21st June 2024
The end day of my employment visa finally came, the 21st of June, and I converted it to a visitor's visa. It has been a productive six years working in Hong Kong, or should I say more than six years. I feel tired and need a complete rest.
Along with the end of the contract is getting ready to leave this country which involves buying, packing things, and etcetera. During the process, I realized that I had accumulated too much in Hong Kong, which has become a major issue for me. With only two pieces of luggage, one of which is hand carry, I won't be able to fit everything.
I thought the total of sixty kilos of baggage on my plane ticket, including my family's who will be coming tomorrow, would be enough, but it wasn't, so I had to leave some of my belongings in a boarding house, including the computer set my boss gave me, and pack and send them to the Philippines tomorrow. Such a hassle. I should have done it sooner.
But I won't be going to the Philippines soon. Tomorrow night, my family will arrive here. I am more than happy to see my mom finally coming here. It was one of my dreams before my father died. As a result, I need to extend my stay. So this morning, I went to the immigration office to request an extension of my stay. The day is bright, and I'm glad it isn't gloomy or rainy. I hope the weather will be fine until next week.
It's another hassle for me because the office has been relocated to a farther district. From the Wanchai office located on Hong Kong Island to Tseung Kwan O in the New Territories district. From 10 stations to 17 stations which involves 2 intersections. This location is almost the end of the purple MTR line. Standing on the train, if seats aren't available, is truly a pain.
Furthermore, after my visa was finalized, I had to wait for the final step, which was the payment, and it took more than an hour. There were quite a number of applicants today. I was still on the line at noon, but I received my visa before 1:00 p.m.
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From a worker to a visitor. I'm gonna have a real relaxation with my family. This made me even more excited!
Afterward, I headed out to have a stroll inside the Central Park Mall, it was too freaking hot outside, and I looked for a place to dine in. There were fancy restaurants but I still chose McDonald's. A never-efast foodstfood dining. I gonna break this unhealthy diet soon.
I'll end this here and get ready for my family's arrival tomorrow.
Thanks for your time.
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I hope there is a lot of free time in the coming days once you get everything straight from packing & shipping. Hey the weather may be in your favor 🤞Hope you have a great time with family. Oh yes too much McDonalds, hehe. Take care friend 😊
!LUV
!HUG
The weather is only good I guess until today.. the calendar says the following days will be cloudy with high chances of rain. Hope not.. forecasts often wrong ..
!PIZZA
Yes often wrong and only a meteorologist can earn decent money for being wrong a lot, hehe.
Haha, exactly
I am so happy your Mum is coming to visit Jane! Are you staying in a hotel or somewhere. Six years is a long time, but you need a change ... A change is as good as a rest they say.
Wishing you all a truly magical holiday ... you visitor you :)
We'll be staying at a good hotel. I found one on sale hehe . It's really great there .
Hope things will be better for me after this,
!PIZZA
Aha brilliant, I love find great accomodation for a good price! Enjoy yourself,really let your hair down and I will keep my fingers and toes that things start becoming wonderful for you. Sana all
Changes, changes... but enjoy now that time with your family that you deserve. And of course there will be plenty of adventures and we will hear about them here on Hive.
Congratulations on this cycle you are closing. Look forward to the opening of a much better one. Best regards.
Am looking forward to it.. in God's grace and guidance hehe
!LADY
I have not been able to congratulate you on your graduation, I read the post and between one thing and another, I had not been able to comment. Many congratulations! 🥳
Winds of change for you :) Enjoy these days with your family and may the future be wonderful for you. 🤗
Thanks Eli... Would be full of fun and relaxation these coming days 😁
!LADY
Yay, congrats on being free Jane!
You really need that break! All those hassle.. but at least your family is coming soon! One of your dreams will come true now! Happy for you! Enjoy!
Kaya nga.. Wala nman na si papa, prinomise ko Yun si mama dalhin tlga bago ako umuwi
Ayee. magpakasaya kayo sa galaan with mama. <3
Packing is indeed a hassle. I used to think that packing is a very easy and takes little time but I was wrong. It takes a lot of time.
I hope you will enjoy your time with your family. Best of luck to you.
!PIZZA
!LUV
We don’t realize how much stuff we have until we have to pack it up to try and move haha. We realized the same in my house and it was a tough thing to get resolved but when you have to, you do!
Hopefully you enjoyed your time with your family!
I'm only reading this now. I guess your fam is with you na. Congrats sa grad pala. You did great❤
Enjoy your time with your family and I wish you the best on your next adventures.
!LUV
Oo sis, kagabi pa.. pagod sa travel
Rest muna bago gala hehe. Have a fun time sis :)
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