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.
Jane is a Filipina wanderer in a foreign land who finds comfort in nature and freedom in writing. She loves watching raw picturesque landscapes, listening to the symphony of nature, breathing in drops of sunshine, walking through scenic trails and cityscapes, tasting new culinary flavors, capturing pretty little things, venturing into hidden gems, and dancing with the flow of life.
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