Movers arrived on Thursday last week after weeks and months of anticipation (read about it here)! One hour later the movers were gone, and our place looked like this: I was still at work later that day when I got a text, “OMG. So much stuff!!!!” Braden had just walked in the door and, as expected, was a bit … More Hong Kong Apartment: The Great Unpack
It was a big day in Vancouver back on March 9th. After all the planning and packing, it was finally moving day. The relocation contract covered packing, moving and shipping a container full of our belongings (which I’m sure we didn’t fill), so on the last day of possession of our New Westminster apartment a team … More Hong Kong Apartment: The Container Arrives
I was curious about what is would be like to go grocery shopping here in Hong Kong and how it differs from North America. What would I be able to find? What would I miss? What unexpected things would they sell? How would prices compare? Like most things, it is fairly different and at the same … More Hong Kong Grocery Shopping
Back in February I flew to Hong Kong for three days – what a whirlwind trip! My primary goals were to attend interviews and hopefully narrow down my employment options, and also hunt for an apartment with Braden. Both objectives were necessary for me to be there in person, but I didn’t have much time. … More Hong Kong Apartment: Hunting + Planning
I certainly don’t intend for this to be a food blog, but lots of people have been asking me questions like, “What have you been eating?” and “How is the food?”. I’m happy to report that the food is great and I’m enjoying trying new places. Admittedly, I’m not great at being adventurous, so when I … More Eating Out in Hong Kong
A Life Shift 