OMG, I’ve not updated my blog for more than a year. Clearing cob webs all over the place. Life had gotten too busy in the past 1 year. A couple of overseas trips, crazy workload and growing kids. That’s what kept me busy for the past 1 year.
I actually drafted this post last year, but totally forgot to publish it on the blog.
Here’s a quick flash back of what we were up to from Jun – Sep 2014.
In June 2014
After 2 of my projects go-live, I took 8 days off work and brave myself to bring Faythe and Vyktore to Tokyo. Yes you hear me correct, just the 3 of us. Prior to that I spent my weekends planning for the trip with both of them to ensure we cover as much as we could during our stay in Tokyo.
Happiness on their faces upon arriving in Tokyo.
We went to Ghibli Studio, Harajuku. Spent 3 Days in Disneysea & Disneyland (12 hours everyday). We also made a trip over to Odaiba to visit the Trick Art Museum where the kids had plenty of fun. Then we took a long trip to Hakkeijima to view some sea creatures and catch some fishes before heading to Yokohama to visit 2 Museums (Ramen Museum, Cup Noodles Museum). We had great fun and was totally max out by the time we return to HK before continue slaving myself at work.
Here are some photos taken from our trip.
Us in Disney Sea. We enjoyed the weather and all the rides.
DIsney Sea Performance during the day. The parade was performed on the Lake. We were so impressed with the performance.
Our favourite ride, Toy Story Mania. We went for the ride for both the nights.
The night time performance and fireworks is Amazing as well at Disney Sea.
Faythe & myself.
The Disneyland Castle lighted up at night. They were telling all the princess story with all the different lighting.
Alice in Wonderland projected over the castle. Love Love Love the performance.
Oh and Rapunzel Story portrayed on the Disneyland Castle.
The rainy weather never did dampen our Spirit in enjoying the Disneyland & Disney Sea.
We spent 1/2 day in Odaiba to visit Lady of Liberty. I love the the view of Lady Liberty, with the Rainbow Bridge behind her.
Here’s Vyktore pretending to be attacked by Shark. One of the reason we went to Odaiba is to visit the 3D Art Museum.
Faythe being attacked by a giant spider at the 3D Art Museum.
Hakkeijima trip was all for Vyktore, the animal lover. Various sea creatures, giant moon fish and whale shark. It was a very far trip, further to Yokohama.
The kids amazed with the tall fish tank and fish swimming in it.
Faythe had fun catching fishes at Hakkejima. The fish we caught were fried on the spot and we ate all of it.
After Hakkeijma, we went back to Yokohama for the Ramen Museum. This is a place where they have various Ramen served in different ways. We went to 3 different shops to try 3 Ramen and we all LOVE it.
On the last day in Tokyo, we went to Yokohama again to spend our time at the Cup Noodles Museum.
Various different type of cup noodles on display in the Museum. We also participated in decorating & selecting our cup noodle. Faythe was so delighted and thankful because we purposely went back to Yokohama just for the Cup Noodle Museum.
Our last lunch in Tokyo. Tasty Pork Cutlet served with Japanese Curry. The Pork Cutlet was crunchy on the outside, but the pork meat was juicy and succulent on the inside. Never had I tasted such yummy Pork Cutlet.
In July 2014
We went to stay a night at Macau and dine with Kungfu Panda and his clans. Then we visited the notable Transformer Exhibition which was a huge let down.
Us having breakfast with King Julian of Madagascar. The food served were mediocre, it was just the cartoon characters which were good.
Kids showing their excitement before going in to see the Transformer Exhibition.
Bumble Bee.
In Aug 2014
Elephants from Elephant Parade finally landed in HK and it was great that Citygate was one of the few locations where they place the Elephants.
Faythe picking the nose of the Dragon on the Elephant.
Myself with the Blue Elephant. Photo taken by Faythe.
Vyktore with his anxious face, taking photo with the Mahjong Elephant. This is so Hong Kong.
This is his Favouriter. Turquoise Elephant with the Dragon on it.
Then I brought the kids to work at HP Office to participate in the Annual Bring Your Children to Work Day. Kids had fun using Lync Conference and playing games. We also took the opportunity to take photos of more Elephants that was up for display at City Plaza.
Future HP Lady CEO, Faythe Hon.
Future HP CIO, Vyktore Hon.
All the kids listening to the briefing before the games start.
Kids, in meeting room. We did Lync Conference with other teams. Kids were all excited experiencing the technology they’ve never been exposed before.
Look we found the Orange Elephant in CP1, HP office.
Goldfish Elephant at display at CP1, HP Office. This is by far my favourite.
Souvenirs from HP, personalized photo frame.
In Sep 2014
Summer Holiday is over and kids are back to school. They went back to KL for a short holiday prior to that. We spend our weekends making Gummy Sushi and Gummies they bought from KL.
Gummies made by Faythe.
Sushi anyone? These are too sweet to my liking.
Faythe enjoying her gummy creation.
I also sign up for 2 baking classes with the kids. Learned to make Serradura & Brownies.
Reading instructions to make Serradura.
Enjoying all the biscuit crumbs leftover.
Faythe “curi makan” while waiting for the brownies to be ready.
Then we spent a night camping (the 1st time for the entire family) and star gazing at Pui O.
Beautiful sky at Pui O.
Gazing at stars and took this lovely shot.
Kids enjoying the hammock we setup by the beach.
Getting ready to go to bed. They are all very happy being the 1st time camping.
Early morning at Pui O.
This was where we camped last night.
Vyktore enjoying the hammock. He hates the sand so much he refused to get off.
A small crab by the beach.
What an exhaustive 4 months. I started off 2 new projects in July when I came back from Tokyo. AD & Exchange Migration Project. Very complex in an ageing environment, and I see that this is the “project” that will bring my career to greater heights.
I’ve been catching up with my Photobook Project. I completed Year 2008 Photobook and got it printed before the end of Year 2014. I have also completed Year 2009 Photobook and recently got them printed as well.
OK, lets hope I’ll squeeze some time to write about the past 8 months of 2015 in the next post.