Something to know...

I got this from my sister's fb page. You can tell I'm really bored at work lol

—YOUR BOY SIDE—-
[x] You love hoodies.
[x] You love jeans.
[x] Dogs are better than cats.
[x] It’s hilarious when people get hurt.
[ ] Shopping is torture
[x] Sad movies suck.
[ ] You own a car racing game.
[ ] You played with Hot Wheels cars as a kid.
[ ] At some point in time you wanted to be a firefighter.
[x] You owned a DS, PS2, N64,or Sega.
[x] You used to be obsessed with Power Rangers.
[x] You have watched sports on TV
[ ] Gory movies are cool.
[ ] You go to your dad for advice.
[ ] You own like a trillion baseball caps.
[ ] You used to collect hockey cards.
[x] Baggy sweats are cool to wear.
[ ] It’s kinda weird to have sleepovers with a bunch of people.
[x] Green, black, red, blue, or silver are one of your favorite colors.
[x] You love to go crazy and not care what people think.
[ ] Sports are fun
[x] You talk with food in your mouth.
[ ] You sleep with your socks on at night.
[x] You have fished at least once

—-YOUR GIRL SIDE—-
[x] You love to shop.
[x] You wear eyeliner
[x] You wear the color pink.
[x] You go to your mom to talk.
[ ] You consider cheerleading a sport.
[ ] You hate wearing the color black.
[x] You like going to the mall.
[x] You like getting manicures and/or pedicures
[ ] You like wearing jewelry.
[x] You cried watching The Notebook.
[ ] Skirts are a big part of your wardrobe.
[x] Shopping is one of your favorite hobbies.
[x] You don’t like the movie Star Wars
[ ] You are/were in gymnastics
[x] It takes you around one hour to shower, get dressed, and make-up
[x] You smile a lot more than you should.
[x] You have more than 10 pairs of shoes.
[x] You care about what you look like.
[x] You like wearing dresses when you can.
[x] You like wearing high heel shoes.
[x] You used to play with dolls as little kid.
[x] You like putting make-up on others.
[ ] You like being the star of everything.
[ ] Pink is one of your favorite colors.

• Appearance •
[x] I am shorter than 5′5″.
[x] I have many scars.
[ ] I tan/ burn easily.
[x] I wish my hair was a different colour.
[x] I have friends who have never seen my natural hair colour.
[ ] I have a tattoo.
[x] I am self-conscious about my appearance.
[x] I’ve had/have braces.
[x] I’ve been told I’m attractive by a complete stranger.
[ ] I have more than two piercings.
[ ] I have / had piercings in places besides my ears.

• Embarrassment •
[x] I’ve slipped out a “lol” in a spoken conversation.
[x] Disney movies still make me cry.
[x] I’ve snorted while laughing.
[x] I’ve laughed so hard I’ve cried.
[ ] I’ve glued my hand to something.
[ ] I’ve laughed ’til some kind of beverage came out of my nose.
[ ] I’ve had my pants rip in public.

• Health •
[ ] I’ve gotten stitches.
[ ] Broken a bone.
[ ] I’ve had my tonsils removed.
[x] I’ve sat in a doctor’s office with a friend.
[ ] I’ve had my wisdom teeth removed.
[ ] I’ve had serious surgery.
[x] I’ve had chicken pox.

• Traveling •
[x] I’ve driven / riden over 200 miles in one day.
[x] I’ve been on a plane.
[x] I’ve been to Canada.
[ ] I’ve been to Cuba.
[x] I’ve been to Niagara Falls.
[x] I’ve been to Ottawa.
[ ] I’ve gone to Sudbury.
[x] I’ve been to the Caribbean.
[ ] I’ve been to Europe.
[x] I’ve been to Florida.

