[jayinhongkong]

I have a buddy out in Tampa. He's a chef at a hotel, but I forget which one. He says it's kind of slow out there, but he's adapting.

Yeah, I bet it is a culture shock, especially living in Yau Ma Tei. You probably didn't do the subway, bus and taxi thing in FL either. I live in the Mid-Levels, aka the gweilo ghetto. I moved back to be with my family and ended up staying here and working. Been two-and-a-half years now. I see a possible move to Europe in the future, but for now, I'm busy helping people speak and write better English :P What do you do?

[jngai]

yeah..you are not going to find any expats living in yau ma tei. i'm sure it's quite an experience living there compare to FL. i moved here a few months ago from SoCal...it's not too difficult to meet people here. welcome to hk and enjoy your stay!

john

[HJN13]

hi rachel, i stay in kowloon as well..relocated to hk bt 3mths back, feel free to let me know if u wish to meet up anytime! keen to meet up and make frds.. m 25/f btw~

[gilly23]

Hi Rachel,
Im a 30/m Canadian in HK. Currently living in Kowloon Tong. If you want hang out or get drink drop me a line.
Gil

[dreamyerica]

we should organise a gathering! perhaps on kowloon side. agree?

[Rexchris66]

lets set it up, been back since May, from Toronto.....

[SeanMKelley]

Rachel,
I also just moved over here from the US. I am living on Hong Kong Island. Let me know if you are interested in meeting up in Kowloon or on the island. Perhaps we can find a place with college football (I graduated from Wake Forest in 2005)

Sean

[funnythomas]

Originally Posted by rba03

Hey All!

I just moved here about three weeks ago from the US. I love it so far, I just havent really had an oppurtunity to meet people. I live in Kowloon and there arent many expats around here! Ive heard about this website and I thought I'd give it a try Just trying to meet as many people as possible and really enjoy Hong Kong!

-Rachel

hey rachel
i am local and i am 22 too....

by the way, i am glad that u like hongkong....
and u are correct..most expats in HK island...because of so many reasons, including historical reasons.......

but i think it is also good for u to meet some local people, so that u can immerse in the local culture

btw, which part in kowloon do u live?!

[xieza]

Hi there, I'm also new to this forum, too. Exactly, I'm not really an expat but, rather, have spent most of my life so far in HK. Indeed, I'm looking for language partners... and would also like to know more about Western cultures. I'm 19/M and now studying at a local university.

[jadedrockchic]

Hi Rachel
welcome to HK. also new here in hong kong..just moved here about a week ago. I love Hong kong as well although not much luck in meeting new people so far since I cant speak cantonese. lemme know if you wanna meet up or something..i love the thai food there in kowloon..ps. 20/f/quarrybay slash kennedy town