Emo Phillips!

Do you remember Emo Phillips?

I swear we would hear his name all the time in Early 90's.

Well, he came to town Nov. 29th.  

Krystin had wanted to go to a performance for her birthday, and Todd really wanted to see Emo, so we decided what the heck!  Even though, Todd and I were leaving the next morning and the show started on the other side of HK at 9pm!

The girls really enjoyed the show.

Emo was awesome and very personable.

We loved that he had 'smart' humor.

As in you had to be smart to get it, love it!

We also loved that while the audience was small, it was comprised of people from all over the globe.  It is a small world after all.

Emo offered to take a pic with the girls after the show, so cool.

If he is touring in your neck of the woods, definitely go!

Thanksgiving - Hong Kong Style

Thanksgiving is such an American event (duh!).

It almost feels like celebrating Thanksgiving is central to being an American.

Well, when you are in a foreign country and American Holidays happen you are made that much more aware how far from home you really are...  Especially, with a micro kitchen, and without a real oven or the ability to get the items that you would normally utilize in the meal, yes that is a challenge....

However, this year, we were in LUCK!

We found an American Restaurant that not only would make the meal, but deliver it and for 40% off the menu price, SWEET!

It was actually really wonderful to be able to enjoy Thanksgiving without any mess or fuss, especially since no one had the day off!

Thank you, Fat Angelos for a great feast!

The food was awesome!

Don't worry, Logan's school fed him too.

Oh, and I attempted making Krystin a Turkey for her birthday.

It was mostly done in time for Turkey day.

(My feeble attempt.)

Yes, it is a Zebra Turkey, cause that is the material we had.

Happy Thanksgiving, Americans!

Krystin's Bday (Whovian) Celebration

Krystin requested a Dr. Who themed Party.

Family only this year.

To make it an official party, we had to create some Dr. Who related treats of course.

Adipose Babies.

(It should be noted finding necessary supplies for creativity can be frustrating in HK.)

Electric Screwdrivers, which were surprisingly so delish! 

Of course we needed a Tardis.  Krystin and Todd worked on it, while Kayla and I made treats. 

Daleks!

(Which were YUMMY too!)  

French Fries hanging with the Adipose babies, appropriate, right?

Tardis Cake! 

And Bow Tie Pasta, cause Bow Ties are cool. 

Custard and Fish Sticks (but not really fish sticks, sugar cookies). 

Girls liked! 

Another view of our delicious screwdrivers 

As per Krystin's request we had a Dr. Who Marathon while enjoying our yummies.  It also happened to be the 50th Anniversary of Dr. Who, so seemed appropriate.

The pets did NOT complain. 

While we were Whoing it up, Logan was Hiking in Hawaii.

Super cute! 

We did take a break to find out what that noise was in our trolley.

See the eyes? 

Oh, just LILY!

The Tardis came out nice!

I mad a mini one to go with it.

(It is bigger on the inside, really.)

On Krystin's actual Birthday, we opened gifts! 

 

And She and I went to Disney!

Disney was so happy she was there, they gave her a cool purse!

I usually get her a Turkey for her birthday (always around Thanksgiving joke), but I will have you know I could NOT find one, so this is her pretend turkey. 

Kay made her a lizard face card, so cute!

She requested Indian food for dinner. 

They deliver, no arguments from me! 

Happy 17, sweet girl.

We sure love you! 

College Tour: University of Hong Kong

College Application Time around here (again!)

This time it was Krystin's turn to tour a potential future University.

The tour was at H.K.U. (aka University of Hong Kong). 

HKU is nestled in the hills above the city.

It sits almost as if it is in the clouds above the sky scrapers with a view of the sea...

I met Krystin at the Metro by her school, and we had to catch TWO cabs to get there.

Apparently, the cabs by her school don't go to the other school. Weird.

Krystin focused on her homework while we commuted through mid-day traffic.

She enjoyed some lunch I brought her.

While we were waiting here:

We decided to stop by the 'Toilet' as they call it here.

I thought it was nice that they were trying to promote hand hygiene.

Then I laughed, because while the instructions give a thorough example of a nice hand massage they do not mention soap or water.  

Apparently, to have good hand hygiene you just need to rub them really good.

On to the tour.

The University is 102 years old, and this is one of the original buildings where classes were held.

Now it is used more for ceremonies.

There were many beautiful walkways..

This was a sculpture that was donated to remember those lost at Tiananmen square.

I have to be honest.  It is a bit disturbing.

Look closely...  

Amazing views everywhere.

Also, one thing that stood out to us is around the campus there are vast areas for students to sit, study, or socialize.

Of course, they had a Starbucks on campus (actually they have 2).

Lecture halls

Peaceful study area.  

In the building that surrounds this area there are tons of places for students to study.

Krystin took a quick pic with the Dean!

Currently, getting to HKU is a bit of work....

However, next year, this little spot will be a MTR stop right on campus!

Nice!

Dorms on campus.

Krystin enjoying a sitting area.

They even have a subway.

Waiting for a minibus to go to the MTR out front of the University.

Well, that is a brief tour of HKU!

Now we just wait and see where Krystin chooses to study...

The anticipation is killing me!