New digs in the new city

I just moved into my new home this past Saturday and I love it! I've spent the last two weeks visiting several apartments and can't even begin to describe the size and condition of many of them. Most of the apts are teeny tiny (i.e. 400 - 550 sq ft) and for good reason. There are just too many people living in this city so they continue to build high rises and make the apts smaller and smaller. It's such a way of life here. No one that I've spoken to is phased by it either. One other thing I was surprised about was that many of the apts don't have an oven! They usually have electric stoves that they put on top of a counter but the realtor and several coworkers told me most people don't ever bake because it's so hot here. Thought that was strange and so I'm happy my place does have an oven. Let's hope I use it!
I moved my two suitcases into my new place on Saturday and went to buy a few odds and ends at IKEA. I'm so happy they have an IKEA here and it's right in the center of town! Now if only they could build a Target! The apt is furnished so I didn't have to buy too many things which has been really beneficial to me. I can't imagine how much more stressful it would have been if I had to then also buy all of my furniture, appliances, electronics, and various other household items. This place is a perfect one bedroom that's not too far from the MTR (which is the train system here) and close to several groceries stores, restaurants, other public transportation systems, and banks. I can't wait to walk around some more and explore the neighborhood. Oh and my new neighborhood is called Sheung Wan! :)

Home away from home

So this is my first entry. After being here in Hong Kong for two weeks now, I decided it's time to get my blog up and running! I mean everyone LOVED my blog name. I can't just let it go to waste now can I? :) I haven't decided on a theme for the blog other than me in Hong Kong so I hope it's still entertaining. Just know that I miss you and wish you were here to enjoy this special experience with me. And if you do come visit, you'll definitely make it onto my blog! :)

When I first arrived in HK, everything was out of whack. With the time change, the jet lag, the new city, the new language, and the new food, it was all very overwhelming. Thankfully, I've adjusted to the time difference and I'm slowly adjusting to the new pace of the city. First off, space here is much smaller than the states. Even though I stayed at a nice hotel when I first arrived, the bed was just a single and by single, I mean a twin size bed! I've never experienced that at a hotel before so that was unique. Secondly, not only are the spaces smaller but the food portions are as well! I don't think people here know the term "low carb" because everything is either a bun or a bao or noodles or rice or congee and that's all carbs. BUT then again, I guess they don't have to be carb conscious since they have such well sized portions. I don't think there's a lot of over-eating done here. Not that I've seen anyway. It's actually quite nice and even though it's a bit of a shock to me, I think I'll get used to it. Either that, or I'll start ordering two dishes at each meal. haha jk! What's not a shock are all the people, stores, restaurants, high rises, and forms of public transportation. Hong Kong is definitely the big time and I think I'm gonna like it! Just gotta make some friends first!

I'm going to try to keep the entries short so that my pictures can do the talking. Haven't taken too many yet but above are a couple of the streets of Hong Kong so you can get the feel of the streets! Some aren't this crowded but many are!