This summer, I’m celebrating the six-year anniversary of my company, Maple World Translation. I’m still a full-time freelancer and despite the ups and downs, I love my status.
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Anger and Stress – There’s Something Wrong with Healthcare in Canada!
Before writing this article, I wanted to calm down and step back. I wanted the experience to be over and behind us for good. But I don’t know if it’s over and I’m still angry, so maybe writing will help, after all.
Victoria Day in Bloom and Ottawa Looking Gorgeous
We had been waiting for this moment with the same eagerness as an American teen about to turn 21. Jackpot: a long week and hot weather. Finally!
8 Questions that Somehow Make Sense in Canada
Every day, I mindlessly reply to questions that can sound very strange out of context and may be puzzling to newcomers.
Being Alone Abroad Means Having Nowhere To Go For Comfort
I’m convinced that one of the reasons why people buy giant houses with finished basements is so that family members can avoid each other after a fight.
10 Tips to Hack Your Canadian Resume
I’m familiar with the resume-writing exercise. I’ve seen it all, from professional list of accomplishments on glossy paper to handwritten resumes (!).