sleep.



Last Thursday we went to the movies and saw Kung Fu Panda 2 in an executive movie theater. This means that the theatre had big reclining chairs and waitresses coming around with drinks and popcorn all through out the movie. I like :)





And last night we went and to a stand up comedy show.
With a guy called Wali Jones (he has apparently performed on David Letterman). Funny guy indeed. One of the highlights, or at least the most memorable from the evening was when he told off a little Chinese guy for texting right in front of him.
The little Chinese guy (named Carl and 21 year old we later found out) didn't get how rude he was though, even though it was clearly pointed out to him so he just continued texting and said to the performer - go on dude, I can multi-task, I am listening.
Wali looked gob-smacked, and so were most of us I think, and just said: you have no idea do you?
Little Chinese guy: No.
Wali: You have no idea how rude you are doing that in front of me, do you?
It took a little while for the words to sink in cause Carl just continued texting but then I think he finally realized and stopped.
That or he was just done.
Come to think of it, probably the latter...

I'm not trying to be prejudice or anything here - but honestly - Chinese people can be sooo rude. And most of the time they just don't get that they are. We just don't share the same common sense. Or they just lack it, I don't know...

very hot weather warning

The HK authorites have issued a Very Hot Weather Warning.
The warnings they issue are always just too funny.
But here in HK we do not rely on common sence, probably because at many times the locals don't seem to have any....

The Very Hot Weather Warning is now in force.The Hong Kong
Observatory is forecasting very hot weather in Hong Kong
today. The risk of heatstroke is high.

When engaged in outdoor work or activities, do drink plenty
of water and avoid over exertion. If not feeling well, take
a rest in the shade or cooler place as soon as possible.

People staying indoors without air-conditioning should keep
windows open as far as possible to ensure that there is
adequate ventilation.

The Hong Kong Observatory advises that prolonged exposure
under sunlight is to be avoided. Loose clothing, suitable
hats and UV-absorbing sunglasses can reduce the chance of
sunburn by solar ultraviolet radiation.

Swimmers and those taking part in outdoor activities should
use a sunscreen lotion of SPF 15 or above, and should
re-apply it frequently.

graduation and relaxation

The weekend started off with Teddy's graduation from his obedience course.
The trainer said he thinks Teddy is fantastic and a very smart dog. And somehow I knew that already... :)


After we had been given a certificate we thought we deserved some relaxation.
So we took the ferry out to Lamma island where my friend Sandra lives and chilled on the beach.

Teddy and I stayed over night and had beautiful green walks in the evening as well as in the morning. Feel all recharged now and that is a wonderful feeling.
Hurray for relaxing weekends!



Now a bbq Sunday dinner is on the cards, an evening walk and then maybe even some wedding planning before it is bed time.

diets

My two boys are dieting.
For different reasons obviously, but still.
One is trying to loose weight, the other one is trying to stop scratching.
Both diets are making them constipated though.
Oh the joys of having smelly boys in your life.. :)

busy working bee

I know I am neglecting the blog.
Sorry.
As per usual I am being a busy bee at work.
I hardly ever talk about work on the blog, although it is the one thing that takes up the most time in my life...

It is almost all good though. the busy bee part that is.
I have just signed 3 new clients, I have 2 more up my sleeve that say they are going to sign. If all this go through as I want then I can not only say that I am doing a good job, I can actually say that I am doing a bloody good job.
Because signing new clients takes time... And that together with all the micro-management that is needed when you work in HK (unfortunately) is the reason that I am such a busy bee.

Speaking of the micro-management bit, sometimes I dream that this office was situated in Sweden or somewhere else in the western world, it would be so interesting to have a team like I do here that thought for themselves, that took initiative and that didn't rely on you to make things happen regarding this that and everything. We've done really well here, but just imagine how much we could have accomplished if it was with people that didn't need the micro of the micro-management... But I guess that is also the big challenge here in HK that keeps me on my toes...

Anyway, it is weekend now.
Last night I collapsed on the sofa with a chocolate brownie in my hand. I fell asleep 3 times whilst eating the cake, so in the end I just shoved it down and went to bed instead.

Have a great weekend all.
I'm off to a girls night with PJ's on, pizza, home made chocolate cake and Bollywood movies.
Bring it on!

play date

Teddy and his girlfriend Ruby have got a play date on Saturday night with these two cuties.
We are going to be there too of course, can't wait to hold that little chocolate puppy! But I guess most of my focus will have to be on the humans that we have a play date with, but it is going to be tough - me love puppies and the Teddy bear!

friends and sun

We've just had a long weekend in HK.
I absolutely l o v e long weekends. It's amazing what a difference a day makes.

Friday was more or less dedicated to walks with Teddy. Started the day with a walk in Aberdeen country park with friends and other dogs and actually managed to get Ant to walk Dragons Back with me in the afternoon! The glory of both walks are that you're so close to the city, but could hardly feel farther away. The stress of the city evaporates as soon as you stand there in the midst of the green trees.

Saturday we had doggy training (Teddy is a fast learner, but also a bit of a bully to the other puppies there - so he got a time out 3 times... boo). We then went out to Sai Kung and spent a lovely afternoon and evening with friends out there. An evening that consisted of lots of food and laughter, good music, limbo dancing and rope skipping... yep don't even ask me how that happened, but we had fun!

Yesterday we had brunch on our rooftop with friends and literally melted away together with the cheese. It was super sunny, hot and humid. However, once the sun was about to set, we took Teddy on another nice walk in one of the country parks and then finished with a nice meal in one of our favourite restaurants.

Friends, walks and sun - a perfect combo for a very nice long weekend. :)