two cigars and a glass of wine...

Last nite I went to the Rotary club's 25th anniversary gala. It was quite amusing so I thought I'd tell you guys about it. First, I wasn't invited, but I was made to go last minute becuase my uncle didn't feel well. So, at first not knowing that I was going to a Rotary club gala, I was underdressed. Now here comes the phun stuff. When I got there, I felt like everyone there was wearing their money on them. Why you might ask? Let's say that the Rotary club is a club for the social elite, and oops, I forgot, it's a gentleman's club. So all the wives there were dressed up like there was no tomorrow (sort of to one up the other club wives). Beads, sequins, minks, furs, diamonds as big as marbles, you name it, they got it. The scary thing was that these ladies (who are of their early 50's) were wearing really trendy/revealing items that did not seem to fit them. Trust me, TOO MUCH FLESH was revealed that nite. Imagine a highschool formal, switch the young ppl with old ppl, subtract some more fabric on the women's clothing and add some fur, you have the rotary club gala. These ppl are as giddy as highschool kids. Mind you, none of my fam is in the club, we just got invited as guests to help donate some money for their charity fundariser.
Anyhoos, after going to an event like this, I now know what really wealthy ppl do with their spare time. All the wives of the club members did charity work, learn to ballroom dance and sing. How do I know this? The evening consisted of each important member singing with the live band. I felt like I was in some old geezers karaoke bar. They also had certain couples come out and show the new dances they learned so everyone can cheer. To top it off, almost every other man was smoking a cigar. *cough cough* I think inhaling that stuff for 4 hours, I basically smoked 2 of them myself.
The evening was interesting, though next time, my mum decides to pull me into one of these events, I'm definately not going. I think I have shortened my life span by atleast 2 years because of all the pollution and cigar/cigarette smoke I've been inhaling in HK. Bah! *cough cough*

it's cold...

Achoo!!! It's starting to get cold. Well, it's not that cold, it's chillie, but when you don't have a jacket, IT'S COLD!! I have yet to get myself a warm jacket to wear. I think I should while there are still sales on. I went shopping today with my mum and aunt to get some christmas gifts. It was crazy. We spent a crap load of money at Tommy. We spent enuf so that I could get another VIP card. It's scary. On a better not though, we finished christmas shopping for practically everyone in the family.
The Christmas lights just went up yesterday in the main city area. I haven't driven past it yet so I duno how nice it is. The Christmas trees in the malls are absolutely gorgeous. They did a really really nice area where you take pics with santa. It's so pretty. I hope to take some pics before they take it down after Christmas. (Anyone have any comments about the optio pentax S4 digicam? I'm still indecisive about a digicam, but this one seems oki. hehe) It seems to me that ppl do a lot more christmas decorating here than in toronto. It makes me really happie to see so many lights and decoration up. It's such a festive season.
As the year is winding down, I'm looking back and forward and realize that I think this year would have been my record number of vacations in one year. Sort of. Hk is one of them. My cruise to China is another. Bintan, Singapore is another one. Shanghai for Christmas will be another. And originally if I could skip my exams I would have gone to Japan and Malaysia on business in Dec. This all in the span of less than 5 months. It makes me wonder if I really put enough effort into my studying here in HK. Hehehehe. I do study hard, really!! *blink blink* I'm really looking forward to my trip to Shanghai, I'll get to test out my mandarin and shanghainese. Did I tell you guys I'm also learning how to speak Shanghainese? Neat, eh? Hehe. I also can't wait to see snow in Shanghai. Apparantly Shanghai in December is supposed to be one of the most romantic places. So I guess my sis and I will have romantic dinners together. hehehe.
So have you guys thought about your new years resolutions yet? I hope to make them this year and try to accomplish them. What's the use in making them if I don't accomplish them, rite? Anyway, I still have a month to come up with them. I'll deal with them later. Rite now, EXAMS!! GAH!!

home for christmas...almost

With two more weeks of school left to go this semester, I'm really looking forward to a nice long Christmas break. I don't really have anything planned just yet. I'm hoping to spend some time with some friends in HK and maybe take a short little trip. My fam is going back to Toronto and spending Chinese New Year there, so the house will be pretty empty. Yay! My older sister is coming back from Japan for a week or so after Christmas. I don't even know if I'll be able to see her. I might be on a trip when she arrives, and then I'm off again on an airplane back home. So I'll sort of be home for Christmas, well, post-christmas.
I finally finished a bunch of applications this past weekend. I spent the entire weekend going crazy over them. I'm just glad their sent. Now I just have to wait. Wait. Wait. Wait. It's nerve-racking.
The weather here in HK is getting breezier. Still as polluted as before, but a lil chillier. You actuallly have to wear long sleeves and a jacket. I miss my snow and the crisp morning air.
Recently, I've been feeling pretty blah-ish. Not entirely blue, or whatever, just a shade of blue? I duno. Anyhoos, I have nothing much to say except I'm looking forward to going home.

currently listening: Loneliest Star - Seal ~ I have a tendency to keep cds in my cd player for weeks on-end, this one is on repeat.