• Experiences •
[x] I’ve gotten lost in my city.
[x] I’ve seen a shooting star.
[x] I’ve wished on a shooting star.
[x] I’ve seen a meteor shower.
[x] I’ve gone out in public in my pyjamas.
[x] I’ve pushed all the buttons on an elevator.
[x] I’ve kicked a guy where it hurts.
[x] I’ve been to a casino.
[ ] I’ve been skydiving.
[ ] I’ve gone skinny-dipping.
[ ] I’ve drank a whole gallon of milk in one hour.
[ ] I’ve crashed a car.
[x] I’ve been skiing.
[ ] I’ve been in a musical.
[x] I’ve caught a snowflake or snow on my tongue.
[ ] I’ve seen the Northern Lights.
[ ] I’ve sat on a rooftop at night.
[x] I’ve played a prank on someone.
[x] I’ve ridden in a taxi.
[ ] I’ve seen the Rocky Horror Picture Show.
[x] I’ve eaten Sushi.
[x] I’ve been snowboarding.

• Relationships •
[ ] I’m single.
[x] I’m in a relationship.
[ ] I’m engaged.
[ ] I’m married.
[x] I miss someone right now.
[ ] I’ve gotten divorced.
[ ] I’ve told someone I loved them when I didn’t.
[ ] I’ve told someone I didn’t love them when I did.

• Honesty / Crime •
[x] I’ve done something I promised someone else I wouldn’t.
[x] I’ve done something I promised myself I wouldn’t.
[ ] I’ve snuck out.
[x] I’ve lied to my parents about where I am.
[x] I’ve cheated while playing a game.
[x] I’ve ran a red light.
[ ] I’ve witnessed a crime.
[ ] I’ve been in a fist fight.
[ ] I’ve been arrested.

• Death and Suicide •
[x] I’m afraid of dying.
[x] I hate funerals.
[ ] I’ve seen someone / something dying.
[ ] Someone close to me has attempted / committed suicide.
[ ] I’ve planned my own suicide before.
[ ] I’ve written a eulogy for myself.

• Materialism •
[ ] I own over 5 rap CD’s.
[x] I have an unhealthy obsession with anime / manga.
[ ] I own designer purses, costing over $100 a piece.
[ ] I own something from Pac Sun.
[ ] I collected comic books.
[ ] I own something from The Gap.
[ ] I own something I got on E-Bay.
[ ] I own something from Abercrombie

• Random •
[ ] (aparantely) I can sing well .
[ ] Stolen a tray from a fast food restaurant.
[ ] I open up to others easily
[x] I watch the news.
[ ] I don’t kill bugs
[ ] I sing in the shower.
[ ] I am a morning person.
[ ] I paid for my cell phone ring tone.
[ ] I am a sports fanatic.
[ ] I twirl my hair.
[x] I care about grammar.
[ ] I have “?”’s in my screen name.
[ ] I love spam.
[ ] I’ve copied more than 30 CD’s in a day.
[x] I bake well.
[ ] My favourite colour is either white, yellow, pink, red, blue, black, purple, or orange.
[x] I would wear pyjamas to school.
[ ] I like Martha Stewart.
[ ] I know how to shoot a gun.
[x] I am guilty of tYpInG lIkE tHiS.
[x] I laugh at my own jokes
[x] I eat fast food weekly.
[ ] I’ve not turned anything in and still got an A in a certain class.
[ ] I can’t sleep if there is a spider in the room.
[x] I am really ticklish.
[x] I like white chocolate.
[ ] I bite my nails.
[x] I’m good at remembering faces.
[ ] I’m good at remembering names.
[x] I’m good at remembering dates.
[ ] honestly have no idea what I want to do for the rest of my life.
[x] All my answers were totally honest

