Who doesn’t like free stuff?
Free activities, free services, free goodies… it’s always good to take! Canadians are pretty generous, there are tons of free stuff out there — you just have to find them. I put up a list of ten free-everything available in Ottawa.
Many of the finds here are also available in other cities across Canada, you don’t necessarily have to live in Ottawa to benefit from them.
If you really want to offend a French man, don’t ask him if you can see his wife naked.
Amid the recession, money is tight for everybody.
Let’s face it, immigration can bring a fair share of financial trouble. First, applying for permanent residence and relocating in Canada isn’t cheap. Then, finding a good job may take time. And above all, managing your money in a new country isn’t easy, as you may not be as “street smart” yet as residents.
A little while ago, someone posted a comment wondering if the job they had applied for was a scam.
Canada welcomes about 250,000 new immigrants a year. I doubt all of them eventually stay and make Canada their permanent home. Life isn’t always easy at first and immigrating is much more than getting a residence permit. After the honeymoon period, the hugeness of the task ahead can be scary: learning to live in a new language, adapting to new traditions, social norms and visions, recreating a network of friends… I really don’t blame those who go back home.
I’m 27 years old today. Not a single white hair… yet.
My plans? None, really. Keep on taking pictures, enjoying the world, traveling, creating… you know, the usual.
