List of Lists 2010

In this inaugural List of Lists (LoL), I shall recap some of the most memorable things of 2010. Overall 2010 was a year of exploration, both of the inner and outer world. I pushed the boundaries in many areas, experiencing and learning new things, discovering moments of artistic and sensory delight along the way. Without further ado, here is the LoL 2010 with categories in alphabetical order. Music-related entries to follow in a separate post.

Hong Kong Observations

Most people dressed like it was going to snow, even though the temperature was in the 20s.

Hongkies are surprisingly averse to jaywalking. They will wait at the traffic light even if there are no cars.

Watch shops are everywhere, with a very high representation of Rolex.

Chocolate products derived from Valrhona couverture (purportedly) were spotted on many occasions, in relatively cheap places.

Paul Smith stripes were surprisingly high up the most counterfeited pattern ranking, behind Burberry check and Louis Vuitton prints.

The Compleat Man

What are the qualities needed by the compleat man? Whatever qualities you may come up with, you can't deny that the compleat man exudes coolness by the megawatts. In the first part of this series we look at some men in very different fields who can lay claim to true coolness. 

Scions of a Restless Soul

This is a test. Imagine yourself on a wide avenue. Trees hunch over you as you trudge along, rustling the leaves of red and brown and every shade in between. A cool draught overtakes you, nudges you forward, where you spot in the horizon a figure. At first shadow, then a shape, then an alluring stranger, who approaches and asks, “Excuse me, do you know what time it is?” You smile as you check the time.

What watch do you see? (If you took out a pocket watch, this post has nothing new to tell you. If you took out your handphone, keep reading.)

Which watch stereotype are you?