Charity Fundrasing

This year I will join with Hong Kong Hiking Meetup to participate a challenging charity activity by climbing 1,688 steps (=75 floors) at Central Plaza on Oct 15 to support Hong Chi Association. Hong Chi Associate is a local organization to support people with intellectual disability.

I do running and hiking in my free time. I will continue doing what I love to support charity work support people who have disability and raise people awareness to treasure the nature environment in Hong Kong.

You can support me in this activity by:
eng: https://www.fringebacker.com/en/projects/hong-kong-hiking-meetup-for-hong-chi-2016/fundraiser/vincent-wong/
Chi: https://www.fringebacker.com/zh-tw/projects/hong-kong-hiking-meetup-for-hong-chi-2016/fundraiser/vincent-wong/

All donation go to Hong Chi Association directly. My Target is HKD 1,500

今年我將與香港遠足覓合團參加一個具有挑戰性的慈善活動，於10月15日在中環廣場攀登1,688級樓梯（=75層樓），以支持匡智會。匡智會是本地組織提供資源培訓智障人士。

我平日有空閒時間會參與跑步和行山。我會繼續做我喜歡的事情去支持本地的慈善事業和提高人們的意識要珍惜香港的自然環境。

你能支持我本次活動：
英文: https://www.fringebacker.com/en/projects/hong-kong-hiking-meetup-for-hong-chi-2016/fundraiser/vincent-wong/
中文: https://www.fringebacker.com/zh-tw/projects/hong-kong-hiking-meetup-for-hong-chi-2016/fundraiser/vincent-wong/


所有的捐款會直接轉去匡智會。我的目標是1,500元

Picture from: Google

Fun Cave day against the waves

My friend Narelle invited me to a fun cave trip in Sai Kung. We had so much fun and made ourselves hurt.

No idea why video in youtube not HD.

Resturant - Pirata

On Tuesday, I went to hang out with Girlie, my hiking buddy, in Pirata, an Italian Restaurant, in Wan Chai.

We had MMM (something with Meatball), Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni, and the butcher Cut. The best dish is the butcher cut. The meat is lean, but I would say it can use a bit more fat and more tender. Some people might like it low fat. Other than that I say overall experience is good, foot is tasty, and environment is nice. My critic is nothing I had make me feel pop, surprise, or an wanting to go back again.

For two people, per person cost is 300HKD. I would say it is a mid-range price.

Comedy:

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Game of Thrones Prank - Maisie Williams

This is so funny to me.

Acupuncture and Post-run Recovery

The past month, I have been going for a friend, a Chinese doctor, for treating my knee pain. My knee has been feeling uncomfortable from climbing up stair and climbing down stair. I have to say I visit just for being courtesy and show supporting. Actually, I don't really care that much. It isn't that bothering to me. I find the result is much better than expected and is very certain about the improvement.  

It does hurt a bit and give a nerve, but not horrible. At first fews time, when the needle put in, it is so numb, my leg "want to kick the doctor face". After a few time, it is bear able，leg no longer want to kick up. I am so fortune that my friend has treated me very well. I would recommend anyone who do hiking an running a lot.  

QB to PV with Beautiful Scene

HKTR - Scott Bday Party 2016

Picture download can be find in dropbox:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/9ytsqgk32rnus6r/AACkUETfcqqRJJLfq49lDupTa?dl=0

Trip: Lijiang

On 1st June to 7th June, 2016, I have travelled to Lijiang and Dali City, Yunnan, China .

Remark: all video is available at least by 1080p resolution.

Here is picture sideshows. (Since I stopped use facebook, making slideshow is the easiest way for me to show all picture. The video will be long  skip some by dragging the progress bar)





Below is the video. Sound song muted by youtube.

At least I learned something, some songs copyrighted will be allowed to play with advertisement banner will be added into the video. Some songs will be prohibits and your whole video will be muted.



So what I think? It is great. I definitely didn't want to go back Hong Kong.

Air is so good, sky is blue. Lijiang Ancient City is beyond the word of beautiful.  Dali Ancient City is similar to Lijiang's, the major different between two is Lijiang's is non-car zone and bigger. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is definitely a must go. Beware of high altitude, I also has time difficult breathing.

