It's not particularly easy to prepare, emotionally and also because Hong Kong doesn't actually have an established system for this sort of thing (e.g. no readily available templates).

My doctor was even confused by the concept of creating such a document because I hadn't already been diagnosed with something. That was a scary reaction; I'd assumed all doctors would be quite familiar with the idea.

It's also of note that my document declines all life-sustaining treatment, including resuscitation, if I am diagnosed with a terminal illness or go into a coma — I'm almost certain that's not what my family would choose for me. It's even more daunting to think that I would be resuscitated when I actually didn't want to be.

If there is one upside to this virus, it's that it finally gave me the necessary motivation to create a document containing a basic advance directive and a few other notes for the relevant people.

I'm starving already…weird day.

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It's this kind of thing (as well as file management) that stops me from getting that most beautiful piece of hardware.

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Don't worry, I don't think many things can survive in your icy north.

That said, Denmark has a bit of an advantage here, because you don't need to open your mouth to speak Danish. At least, that's what it sounds like.

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The ROI can be good in some cases, I must admit…never hurts to have a little more money to invest.

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Chinese New Year: the mass realisation of the concept "You couldn't pay me to visit those relatives…"

Incredibly fast.

Visa renewals in Paris were a 3–4 hour deal for me (-> missed classes).

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I'm guessing the immigration centres in Japan are at least in decent areas.

The one in Paris that I had to go to every year to renew my visa was in one of the grittier neighbourhoods. (Not explicitly dangerous, thankfully. but quite close to some areas best avoided.)

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Because after 2 months on a boat, 2 hours on a train is luxury!

And to discourage the practice as a whole, I'm sure.

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