Feature Artist: Rhea Singh

I was fortunate enough to meet Rhea Singh when I was in my second year at York University, studying Visual Arts. She was in my painting class - the one person who I thought knew how to mix all types of flesh tones (yes, I didn't know how to mix flesh tones when I was in a figure painting class lol). She helped me out sometimes... and was always kind of about it.
It was not until we found out that we were going through a very hard time in our lives (well, back then it seemed quite important) that our friendship really blossomed. Devastated that our ex-boyfriends left us for another girl, we were alone, heart broken and just wanted someone that knew what we were going through - we found eachother. Ever since then, we've been really good friends.
Not only do I know her as a personal friend, I know her as an artist - a painter, a multi visionary who tackles emotional, personal and social issues through her mediums. She comments on social and political issues that challenges the viewer to really think of what they're seeing. She captures the very essence of emotion and depicts it in such a graphic yet subtle way.
Her technique can only be defined by her. It is not like paintings you would find at the York University's painting studio where everything is polished and tradional. It is truly something from her, from her inner peace and something that you will find from her.
Here are some great examples (in my opinion) of her work:

graffiti


panning


contemplation


indecision

york noise
pencil, marker, acrylic on stonehenge


pin-up girl
commentary of little girls beauty pageants; Drawing in pencil, marker & acrylic paint on stonehenge/foamcore


soulja boy
reference child soldier

interpretation of 'De Stijl' (3'x3' Wooden frame & canvas)
"I fully constructed the fragmented frame and stand by myself.... and I hated every minute of it"

Some of her best best best works were not posted.

I would have to say, her last year and half at York were one of the best works I've seen. I've seen her develop from the mere visual arts student to the what she has become now.

She will be continuing her education in event management and hopes to persue a career with the United Nations.

The Xmas Crunch Meetings are here!

Ever since school ended, I've been on the go every single day.
So far, I've met up with every single of my girlfriends except for one - yes, this shout out goes to you Kay! I am truly sorry for cancelling our date yesterday but I promise we will meet up! Our schedules are just too conflicting lately. I do miss our relaxing sauna talks! We have lots to catch up with!

Yesterday, I went downtown with Joo for some shopping. Our date was long overdue (since my birthday). I wanted to go shopping before xmas/boxing day in fear of having nothing else left in the store. It was crazy down town at Eaton's Centre. We couldn't stand it anymore so we decided to go back to Queen St. and shop there (and also get my jacket from spoof ---> see twitpic).
But yeah, It felt so nice shopping with Joo. He was actually surprised with me because i didn't take forever in stores (well, except for Costa Blanca) and it was like, wham bam thank you m'am type deal lol
Anyhow, I still have a lil' more shopping to do. I didn't break my budget. I only spent 3/4 of it so I'm due for another shopping trip downtown! =D This is what I got thus far:

• Mavi dark faded skinny jeans - I was debating if I should get these jeans. I went into numerous stores ie bluenotes, quicksilver, etc etc to look for cheap skinny jeans but they just didn't fit. I finally settled for Mavi
• Gray cardigan, black skirt, wife-beaters & scarf from Costa Blanca
• Thick tights for winter
• 3/4 sleeve wool bomber jacket from Spoof
• Tshirt & bra from Jacob
• Nike tshirt

and I think that's it! I still need to use the Lululemon gift certificate the girls got me. I tried on one of their shirts but didn't buy anything because they didn't have the shirt they wanted the colour I wanted.
I was quite dispointed at Costa Blanca though. They didn't have any dress pants whatsoever nor were there any dress shirts! arrrggghhh!
I also wanted long leather gloves from Jacob for my new bomber jacket but they were too expensive :( I tried looking in Aldo but they didn't have my size :(

I guess that's it for now :)

New Things Make Me Happy

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I also need/want (whatever you want to call it)

• shorts or halter top from Lululemon! lol

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Do you guys like the new layout?
I got really tired of the old one (had it for so long!) that I decided to change it.. even though it's a template from the blogger wesbite, at least it's a friggin' change, right!?!?!?

