Welcome to my Crib

Hi Stranger,

I'm coming at you from Kicking Horse Ski Resort, near Banff. Yes, you heard me right; I'm back in Canada! Shortest summary: annual winter family ski trip. Don't worry, I'll be back in the land of sui mai next week, but until then I'll be rolling in fluffy snow and eating sushi day in and day out!

Before I go on updating you on my long overdue update of my Hong Kong adventures, let's take a moment to appreciate the view I had while skiing this morning. Oh hot damn.

I went down a couple black runs with Eddy, felt pretty confident and somehow got dragged down a double black run. I had snow up to my thighs at some points. It kind of felt like I was gliding through a cloud of snow but it was utterly exhausting and now my legs feel like rubber bands: wobbly and weak. I guess it's a good thing today's the 5th and last night of the ski trip. Skiing during the day and eating like a sumo wrestler at night. It's been mighty glorious to say the least. Don't believe me? I think I may have eaten every kind of 2 & 4 legged animal I can name: pig, moose, deer, turkey, lamb, chicken, cow... leave me alone while I hibernate for the next 3 months, thanks.

A picture of our chalet (well, the one across the street but ours look identical). Stunning place. Only downside? My bed is on the loft on the top floor and my bathroom is 4 floors below me. With my impeccable small bladder and slippery socks, I've managed to "almost" fall down the architecturally pleasing yet deathly spirally staircase multiple times during my stay here. Fingers crossed I can last one more night slip free! 

Alright strangers, as promised from 2 months ago, here are the pictures of my place I'm currently residing at in Hong Kong! See? Two twin sized beds! Convo with the landlord when I walked into the studio:
Me: "Can I get rid of the extra bed?"
Mr. No: "No. It has to stay"
Me: "Can I move the furniture around then?"
Mr. No: "No. I don't think that's possible"
Me: "Wait. I'm not allowed to or you don't think I can do it?"
Mr. No: "There's no way you can move them. They're incredibly heavy"

Oh yeah?! Jet lagged Michelle will tell you what she can and cannot do. I ended up taking both beds apart and dragged them around until I was satisfied. I may have pulled my back muscle in the process but it was well worth it. In your face Mr. No!

TADA!!! All so I could take the bigger bed and move it to face the TV. Interior designer Michelle: 1. Mr. No: 0. My back pain: Irrelevant.

My mini kitchenette. There's a portable electric stove which I've brought out twice to make hot pot. The fridge is used to store wine (which I don't drink because I rarely have guests over and I can never justify drinking a bottle by myself). I've also never used the microwave yet. How do I survive? I eat a lot of fruits and also eat out way too often. Housewife material? I THINK SO!

My balcony. This is also the reason why Josh made me get the place. "Mimi you have to get this! Trust me! Trust!" So I did. This picture does not do it justice since I can't fit the other areas in this shot but you get the gist of it. BBQ Party any day now...