While talking to the folks this weekend, I mentioned I was heading to the market to buy food and they enquired how much it costs. So to help give you an idea of what I pay for things, I have included my market shop below. All prices are in HK$ so you can convert to whatever currency you like...
6 bananas $4.50
2 oranges $4.00
1 avocado $7.00
2 mangos $8.00 (mangos are going out of season, so prices are higher)
bunch of seedless grapes $9.00
white mushrooms $6.00
2 tomatos & 2 potatos $9.00
Thats about all I bought on sunday. Then I managed to spend $300 on toiletries (nail polish remover, moisturiser, toothpaste, and random other stuff!)
Meat and wine are the most expensive bits. I don't drink much in the way of wine alone - so have mainly been drinking out. An average bottle of wine is about $120, $100 if you're lucky.
Meat varies, based on which country I choose to buy my meat from, and which store. I rarely buy local meat and don't buy meat soo often. Next time I buy meat I'll record how much I spend on it. Today I'm making pasta with left over mince, so the meat part is free ;) (well I bought it a few weeks ago, and cant remember how much it was!)
Oh last food money comment. On the way back from the markets on sunday, I was hungry and decided to stop at one of the chinese fast food stores for a late lunch. (Cafe de Coral). I had one of their tea sets - only $12, and I got Honey chicken wings, Corn and a coffee - very yummy. A Bargain!!
So tomorrow. Its my birthday. Did ya know? I have planned a very easy day at work, lots of mindless tasks that should be easy enough to complete. Going for Yum Cha for lunch with a couple of friends, and then pizza for dinner.
I walked in the building this evening and there was a pccw bill in my mail box, and I looked over at the doorman and there were a stack of large envelopes/packages tied together. I knew it was for me. You know when you just know. I had 3 packages waiting for me - and I haven't opened them yet! I'm going to leave them to open first thing in the morning - on my BIRTHDAY.
So who are the wonderful peoople that sent me presents (on time!)????
Jen,
Will
and WILL -
yep Will sent 2. Will rules (actually so does Jen, Will just rules a little bit more)
Yay for pressies. Now what are the chances I don't open them until tomorrow???
7 comments:
Very good with your Cantonese Nat! Did you ask "gay tzeen ah?" when you were getting the oranges cuz it's a really good deal!
Happy Birthday and will see you at the dinner!
~kitty
Yay! Good deal on the foods! hahah... proud of you! I'm the first one to say it! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
Happy Birthday Nat! Sorry have been slack with the actual sending bit! They rule! Have an amazing , fun and yummy day! x
HAPPY BDAY CUZ! hope you have a fantastic day and are enjoying Hong Kong! love always Iain. xoxo
Happy Birthday!
I trust you had a fun day -I felt it in your voice that the day was going to be special I,m sure it was a be fun birthday - I look foreward to reading about all your lovely pressies your good friends brought you?
love
your DaD
Happy Birthday Natalie. :)
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