I've started watching films in Chinese and speaking more regularly in Cantonese and I feel like I am actually improving.  It's slow, and it's hard to see but I find myself trying to work through complex sentences instead of resorting to english. I've started conversations with sellers in the fruit and seafood markets, in mcdonalds, and at a fresh juice stand in Shau Kei Wan.  I suppose one of the advantages of where I live is that most of the people here don't understand more than 5 english words.  My comfort level is rising.  This also indicates to me that I should start heaping on more challenges, to continue learning.  Slow and steady, I'll get there.