@Suzie Que
Canadian looking for information about Jamaica
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"what's your secret?" by Suzie Que
if asked by a stranger "what's your secret?" i wonder what i'd divulge...a lover no one knew about; an act i'm not proud of; or a vulnerability i've hid from view...i wonder. all this came about after watching a short film. in it, strangers were ...
then you're doing well hericles :) Read More
Are Canadians becoming racists? by James
Hello all, I am a Canadian who has been living in Brazil for eleven years now. I keep tabs on some of the things that are happening back in Canada by reading the online versions of both the Hamilton Spectator and Vancouver Sun, since those were the ...
thanks hericles. i don't think im special but i do love diversity. cheers, Read More
Are Canadians becoming racists? by James
Hello all, I am a Canadian who has been living in Brazil for eleven years now. I keep tabs on some of the things that are happening back in Canada by reading the online versions of both the Hamilton Spectator and Vancouver Sun, since those were the ...
kudos william, well said. the woman needs to pick her battles more wisely. there is so much real suffering in the world and she would be a better person by showing respect towards the shop keeper. i have no sympathy when there are literally people ... Read More
Are Canadians becoming racists? by James
Hello all, I am a Canadian who has been living in Brazil for eleven years now. I keep tabs on some of the things that are happening back in Canada by reading the online versions of both the Hamilton Spectator and Vancouver Sun, since those were the ...
interesting, i'm a born and raised torontonian, and i have always been immersed in diverse cultures be it at school, where i lived, work etc. and perhaps it is how you are raised; what you're exposed to (thankfully i befriended many people of all ... Read More
Any advice on navigating shared accommodation? by Suzie Que
i'm currently interviewing for a role which includes single status shared accommodation in the offer. i've lived on my own since i was 19 and do not like the idea of sharing, but if that's what it takes so be it. what i get a little paranoid about ...
thanks FLS & Alley cat, so my instincts aren't that far off. i'll keep your suggestions in mind (ground rules being the essence; and the no locks business was a fear of mine). i would prefer a roommate who didn't talk :) but i'll simply have to ... Read More
Any advice on navigating shared accommodation?
i'm currently interviewing for a role which includes single status shared accommodation in the offer. i've lived on my own since i was 19 and do not like the idea of sharing, but if that's what it takes so be it. what i get a little paranoid about ... Read More
MAJOR ATTRACTION by 5000iujk
Is it a good idea for two close friends to hook up?
Is it a good idea for two close friends to hook up?great question. should you hesitate, you may never know he's been waiting for you to initiate. the worst that can come of it, is you kiss him and nothing...no sparks...c'est la vie. if it ruins the ... Read More
Best area to live in Scarborough, Ontario? by gringa in colombia
Hi, I will be moving to Scarborough next summer with my 5 year old daughter. I want to enroll her in French Immersion and need some advice. Which French Immersion schools in Toronto have small class sizes? Involved parents? Extracurricular ...
hi gringa, there are parts of scarborough to avoid, however, i would say the beaches is a good neighbourhood and is considered the southern border of scarborough. also, whitby would be an option (they have a small marina) and the commute would be ... Read More
Insight into Vancouver, BC. What is it like to live there. by lancastrian
Hi we are planning to immigrate to British Columbia, Canada. I'm Indian and I have lived in England for 12 years. We visited BC few years ago and totally fell in love with the place for the scenery and beautiful mountains, we throughly enjoyed our ...
i've lived in vancouver and think you should try it. it is expensive however provides greater quality of life in terms of recreational activities. the physical surroundings are majestic and personally i enjoyed the multicultural element. i would ... Read More
dating an expat, but I don't wanna leave my country. what do I do? by denise cherry
I am currently dating an expat in my country and he is scheduled to leave soon. I am not ready to leave my country just yet but he wants the sacrifice. The country he comes from has a lot of racism and I faced it the last time I went to visit him. I ...
Well put Suzie Que, I couldn't have said it better myself! Cheers, William James Woodward - Brazil Animator, Expat-blogmerci william :) i can only speak from what i know. cheers, Read More
dating an expat, but I don't wanna leave my country. what do I do? by denise cherry
I am currently dating an expat in my country and he is scheduled to leave soon. I am not ready to leave my country just yet but he wants the sacrifice. The country he comes from has a lot of racism and I faced it the last time I went to visit him. I ...
hi denise, i would only caution you to remain mindful that you're responsible for your own happiness. others may be wonderful blessed additions to our lives but if we make decisions out of deference to their needs/wants, then we must also accept the ... Read More
Australian moving to Toronto by Tom_richo
Hey im Tom 24 years old from Melbourne Australia im moving to Toronto this week.. Just looking for a smooth transition, make some new friends go out have a bit of a party, see the sites and just have fun really. If anyone would like to catch up that ...
hi tom, "good on ya" as they say;) toronto is a great city. there's a lot of recreational sports clubs you can join, tons of pubs in the core, and associations/networks via the universities. if you're anything like the aussies i've known, your ... Read More
Welshman looking to move to Canada, any and all help appreciated! by Rich Griff
Hi there, I am a 27 year old guy from south west Wales looking to gain a years work visa in lovely Canada for 2013, with the hope of gaining PR in the future. I have a HND in countryside conservation and a few computing qualifications too. Basically ...
hey rich, i think the advice i would give is try to maximize any contacts you have before you arrive; leverage all the introductions you can prior to coming - if you have friends or family or colleagues that can put you in touch with people here to ... Read More
How do you deal with the loneliness? by Aquariusg
I guess many people have this "disease" as I do. Normally, I often find something to do: housework, writing plans, games, music, coffee. Not always successful though. Is it named autism or kinda-autism? (Hope not)
aquariusg, i smiled at your post as loneliness isn't a disease; its a "state" of mind. whereas autism is a genetic condition albeit it does appear in many grades or levels so some more severe than others. we're all different in personality, ... Read More
Mixed Marriages by Sanay
What makes a mixed marriage sail or fail?
hi sanay, i would say they can work as long as there are shared values and compatibility. although love is the mortar, its conditioning and culture that are the bricks. often the differences appear at significant life events such as marriage ... Read More