Ep.21. Embracing Life in the UK: Adventures, Horticulture, and Family Celebration

Date: 12th - 30th September, 2024.

Location: UK and Greece

Since arriving in the UK, I've been greeted by the classic chilly, windy, and rainy weather. I didn’t pack enough winter clothes, but thankfully, my partner’s mom came to the rescue with some warm additions to my wardrobe.

I’ve been catching up with my partner’s friends, enjoying bubble tea, and strolling along the stunning Liverpool Cathedral at night. It’s lovely to reconnect and share these moments together.

One of my friends has a cozy home near the Dock, where we used to work together. She’s always so sweet during my visits, and this time, we’re planning a trip to Poland for a few days, which I’m really looking forward to.

I’ve also been keeping active, hitting the gym three times a week and doing my grocery shopping weekly. Cooking at home has been a delight, especially with access to a spacious, well-equipped kitchen. While there isn’t a fresh, packaging-free market nearby, I can still find great vegetables like broccoli, spinach, ginger, garlic, and spring onions. With these, I can whip up healthy and delicious meals. Plus, I’ve noticed that the city center is buzzing with new event venues and a second-hand market featuring pre-loved furniture and handmade crafts.

I am in the process of setting up therapeutic horticultural workshops for the community, which is exciting! There are some lovely coffee shops around that would make perfect cozy venues. I just need to gather enough materials and invite participants, and I appreciate everyone’s support for my horticultural group.

This month also marks my partner’s mom’s 60th birthday, and I’ve been working on a cross-stitch whale as a gift. Along with other family members, we’re putting together a special gift box. I’m thrilled to be invited to Greece for the celebration, where we enjoy a holiday resort with beautiful beaches, lush greenery, and explore the exotic plants and species there!

Despite the persistent rain, we've managed to find joy in our surroundings. We’ve been riding bicycles, swimming, and exploring the city's old town, including the Archaeological Museum and the Fortress. Every evening, we’ve made it a point to enjoy the sunset at the beach.

On the work front, I’m still maintaining my schedule according to Hong Kong time, which has surprisingly not affected my sleep as much as I thought it would. I’ve been sleeping quite well and feel much healthier and happier being away from the physical demands of work.

That’s all for now! Looking forward to sharing more adventures next time. 自從我來到英國，經歷左經典既寒冷、刮風和落雨天氣，我知道自己係無帶夠冬天衫褲。好彩我朋友媽咪送我一些禦寒衣物，真係感激不盡！

最近同番一些朋友聚舊，一齊飲下在外國的台式珍珠奶茶；晚上就在美麗既利物浦大教堂附近散下步。能重新聯繫舊朋友，分享美好時刻都算係在異鄉圍爐取暖既好節目。

有一位朋友住在利物浦碼頭附近的小排屋，佢屋企佈置得好溫馨。我地係舊同事，以前一齊工作認識成為好友。每次去佢屋企都受到熱情款待，今次我地仲計劃一齊去波蘭旅遊幾日，滿心期待！

在外國我都不忘保持活躍，每個星期都會去健身室三次，也會去買餸回家自己煮。在家煮飯都幾寫意，尤其係在一個咁寬敞、設備齊全既廚房。雖然附近無咩新鮮街市，但我依然可以搵到一些時令蔬菜，比如西蘭花、菠菜、薑、大蒜和青蔥。用這些材料我可以做出健康又美味的菜式。此外，我發現市中心都有開左幾間新的社交設施，還有一個二手市集出售一些古董家具以及手工藝品。

正在為自己既小社區籌備園藝治療工作坊，此舉其實係幾令我振奮！社區有一些可愛的咖啡店，非常適合作為我活動既場地。萬事俱備，只欠東風。我準備好足夠既園藝活動材料，邀請適合既參與者齊齊感受園藝治療樂趣。多謝大家對我園藝治療活動既支持。

同時今個月係我朋友媽咪既60歲生日，我製作左一個十字繡的鯨魚布畫作為送俾佢既生日禮物。另外，同其他家庭成員一齊，我地準備左一個特別的生日禮品盒，裝滿生日禮物。我好高興能受邀到希臘慶祝佢生日，享受美麗既海灘和郁郁蔥蔥既度假村，仲能夠探索果度既異國植物品種以及其生態！

儘管希臘雨下個不停，我們仍然能在周圍找到快樂。踩單車、游水，也見識到希臘既老城區，包括參觀考古博物館和堡壘。而且，每晚我地都會去海灘欣賞日落。

在事業方面，因為係遠程工作，依然按照香港時間安排我的日程。意外地，因應時差工作卻無太影響我睡眠質素。我都睡得幾好，離開香港寫字樓既複雜人事，我感覺更健康、更快樂！

寫住咁多先～期待下次分享更多冒險經歷。

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每集我都會展開一段輕鬆的日常生活分享、冒險經歷故事，並對現代生活的荒謬與挑戰感同身受。從處理情感到家庭關係的起伏；到應對日常工作的煩悶；我地會一齊笑、發洩，並在這些共同的經歷中找到安慰。葫蘆 日常係一個無壓力既平台，我地暫時擱置世界既煩惱，專注於創造一個放鬆和重拾活力既空間。

有時會深入探討旅行、冒險，以及發現那些幫助我地逃離日常生活既小寶藏。在真實既精神狀態下，我也會分享自己既自我懷疑以及不確定性，提醒自己沒必要咩都要非黑即白。一齊來面對生活中既各種挑戰，從堅韌和個人成長既故事中找到靈感。

隨時拎起你最喜歡既飲品，除左對鞋，加入這個輕鬆既平台區域！訂閱 ⁠葫蘆園藝⁠，放鬆心情；分享幾個笑話；釋放壓力。一起創造一個真實和歡笑既空間，幫助我地在繁忙生活中找到快樂和放鬆。準備好就坐低，享受片刻既寧靜，讓日常壓力隨風而去。葫蘆日常 會提醒你，在生活既混亂中，總有個地方可以俾我地自我舒緩，開心見誠！