Step 1: Convince parents

A week ago, I was really optimist and I thought that this study abroad project will work out fine. I have already talked to my mom about it and she is not convinced. I have doubts too because I didn't meet a coordinator of the program yet. I am confident that if I document the program properly and explain them the situation, they would trust me more.

Also, I wanted to do it during my last semester, fall 2010. Unfortunately, it's not possible because I must graduate at Concordia. (I don't want to miss the grad neither) So the last option is fall 2009 which is really soon :S. The application deadline is Feb. 2009 and I have to get a bunch of recommendation letters and write stuff to Universities. Ahhhh >.<

I am a bit discouraged, however I won't give up!

La Grande Braderie de mode Québécoise

Girls and boys!!

Montreal’s eagerly awaited Fall 2008 Braderie de mode québécoise will be held from October 23rd to October 26th at Bonsecours Market in Old Montreal.

The Braderie serves up samples and inventory-surplus womenswear, menswear, kidswear, coats, jewellery and accessories from more than 50 Quebec fashion designers - Marie Saint-Pierre, Muse by Christian Chenail, Rudsak, MSiamo, Bodybag by Jude, Report Collection, Envers by Yves Jean Lacasse - all at 50% off or more.

http://www.braderiedemodequebecoise.com/index_english.htm

Study Abroad Project

Most of the time, lunch break discussion subject is travelling. I listen and I contemplate...
People try to convince me to study abroad while I'm still staying with my parents. I didn't think that leaving 3 months on my own is feasible. Also, I didn't want to spend all my savings. I know many friends studying abroad in England, New Zeland, France...I CAN DO IT TOO!!

After thinking about it seriously, I think it's time to get out of the box. Now I feel stupid to stop myself from accomplishing something because of money issue. Being intellectually richer is the best compensation. I will apply for fall 2010 (my last semester) and I'm really interested going in Belgium. Why Belgium? Because one of the national language is French, so I won't be too lost. I will learn Flemish and German =)

Two years from now, I will be more prepared to write a new chapter of my life: study abroad. I would also plan to travel to London, Paris and Berlin if I can squeeze time.

I should start saving to pay rent, tuitions fees, books, food, shopping, travelling... However, the Ministère de l'éducation des loisirs (MELS) give bursary ($750-1000 CAD per month) to students who are full-time during 2 semesters prior to the exchange and who have a min. GPA of 3.0.

P.S. Anyone interested?? It would be too cool to travel with a friend =)
http://international.concordia.ca//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=49&Itemid=80

Mix and Match

Weekends just started and I wasted half of my day trying on the few clothes that I have and taking pictures lol It's already 15h00 omg...

I was doing laundry and cleaning my closet, then I wanted to mix and match. I've noticed that most of the time I wear casual things; t-shirt, jeans and flat shoes...BORING!! So next time when I'm gonna go out, I'll be more fancy.

My selections: Only grey coat , Guess Bag, skinny jeans and Geox Black Leather boots. The grey coat belongs to my sister. It's cool that I fit in her things =)

Sept. 27 2008

We gathered together to celebrate Louisa's bday (09/30) and my bday (09/29). Like every time, it's so hard to schedule something because we are really busy. We wanted to have lunch at Shabu Shabu, japanese hot pot, but it opens at 1pm on weekends. Finally we chose to eat viet at Pho Bac New York. Mmmm soupe tonkinoise XD

Then we bought a green tea mousse cake from Harmony in chinatown. The cake looked nice, but it tasted weird. I prefer cakes from Legend where it sells buns. We went to Complexe Guy-Favreau to eat the cake.

I got a Zen Mozaic MP3, a pretty shirt and Jelly Bean sundae sauces =) THANK YOU GIRLS

<3 boots

I am a shopaholic again ><. I found super comfy and nice black leather boots at Geox.

I bought them at Tendance in Champlain Mall in Brossard. Geox shoes are unique because of their breathable soles. The soles are supposed to keep our feet dry and healthy. (I'll see if they are miraculous) The holes on the sole is small enough to keep water from entering the shoe. It's so hard for me to find nice and comfy boots because I have to wear orthotics. I am so happy that the orthotics fit in the boots.

The boots cost $225 + taxes.

Don't clean my room

During my short journey in Wisconsin, I stayed in 3 hotels. The first week in Lena, I stayed in Ramada Inn. Then, we went to Appleton where we stayed in Radisson Valley. Finally, we moved in Holiday Inn, closer to work. Sometimes, I get 2 double beds for myself...what a luxury

Updates

Now it's the best moment of my day: night. Some people like morning because it's the beginning of a day. But I think I'm pessimistic, I hate morning. At 6h45 am, my day starts and I'm grumpy because it's early.

This fall semester I'm working as an internal auditor. I have to test controls related to Bill 198 and SOX. I sound smart hen? But I don't know more than you. lol Sometimes I'm really stressed. What I like about the job is that I travel a lot. I went to Calgary and Wisconsin. In 2 weeks, I will go to Chicago. During weekend, I play badminton at YMCA Guy-Favreau.