Posts Tagged 'a multicultural life'
30 Ideas for the Next 30 Years
Days #69 – 71: The final days of #30DaysTo30 involved a whole lot of thinking about what I want the next 30 years to look like. My excitement with the start of this new decade is overwhelming sometimes. I know
30 Ideas for the Next 30 Years
Days #69 – 71: The final days of #30DaysTo30 involved a whole lot of thinking about what I want the next 30 years to look like. My excitement with the start of this new decade is overwhelming sometimes. I know
Day #51: 30 Days to 30 – My Favourite Memory
Photo credit: Our Travel Pics.com Day #10: It may change in the coming decades, but my favourite memory from these almost 30 years of life is of a victory that was just mine. I was only fifteen and going through
Day #51: 30 Days to 30 – My Favourite Memory
Photo credit: Our Travel Pics.com Day #10: It may change in the coming decades, but my favourite memory from these almost 30 years of life is of a victory that was just mine. I was only fifteen and going through
Day #50: 30 Days to 30 – The Safety Net
Day #9: My status as an ex-pat has become a big part of who I am. Even though living in Canada is a recent decision made only five years ago, being in a foreign country really changed the way that I
Day #50: 30 Days to 30 – The Safety Net
Day #9: My status as an ex-pat has become a big part of who I am. Even though living in Canada is a recent decision made only five years ago, being in a foreign country really changed the way that I
Day #23: How I Feel About The Dragon as an Honorary Rooster…
Kung Hei Fat Choy! Today we are celebrating the beginning of the year of the Dragon. No matter if your horoscope says that it’s going to be a good year for you, when it comes to Chinese culture, the tale seems
Day #23: How I Feel About The Dragon as an Honorary Rooster…
Kung Hei Fat Choy! Today we are celebrating the beginning of the year of the Dragon. No matter if your horoscope says that it’s going to be a good year for you, when it comes to Chinese culture, the tale seems
Day #19: The Day The Internet Went on Strike…
The internet went on strike yesterday. For 24 hours, Wikipedia, Reddit and thousands of other websites blacked out their content to raise awareness around SOPA (the “Stop Online Piracy Act”) and PIPA (the “Protect Intellectual Property Act”). Independent media and
Day #19: The Day The Internet Went on Strike…
The internet went on strike yesterday. For 24 hours, Wikipedia, Reddit and thousands of other websites blacked out their content to raise awareness around SOPA (the “Stop Online Piracy Act”) and PIPA (the “Protect Intellectual Property Act”). Independent media and
Day #13: And the Winter has Arrived…
Our first winter in Toronto has been fairly atypical. Until now, we saw some snow sticking to the ground for two or three days after Christmas and that was it! My 600 fill parka has been more for fashion than
Day #13: And the Winter has Arrived…
Our first winter in Toronto has been fairly atypical. Until now, we saw some snow sticking to the ground for two or three days after Christmas and that was it! My 600 fill parka has been more for fashion than
Day #12: Read in Case of Accent Emergency
You say I have an accent, but I don’t hear it. As far as I can tell, the English words that reverberate in my head are perfectly understandable and my pronunciation is spotless. I know that I mumble a word here
Day #12: Read in Case of Accent Emergency
You say I have an accent, but I don’t hear it. As far as I can tell, the English words that reverberate in my head are perfectly understandable and my pronunciation is spotless. I know that I mumble a word here
Day #5: Reunions and Goodbyes
(Clique aqui para ler em português) When we she is around, we fight all the time. When it’s time to say goodbye, we look at each other and just cry. The dynamics between a mother and a daughter can be
Day #5: Reunions and Goodbyes
(Clique aqui para ler em português) When we she is around, we fight all the time. When it’s time to say goodbye, we look at each other and just cry. The dynamics between a mother and a daughter can be
I'm Pursuing a Masters Degree in Canada!
