smile

because you never know who you can empower through the movement of those few muscles.

lemons into lemonade?

being jobless sucks.

i'm so excited for fall to start that i've already packed one bag
i've also made a packing list on excel (it's quite beautiful)
not to mention i started my "3B conquering plan" as per tradition

but i guess having a break is a good thing.
i've made of list (because i love lists) of things i plan to do over the summer:

visit the rom
finally see the AGO
HP exhibit at sci centre
go to kensington market
visit waterloo more
dragon boat festival
danforth festival
watch world cup at HOME
softball
read ahead for courses
prep for being a peer leader

booklist (its small so i actually read them)
true story
tipping point
what the dog saw
kingdom without borders

movie list (again, small so i actually watch them)
the blind side
how to train your dragon
iron man 2
ninja (?)
diary of a wimpy kid (?) HEHEH
kick-ass
letters to juliet
robin hood
karate kid (new one)

"hopefully"s
YP Stuff: retreat, trip to centre island, laserquest, wonderland, bowling, etc.
camping trip with cousins (no adults)
G test!

washington

I
LOVE
Washington.

I can really understand why americans (some) are so proud to be american. There's so much history and preservation of that history that you can't really do anything but be proud.

Museums are free.
All the memorials are free.
Metro is so cheap and based on how far you ride it.
No tax on clothes.
Tons of outlet malls with 75% off of clothes.
I don't know if it's just cuz I was a tourist but even the bookstores and cafes were much more enjoyable.

Honestly, if the states had less military, free healthcare, and a better housing market, I'd move there.

i know i'm amazed everytime i go to the states but really?
this is no medium.. this is like extra large

national press club where tons of famous people have been hehehe

there was also a guy who played the water glasses.. way too talented

at the lincoln memorial looking towards the washington monument

gettysburg address in the lincoln memorial

abraham lincoln

capitol hill... did NOT know it was this huge

korean war memorial - REALLY nicely made


union station

roof of the union station

off to washington

My gameplan:

Friday - drive down (8 hours) and have dinner at cousin's
Saturday - drive with cousins/aunt to Virginia to huge outlet mall (WHOOOOOO)
Sunday - tour washington DC on a bus with mom
Monday - morning: utilize awesome gym / pool at the hotel, read
night: fancy dinner paid for by mom's company, night tour bus
Tuesday - morning: NIH Library - world's largest biomedical library
night: watch movie with mom, maybe have some room service

I was kind of dreading this trip just because I find it awkward to be in the same room alone with one parent (today i had a silent lunch with my dad) and I think 8 hours driving in a car will be just as awkward.. maybe even worse (but thank god for cds).

But now, I'm kind of looking forward to it. I'm looking forward to getting to know my mom more between women and hopefully I'll get to open up to her and learn more about her and she'll learn more about me.

One thing i know.... company paid trips are dabong

today is the day

had a quarter-life crisis in which i panicked about marks, being jobless, and just what i'm going to do with the rest of my life.

re-read an email that a good friend had sent me in which she had given me a song. it's quite a good song.



Today is the Day - Paul Baloche
I’m casting my cares aside
I’m leaving my past behind
I’m setting my heart and mind on You
Jesus

I’m reaching my hand to Yours
Believing there’s so much more
Knowing that all You have in store for me is good
Is good

Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
Today is the day You have made
I will rejoice and be glad in it
And I won’t worry about tomorrow
I’m trusting in what You say
Today is the day

I putting my fears aside
I’m leaving my doubts behind
I’m giving my hopes and dreams to You
Jesus

I’m reaching my hand to Yours
Believing there’s so much more
Knowing that all You have in store for me is good
Is good

I will stand upon Your truth.
(I will stand upon Your truth)
And all my days I’ll live for You
(And all my days I’ll live for You)