One of the advantages of living in Canada is the closeness of United States of America. Picture the world map and focus on North America. Think of your dream destination in Uncle Sam’s territory. (Yes with imaginary pins of varying colors and meanings. Red for urgency—how about on your next birthday?) Can you imagine yourself […]
Weekend Walkabout: Calgary Reads Book Sale 2014
You may call it Serendipity. But it is way better than Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack’s romantic movie in 2001. Isn’t it tiring watching them chase each other on the film? Well, I was a little bit like them. No. Skip the romantic part. I go crazy chasing books. They just stay still but you […]
How To Apply For Open Work Permit For Live-In Caregivers In Canada
Do you still remember the feeling of receiving your first work permit? Ecstatic. Relieved. Anxious. You could have run if only the small-yet-heavy luggage is not slowing you down. After sitting or reclining on the plane seat for hours and finding your way in a huge airport, you made it to your next flight. Just […]
Star Mine Suspension Bridge: Side Trip To Fear
Aren’t fears supposed to go away with one-digit age. From fear of monster underneath the bed to watching horror movies with eyes wide open. From fear of falling from a bike to riding on a 100-horsepower motorcycle. That’s what I thought. Until I stood in front of the Star Mine Suspension Bridge at Drumheller, Alberta. […]
How To Get NBI Clearance From Canada (In Less Bucks And Time)
If you made it here to this post straight from search engine (if not, just pretend you did) then nothing should hold me back in saying: “You’re one step closer.” Yes you are. And for a little bit of formality I will have to quote this crucial event from Citizenship Immigration Canada: Do I need […]
Find All The Philippine Embassy And Consulate In Canada
You haven’t thought about it. And you’re not the only one. I know we’re in this together and other Filipinos who are clueless until one day confronted with the impending frightening fact we all have to go through—that is getting or renewing Philippine passport in Canada. It’s ashamed that it took me years (I’m sure […]