Eye Poppin Madness

Up until now I've been so excited bout the new school year startin!! :D

But today, 

Not so much anymore... :(

First off, my class schedule sucks.

Not a day off and I have quite a few long days (9-6.30)

Plus, I work weekends.

And my boss decided to give me Mon and Fri shifts too..

:(

Mon is the worst. Class starts at 9 ends at 6.30 

Then work at 7-9 pm.

Sure I have breaks in between but still.

Talk about Monday blues..

Anyways,

Coming home from work today,

I was SOOOOO exhausted.

Emotionally. Physically. Mentally.

Just plain drained.

Wanted to go to the museum again but I really couldn't move no more.

It didn't help that today my apartment decided to test its fire alarms either.

The whole afternoon it was ringing.

So annoying!! 

Seriously. 

I think in my whole family I have the most murderess tendencies.. 

Anyways, 

Being so tired, it finally dawn on to me that I'm taking on a lot this school year!

- Full course load is 30 credits, I'm doing 33 (talk bout being over ambitious!)

- Working 4 days a week

- Volunteering as vice pres. of campus fundraising for a NGO thing called Unite for Sight

Sigh..

Tried to drop 3 credits but can't (I need everything),

Can't get outta work (my boss scares the livin lights outta me) but I think I'm gonna try,

Need scholarship and actually like volunteering so can't back out.

What to do?

I fear I'm gonna crash and burn.

But don't think I will.

I will persevere and work hard (sacrificing my social life :C )

Just that Cranky Linnies will be here more often than anyone (even myself) would like.

Sorry girls, not gonna be that friendly a coach anymore.

<3 XOXO

-Tired Linnies- 

Smallville

I finally finished watching SMALLVILLE!! 

Well, actually I finished awhile ago..

Anyhow,

Like everything else (books, shows, etc), 

When it ends I feel this nostalgia and wished it didn't have to.

It's like "no more" :'(

When I'm watching/ reading all I want is to get over with it to see how it ends,

but when it does end I feel so sad.. sniff.. sniff..

Anyways, 

I really enjoyed it!

 Learned so much more about Superman that I never knew or forgot.

And learn lots about other Marvel heroes (Justice league, Green Arrow, Zatanna, etc) too.
However,
would have been a whole lot more fun if I already knew all these superheroes before the show.
Then, 
At least when they were introduced I would be like "OMG! That's who n who"
Rather than "is that another Marvel hero??" :P
Hehe..

Anyways, 

Gotta say, I didn't really like Clark Kent's character..

For someone who moves so fast he sure takes long to react 

-_-!!

On the other hand!! 

Me likes Green Arrow C: <3

Mere mortal with killer skills but has flaws of a human.

6'3" of goodness :P

Anyways,

I started watching this this summer,

And finished it just in time before classes start up again! (Is it nerdy that I can't wait for classes to begin?? :O )

But like I said,

It's sad it had to end..

So,

Goodbye Smallville and Justin Hartley!

<3 XOXO

-Linnies-

1 Year Anniversary

A year ago today (26 Aug, 2010),

I woke up at home for the last time,

I ate at Zen for the last time,

I saw my family and friends in person for the last time,

I hugged my family and friends for the last time.

I sad goodbye.

Goodbye home

at the airport, bye bye </3

Goodbye folks & precious!!

my nuclear family + my darlin cousin who thinks we're her sisters! <3
(who do I look more like? moms or pops C: )

Goodbye relatives

few of my extended family (mom's side)

Goodbye my 2partners in crime

my besties! <3

Goodbye friends

yea, I probably should get more girl friends....

GOODBYE!!!!

both my sis n I's friends that wished us off <3

And hello CANADA! 

 Well technically, I said hello Japan....

at Tokyo airport! 

I really only landed in Canada on the 27th... 

Anyways, 

Coming to Canada I've missed some really important things.

1. My daddy's birthday! T_T sorry pops! Luv u! (I'm such a daddy's girl! :O )

2. Christmas

3. Chinese New Year

4. Other family members birthday

5. SOOOOO many friends 20th birthday :(

6. Cousin's wedding

7. Grandma's birthday

8. Holidays/ road trips

9. Additions to my extended family

10. My fav mall (2nd home) go under tons of renovation

And a whole lot more of other things.

All of that makes being half way round the world really suck... :/

On the other hand though,

Coming here,

I've gained, learnt, got:

1. Knowledge :P

muahahaha!!! :D :D 

2. Independence

doing my laundry for the 1st time!! :D :D 

3. My lappy <3

4. Explore Canada 

at Wonderland! 

