Posts Tagged 'Vancouver'
Day #49: 30 Days to 30 – An Ex-pat Within an Ex-Pat
Day #8: I know that it’s a confusing concept, but I am living an ex-pat life within an ex-pat life. There are things that I terribly miss from my life in Vancouver and I wish I could have them here
Day #49: 30 Days to 30 – An Ex-pat Within an Ex-Pat
Day #8: I know that it’s a confusing concept, but I am living an ex-pat life within an ex-pat life. There are things that I terribly miss from my life in Vancouver and I wish I could have them here
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
My Top 5 Conversation Starters
Illustration by ©glowinthedarkpictures.com Last week , I got happily dragged to Crave Vancouver’s launch event with a mission: teach one of my most awesome friends the ins and outs of networking. I understand that after a whole year of attending
My Top 5 Conversation Starters
Illustration by ©glowinthedarkpictures.com Last week , I got happily dragged to Crave Vancouver’s launch event with a mission: teach one of my most awesome friends the ins and outs of networking. I understand that after a whole year of attending
[Fridays in Portuguese] Abrace Uma Causa!
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. Eu comprei a minha poppy no último
[Fridays in Portuguese] Abrace Uma Causa!
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. Eu comprei a minha poppy no último
Women in Leadership Foundation: 3rd Annual Superwomen & Friends Gala
This Saturday, I am taking my engagement with the Women in Leadership Foundation to the next level. As a 2010 mentee and gala event volunteer, I will be one of WIL’s enthusiasts greeting you at the 3rd Annual Superwomen and Friends Gala at the Fairmont
Women in Leadership Foundation: 3rd Annual Superwomen & Friends Gala
This Saturday, I am taking my engagement with the Women in Leadership Foundation to the next level. As a 2010 mentee and gala event volunteer, I will be one of WIL’s enthusiasts greeting you at the 3rd Annual Superwomen and Friends Gala at the Fairmont
Vancouver: We Day 2010
On October 15th, I joined Ron Sombilon and Matt Nest of Ron Sombilon Gallery to photograph We Day, a day-long event created by Free The Children to celebrate the power of young people to create positive change. I wasn’t the
Vancouver: We Day 2010
On October 15th, I joined Ron Sombilon and Matt Nest of Ron Sombilon Gallery to photograph We Day, a day-long event created by Free The Children to celebrate the power of young people to create positive change. I wasn’t the
Canada: Four Years Later…
My First Canada Immigration Stamp – Pearson International Airport, October 14th, 2006 The confusion started in 2008 and since then, I have been celebrating my first day in Canada anniversary on the 16th of October. Apparently, my blogging laziness has
Canada: Four Years Later…
My First Canada Immigration Stamp – Pearson International Airport, October 14th, 2006 The confusion started in 2008 and since then, I have been celebrating my first day in Canada anniversary on the 16th of October. Apparently, my blogging laziness has
3rd Brazilian Film Festival of Vancouver
The Brazilian Film Festival of Vancouver has been visiting our city for the same number of years that I have been living here. As a Brazilian expat, I am always happy to welcome The Inffinito Group’s film festival and watch
3rd Brazilian Film Festival of Vancouver
The Brazilian Film Festival of Vancouver has been visiting our city for the same number of years that I have been living here. As a Brazilian expat, I am always happy to welcome The Inffinito Group’s film festival and watch
Star Wars in Concert
I bought the Star Wars in Concert tickets after watching The Making of Star Wars in Concert on TV. I bet the force was with me at that moment; buying these tickets was the wisest decision that I’ve made so
Star Wars in Concert
I bought the Star Wars in Concert tickets after watching The Making of Star Wars in Concert on TV. I bet the force was with me at that moment; buying these tickets was the wisest decision that I’ve made so
The Canadian Project – Day #7: Nick Noorani & Women In Leadership Foundation
I am having the busiest week of my life, but it feels really gooooood! I recorded this videolog last Saturday and spent the whole weekend trying to make my 2006 Dell laptop talk to my new 2010 Canon Rebel T2i
The Canadian Project – Day #7: Nick Noorani & Women In Leadership Foundation
I am having the busiest week of my life, but it feels really gooooood! I recorded this videolog last Saturday and spent the whole weekend trying to make my 2006 Dell laptop talk to my new 2010 Canon Rebel T2i
The Canadian Project: Day #1
I just discovered that I have 100 days to become a real Canadian. Scary eh?!? I really don’t know how this videolog series will unfold, but I would love to interview you if you consider yourself a real Canadian! Leave
The Canadian Project: Day #1
I just discovered that I have 100 days to become a real Canadian. Scary eh?!? I really don’t know how this videolog series will unfold, but I would love to interview you if you consider yourself a real Canadian! Leave
My Northern Voice 2010 Conference
Apparently, every time that I get overwhelmed by inspiring stories, I have a hard time translating them into a concise blog post. That’s one of the most ironic situations that a trained journalist can face. However, instead of ignoring Northern
My Northern Voice 2010 Conference
Apparently, every time that I get overwhelmed by inspiring stories, I have a hard time translating them into a concise blog post. That’s one of the most ironic situations that a trained journalist can face. However, instead of ignoring Northern
Mother’s Day Giveaway
Madame Heringer baby and Dona Alzira – December, 1982. My mom is the most powerful woman that I know. You might argue that Oprah, Hillary Clinton or even Dilma Rousseff should be considered as strong contestants, but none of these
Mother’s Day Giveaway
Madame Heringer baby and Dona Alzira – December, 1982. My mom is the most powerful woman that I know. You might argue that Oprah, Hillary Clinton or even Dilma Rousseff should be considered as strong contestants, but none of these
