Finally decided to see the Claude Monet exhibition this afternoon.  It’s my first time seeing an exhibition of an impressionist artist, not to mention one of the pioneers of the field. 

I didn’t seem to be too impressed with the impressionist paintings, but I was really captivated by the life of the artist.  According to the descriptions, Claude Monet was a family man, a good husband, a good father, and a good friend.  He led a simple life spending much of his time painting and gardening when he was not with his family and friends. 

I kinda envy the artist’s secluded lifestyle.  Maybe because living in the city is too hectic and noisy that it seemed like a dream come true to be spending my days in a solitude garden (with a hugh lily pond) and doing nothing other than painting, eating, and sleeping.  If only I could replicate that lifestyle in HK, could I?