LYN 陈佳玲

Yesterday I got my second vaccination at the same stadium where my beloved Raptors play! Today I have a minor headache and feeling tired, but the silver lining is that I realized I haven’t been on hellotalk for a long time so I decided to log back in. Sorry friends! I promise I’m not ignoring anyone.Hope everyone stays safe! 💕💕💕

I’m always in a good mood whenever I see my aunt and uncle together. Even in their sixties, they seem to enjoy each other’s company.Cooking together. Taking walks together. Playing badminton. They seem to always be happy just being together.It shows me how important it is to be with someone who you love AND likeS you. There’s something beautiful about your partner being your best friend.Someone who understands you. Is patient with you. Knows how to make you laugh. And enjoys being with you, even if that just means sharing dinner together every night and hearing about each other’s day. Or sitting silently together watching tv.💕💕💕

The next time you feel frustrated and want to give up, remember this: nothing comes easily. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, find love, make more money or simply develop a new skill — all the worthwhile things in life takes time, effort and unfortunately often comes with hardship.I know... that sucks right? Nobody wants to struggle! So don’t be afraid to complain, to cry, to get angry and even take a break for awhile. But never give up on your goal just because something is a hard.Instead of quitting, pick yourself up. Continue walking towards your goal. At your own pace. And eventually you will get there.In hindsight, you’ll quickly learn that persevering through hardship only makes your reward taste even sweeter.

I usually wear dresses but needed to pick up some lounge wear (comfortable clothing). As usual, I chose black on black on black. This is probably one of the most modest looking outfits I’ve purchased in a longggg time. Embracing the monochrome life. 🥰

We all want to be happy.But it’s hard to find happiness if you’re constantly scared of making the wrong decisions.So remember this: everyone makes mistakes and you will too. But as long as you keep moving forward sincerely, you will eventually find your own path to happiness. I promise, the farther and farther you move forward, whatever mistakes and wrong turns you’ve made in the past will start to fade like footprints in the sand. 🙂

When I was younger, I loved going out to fancy restaurants and cocktail bars. But now that I’m older, I dream about staying home, cooking dinner together, watching movies on the couch and hearing about his day. Yes yes I know I’m too hopeless and simple. Maybe even a little naive. But being the youngest in my group of friends, I’ve always played the role of a chatty younger sister to entertain everyone. So being able to sit silently at home listening to someone I admire tell me about his day or his thoughts...sounds romantic. That being said, maybe I should just order food delivery and listen to a podcast with a movie playing in the background. That’s the same right? 😭

Things are slowly opening up again in Toronto so I finally got to go shopping again after nearly 100 days!Guess what my favourite colour is? 🥰

Since I’m small (158 cm) and always the youngest in my group of friends and at work, people always tease me for being like a kid.So I learned to use a “work voice” that’s a little lower in order to be taken seriously. Except I didn’t realize until today that when I get nervous, excited, very happy, tired or comfortable with someone... my low voice falls apart and my real voice comes out. And it happened a lot without me realizing....My colleague made fun of me today and finally told me that everyone notices I use a different voice... I was busted! So embarrassing.Does anyone have a professional voice too? Or even a “phone voice”? Maybe I’m crazy...

Lockdown = I’m constantly in pajamas and only need to paint my face on if I have video meetings. Obviously there were no conference calls today. 😅

When people call me “cute” I just want to die a little bit inside. Please stop calling me cute. I’m a 30-year old woman.I’m working really hard to change the way I speak (yes even my voice), dress and my habits to seem more mature. When you call me cute it makes me feel like a child. 🙏🏻😞 no need to like this post. Just please read this before you message me. I am NOT cute.

I only have one talent: hosting dinner parties. I feel full when my friends are full. This is my first bbq of the season.🤗🤗

Most of my friends have purses, stuffed animals and pretty stuff in their bedrooms....I decorate my room with gym equipment instead. 😅😅😅

We are still in lockdown but my jiejie managed to surprise me today. Thanks to her, I never feel lonely even when I'm alone. 💕💕💕

First workout back in Toronto. 70 minutes of cardio and 60 minutes of upper body strength training. I've lost over 10 lbs since lockdown so far. 🐷🐷🐷保持专注. 加油!

I can't wait to go home and cook for myself again. Isolating with family was fun but I miss my independence. 🙏

My friends have been cooking and watching movies during isolation. Meanwhile I've been dieting and working out at home. 😭😭Finally seeing some progress!