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September 5, 2005 09:45 - MTR at 9:00am

If you live in the States or the UK, you are probably familiar with the subway system. In Hong Kong, the system runs differently.

Normally, you would expect the gates open on your left or right. In Hong Kong, you can't tell which side is going to open unless you look up to the route board or listen to the annoucement which comes with a lady's voice, "The doors are openning on your left.... It would not bother me until this morning...

The passengers swarmed in from left and right, and I was like a ping-pong rolling forward and backwards. Considering tons of people were swarming the compartment, I consider myself fortunate. There were many others who were eager to get on the train, but in vain. Well, you have to count your blessings during trials.

I always wanted to take a picture of this. My passion for it died immediately after its uprising.

Why?

I dare not to rage up the crowd, in a no-fleeting position :)

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September 5, 2005 22:22 - Why are you so busy, Hong Kongers?

Hong Kongers are famous for their wit in doing business. In fact, they are trained to be able to handle several things at the same time. But,...

Kid, do you realize you are crossing one of the dangerous spots in Mong Kok where is infamous for car accidents?

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September 5, 2005 22:37 - Onerous calls

Did you know Hong Kong have the highest mobile phone density per capita?

My phone keeps ringing all day long. Phone calls range from cold calls from insurance agents to excessive life-consuming notes from friends.

I received two rediculous calls this morning: one from my friend and the other from some "health-conscious" organization.

My friend called and asked me to forward a message for him. He could be forgiven as he is a high-school teenager, who does not know how the life of an employee is like.

Minutes later, the phone rang and a lady burst into conversation without saying "Hello" in fear that I would hang up without hearing her well-recited sales script.

"I could not hear what you say, Miss. Can you please slow down, so that I can hear your sales-pitch?" said I, 10 seconds after her openning pitch.

Amateur sales calls are onerous.

No wonder my friends complain they could not reach me these days - I simply ignore calls.

Folks, send me email next time please.

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