big footsteps across the world

Hey all, right now it is my bday, but I'm writing about the wonderful 21st bday eve I had!! The day started with me waking up on the couch of Ross Latchaw's hotel room in Ma On Shan, near Chinese University. We stayed up late playing cards and drinking, and I missed the last KCR home, so just decided to crash on his couch (wasn't like I passed out and don't remember). Woke up pretty early, and then took of towards home. After an hour, cause that's about how long it takes, I got back to my room. Both roommates were asleep still, so was quiet and messed around on the computer for awhile, then felt tired and went to sleep again. didn't wake up until 1:30. Ugh, was so late, but felt so good.

After waking up, went onto the computer again, and saw that my new greatest friend Crystine was online. Talked with her for awhile, and worked out the plans for the night. We had made plans in class to see the new movie, Perhaps Love, since it was being released today in Hong Kong. We weren't doing anything early in the afternoon, so decided to just go out then. We met in Prince Edward and walked around for awhile. Was so much fun!! It was very beautiful out and was walking with someone even more beautiful. We had a great time, just walking around, through all the small shops and stands, and every once in awhile Crystine would go into a shop. No luck for her though, didn't find anything good. We talked and talked and talked, and walked and walked and walked some more. It was so nice and simple, just to get off campus and spend it with someone so great. Eventually, we walked all the way to Mongkok, we met in Prince Edward, and went into the Langham Plaza to find the movie theater to buy the tickets for the movies. Here in Hong Kong, you buy your reserved seat, which is pretty cool since it would curb the sneaking in and whatever else goes on in movie theaters. Found the theater, and got to the ticket counter, and almost all the seats were sold out. Quite impressive. I think I've only had that happen once before. Anyway, got front row seats!! Might have been good too since I forgot my glasses and I have to read the subtitles. Reading and watching a musical, that takes some talent!! The songs where there's so much action going on, and they're singing so fast, so you're trying to read while also watch the excitement from the actors and actresses. It worked though, and got better at it towards the end(cause I realized that in a lot of the songs, they repeat the same things over and over, thus making it not necessary to read). So anyway, got the tickets then just had some time to kill so went walking around the mall and talking a whole lot more. So much fun!! I don't think I've ever talked to somone so much and had the greatest time in my life. No idea what's going on?? haha Anyway, got closer to the movie time so we went back up to the theater and waited til they let us in. Watched the movie, quite great!!! Was a musical that was said to be mixed between Moulin Rouge and Chicago. It seemed a lot more like Moulin Rouge than Chicago, but it was amazing. Liked it a lot. Got a little confused, but confusion in movies, as long as you figure it out in the end, is good. After the movie, we both were a bit hungry. We saw a sushi bar downstairs and had decided that would be a good/new thing for me to try. And, she was right. It was very good, except for one of the things, kind of made me choke. After having some great sushi, we walked outside for a bit and found a dessert restaurant. Was very, very good. They feature Mangoes for everything. Was excellent, and once again, spending it with Crystine was quite the prize. Oh, and before that, we went and had some pictures taken, lots of fun, and turned out great too!!!! Thank you Crystine for such a great and wonderful night. Will remember this Birthday eve for a long, long time. Thanks again. Take care all, and post some comments. Here's one of the good pics we took during the night. So pretty!!!



Beautiful, just beautiful!!



Time for sleep, goodnight!!

--Bill