When I started freelancing, I swore I would keep a close eye on my billing system and outstanding invoices.
Browsing Category Canadian Life
ANOTHER Snow Storm? Come On!
On March 22, we woke up to yet another snow storm. Fifteen centimetres of heavy wet snow. I thought I was going to cry.
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When I worked at Canada Post, a colleague asked me for my date of birth. “March 21, 1983” I replied out without thinking—I had just spent the morning filling out employment forms. “Wow, I can’t believe you didn’t mind giving me your year of birth!” she laughed. “Some people are really weird about it!”
Ottawa is a Good Place For My New Nail Salon Addiction
The first year I worked as a French teacher in Ottawa, my students—all federal government employees—started to sport painted toenails.
It’s -40°C And I’d Like To Complain About It
It’s been very cold since we arrived last Sunday—yes, even for Canada. For the past few days, temperatures have been hovering around -25°C, -40°C with the windchill.
Allegory of the Shopping Mall, a Love/Hate Relationship
Malls open early and close late. They are well lit, well heated and provide clean restrooms. I’m not homeless but I have a toddler in tow—same needs, really.