Settling into the new hood

After 16 months I finally have a bed frame - it's funny how we adapt to a way of living that would be considered non-practical. I would argue not having a bed frame is pretty practical, but then the judgemental eyes that see a mattress sitting directly on the floor would suggest otherwise. Found a pretty nice second-hand bed frame, 800 HKD for the bed, 800 for the movers. Moving is big business here in Hong Kong.

Here's a couple of snaps from the new apartment. (T-B) Outdoor terrace with feature wall, my Taobao standing desk, mattress on the floor in bedroom without curtains, kitchen, bed with bedframe in bedroom with curtains. 

New home

After 14 months in Sai Ying Pun, it's time to move East. It's funny, moving from Soho to Sai Ying Pun, I literally had 10-15 boxes worth of possessions and a mattress (that I need to replace). Now I have 20 boxes, a mattress (that I still need to replace) and a stack of furniture. Consequently the cost of moving has gone up to 5K HKD (~650 USD). 

Initial thoughts, I am loving the apartment and the new suburb. There's a big BUT though, it's SO NOISY. Not sure if I'll be able to survive 12 months.