5. Experience an earthquake! :O well more of earth-shake :/

6. Short hair  

my hair!!! T_T

7. Cook

8. Take public transport 

on Subway

9. Start a blog :P

10. Grow up C:

All in all, 

Coming to Canada has it's ups and downs. :)
I've grown a lot this year, in ways that I would never have if I still lived at home.
I can honestly say I love it here and I'm really blessed to have this opportunity! :D 
But.. That's not to say I'm not thrilled that this time next year,
 I'll be cozying up in my own bed back at home!! hehe!

<3 XOXO
-Linnies-

HAPPY 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY!

What Faith Can Do

When I first heard of blogging (but had no intentions of starting one),

I was curious if I were to start a blog, what would it be about. 

Would I put my pictures (apparently yes :P), my name (no), should I remain anonymous (yes..kinda)?

Well, life wasn't all smiles for me.

Actually that's why my blog title is 1.2.3 smile. 

Cause sometimes even when life is tough, just smile. 

I use to see it as putting up a front, you shouldn't air your dirty laundry out for the world.

 No one needs to hear bout your crap. 

It's none of their business.

So initially, I thought if I would ever write a blog, it would be a sad gloomy blog.

A place for me to rant, with no one knowing who I am.

But as I got older, I started to see things differently. Life isn't really all that bad.

Some people have it so much worst.

I know I have a lot to be thankful for everyday. 

There was this time when I basically counted ALL my blessings.

Even the most simplest ones. 

And instantly, I realized that I was the luckiest girl alive. 

Heck, being alive was a blessing in itself! C:

And I thank God for that every night! 

Anyhow, watching this video my youth leader from home posted on FB inspired me to write this

Here's the video,

What an amazing testimony. And I love the song!!!

I can only hope to be so strong in faith if something that terrible happens to me.

I can honestly say that God has given me a few test and trials in my life, as well as miracles.

Most of the time I have no idea why certain things have to happen.

I question Him -never blame though- wonder why.

I know there's a purpose and reason but I just don't see it.

But years later, I tend to see why those things do happen. 

I understand, and I see how much I've grown from those experiences. 

Anyways,

After watching that video, it made me realize, 

Why on earth did I not think of writing about all the positive stuff and praising God for what I do have?? 

Why did I wanna be an "emo" blogger? 

Why did I want to share my sadness and not my happiness?

It seems so stupid now. 

I'm not saying I'll never be upset or angry, 

But that when I do, I'll be a lil more understanding to it.

Knowing there is a bigger picture. That God does have a plan.

And everything that happens makes me who I am today. C:

Gonna end here with a quote I really like:

"Experience is the hardest teacher because it gives the test first, then the lesson"

(not sure who said/wrote it :P )

<3 XOXO

-Linnies-

Btw, stay tuned for this Friday (26/8), will be my 1 year anniversary in Canada post! :D

Trained Coach

YIPIEEEE!! After a year, 

I am no longer a C.I.T - coach in training.

Just finished my level 1 sport specific course!! Yay!

If you're wondering what sport, it's rhythmic gymnastics (RG) :D

However, at the course I saw groups of gymnastic friends all attending together. 

They were having so much fun; and it reminded me of all the fun times i use to have with my gym. friends. :(

ms.Vivienne (coach), Adeline, me, LeeWen, Jinn <3

I really miss them and gymnastics too! 

The only reason I'm coaching is because I still wanna be active in RG 

and I need $$$$. 

I apparently just can't let it go.. 

My friends are coaching too.. But on the other side of the planet. Boo. :(

Wish I could've attended the course together with them! 

Would've been so AWESOME! <3

On a brighter note,

 I learned some pretty funky new handling stuff! :D :D 

weeeeeee.....

However, RG has taken a good chunk of my health with it too. 

sprained my ankle reallll bad T_T

I now have a bad knee, bad ankle, bruises and carpet burns in places no one should ever have, and I definitely am overstretched... (it's not healthy to be)

ignore the mess please! :P

But, I still keep stretching.. I don't wanna lose my flexibility. 

After all the pain I went through to get it, I'm not letting it slip away!! 

Anyhow, this wasn't what I intended to blog about today,

I initially wanted to talk bout yesterday's trip to the museum but well, this struck a chord in me so..

Basically, I MISS my friends, I MISS gymnastics and

I AM A T.R.A.I.N.E.D COACH! 

<3 :D :D :D :D <3

YAY ME!!!!!!! :D

<3 XOXO

-Linnies-

OCD (silence is golden)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

That I have...sometimes..

For certain things..like reading books!

I do love reading but the problem is, once the book reaches its climax, I really can't put it down.