Anyway, yesterday katie and I went to yorkdale for some shopping! we were just gonna do some shopping for other ppl but just looked around for ourselves lol
and yes ppl, i returned my dress!!! lol
There are a lot of sales out there! I got these really beautiful pair of high boots from Aldo (can never go wrong!). It is truly sooo nice! I can't wait to wear them...! I have one problem though.. I don't have anything to match it with!!! Do you know what that means?... YES, SHOPPPINNNNGGG!!!!
Now, you might think I'm selfish for shopping for myself and not for other people. You are wrong, my friend... you are wrong.
Firstly, I don't quite celebrate xmas. I don't believe that Jesus Christ nor the Virgin Mary is my savour. Secondly, my family has more important things to do ie. catering business (which is the most busiest time for us) so we spend our days working and catering to you folk who believe in the all might lords. Thirdly, I do shop for other people - ie my close friends and family! This is what I got them:

• Mom&Dad - costumized Ralph Lauren towels that has their name stitched in them =)
• My older sister - a knife set for her place & a Ralph Lauren costumized towel that has her name stitched on it lol
• My younger sisters - I brought them shopping and a Ralph Lauren costumized that has their name stitched on it
• My younger brother - The new Super Mario game for the Wii (yes I got it! mostly for myself too! lol) and you guessed - the Ralph Lauren blah blah blah
• Joo - lol I actually got him the whole bathroom set of Ralph Lauren towels... lol so everything is gonna be decked out in JYL
• My (not-so) Secret Santa - lol I can't tell because she actually reads this! HA! i got you there! (You know who you are!)

So that's it. I'm done...

Except for me! =D
As I indicated in my earlier posts, I still have some money/gift certificates that people have given me for my birthday. On top of that, i returned my dress thus my new purchase on the boots.
Yesterday, I saw a lot of things I saw that I wanted...right now, I'm definately in my all grey mode. Some general things I want:

• black thick tights for winter
• tights for summer - or tights to wear with skirts etc like nylons
• long gray large button cardigan
• cardigans in general - any colour!
• dress pants - dark gray, light gray, striped & black
• dress shirts - striped, white and black
• lots and lots of fitted sweaters - dark gray and black
• high collar casual zip up sweater
• going-out high hell, high knee boots
• skinny jeans - solid black and dark denim colours
• really warm gloves!

Katie and I went into Danier (We saw the sale sign) and saw this beautiful leather jacket. I can't find the image and I don't want to print screen it and upload it.. so I'll just give you guys the link. It's absolutely beautiful
http://www.danier.com/eng/Women-ShortJackets/104030379
We are thinking of splitting the jacket aka she buys half and I buy the other half & splitting the time with it. We didn't get it but decided to sleep on it... I still want it though... arrrggghhhhh!!!

Blindside

Incredible movie and story!!!! 

Trust me on this one... this movie touches on many social issues:

• racism
  
• clash of social classes
  
• moral and ethical issues
  
• political (not a lot but still lol)
  
• learning disabilities

and on top of that, it is a true and touching story! I absolutely recommend you to watch it!!! 

2010 will be a year of...

ever lasting fun with my girlfriends!
This year, we had a tremendous amount of fun and good lovin'! and I am definately looking forward to spending more time with them!

school, school, school, eat, school, school, sleep, school, eat, school and shit.
This year, I'm not taking any semester breaks! I'll be continuing school until winter of 2011! I gotta work extra this year! So far, I'm getting all A's in all of my classes... except for 2!!

good health
I'm lovin' the classes at goodlife right now. About a year ago, I dreaded going to the gym but now, I just can't wait! lol sometimes, I just wished my body recovered faster so I can weight train more! lol
Lil and I have discussed that we should start a pact to achieve beach-ready bods!! like killer, killer, athletic bods!!! (not just skinny) anyone wanna join us!?!??!
and I guess I'll try cutting down on those cigs too, huh?

Hmm at the current moment, there's really nothing else I want o add. I'll just leave it as is until I think of something else to improve in =)

ps. the pic was just oh so sweet!

Can't wait for...

1. I seriously cannot wait for this movie to come out. I saw the trailer last week when I went for my weekly movie night with the guys and absolutely fell in love with it.

