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Tag Archives: Holiday

impactHK:Event 22 Announcement Plus a Story

Hey everyone, First, let me give a big THANKS to those of you who came out last night!  It was a very last minute announcement for Event 21, but considering … Continue reading

January 26, 2016 · 2 Comments

impactHK: Junk Party Success

Last Friday night we successfully raised another $7000 for the Down syndrome community in Hong Kong!      It was another great night with a very fun crowd and the … Continue reading

July 6, 2015 · 1 Comment

myHK:An Update Plus Some

How’s it going everyone?! We’re now in the process of registering Love 21 Foundation as a registered charity.  I have dreamed of this for a long time!  I think I … Continue reading

June 18, 2015 · 6 Comments

myHK:big PLANS!!

As some of you may have seen on our Facebook page, I’ve announced my adventure that I hope I’ll be on for the next 30 years or so. I’ve been … Continue reading

June 9, 2015 · 2 Comments

impactHK:The Beat Goes On!

Event 10 was a great one! Probably my favourite handout so far! We had some new faces out this evening, which is always great because we aren’t just making an … Continue reading

March 17, 2015 · 4 Comments

streetSNAP: Beach Camping

I love photography, camping and bodyboarding – It’s not often that i get to do all three! Last weekend i was lucky enough to join the Hong Kong Photography Club … Continue reading

November 27, 2014 · 1 Comment

myHK: I’m Going to do Something Crazy!

I’m writing this blog quickly now before last night’s alcohol leaves my system, causing me to change my mind…   Last night was a blast! I went to Drum Jam … Continue reading

October 29, 2014 · 2 Comments

streetSNAP: Hong Kong Fractals

‘The best camera you have is the one that’s with you’ – Chase Jarvis. I always have my phone with me and while it may not be the best camera … Continue reading

October 16, 2014 · 2 Comments

myHK: How about a little rant…

Did anyone watch the Hong Kong vs Argentina football match at Hong Kong Stadium last night? Many were shown a powerful display by some of the best footballing talents in … Continue reading

October 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

impactHK: Coffin Homes on HK Island. The Visit!

This past Thursday we handed out the $5000 that we raised at our last junk boat party for those living in caged and coffin homes. Our last handout was in the … Continue reading

October 11, 2014 · 2 Comments

streetSNAP: The Umbrella Revolution, Part 2

The Hong Kong protest has been dubbed the ‘Umbrella Revolution’ because of the humble umbrellas usefulness in protecting oneself against extreme police crowd control like teargas, pepper spray and stray … Continue reading

October 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

New China Hand: What Next?

We’ve seen the best and worst of Hong Kong in the last eight days. Around this time last week, we were all in shock as the police unleashed tear gas … Continue reading

October 6, 2014 · 1 Comment

streetSNAP: The Umbrella Revolution

The student protestors who had occupied the major highway through the CBD of Hong Kong were recovering from a hard night of protesting today; it might look like their supporters … Continue reading

October 3, 2014 · 5 Comments

streetSNAP: The Streets of Hong Kong

Black and White street photos from around Tsim Sha Tsui, North Point and Mong Kok. Next time on streetSnap, some of my abstract HK work. If you like my photos … Continue reading

September 25, 2014 · 4 Comments

myHK: When I Think of Hong Kong…

  When I think of Hong Kong, I think of opportunity. When I think of opportunity, I think of challenges. When I think of challenges, I think of money. When … Continue reading

September 24, 2014 · 4 Comments

streetSNAP: Mid-Autumn Festival

I was supposed to show some of my new street photography work but instead i thought i just had to share my Mid Autumn Festival pics from last week. I … Continue reading

September 18, 2014 · 1 Comment

myHK: Just Happy in Hong Kong

This past weekend marked the start of another year of football for the Hong Kong Dragons Football Team, with our annual camping trip.  It wasn’t tent camping, as we all … Continue reading

September 17, 2014 · 2 Comments

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