Not to go to the loo, eat, exercise or anything! :O

I really just sit and read till I'm done.

The worst was when I was reading the Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan

<3 <3 <3 <3 

WAS SO GOOD!!! <3 <3 <3 <3

I read it after coming back from a week trip with my "twin"! 

one of my best trips EVER! :D :D <3

I watched the movie 1st with no expectations and found it pretty nice.

 Then, I read the 1st book and was in LOVE - movie was nth in comparison!!
While I was on my trip my sister finished the whole series and I was so amazed at how fast she was; I didn't understand..until I read it for myself!!!!!!!

I read each book in 1 day! So I finished the whole series in 5 days! I freaked myself out at how obsessed I was! :O

They're not as thick as Harry Potter but it's still a chapter book.

On the plus side of not being so thick, the WHOLE book is action packed!! <3

My dad didn't even realize I was home! I was just cooped up in my room READING! 

He even asked me to go out! Rare for my dad.. haha! :D

Anyways, my latest read is "The Book of Tomorrow" by Cecelia Ahern.

I'm at the climax now but my sis is skyp-in with her friend and it is disturbing me. 

Yes, I am one of those that MUST study and read in absolute silence.

"sigh".. So this is why I'm here. 

Moments like this make me wish I had my own room again!

Btw, Rick Riordan actually continued the Percy Jackson series :O :O 

The next book is set to launch in October and,

 I CAN'T FREAKIN WAIT!

Hehe.. Anywho! Gonna attempt reading again. Ciao!

<3 XOXO

-Linnies-

Pacific Mall

Today I went Pacific Mall! My second time so far.

P. Mall has some pretty cheap stuff.. And you can even ask for a bargain! :D

For example, I bought those Chinese sausages things, 2 for $1.50 or 3 for $3.50, so I ordered 4 ( 2 for me, 2 for my sis),

But! The sales lady gave me 5 for $3 instead! Haha :D

However, the place is way too Asian; even for me. 

Plus, it's like an hour + bus ride to get there!

But, my sis needed to get some stuff. 

So we woke up bright n early at 12.30 (at least I did) and left at 3 pm.

P.Mall is pretty much located in a part of Canada filled with Asians! :O 

On the bus, half way there, the only Caucasian person was, well... the bus driver..

We got some pretty cute unnecessary stuff!

pooh bear passport holder!

lil twin star passport holder for sis

cinnamoroll pencil lead -_-!

For dinner we went to Seoul Garden for Korean Food!! 

Was alright. The restaurant was pretty!

My sis ordered Jap Chae 

And I ordered Dolsot Bimbimbap! <3

We couldn't finish so we packed it home! 

Which means tomorrow's lunch - settled! 

<3 XOXO

-Linnies-

Alter Egos

Many people tend to have alter egos.

For example, Beyonce has Sasha fierce; Dr.Jekyll has Mr.Hyde.. :P

Coming to Canada, I've learned that I have a few myself.. 
Unfortunately, none of them are gonna make me billions of dollars or give me super strength... :(
Depending on the situation and day, different linnies come out and play :P
Some, friendlier than others.
Here they are:
1. plain ol' linnies 

This is who I usually am :D 

2. Cranky linnies

wasn actually cranky here, cranky linnies doesn photograph :P

My sis has learnt to avoid cranky linnies and not bring her out :P 

3. Cute linnies

so, this is the cutest pic I could find of myself

Sometimes, I let the spoiled youngest child inside of me come out :D

4. Happy linnies

I love camping!!! not really

Probably the best to be around :D 

5. Tired linnies

This linnies can either lead to Cranky linnies OR! Hyper linnies!

6. Hyper linnies

This linnies really just laughs at about anything and everything.. Very fun to be around if I do say so myself :P

7. Bimbo linnies

This one can get pretty stupid at times.. but can be entertaining too.. sometimes.. :D

Last but not the least is!

8. Slutty linnies

Slutty linnies only comes out to take pictures... Pictures that DON'T end up on the net (ok, so maybe some end up on fb........) This linnies usually comes out if Happy, Bimbo or Hyper linnies is taking pics! :P 

Well, that's pretty much all the different alter egos I've discovered. 

Thanks sissies for giving me all my names! <3

<3 XOXO
-linnies-

Cooking with Jacq & Cleaning with Me

Before we came to Canada, 

My sis and I agreed on one thing: 
She would cook (as I have a great fear of touching raw meat) 
And I would clean (she's the messiest person I know).
Fool proof plan..or so I thought...

