It's funny when I walked past the tourist shops in Dublin I would shake my head and wonder why anyone would buy any of it. Transport me to Hong Kong, place me in a souvenir shop with money in my pocket and all of a sudden my basket is full. To hazard a guess at … Continue reading Tourist shops →

In Hong Kong it appears that the main beauty standard is to appear paler. Which is in stark contrast to most Irish people who buy copious amounts of fake tan to appear darker. Goes to show that beauty is determined by culture.

I think everyone has a few sliding door moments in their lives. But I wonder do we default to assuming the path not taken would have been the better option? Once we let that seed germinate, the confirmation bias kicks and all we see is evidence to support our theory and the longing for what … Continue reading Sliding door alternates →

I think the best relationships are the ones where you're not afraid to be honest and you do so in a caring manner.

The optimal reminiscing is done with another who was there. The next best thing is regaling the stories to someone listening for the first time. Then finally I think if reminiscing makes you sad then there are potentially some unprocessed emotions that need airing

I think you can tell a lot about the culture by how a global brand localizes. Take Disneyland Hong Kong for example, there was a huge variety in the merchandise, less rides, and even an exclusive members only shop. There was no Mulan. No Lion King. But an enormous love for Duffy and friends, who … Continue reading Disneyland HK →

In season 1 of the Gentleman it was easy to support Eddie. He was trying to protect his family from criminals. An honourable goal. While the voyages into the upper echelons of society serves as great escape from the mundanity of lower society. But then in season 2 Eddie seems to be power hungry, wanting … Continue reading Season 2 Eddie →

Ireland has a population of 5.5 million within 84,000 square kilometers. Hong Kong has a population of 7.5 within 1,000 square kilometers. I wonder how much the above plays into your sense of individuality. We'll take the axis of fashion for this blog post. In Ireland I think it's more about blending in and that is exemplified in … Continue reading Blending or standing out →

Forgive the ignorance, I need to look into it more in the future but apparently buddhists believe that you will keep repeating the same mistakes until you learn the lesson. Which must make self development more appealing to those who reluctantly change. Because if you don't find the solution you'll be condemned to repeating consequences … Continue reading Repeating mistakes →

Peter's greatest asset is hard to pin down. Others seem unable to replicate it. From a technical standpoint he is a below average performer. But his contribution to the team overflows in his social skills. You see he seems to have this incredible ability to transform an angry person into a calm and reasonable person. … Continue reading Peter the lion tamer →