Fresh start in 2009 part I

On December 13th 2008, I left Montreal to Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou,Xiamen and Vancouver for three weeks. I came back on January 2nd 2009 with lots of wonderful memories of my trip... And a brand new style.

Let's just say I incoporated Asian clothing and a brand new haircut into my wardrobe. Hopefully, I will be able to mix and match successfully.

Many of the places hold a charm of their own, Hong Kong is a very modern city, the malls are like heavens. There was so much to buy but my luggage wouldn't permit me to bring them all home. Therefore, I have to make sacrifice... I am saving my money at the same time too! Macau is a very entertaining place, many colourful buildings and many casinos. Good thing I am not a gambler... XD Guangzhou is a pretty busy city and the shoppings are amazing. Xiamen is a nice place to shop but not a good place to eat. There is a lot factories and such... As we can see, the city is still developping and there was a lot of motorcycles driving around. Not a good place to walk around... It could get dangerous! Nonethless, it's a wonderful sight. Vancouver... A very relaxing city. I study English there for a month and a half and not much has changed since then. Maybe a little... However, my old school has changed location and I didn't have time to ride the subway. Oh yeah... Can't forget Seattle. I did a little trip there and I practically just shop there. It was on New Year's day. Who knew that I will spend my first day of 2009 shopping... Haha.

To end this, I should put some pictures up. Since it's pretty late right now, I will post them up tomorrow morning.

One more thing before hitting the sack, I am sensing many changes coming in 2009. Good or bad, let's just hope for the best and remember that some things are in our hands.

P.S: I am looking forward to a new trip this summer. Will keep it a surprise for the time being! ;-)

Victoriaville visit

I went to Victoriaville with my boyfriend and his family today. It was where his parents grew up when they were younger. We went to see his mother's side of the family, it was quite weird to see my boyfriend mother's parents very outgoing and fun lol...

Around lunch time, we went to a restaurant (Forgot what it calls... Hey, I was sooo hungry when we got there. Empty stomach = FOOD. This is how my mind thinks). I really like how they put the cheese factory and restaurant all in the same building. I should have brought a camera with me to take pictures. The cheese there are freshly made and the restaurant serve them directly from the factory. After lunch, I went to buy a few things in a little cheese store. I bought... Pancake ready made powder, caramel jam and a pack of salty cheese freshly made today. I'll promise to take pictures of it and post them up tomorrow.

After lunch, we went shopping at a mall simlair to Mail Champlain and I went to CPC (C pas cher). The clothes there are pretty nice and the price is good. I was hoping to see if they sell any nice warm sweaters. No luck so far. I might go back with my boyfriend's family next year and check to see if they have any more selections.

After our little shopping, we went back to my boyfriend mother's family side to eat dessert. It was a homemade chocolate cake made by his grandma, I took two big slices and a half of cake... It was so good! While GuiGui's mom was talking with her parents about the family origin and all. GuiGui and I played card with his grandma. It was pretty fun! His grandma was really into the game... xD

I came back home at 6:30 pm and I was ready to hit the book... I mean euh... Now I am ready to hit the books!

A month to go before winter break

We are November 12th... So officially, it's one month left before school is done and hello one month and a half off!! I can't wait!!! I'm going to China next December and in April, I'm going to New York for 4 days with some friends.

*ahem*... Gotta study hard!

A dream coming true

*restraining her excitement....* *EXPLODE* OMG!! I'm going to CHINA this winter!!! OMG OMG OMG.... OMG!!!! I'm going to travel again this year!!!! O.O Dad is not kidding this time, he is going to buy the flight tickets... I can't believe I'm going to China this year... I've been waiting all these years... Ever since I was born.

Okay... Okay... First, gotta save my money and oh... Tell my boss and hear his angry voice, probably will fire me! Because I'm going there for five weeks! Who cares! O.O One of my ultimate dream destination!! Yes yes!!

Then pack... Oh first... Don't spend any $$ from now on. X.X

I'm going for about five weeks O.O probably will visit Vietnam or Thailand. Hihihi...

Mont Saint-Bruno trip

I went trail hiking with my gym class today at Mont Saint-Bruno and I had fun. We were six people in our group. I also brought along my camera to capture the scenary around me, it was beautiful. I wanted to take pictures of all my group members but some don't want me to take pictures of them. I took more pictures of Myriam! Love that girl and we have so much in common! I finally found someone who is as passionate as me in traveling. She tells me to go to Vancouver with her next summer for two months to work there... Man that offer looks so good!! And I kinda promise my dear Swiss friend that I'll visit him in London next summer and I want to keep my job at Timmy. Or... I'll probably not travel anywhere next year because I want to save my money... When it comes to traveling, I get confused A LOT. Well, I have to concentrate on my studies before traveling. Remember Christina study = lots of money to travel in the future!

Before I go out, I took a few pictures of my outfit and my hair:

I didn't like my expressionless face so I tried smiling:

I tried flash and it shows my flaws. Still like the picture though.

Mont Saint-Bruno:

Myriem striking a pose!

I forgot her name but she is funny! A true quebecoise with a sense of humour.

She's making a face! So cute!

A man running with his baby in a stoller... So creative! You get to take care of your kid and work out at the same time!

The first lake we came across (Lac Du Moulin):

Chrisitna needs to whiten her teeth! The funny girl has a photogenic face, I envy her.

A private residence... It's so cool!