Wined and Dined

The weekend couldn't have come at a better time. Work has been hectic and full-on lately, so this weekend felt like it was a long time coming. Wednesday saw the ophthalmologist coming home to a changed room and football/beer convention. Thursday saw the peps going for the new Indiana Jones movie. Now, I have never watched any of the older movies so I did not know what to expect. I had it in my little head that it was kinda like Steve Irwin: crocodile hunter. I didn't see any crocodiles. It was pretty funny but totally absurd at some parts. I won't spoil the movie for you but go watch it yourself so that you can go 'WTF' yourself! :)

Friday saw us going out for Simply Thai since we had promised ourselves we will Simply-Thai ourselves till we burst and we had saved our stomachs for one whole week to deserve dinner there. I love Simply Thai! It is the best Thai restaurant here and it was great to have everyone back again. The gang went on to party at Lan Kwai Fong since the Oxford kids we forgot to bring them hadn't been. I think there must be some kind of sedative in Thai green curry because I felt so sleepy after food and only managed to stay out till 3am. The ophthalmologist almost got beaten up by this other American dude who was picking on him. The girls were all dying to tear the poor American guy to pieces but the witless guy had a friend who managed to pull him to safety. We still felt we should have bashed him up. I think we have anger management issues.

Saturday saw us being woken up bright and early because the ophthalmologist and the doctor wanted to hunt some monkeys in Fanling *rolls eyes*. We visited this amazing Taoist temple and had some brilliant vego food. After feeding the mosquitoes and suffering in the heat, humidity and grassy graveyard, I gave up and went shopping while they continued on their monkey hunt. They didn't sight any monkeys though. We went to Tai Po Market after since it was featured in Lonely Planet as an attraction. It was just a wet market. I can't believe we went all the way there to look at your local Pasar Besar. -_- We got pizza for dinner and watched movies on the projector attended a Public Health meeting in A & E to make up for the dissappointment.

The Godbrother arrived on Sunday! =D It was great to see him again after so many years. Needless to say I was wined and dined and present-ed well. I love visitors! We went to the most famous Cantonese restaurant in Hong Kong called Yung Kee. Apparently some triad dude got shot point blank while having roast goose there! Cool huh? We did the foodie quick tour in less than 24 hours. I hope he comes back to explore more restaurants because it would be swell to have more eating buddies! One day I will grow fat but not yet. I did an Ankle Brachial Index test on Tuesday and found my arteries are not clogged by donuts yet.

This week is going to be a busy week too. On rainy days like this, you just want to sit on the bed with a green curry and coconut rice watching cooking shows. Or secretly join Facebook to check out the profile that everyone seems intent on making for me. I can't help but be suspicious when dim sum table conversations go like this:

The Medic: "Stella, you need a boyfriend."

The Ophthalmologist: "Yea, one that is an investment banker."

The Doctor: "And has a the power to grant you a China Visa."

The Student: "And has lots of money."

Me: "What? What is this sudden interest in my life?"

The Medic: We need to match you up. We have loaded your page with photos.

The Godbrother: Yea, http://www.match.com/ is good.

I missed my deadline and am now paying for my sins. At least they are more subtle than my mother.