Dali Ancient City have some cool drink. They put dry ice in a drink and make it smoky.  Try their grape juice. I try their coffee. They claim grow in local, even I think it isn't tasty.

Food is awesome. Grape is definitely my favour. Street food some is very good, but some are very disgusting which I didn't even try. Don't afraid to try some. Sheep with hotpot is very not expensive and tasty. In Dali, try fish soups.

For travel advise, if you travel in non-busy season local agent offer day trip or two days trips relative cheap.

Game - The Martian

As I mentioned in my previous post that The Martian is a syfy movie that mix real space science and physic.  It's game is currently free for download game in App Store. I like how it write: You are Mark Watney's only chance of survival.

 In the game, you will be the guy communicate with Mark  in NASA. During the game , you will also receive other people request and advice from the NASA expert, such as medial doctor. The interesting part is Mark will ask you question, except the chit chat- that relate to real science and you will need to look up, for example: Mark ask what percentage of oxygen will ignite hydrogen. Otherwise, the lab Mark grows potato will explore. There will be not very serious question, if get wrong Mark will try the other option, but he will verbally fuck you.

Sometime, Mark needs to run around to get stuffs. Then, you needs to take a break to wait him. This game is very funny. I have enjoyed it. I haven't finished this, but I know I will be enjoying.

P.S. In fact, I call Matt Damon need you. Be friend with him in Mars.

Happy Fatty Chinese New Year

The weather is so nice today. Originally, I planned to go to Cheung Chou relaxing. But, Sunday I have do nothing and Monday is the first day of CNY, which we have our tradition not to shower that day for not wash away the fortune. I went to a hard hike , which most of the hike are stairs. I am exhausted.

Then, I was heading to supermarket and find relative low price of Oyster. 

I could help but treat myself some. 

Beer is also there. Later I have walk to the beach and find few beautiful ancient trees. 

This has been a very good secondary day of new year to me.

Blogging vs Facebook

Recently, I have announced that I am suspending my Facebook account. What I just mean is I will stopped using it. Although, I have peaked a few times lately. I asked myself a question: Is facebook helping me to reach others, making better friendship with others. My answer is no. It is sad. Facebook have helped me to find the long lost friends. For example, classmate from elementary school, Friend, host family, and neighbour friend in Hungry. 

Be honest, most of the time I use facebook is peeking other people feeds and pictures. Or, just watching video from youtube in facebook. This is where facebook fail. If you have a bond with someone, because one and you have a emotion connection. Are people having in-depth expression in facebook? Traditionally, communication is two way. Is most of your communication one way or two ways? I would say even Facebook messenger doing better job than Facebook. 

So, Facebook isn't helping me to connect with my friends and wasting my time in watching video. I said I have enough.

Blogging makes me feel I can express myself in depth. Although, I also share youtube video and other people pictures. And, you learnt things too. For example, I receive a notification from google (because Blogspot which I am using is from Google) something related to cookies usage from European Union Laws. Of course, I know about cookies but what is cookies. It is something record how you interact with the website. The notification said by the new European Union Law, I am required to notify visitors of my blog that I am using cookies. ( I am not using cookies anyway). This is learning and fun. 

International Space Station / The Martian

First, enjoy this beautiful pictures.

Source: NASA. (I lost the direct link)

Where is it? London.

A video come across me by accident named Science vs Cinema: THE MARTIAN - Full Episode.
This is not only fun to watch, it is inspiring too. Watch the movie first to get the most out of what they are saying.

Then, plant can grow on space isn't science fiction anymore. A zinnia flower has grown on the International Space Station

Source NASA. Link: https://www.nasa.gov/image-feature/first-flower-grown-in-space-stations-veggie-facility

And, there is a live video you can watch the earth. "The International Space Station with ESA’s Columbus laboratory flies 400 km high at speeds that defy gravity – literally. At 28 800 km/h it only takes 90 minutes for the weightless laboratory to make a complete circuit of Earth. Astronauts working and living on the Station experience 16 sunrises and sunsets each day." And you can see the real time location of the ISS from here: Where is the International Space Station?



Broadcast live streaming video on Ustream

And it is more fun to watch with Adam Savage trying to replicate the Martian space suit.

