Sentimental Ramblings and Other Junk :-)

I miss my Provo...

And Layton... and PEOPLE!

Yeah OK- so I can admit it- I finally hit the point of homesickness last night. Now I hardly ever post sentimental thoughts/emotions on the blog... but here I go.

Last night as I was watching Conference online at BYUTV.org, I ran across a program they ran in between sessions called "Young Ambassadors: Journey Through China." There, on my computer screen, was an hour full of memories of my YA days... people, the YA show, events from our China tour- all being thrown at me. I LOVED IT. But, I felt SO far removed from it all. It catapulted me into a bout of homesickness and sentimentality. I wouldn't ever change that fact that I am here, but I think we all have to have moments of wanting "home." Yeah, I miss my family, friends, and my pets. I miss jumping in my car (even though I HATED the car I was driving... hee hee) and driving wherever I wanted- even though gas prices were killing me.

I am CRAVING a J-Dawg, BYU creamery ice cream (Peanut Butter Cup and Raspberry Cream Cheese), The Brink Oven "Market Room Buffet," and Costa Azul (or Costa Vida in SLC-Layton-Ogden area).

Random Facts of Amy's Life in Hong Kong:

* I change my clothes roughly 15 or more times per day (Seems as if I have gone back to childhood when I used to change my clothes all day for no reason and always ended up in the same outfit... a purple and white polka dotted sun dress thing...)

* I encounter unknown smells at least 10 times per day. Some of these smells- well... I just don't like them. Yuck. I am craving the fresh air of Utah in Autumn.

* I come across mystery meat at least twice per day. And for those of you who understand my HUGE dislike of dead fish... well, I try and stay away from the meat counters in the grocery stores. The other day a fish head was rolling around on a counter and I really about DIED.

* I love my iPod. LOOOOOOVE my iPod. I never thought I would be one of those obnoxious people with the iPod earphones in their head 24-7, but I to believe I am becoming one. Ha ha. Just kidding, not really. But I love it for my walks/runs around the complex at night, and for my standby days at work. Thanks to everyone who pitched in to get it for my birthday!

* I read The Da Vinci Code in about four days. I am now starting The Chronicles of Narnia (Thanks Tom Every!) It's like 800 pages. I will probably finish it sometime next week. Did I mention I have TONS of time to READ?

* I still get really confused as to what side of the road we are on- or what we're supposed to be on. It all just confuses me. I feel disoriented. I ride busses all day long for transportation and it still weirds me out. Roundabouts are REALLY bizarre when going the "wrong way"- which is the "right way" here in Hong Kong.

* Being here no longer feels like a vacation. It's just life. It's where I live. Like at home, after work I come home, make dinner, and do whatever. I feel like I need to be out sight seeing or something ALL THE TIME- but wait, at home I don't spend my evenings visiting the landmarks of Utah- not ever night anyway. :- ) So on my days off I think I am going to explore the touristy things this month. I am already coming up with good things for my visitors to do! HEY- I AM BOOKING MY EXTRA ROOM. I need dates from people! :-) YAY!

It's too late to be writing tonight. I have lots all sense of wit and entertainment in my writing. I need to sleep. All is well! Hong Kong is stunningly beautiful at night and I feel EXTREMELY blessed to be here. I love my job, and the people I work with are great. All is well in the HK.