Moving to a foreign country on the other side of the world, where you don’t speak the language is a challenge on so many levels that it can be hard to understand the difficulties one faces unless you’ve experienced it…
Home. Where’s That?
When you’re traveling or on vacation and you meet someone new, one of the first things people often ask is, “Where are you from?” That’s a question I struggle to answer. Initially home was where I was born and spent…
Living In Another Language
“When am I ever going to need this?” That’s was me talking to my Mother in a snarky teenage voice, when she grilled me about my painfully low mark on my report card in Grade 10 French. It was a…
I’m an “All-In” Kinda Gal
Back in the day, when I decided I was going to give snowboarding a try, I didn’t take the approach most people would take; which would be to rent some equipment and see if I enjoyed the sport. Instead, I…
I’m Having An Affair
It wasn’t supposed to be this way. I’m not that kind of girl. I’m loyal. I’m faithful. I’m just not that kind of girl! I think it’s the long distance relationship that started all this and now I’m feeling really…
My (Naked) French Manicure
When you quit your job and move to a country where, upon arrival you don’t speak the language, it can be tricky to figure out just what to do with yourself during the day. I chose to make babies. They’re…