As much as we love to complain, there are lots of amazing little things about living in Hong Kong that are worth celebrating every single day. Here’s when you know you’re #winning in Hong Kong.
1. When the bus is about to pull away, but the driver still opens the door for you.
*Tears* Credit: Giphy.com
2. When you go to a cha chaan teng, and you can see the egg tarts coming out of the oven.
WARM, CRISPY, FRESH EGG TARTS. YES! Credit: www.reddit.com
3. When you’re changing trains at Yau Tong or North Point during rush hour, and an EMPTY TRAIN arrives.
NO SQUEEZING NEEDED. Credit: www.cheezburger.com
4. When your Octopus card runs out of money, but you find the exact change for your bus ride at the bottom of your purse.
😉 Credit: Giphy
5. When your hair looks tamed and frizz-free on a humid day.
My super power? Looking fabulous in July. Credit: Giphy.com
6. When you are actually wearing the perfect number of layers: not too hot for outside, and just cozy enough for the insane indoor AC.
My skin is not sticking to my sweater! Woo! Credit: Giphy.com
7. When the fruit stall vendor at your local wet market recognizes you and gives you a discount.
People are lovely and amazing. I’ll take all the kale you have! Credit: Giphy.com
8. When you finally figure out how to navigate Mid-Levels. Going from Elgin Street to Kau U Fong? You know the shortest route and where to get a dollop of free Aesop hand lotion on the way.
Trust me, I got this. Credit: Giphy
9. When you snag a taxi within the first minute. Double happiness when you’re in Central/amber rainstorm/New Territories.
YAY, bye-bye half-hour wait. You’re a life saber! Credit: Giphy.com
10. When you get a taxi CROSSING THE HARBOR after midnight.
IS THIS A MIRACLE OR WHAT?!! Credit: Giphy.com
11. When you manage to get out of bed and finish a three-hour hike on a Saturday.
Healthy, motivated, super fly. Welcome to the new me. Credit: Giphy
12. When you go for hotpot and somehow manage to leave without smelling like hotpot.
Defy the laws of nature. Credit: Giphy
13. When you eat spicy Sichuan noodles without staining your top!
With our mean noodle-slurping skills. Slow clap. Credit: www.tumblr.com
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