It's been a while since I have posted on here...I got so busy with class and actually enjoying life that I forgot to write about it :) I will try to post some things retroactively about other experiences, because there is so much more I got to see and do!
I'm currently sitting in a Starbucks on 57th Street in New York, trying to calm my nerves a little bit before my interview with Seventeen Magazine. I got in last night and will end up being in the city for less than 24 hours, which is a shame. I wish I had more time to enjoy this amazing city...but if I get this job (knock on wood!), I'll have a whole summer to live life in the Big Apple.
I'm also going to start posting more about Washington, DC on here. We just lived through a huge snowstorm last week, which people have dubbed everything from Snowpocalypse to Snowmageddon. I have some great pictures from that so those will go up soon!
In other news, I've also started tweeting. I got it first to follow all of the wildly interesting people and organizations out there that are trying to put their message out. On the eve of my 20th birthday (I'm getting old...!), I decided that it would be fun to share little blurbs here and there as I try to land on my feet. Follow me at @wendyhaslanded if you want :)
So nervous and excited for the interview. Fingers crossed!
Friday, February 19, 2010
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Thailand I (Bangkok)
Thinking back on my time last semester, I'm extremely disappointed that I didn't finish blogging about the rest of my trips. I've decided that I'll still post some pictures and comments, even though it's been a few months.
John, Matt, and I went to Thailand in November. We only had about 4 days, so we decided to fly into Bangkok and stay there a few nights before taking the train up to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand, and spend a few nights there before returning to Hong Kong via Bangkok.
Some highlights:
Food! Street-side vendors selling everything from fresh fruit to Pad Thai--it was all cheap and it was all delicious.
John, Matt, and I went to Thailand in November. We only had about 4 days, so we decided to fly into Bangkok and stay there a few nights before taking the train up to Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Thailand, and spend a few nights there before returning to Hong Kong via Bangkok.
Some highlights:
Food! Street-side vendors selling everything from fresh fruit to Pad Thai--it was all cheap and it was all delicious.
Fresh fruit, cut on the spot into a delicious fruit salad
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Another side of Hong Kong
Hong Kong is mostly known for its high rises, bustling nightlife, and delicious dim sum, so I thought it would be worthwhile to make a quick post about the beautiful green landscapes that can be found here!
Yesterday, John, Matt, David and I took a quick MTR ride up to Tai Po Market to go hike some waterfalls that we had heard about from other students. The bus ride from the MTR stop over to our destination proved to be rather difficult as nobody seemed to know these mysterious waterfalls that we were talking about and we had no real description of where we were supposed to go besides a bus number and a vague "20 minute ride" description. After some random wanderings and a combination of Mandarin speaking and interpretive gesturing, some road workers pointed us in the right direction and we found our path.
The climbing wasn't easy and rather long, especially with the heat, but the trees gave a lot of shade and once we reached our destination, the waterfall pools provided the much-needed cooling off. There is a lower fall, the main fall, and an upper fall--all are absolutely gorgeous and a lot of fun on a warm day. Take a peek after the jump!
Yesterday, John, Matt, David and I took a quick MTR ride up to Tai Po Market to go hike some waterfalls that we had heard about from other students. The bus ride from the MTR stop over to our destination proved to be rather difficult as nobody seemed to know these mysterious waterfalls that we were talking about and we had no real description of where we were supposed to go besides a bus number and a vague "20 minute ride" description. After some random wanderings and a combination of Mandarin speaking and interpretive gesturing, some road workers pointed us in the right direction and we found our path.
The climbing wasn't easy and rather long, especially with the heat, but the trees gave a lot of shade and once we reached our destination, the waterfall pools provided the much-needed cooling off. There is a lower fall, the main fall, and an upper fall--all are absolutely gorgeous and a lot of fun on a warm day. Take a peek after the jump!
Sunday, November 8, 2009
The Peak
I guess it's about time I post about Hong Kong itself, hm?
There's probably no better place to start than Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong island at 552m (thanks, Wikipedia!). I had been there back in September on a trip organized by the university for us exchange students, but that trip was on a hot sunny day and we were told that the view is even more stunning at night. Read more after the jump...
There's probably no better place to start than Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong island at 552m (thanks, Wikipedia!). I had been there back in September on a trip organized by the university for us exchange students, but that trip was on a hot sunny day and we were told that the view is even more stunning at night. Read more after the jump...
Made a friend up on the Peak
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Halloween
I can't believe it's November already--that means I only have a month and a half left here...yikes! The high of 32C today really doesn't help convince me it's November either...
Yesterday was Halloween, and Hong Kong definitely celebrates. The most famous bar and nightlife district here is Lan Kwai Fong, which spans a few blocks in the middle of Hong Kong island. I had heard lots of rumors about the LKF Halloween celebrations, but once we got there, I realized that I had no idea what I had gotten myself into...find out more after the jump!
Yesterday was Halloween, and Hong Kong definitely celebrates. The most famous bar and nightlife district here is Lan Kwai Fong, which spans a few blocks in the middle of Hong Kong island. I had heard lots of rumors about the LKF Halloween celebrations, but once we got there, I realized that I had no idea what I had gotten myself into...find out more after the jump!
A sign pointing the way in case you didn't trust the crowds pouring in a particular direction. Police was regulating pedestrian traffic all night.
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