Life
25 Questions Tag
So today’s blog post is going to a very quick, lazy one, since I ran out of time to write anything yesterday, and was faced with this post, or nothing at all. That, and I’m currently lying in…
Hong Kong: 2 Month Update
So it’s been two months now since I picked up sticks and moved halfway around the world to Hong Kong. I’ve written plenty about it so far, mainly the sights I’ve seen, and a few things about work,…
Cute Kindergarten Stories
So as regular readers will know, I’m now working as an English teacher in a kindergarten, here in Hong Kong. I recently shared what my average day looks like, and the kids follow a very regular routine every…
A Day in the Life: Kindergarten ESL Teacher
So for anyone who hasn’t been paying attention lately, I recently began working in my first real-world, full-time job since graduating university, as a teacher in Hong Kong. I got the job through an agency, who also provide…
Room Tour – Hong Kong Flat
This is actually more of a flat tour than a room tour, seeing as my room is the size of a box. (I’ve also done previous room tours in France and Edinburgh). I knew flats in Hong Kong…
Hong Kong: First Impressions
So I’ve been living in Hong Kong for a week now, and thought I’d share what I think about the place so far. I was pretty jet-lagged for the first weekend, then I’ve been in work all week,…
I’m Moving to Hong Kong
Oh bloody hell, is this actually happening? As I write this, I’m sitting at home with my parents, but as you’re reading it, I’m at Glasgow airport, waiting for my flight to depart, to take me halfway across…
Musically Inspired – Playing Games
Why do people insist on playing games? Why can we never just say what we mean? I’m not a psychologist, so I can’t pretend to have the answers to these questions, but it does make me ponder the…
Dear Graduates
The real world is hard. I could try to be nicer about this, but that’s the truth of it at the end of the day. I’ve only been in it for about a month at this point (a…
Dealing With Stress
Feeling stressed sucks. I don’t think I’ve ever met anyone who enjoys feeling stressed – although yes, sometimes it can be a helpful motivator, especially if you’re the sort of person who puts their work off until the last…