Yes, I am working on my 3.0 version. This upgrade comes with different letters after my name and has its release scheduled for Fall 2012 As nice as it sounds, let me tell you, going back to school is very
I'm Pursuing a Masters Degree in Canada!
Yes, I am working on my 3.0 version. This upgrade comes with different letters after my name and has its release scheduled for Fall 2012 As nice as it sounds, let me tell you, going back to school is very
5 Years Later: What Changed?
Wow! My fifth year in Canada arrived faster than I expected. This year’s celebration happened under a pile of assignments and recommended readings (not complaining, just reporting the facts). The confusion between October 15th and 16th continues and I still
5 Years Later: What Changed?
Wow! My fifth year in Canada arrived faster than I expected. This year’s celebration happened under a pile of assignments and recommended readings (not complaining, just reporting the facts). The confusion between October 15th and 16th continues and I still
Toronto: First Memories and Pictures
I love Toronto! Life seems easier, easier than I thought it would be. Toronto isn’t the centre of the universe, but surely makes you feel like you’re in the middle of it. There is so much going on here! So
Toronto: First Memories and Pictures
I love Toronto! Life seems easier, easier than I thought it would be. Toronto isn’t the centre of the universe, but surely makes you feel like you’re in the middle of it. There is so much going on here! So
The Real Meaning of Relocating
“We are relocating.” Since I married Mr. Ames, this has been one of the most common sentences of my expat life. I blame him a little considering that he is the one responsible for me “relocating” to Canada. I say
The Real Meaning of Relocating
“We are relocating.” Since I married Mr. Ames, this has been one of the most common sentences of my expat life. I blame him a little considering that he is the one responsible for me “relocating” to Canada. I say
[Fridays in Portuguese] Canadá: Imigração
Grande parte dos visitantes novos deste blog chega aqui procurando informações sobre o processo de imigração canadense. Embora este blog não seja sobre imigração, emails pedindo informações sobre o processo de imigração para Canadá chegam quase que diariamente ao meu
[Fridays in Portuguese] Canadá: Imigração
Grande parte dos visitantes novos deste blog chega aqui procurando informações sobre o processo de imigração canadense. Embora este blog não seja sobre imigração, emails pedindo informações sobre o processo de imigração para Canadá chegam quase que diariamente ao meu
#NETCulture: The Multicultural Discussion Must Continue
Photo credit: Jeremy Lim On April 5th, I had the opportunity to share my story as an immigrant and professional at #NETCulture: Stories of Culture and Diversity in Social Media. The turnout was incredible! Over 200 people showed up to discuss multiculturalism
#NETCulture: The Multicultural Discussion Must Continue
Photo credit: Jeremy Lim On April 5th, I had the opportunity to share my story as an immigrant and professional at #NETCulture: Stories of Culture and Diversity in Social Media. The turnout was incredible! Over 200 people showed up to discuss multiculturalism
#NetCulture: Stories of Culture and Diversity in Social Media
Don’t you think it’s very ironic that when I finally get invited to give a presentation about social media this blog experiences the deadliest month ever? I have been very excited about the #NetCulture events since I first learned about
#NetCulture: Stories of Culture and Diversity in Social Media
Don’t you think it’s very ironic that when I finally get invited to give a presentation about social media this blog experiences the deadliest month ever? I have been very excited about the #NetCulture events since I first learned about
[Fridays in Portuguese] Paixão à Segunda Vista!
MadameHeringer.com and @vheringer are part of the Brazilian TV channel Multishow #outros500 project. To celebrate, MadameHeringer.com will have a blog post in Portuguese published every Friday for the Portuguese-speaking readers of this site. Desde que me mudei para o Canada
[Fridays in Portuguese] Paixão à Segunda Vista!
MadameHeringer.com and @vheringer are part of the Brazilian TV channel Multishow #outros500 project. To celebrate, MadameHeringer.com will have a blog post in Portuguese published every Friday for the Portuguese-speaking readers of this site. Desde que me mudei para o Canada
