Every week, I pay respect to the household deity. And by that, I mean that I clean the fuck out of our house.
Browsing Category Canadian Life
Anything related to my new life under the snow. From bitching about the weather to hockey games and the Stanley Cup, from culture shock to shocking culture, from old Europe to the New Continent, whatever is on my newcomer’s mind!
The Perks and Drawbacks of Ottawa – Work, Commute and Opportunities
One million people chose Ottawa as their home. So, what are the perks and drawbacks of living in the national capital?
There’s No Magic Recipe to Live a Perfect Life
Looking back, it’s probably a good thing the Jehovah’s Witnesses didn’t knock at the door during that period of my life—I would have ended up in a cult. That’s how desperate I was to find not myself per se, but the meaning of life.
The Dog Days of Summer in Ottawa
It’s hot. Like, really hot. Like shit-I-had-no-idea-Canada-could-be-so-hot hot. We are experiencing a heat wave and Dairy Queen is making millions of dollars.
Do You Also Judge People on Garbage Collection Day?
On garbage night, as I stroll around the neighborhood, I can’t help but silently judge people. Oh come on, I can’t possibly be the only person who eyes the pile of garbage placed at the curb in front of each home and make stupid assumption about it, can I?
10 Entertaining Small Differences Between France and Canada
Ten small differences between France and Canada. New asphalt, newer buildings, newer cars… even Canadian dollars feel crisper and newer than Euro banknotes!