Also, the director is Rob Marshall aka the director of one of my fav movies of all time, Chicago. Yeeee I really can't wait for it!!! Anyone wanna come watch it with me? If not, I'll drag Joo to come and make him suffer through a muscial!! hahaha

2. I also cannot wait to watch this movie. I love action movies so this one should be good! The guys and I will probably go watch it next week! yaaaaaah!

3. The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus. I love carnival/travelling show-type things like this. I think they really fascinate me.

Nonetheless, Heath Ledger is also in this so it has to be good.

4. Who could be more perfect to play the Mad Hatter than Johnny Depp??? I thought so, no one. Even though this pic really freaks me out, I'm willing to suck it up and watch the movie damnit! lol

So I think that's it. These are my top 4 movies I really want to watch so far. I can't wait to see them!!!!! =D

The thing about Christmas...

is that it's been soooo commercialized that I'm so sick of it. Frankly, I'm glad that my family doesn't celebrate Christmas...

But how do you tell your little brother that there's no Santa Claus? && that he won't get a present under our imaginary Christmas tree?

That's the thing about Christmas.

My little brother is smart and clever. For instance, he saw the super mario wii on tv. he turns to me and asks,

- Chi Linh, can you get that for me for my bird(th)day?

- Brae, you're birthday has already past.

- Chi Linh, doesn't Joo have a wii?

- Yep.

- Does he still play with it?

- I don't know, Brae, you might want to ask him.

- Maybe he doesn't play with it.

- Maybe

- Maybe he wants to give it away?

- maybe

- Maybe he wants to give it to me?!!?!?!?!?!?

lol yeah, calm down there brae.

See, my brother is clever but at the same time, I try to tell him today that there's no Santa Claus and he probably won't get a present from me nor anyone in the family because we don't celebrate xmas. He's been stuck on this mindset about getting presents for xmas that it upsets me because I can't get him a present. && who would want to give a 4 year old a wii??!?!?!? lol exactly!!! lol

anyhow, the clock just stroke 11pm and now I gotta get out of my warm house, drag myself out to the freezing cold and pick up joo. what a girlfriend I am!!! lol

kk tata!

After school but before xmas

I only have about a week left of school and i'm extremely excited!!! I have so much work to do that I can't even imagine how this week is gonna turn out... on top of that, there has been major drama between my class and this one particular professor. I won't bore you with stuff like that.

Unlike my cousin, I'm not the xmas type of person. My family never really celebrated xmas... it is more of a stressful day for us because of my mom's catering business... but yeah.. whatever.. i just want school to be over.

So here's what i have to do before xmas rolls around:

• secret santa with the girls: we have to meet up to actually pick our secret santa and all! I can't wait! I'm thinking of proposing a night of finger foods (I got a costco membership!!!! lol), martinis and games =D lol I wanna get cranium just for that night lol
• go secret santa shopping
• i don't xmas shop... BUT i love shopping!!! lol i wouldn't mind tagging along with someone when they xmas shop lol
• go shopping with joo. my bday this year was spectacular!!! I love you guys sooo much! this year for my bday, i bought myself a marciano dress which i will probably not wear ever again... so i have decided to return it (haven't yet). on top of that, joo, my sisters and the ladies have all given me a gift certificates to go shopping! I can't wait! The last time I went shopping was when I went to Florida... but I spent my $500 budget on my parents and siblings. I only spent about $100 on myself.. which wasn't much :(
• go skating - i love going skating. Joo and I usually go skating during the holidays at the harbourfront centre.
• go the gym everyday. Yesterday, I went to a new step class. It's major cardio but a lot of fun!!! it didn't feel like an hour because the tracks are longer and you're basically jumping around doing stuff. I can't wait to bring kay! She'll love it!

mmm i think that's it for now.. Gotta head out to meet cher and do our project. Seee yaaaasss!!!!!

THANK YOU :)

for making my birthday a wonderful and loving night out

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