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I was born and raised in Hong Kong and have lived in the city for 20 years. I have a strong passion for art, whether it is music or art on canvas. I have an eclectic taste in music and I enjoy painting, drawing and sketching. I also have a great passion for

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Style & Beauty > Body Image Summer beauty: Overcoming body image issues: 4 of 74
Body Issues. We've all had them, especially during the summer where outfits reveal more skin. It goes without saying that summer is probably the time of year that most of us dread since it's the time to show off some skin. God knows how many beach invitations I've turned down because I felt I wasn't hot enough to join the cro... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism How alcoholism leaves its mark on families: 1 of 6
Common effects of alcoholism on a family The extent of how alcoholism affects families is often underestimated. All members of the family are affected by this disease and more often that not, the aftermath of being in such a hostile environment manifests itself in many different ways, especially when children are involved. C... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How many pets are too many?: 2 of 11
To determine how many pets are just too many varies in every situation. When I think about having too many pets, I am constantly reminded of that crazy old lady in the Simpsons' who had a lot of cats. That never ceases to make me snicker. So when do we say that enough is enough? First of all, before having a pet, one has to ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to be a responsible pet owner: 11 of 56
Being a responsible pet owner entails many things similar to that of caring for another family member, regardless of old age and/or sickness. Unfortunately, this view is not shared by many and it is presumably the reason why we see animals abandoned in shelters every day. Still, it does not justify abandonment. Having a pet ... More..
Travel > Asia Budget travel in Hong Kong: 1 of 5
Hong Kong is easily one of the most beautiful cities in Asia with its diverse cultural heritage and its rich history but it also happens to be one of the most expensive places to visit. If you're on a tight budget, there's always a way to go around this with a little bit of research that could easily be done over the Internet... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating How to make an international long distance relationship work: 4 of 8
Relationships remind me of that saying, "it takes two to tango'". Like any relationship, whether long distance or not, the success of the relationship itself lies between the two persons involved. It all depends on whether both parties really want to make it work, how far are they willing to go and the sacrifices they are wil... More..
Travel > Hotel Reviews Hotel reviews: Guangdong Hotel, Hong Kong: 1 of 1
It was a short notice trip so I decided to book a hotel room in Guangdong Hotel for myself, my wife and her 23 year old niece. I am from Hong Kong but given that I have a small apartment shared with family members, I thought a hotel room would be more suitable and comfortable for them.So, since their stay was for 8 consecutiv... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews American Idol: Review of Kris Allen's performance, May 19, 2009: 1 of 1
The highly anticipated night for all American Idol fans finally came Kris Allen in the finals. To say that I am surprised would be an understatement. I always thought that Danny Gokey or Allison Iraheta would be along side Adam in the final two. Well, clearly, on American Idol, anything goes. Kris Allen, I must admit, has bee... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Indie music: Joshua Radin: 1 of 1
Many of you may have heard his music at some point, if you watch a lot of TV soaps. Joshua Radin is a singer and song writer from Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA. The first time I actually heard his music was on the show "Grey's Anatomy". He was fairly new to the music scene and it was quite difficult to find any information ab... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training The truth about choke chains, pinch collars and electronic collars: 5 of 8
The truth about choke chains, pinch collars and electronic collars is that it's cruel and barbaric. The use of these devices is a mere "quick fix" to the underlying behavioral issue. It does not correct the behavior itself. It only keeps the dog from misbehaving because it associates the "bad" activity with pain. The misbehav... More..