Last days of Festival Walk AMC

Festival Walk AMC is closing tomorrow , 3rd of January, 2016. It is sad. The reason is cinema couldn't afford the rent for the shopping centre. I have never watched a movie here, but I am sure it is for many. Cinema shouldn't close like this for me. 

Self-order McDonald

I was in Tsim Sha Tsui last night and found these new self-serving machine in the McDonald. I was impressed, then soon I felt something missing. It was like learning the new McDonald where you don't need other human. 

I was not going detail about how to order my dinner here. The order process was very different. Of course, having a person to take order was more convenience. Then, a receipt had a number will be provided. You went to other area and wait for a screen to told you your order was ready and for pick up.

The funny thing about it was designing fault. I wasn't talking about the hardware or software. What happened was i couldn't stopping thinking I used the hand to eat fries and burger from the hand touched the machine which everyone touch. It was disgusting. Honestly, I wouldn't want to use it anymore. 

 

Wedding in Hong Kong

Today, I receive a very beautiful wedding invitation from a friend from elementary school. It mean a lot to receive it from face to face too.

Beside my sister wedding, this is my first time being invited to a ceremony in Hong Kong. ( Being a family, you don't get invited, you are enlisted.) And what make it more frilling is it going to be a Catholic wedding. I hope there will be Ava Maria. 

We are having the ceremony in a church where my friend, Doris, and I go when we were young from school. Wedding is hosting on the 10th January, 2016. Congratulation to them. 

There will be another post soon to explain the culture of Chinese wedding.

Tung Chung --> Discovery Bay

One of the best trails in HK

XiaoMi Speaker

Xiaomi Hk is doing promotion for Christmas . They have a Bluetooth speaker cost HKD129 (~USD 15). It has arrived today.

The side is aluminum alloy. 10 hours of play time usage from advertisement. Even it is small, it is not as light. 

Pairing is easy. Sound is loud enough. Bass is okay , but it can't handle heavy bass. I find it best with songs from vocal music. 

 A HKD129 Bluetooth speaker for casual use I will recommand it.

Quick Indian Meal

After work today, I was on the street frustrating what to eat. Then, I walked into Marks & Spencer and found these Indian Paste. I went home tasted it, it is very good. I decided to put on pasta. 

It taste very good. But:

It would be spicy for some people. (Not for me)

If fat lower would be better.

And it is pricies. HKD 36 (~USD4.5)for 350g. I used half for one meal. 

I would put in kidney bean, next time. 

Reason for boring social life in HK

Here is the summary of most situation:

1. Most of my weekday free time is already reserved for running 2-3 nights.
2. When I do not run, I am thinking do nothing so I can recover better and faster and strong on the next run.
3. Having interesting friend and interesting activity, but we are too busy can't find time that fit both of us.
4. Having interesting friend but the activity is boring. Okay, buddy, see you next time.
5. Having interesting activity but the friend is boring. Plz, I don't want to spend time with you.
6. I love shopping but shopping in HK suck. Shopping Mall, Shopping mall, and shopping mall. Where is out door shopping mall, out door open market, and out door coffee house? (crying)
7. I am a strong stereotyping people. I rare to speak to Hongky girl. They are vampire. They die under the sun. And, I can't save their soul.
8. Hongky think travelling more time 30 mins is too long. Don't even need to mention 60min.
9. I love eating, but I can't eat much because I am very cautious about my weight. Hongky activity involves eating gathering, eating hangout after work, eating great meal with buffet, eating reunion, happy eating weekend....
10. I am married, everything not involves my children, kids, sprouts is no go. - See you in another life.

Trying McDonald noodle breakfast

I was late to work.  I decide go for McDonald's breakfast. And Ijust realise   McDonald at the breakfast is so expensive. The eggs sausage menu is costing like 23 Hong Kong Dollar. These eggs sausage pasta noodle is costing HK$26 and I decided to try. 

My final conclusion is this is more expensive HK$ 26 27on for breakfast is really expensive but if you are already paying 23 Hong Kong dollar For McDonald's menu I think this is worth it

2013 Summer: What I did? with Photos

Spending time with best friend and my favorite kid. Katherina

Happy time playing throw and catch at the beach.

We are playing spin, spin, spin, and run game.

Birthday Challenge