Eve / ID card (3) / Expo

First mission, my aunt's ID card appointment at Wan Chai. I managed to arrive just on time, but really really really needed to go to the washroom. Handed in the letter, got a number, then rushed to the doors only to find out the ones on that floor were closed. I had to go all the way down from the the 27th floor to the ground floor, then took escalators to the 4th floor. It was hell! (T_T) All that time I was so worried my number would be called and I'd miss it. Luckily I got back in time.

Afterwards, walked along Johnston Road. I used to work in that area, but couldn't recognize much any more. Had ebi burger for lunch again, $15.3. Sided tracked onto an interesting looking old fashion street market. Didn't expect to see a doll house accessory vendor selling mini light fixtures and cheap (low quality) kits. Kind of regret not to buy a mini lamp which could be useful. Oh well.

Then I went to Causeway Bay for the Product and Brand Expo. It was around 1:30 and slightly crowded. However, people constantly streamed in and it didn't take long to get to the point of rush hour. Many took along wheeled bags and they are a pain in the neck, especially when it bottle-necks up at booths with free food sampling. Had lunch at their food court. $15 a bowl of ketchup mini hot dogs. $8 swallow nest tofu pudding. There weren't anything worth buying. Got some Macao cookie rolls $50 for 3 boxes. 2 bags of tea for Mrs. L $90. Mini “Florida Water” and lip balm for Miki $30. 6 lip balm for $100 as gifts. Dried Chrysanthemum for Y $30 for 2 bags. That's it!

Nevertheless, there were some interesting products. A ceramic knife that never rusts and stays sharp. It's white. I'd say, if you drop it, would it break like a plate? There was a super durable cutting board too, made with a special kind of wood and grain facing vertically. Came with knifes and a whole bunch of goodies. I was tempted, but didn't buy it because it was still not cheap and quite heavy.

Almost got a pair of orthotic shoes. At around $400, it wasn't too bad. But I must have been walking way past my limit. Although the shoes were much more comfortable than what I was wearing, they shot lightnings up the bottom of my feet. That was too scary to buy. Then the lady gave me a free evaluation. Normally cost money but it was free at the expo. So I had the foot print and angle measurement and the whole deal. Turn out my feet are warped. Custom made soles were recommended. However, it cost like $1300. Way too much! Plus I had to pay in full first, then go to their clinic to have molds made. Takes a week. Also, I'd be going to Japan soon. There will only be 2 day left after I come back. I decided it was better not to rush things.
So... didn't buy anything for myself. (T_T) OK maybe I'll take a lip balm or two.
Went home exhausted. Had dinner at a gyoza house near by.