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.
27
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.
The Invisibles – Homeless in Ottawa
When I exited The Bay, he was standing here, playing the harmonica. I stood here for a minute, looking at him. I grabbed the camera which was slung over my shoulder and our eyes met briefly. He nodded, still playing. He first slowly turned on his side to show me the cat perched on his shoulders, safe from my camera’s peering eye. I smiled and waited. Eventually, he looked straight into my eyes. I snapped two pictures quickly, gave him a couple of bucks and walked away.
Stuff Canadians Don’t Like (Part II)
Overall, we are in a pretty good mood right now. Canada took gold medal against the U.S.A in men’s hockey at the Vancouver 2010 Olympics, Sidney Crosby is now God, the snow is slowly melting and Spring is coming soon. In short, the country is doing fine. But eh, we still have our pet peeves, especially with both the tax season and the construction season coming soon…
I Voted in Canada For The First Time!
On March 4, I accomplished my duty as a new Canadian citizen—I voted for the first time in Canada.
My University of Ottawa Experience – Winter Semester
The Winter semester started in early January, but I can’t seem to put myself into study mode.