We eat out quite often, but there's ALWAYS a mess to clean.
I definitely got the short end of the deal :(

Anyways, once in awhile we have our huge cleaning sprees, where we soap down just bout everything.

And today, is one of those days. 

My tiny apartment no longer has space to walk; and no where to sit.

So we begin our day with! FRIED RICE!! :D :D 

This is our first time frying rice! :D

yummy! :D

Now, you're probably wondering why I'm so excited bout fried rice.. 

Well, it's because ever since we came here, we've been eating tons of foreign food.

Don't get me wrong, I've eaten some pretty awesome food here. 

But I'm still, very much ASIAN! 

our best impression of being Asian :P

And really, nothing beats a good home cooked meal! :D

That's all for now! Need to get back to my fried rice chores!

<3 XOXO

-Linnies- 

Pilaros: The Taste of Danforth

So begins my eventful holiday! :D

Today, again after work (hate working on Sats), my sis and I went to The Taste of Danforth festival.

Basically, it's a street (Danforth st. :P) that has tons of restaurants, specialty stores, trinkets, etc..

From Broadview to Pape Station

We arrive around 2.20pm-ish and my oh my!! It was crazily crowded. 

By then I was starving and was eyeing all the food!!! 

I basically ate the day away.. :(

But it's alright, considering I sweated a whole lot.. 

Today is hot!!

Besides food, there's also rides for kids, performances and other stuff too.

But that didn't really interest me as much.. :S 

One of the most awesome things I ate was the Calamari  

However, the line took forever.. stood a good 20 minutes (yes I timed it) under the sun just for this. :O

But so worth it.. sorta..

I also had the BEST souvlaki chicken and garlic shrimp I've ever eaten! yum!

And this, Greek fries!

All in all, the experience and food was nice.
My only complaint, the bees... D: D: D: 

If anyone is planning on going, I totally recommend it!  

Go hungry, with sunblock, and cash. 

And you can expect to come out: full, tan, a few bucks short... and happy :)

<3 XOXO

-Linnies-

Shows

Since hols have begun,

I haven't really done anything exciting just yet (I do have some things planned though)!

However, what I have been doing is: bum around, sleep in, sleep late and watch tv.... nice...

But come to think of it, I watch A LOT of TV! 

So I decided to make a list of series I watched EVERY episode of or till date.

Here goes:

1. Lizzie Mcguire ( when was younger :P )
2. Kim Possible
3. Avatar: The Last Air Bender <3 (movie ruined it! :C )
4. Sailor Moon ( :O this deserves a whole blog post on it's own! :S)
5. Gossip Girl
6. Gilmore Girls
7. 90210 
8. Melrose Place (got cancelled)
9. Hellcats (also cancelled)
10. One Tree Hill 
11. Desperate Housewives
12. Nikita
13. Vampire Diaries
14. Glee
15. Smallville
16. America's Next Top Model (not every season, but those that I watch, every episode!)
17. How I Met Your Mother
18. What I Like About You
19. Heroes
20. The Nanny
21. Pretty Little Liars
22. Friends
23. Heart of DIxie (when it's out!)
24. Ringer (when it's out)

wow.... 24!! that's crazyness.. I wonder where I get the time to study or do anything else.. :/

And, I'm pretty sure there's more..

Actually, no.25 is.. my old auntie show.. my guilty pleasure i suppose..

it's.. the..... Bold and the Beautiful!! :O :O :O

I've watched it since I was 14 maybe?? But it's an off and on thing though.. You can pretty much still keep up with the story line even after skipping 5 years of it.. :O 

This show has been going on since forever! My mom used to watch it way before I was born! :O 

And though the story line is pretty sick (go google it! ) I just can't stop watching..

As a matter of fact, I'm gonna end here.. because.. it's time for B & B.. :P

<3 XOXO

-Linnies-

20

A few days ago I celebrated my 20th! :D 

that's me, trying to form 20......

so, this is my 1st birthday away from home!! :( 

So all my closest buddies and fam weren't here to celebrate with me!

And, I had to work in the morning :(

Then, the party began!!!!!!!!!

Basically, I went to watch Horrible bosses and had dinner at Jack Astors 

Pizza n Calamari

and 

 my sis and I took an ASL class, and well, that's what we learned :)

Anyways, the best part of my birthday was:

My RG coach from home CALLED ME! <3 

That was an awesome surprise!! <3 u!

Then, I came home to see one of my best friends wrote me a bday blog! <3 

www.misstlw.blogspot.com go check it out! :D <3

And my two other friends made a video for me! :D

Love all of u and a great big thanks!! Made my bday that much more special!! <3 muacks!

<3 XOXO

-Linnies-