Lost in Translation: Hong Kong with my Ma

Me and my Ma are on our third day in HK. Well, technically it is our second day since we flew in Sunday night after a short flight via Cebu Pacific Air.

As a birthday gift to her, my sweet fiancè put together this trip. Of course, I was ecstatic! Giving my Ma an experience of HK has always been a dream for me. Just one condition on my end, no stop to Disneyland! Too much sun and happy faces make me grumpy like an angry 90-year-old man. Lols

This trip marks a couple of firsts for us - it's her first overseas vacation and I am pretty much a neophyte in leading one. I've always depended on Henry (fiancè) to map out everything - things to do, places to go as well as find the good eats in a particular city/county.

So, being with her feels like it's also my first time here. Plus the fact that between the two of us, we only have  three Chinese words  under our belts - cesuo (CR), pai fan (white rice) and kele (coke).  I believe these are essential words that would make certain conversations in HK much much easier. Haha

To keep myself from going batshiz cray-cray and hop on every cab I see to navigate the city (imagine the costs THAT would incur), Henry gave me a copy of the MTR Map.

Set Breakfast at Holiday Inn Express - I don't like it :(

Obligatory Self-Portrait :)

Our first shopping destination was Sasa. It's a couple of minutes away from our hotel and don't get me wrong, but it's one of my fave shops here in HK. I love the selection of makeup brands, skin care and the very cheerful guy who greets every single person who enters the store. (Note to self: take a photo/video of him before we leave.)

And just like the next maarte girl, I am quite pore-obsessed, so I bought this product from Methode Swiss. It was discounted at $292 from $365.

I've read some good reviews that's why I really want to try it out. In exchange the sales girl examined my skin (verdict: dry with oily t-zone) and handed out some samples. Kewl!!

Freebies

I was kind of bummed out to learn Mac's chromographic pencils are not available here, but quickly recovered when I discovered a really good dupe for it. This is a soft-tipped concealer pencil that could give Mac a run for its money. Love it!

Next stop was the Kwai Chung Plaza, which for me was a better choice than Mongkok's Ladies Market because unlike the latter, it actually has a roof and a/c. Priorities, people! hehe The only crazy thing is it was 12 fricking stations away from Causeway Bay.

Anyway, once inside, I realized it is pretty much the 168 Mall of HK, which is never a bad thing since I love bargain hunting.

There was a section for Korean clothing, where I bought a couple of dresses, sweaters and a skirt.

I super love the princessy dresses.

These dresses makes me wish we also have winter in the Philippines.

But what I enjoyed the most was this cute little store aptly called The Fun Box.

Today, we'll be dropping by the Citygate Outlets.

Ohemgee, all the shopping possibilities!! I wish Henry was with me.

See y'all!