Street Walking and Rocking

I decided on Friday that I never go out after work really, so even though I was tired I ended up going to a show on the street (AKA- in front of the Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts). Corey Tam was playing along with a bunch of other boring acts such as a good but bland piano player and a blues band, which really screamed of boredom. I hate Jazz, it sucks. It sounds good for about 10 seconds then it sounds like every song I've ever heard. Anyhow, Corey sounded good, was great sound and set up. Here are some pics....

was really a good night to have an outdoor show!

Zane- Bass, Gabe- Drums

Tai Po Yo!

Had a very relaxing and blog worthy day off last Tuesday with Monica to have a picnic which Monica prepared and was delicious! We went to Tai Po Waterfront Park (for the first time) it was really big, and pretty fun as well. The place had many different gardens to walk through as well as many things to do.

we raced boats...

...this was the sign beside the extremely shallow pool where we raced them. Next to this sign was another reading 'Danger, Deep water'. Really actually said it.

we flew planes...

this was the view from the lookout point-

(Hong Kong loves to put scenic parks/beaches right next to power plants)

the one thing we wanted to do was go to the insect house, but alas it was closed for renovation...

it was a lovely day off. Absolutely going back to this park. Super worth checking out

dairy molars

Took a stroll down to central for this last night!

Was pretty great, minus the venue. Very small and not enough seats, aircon was busted and alot of people turned up. Skylark lounge is primarily a jazz/blues lounge and it is not meant for CD release parties(in my opinion).

Milkteeth are a local band that play anxious folkish, jazzy rock. I dunno how to describe it, disregard my attempt. But they are very good. Joey Basa (singer/guitarist) has a very cool and unique voice and writes some neat-o lyrics.

Here is the CD they just released-

'Chance'

... recorded by my good friend Kento, It sounds very nice. Great levels and a nice layout.

9 Maps opened up for this show, glad to see that they are getting more and more involved with the music scene. I went with some people that had never heard 9 maps before and all I kept hearing was "great harmonies, etc."

All in all a great time that was had. I took some pictures but they all turned out like dung.

how not to pee or poo

since my life is super boring at the moment, I leave you with this...

Halloween Queen

October was pretty lacking with blogage. Let's try and make Movember a better one shall we? Halloween was a fun one this year. I had decided on some crap costume and was a bit bummed about it until I found a costume that just shouted me...

Wonder Woman!

We went to the rooftop of the Fringe and partied to an open bar.

Monica was an egg!

There were many other fantastic costumes which I can't seem to find the pictures of at the moment.

Woke up the next day feeling chipper and rearing to go... Star Crossed was having a halloween bash at the shop.

Ross got suited up in the smallest ninja outfit I have ever seen.

Richard was just some crazy axe-wielding killer as his wife was a wounded fox.

Here is the halloween tattoo I got.

Day off today! Currently just chilling out on my balcony drinking some coffee and enjoying the gorgeous weather hong kong seems to be experiencing.

gnarly, belching, spider-eyed baboon

Last week during my lets get a billion tattoos week I got exactly that - a gnarly belching spider-eyed baboon! I've wanted a baboon tattoo for a while, just cause they are so monster and ugly and uber colorful. Finally Richard made it happen.

Stolen from Richard's Blog

Just short of a week later now and my leg is still in pain. I am hobbling around Hong Kong like a lame 'wounded fox'.

Anyhow very excited about this tattoo, it is one of my new favs! Thanks Rich.

tattoo session number R2

Alright so we have finished off mr.R2D2... Really stoked with how it turned out! Very happy with the choice of colors. Ross did a very awesome job.... I was whining a bit (like a girl, cause that's what girls do - whine.) Anyways happy with the end result.

... going back tomorrow to get another sweet piece! Richard is gonna "chop" me this time, until then.