My Experiences in Living in Canada

Living away from home is not a new experience for me. I've been far from my hometown for several years since I started working and I don't mind it; but moving to a different country like Canada is a different story. It is in fact a challenge that until now I'm facing.

Most of my life I spent on the tropics so moving to Canada where half of the year is cold is quite a challenge. The extreme cold during winter makes you just want to stay at home and sleep. The snow- covered roads make you wish you don't need to go out to get to work. Before I arrived I was so excited to see snow but now I want that summer doesn't end.

I always like my Filipino food but where to get them is the question. Finding the ingredients to cook a dish you've grown-up with is really hard.When I first arrived here, there were only limited Filipino products that you could buy in the store. Now even the Superstore has shrimp paste on their shelves.

Transportation in the city is not a problem in Canada but if you live in the suburbs you need to have your own car or at least know someone who has a car to get you where you want to go.

Living in a foreign country is indeed a challenging experience but we have to face all these challenges if we want to have a better life.