write@ttitude says: For good, cheap fun head to a beach. Admission is absolutely free and they are open 24 hours. All you need is a towel, some lotion and a frisbee for entertainment. If you and your friends are feeling more energetic, you could hike through a country park, but given the heat, you would be well-advised to take plenty of water and finish at a beach where you can cool off with a swim. Camping on the beach is an option if you have sleeping bags. Or you could stay at a youth hostel, there are lots scattered over Hong Kong and dormitory beds start at $35 a night. And rounding the day off with a barbecue shouldn't break the bank.

I had a friend who I knew for only six months. She was our maid and when I found out she had to go I just cried. I often hear her voice in my head. I know it's just in my mind but I can't help it. I feel that a part of me is missing and I feel really empty. What should I do?

Feeling empty

write@ttitude says: Losing a friend is always difficult. Domestic helpers are involved in the intimate details of our life, and when they go their absence can be painful. The key to feeling better is a matter of perspective. Are you going to feel miserable and angry because your friend has left, or grateful for the time you had together? Whenever someone leaves and there is a gap in our lives, something always comes along to fill the void. Think positive and soon a special friend will fill the gap.