Sometime, I feel like I’m pitching Canada to the world. It makes me cringe.
Posts tagged Life As An Immigrant
The Ultimate Canadianness Assessment
I’ve spent almost half of my life away from France, either traveling, either in Canada. So, ten years later, what am I? French or Canadian?
The Perks and Drawbacks of Ottawa – Quality of Life and Activities
So, what are Ottawa’s living conditions and entertainment options? Is the city as boring as the rest of the country seems to think?
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?
I Get Tons of Weird “Help Me” Emails… And I Can’t Help
There is “one of these” again in my inbox today. The “object” line reads “help me”. I can guess the content of the email, the suspense factor is minimal.
I Discovered I Was French When I Moved Out of France
“You’re French? What the hell are you doing here, then?”
This is how an Australian backpacker reacted upon meeting in a dorm in Toronto, in 2002. “What are you doing there?” I replied. “It’s summer in Australia, and you come all the way to Canada to freeze your ass off?”