Author Archives: Joanne Lam

I sit in front of a computer all day typing away so I think instead of writing a long post, I will go and read. Currently reading the Book of Exodus, which is also what we are studying at church these few weeks. I’ll leave you with one word. Manna- the daily bread God providedContinue reading “I sit in front of a computer all day typ…”

An interesting event happened to me yesterday on my way to work in the morning. I had forgotten about it until I walked past the same place today and therefore, decided I should write about it. Mostly for my own reminder. My parents dropped me off at their work place and I walked to theContinue reading “unaware of surroundings”

It’s been a week since I’ve been back and I’m getting a little more use to being back in Hong Kong but not quite there yet. Here are some signs that show the “not quite back in HK mentality” mode… – multiple times I have made a call to someone in Hong Kong and unconsiouslyContinue reading “Signs that I’m “not quite back in HK mode””

For the first time this morning, I had to take the MTR (the underground train for those who don’t live in HK) during rush hour to work; between 8 and 9 in the morning. I’m sure I’ve taken it plenty of times before but when I was walking this morning.. an incredible rush of feelingsContinue reading “everyone’s on a mission of their own…”

My year in Cambodia has officially finished, I unwillingly dragged myself on the plane friday night and came back to Hong Kong. It has been good to be home and spend time with my parents but I have also been in a daze. Everything all of a sudden seems to be moving too fast, it’sContinue reading “moving backwards”