You can't have everything in life
I'm back with a few thoughts and this time, it's rugby and flat hunting as well as Hong Kong mannerisms. Stay tuned.
So let's start with the perils of flat hunting. It's a task, I'll be honest with you. It ain't easy. And it's certainly ain't easy when you're dealing with a potential flat mate with Ichthyosis. You as a civilised human being might possibly be dealing with blocked drains full of God only knows, oily and creamy furniture, prolonged periods in the bathroom, shedding skin despite ones best attempts. And that's before the tics and habits of the other person! That's exactly why my parents have suggested I share with a mate or even on my own in an airing cupboard. I know that my time will come soon when I will find the place that works for me and my situation. It'll also take a lot of patience and love as a team effort for this to work. But I know it'll happen one day. Be that now in a week or in a month. But I know that for one thing, announcing my intention to move out of home on Facebook was absolutely not one of my finest moments. For anyone concerned.
Next up, rugby in Hong Kong. Now let me tell you, and I know I'll sound like a stuck up arse but Hong Kong is doing good things in the world of international rugby. Women's came 2nd overall in the recent Asian 4 nations while Men have just lost against japan in the Rugby World Cup Asian Qualifier. But they'll go on to play Uruguay later in the summer. (Did I ever tell you that HK summers are a fuxking nightmare?!) anyhow. As you all might know, in a member of the Hong Kong Society of Rugby Football Union Referees. Basically we kick the muddy backsides of muddy wingers, fullbacks and scrumhalfs. And we are pretty damn proud and I am so lucky to be a part of this all because you know what, it takes balls to sign up as a match official and get everything under the sun (rhetorically) chucked your way. But since contact rugby isn't an option for me, this certainly is. And I've not met another community as chaotic, mad, rambunctious as the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union. Apparently I'm the talk of the convo amongst my family in the uk...can you imagine (our Mui, a rugby referee, she'll be the next Nigel Owens!). I somehow doubt the eloquance of that but there's a thought!
There's been a load of stuff in the news regarding hk vs the mainland and quote frankly, it's getting boring. It isn't fair to assume that those up north are less civilised than us HKers. Well guess what folks, Hong Kong seem to think that anyone who thinks differently is a loser. Well, anyone who isn't from Hong Kong! Look, I was born and raised in Hong Kong and I reckon it would be fair to say that I've adopted a fusion way of life. While I eat like a pro local (think chopsticks and the very strangest of food and eating habits), I live and breathe like a pro "gweilo"(white female ghost). So I think I have the advantage of seeing things both ways. And yes, I will admit I have a fear of meeting people from mainland China, but that's a whole different post.
I leave you with the lyrics of Kutless, What Faith Can Do. Listen to it on YouTube, it's a beauty and truly exemplifies life and it's challenges.
"What Faith Can Do"
Everybody falls sometimes
Gotta find the strength to rise
From the ashes
And make a new beginning
Anyone can feel the ache
You think it's more than you can take
But you're stronger
Stronger than you know
Don't you give up now
The sun will soon be shining
You gotta face the clouds
To find the silver lining
I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do
It doesn't matter what you've heard
Impossible is not a word
It's just a reason
For someone not to try
Everybody's scared to death
When they decide to take that step
Out on the water
It'll be alright
Life is so much more
Than what your eyes are seeing
You will find your way
If you keep believing
I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do
Overcome the odds
You don't have a chance
(That's what faith can do)
When the world says you can't
It'll tell you that you can
I've seen dreams that move the mountains
Hope that doesn't ever end
Even when the sky is falling
And I've seen miracles just happen
Silent prayers get answered
Broken hearts become brand new
That's what faith can do
That's what faith can do
Even if you fall sometimes
You will have the strength to rise
Okay, it's late and I'm working soon!
Xxx
Good stuff, Mui!
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