Michelle Chan

Diving Season is Here! Top Questions Women have when starting to Learn Dive

Once the weather turns hot, it's almost second nature for diving enthusiasts to feel the urge to plunge into the sea and swim freely (or perhaps it's just the editor's personal inclination, haha). With the official arrival of summer in May, the sultry feeling caused by the Hong Kong weather has already set in. This is also the time when many diving instructors commence their season, as the increase in sea water temperature makes it more conducive for beginners to experience and learn diving. If you are a girl who loves to challenge herself and is courageous enough to try new things, or a nature-loving girl who adores the ocean, June is the perfect time to explore the world of diving. The Water Temperature and Quality for the Start of Diving Season If you don't mind the co...

The necessity of an afternoon tea date: Women’s gatherings are not necessarily just for gossip

After spending a couple of years working in the real world, you gain some experience on the job and in love. But during this time, urban women may face various confusions and doubts about life, work, relationships, and family, causing them to worry about their future. Facing these worries alone can be tough, so it's important to remember that good girlfriends are there to share the burden. When feeling overwhelmed with negative thoughts, what you may need most is to indulge in a delicious and sweet afternoon tea with your closest girlfriends. When it comes to emotional support, good girlfriends are usually the most reliable source Women are often perceived by some male friends as having complex thoughts, being too imaginative, and overly sensitive. When it comes to discussing their ...

The Allure of Adaptable Raw Wood Art Woodworking Adventures Accessible to Girls

Many girls have tried their hand at ceramic art, with 8 out of 10 having some experience in it. However, it's rare to find even one girl out of 10 who has given woodworking a go. Despite being a traditional and primitive art form that utilizes natural materials like wood to create different products, woodworking is often associated with being a more masculine and construction-oriented craft. The process can also be physically demanding and sweaty. However, with the evolution of society, woodworking has become more gender-neutral, and girls can also try their hand at it. For example, woodturning is a craft that is particularly suited to girls starting out. By learning to use a wood lathe and chisels, they can create small wooden items. In recent years, the most challenging aspect of lea...

From Designer to Personal Trainer: The importance of finding true happiness in your work

If I wake up every day and feel unhappy and tired at the thought of going back to work, then that job is definitely not suitable for me. ——Ami Ami, majored in advertising design in college and worked as a graphic designer after graduation, but  currently becomes a personal trainer. After two or three years of working in the advertising industry, she gradually realized that she didn't want to continue as a designer. With courage and determination, she stepped out of her comfort zone and turned her other interest, fitness, into a career, transforming herself into a healthy and confident Personal Trainer from scratch. The society that suppresses creativity limits the scope of design work In the eyes of the general public, those who work in advertising and graphic desi...

Women breaking free from traditional stereotypes at bars Recommended themed bars for women to drink comfortably

Everyone loves to eat, drink, and have fun. Going to a bar to drink can be a way to taste wine and enjoy a night out, but the stereotype of bars being "male-friendly" is still prevalent in society. Women who frequent bars are often negatively stereotyped. As women who love to drink and appreciate good wine, how can we find a comfortable and enjoyable place to freely enjoy the pleasure of being tipsy? This article will also recommend elegant and luxurious bars where women can drink to their heart's content. Is it difficult for women to drink freely and comfortably in bars? At the level of parental education, bars were seen as chaotic places, which was indeed the ironclad reality of the 80s and 90s. Back then, when information technology and cultural development were not yet mature, w...

Easter Philippines diving trip! First “Drift Diving” experience at the Puerto Galera

As a Rescue Diver with few years of diving experience, all of which were accumulated in Hong Kong during the pandemic, I had no experience diving outside Hong Kong yet. However, with the recent easing of travel restrictions, I took the opportunity to visit one of the most cost-effective diving destinations in the Philippines, Puerto Galera. This trip fulfilled my long-held desire to dive outside of Hong Kong, and I even got to meet several female diving enthusiasts. This was an incredibly rare opportunity for me, as finding female friends who share the same love for diving and aren't afraid of water is difficult. Diving is a sport that emphasizes the importance of taking care of your dive buddy, and it would be better if you can have fun diving with buddies, and I was fortunate to have...

Hong Kong girl learning environmentalism: Ten years of dedication to beach cleaning 

在 Instagram 查看這則貼文 大便妹,學環保。(@imsheeppoo)分享的貼文 Working in the field of environmental protection in materialistic Hong Kong has never been an easy task. The only local paper beverage box recycling factory, "Meow Factory," located in Yuen Long, was not granted a lease renewal by the landlord, Science Park Corporation, last year, indicating that there is still much room for improvement in Hong Kong's environmental measures and policies. If you want to be environmentally friendly in Hong Kong, you cannot expect much support or resources from institutions or the government. Despite this, there are still people who are willing to put in effort and overcome difficulties by practicing environmental protection in their daily lives, even studying environmental protection in...

From Creative Communications Graduate Becoming a Female Baker Fulfilling Entrepreneurial Dreams

In Hong Kong under the pandemic, people have been exploring various new interests locally in recent years, also paying more attention to their diets. Women try to enjoy baking at home. The baking profession is no longer just a domain for men; women can also turn their baking skills into an important career. In a society of educational inflation Dreams require more courage  In a society where educational inflation is prevalent, the fact that having a college degree does not necessarily lead to finding one's ideal job is a cause for reflection. Parents often project their expectations onto us, and many times they expect us to find a stable, white-collar job. In the face of various social trends and expectations, it is important for young professionals to listen to their heart...