Celebrating seven years in Canada: Happy Canaversary to me!

It all began in 2008, I was 26 at the time. Young, green, and very naive. I knew I wanted something different. Not because the life I had in Europe was so bad. It was pretty great, actually. The ability to just get in a car and drive to Paris is one of the many great perks of living in the hustle and bustle of West Europe. The endless rain, never ending traffic congestion are a few others. But in deciding to leave all of that comfort and familiarity behind, it weren’t the reasons that pushed me away from there that we’re most compelling. It was the reasons that pulled me towards change. My sense of adventure kicked in, and I wanted a change of scenery. Well, if you’re looking for scenery, Canada is definitely a place to consider. And I did. Amongst a few other places.

Spain or South America

I would have loved to build a life in a warm place, close to a beach somewhere, like Spain or South America. Being practical as I am I decided it would be a good idea to speak the language of my new …