Happy Friday!

So the end of summer, or at least the official end of summer is here.  The temps in HK haven't yet convinced me that autumn is right around the corner but I'm sure my friends and family in the US, Canada and Europe will agree that it is.  For those of us in HK or an even warmer climate we'll have to wait a bit to unpack our boots & sweaters but the signs of the mid-autumn festival are all around to remind us of the yummy treats to come.

Change of seasons are difficult at times but always good for us.  As we leave the lazy days of summer behind and turn our focus back to a more normal schedule, whether it be back to school or back from holiday, let's prepare for all that the new season is bringing our way.  Personally and professionally I am ready for the seasons of change that are coming.  I am anticipating great things to come.  And as I wait, I am going to read, practice being patient and study so that I am prepared for whatever comes next.  I am pretty sure that waiting is one of the toughest things we do in life.  But experience and history tell us that waiting is necessary in order to be prepared for the next season.  So to quote a favorite movie of mine, "I'm preparing for rain."--Facing the Giants

Have a great weekend!  And happy Labor Day to my Stateside peeps!!!

Blessings,

Angie

Past the two year mark...

A little over two years ago I moved to Hong Kong with my husband.  It seems like just yesterday that I was stuffing things into my suitcases...and yet at times it seems like we've been here longer than two years.  I have been told that it is significant to reach the two year mark...or at least that it takes two years to get use to living in Hong Kong.  I'd say that I'm probably on the five year plan when it comes to acclimating.  I have days when I'm in love with this city, the culture, the food & the people...And I have days when I'm dying to board a plane heading away from the chaos, stress & city life.

I know that there is no perfect place to live but I am sure that it isn't easy to re-adjust your entire life in a new culture, very far from home.  I am hopeful though of the things to come in this city.  HK is an every changing, growing and vibrant city.

How about you guys?  Any advice for acclimating in a new place, new culture, new city?

Blessings,
Angie