Night @ HKUST

Little dashes of light gleamed white brightly on the calm wavy ocean.

As 9pm came, the lights went off, yielding to the darkness, and the occasional cool night wind. Restaurants closing, staff waving each other off, students going home.

As I look to the staff quarters, I see the calm night life of families, of professors watching after dinner TV, and I start wondering what it's like back home (or what Mom and Dad are doing).

I guess as busy people, we don't often get the night to ourselves, to admire the serenity and everything in slow motion. This has to be one of the things I love most in HKUST. Whether I'm around people, or alone, I get this feeling that my time is mine to enjoy, whatever way I please. Maybe that's just me.

The weather is just right today - temperature's just right about air-conditioning.. I feel like I should to spend the night outside, sleeping by the sea, breathing fresh air. Sometimes, I just don't get why the buildings are designed like air-conditioned boxes, when everyone could be outside enjoying the air.