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Back home

Back home

August 28, 2015

When I think of the word “home”, I still visualize Montreal. Well, sometimes I do. I certainly did right after having a late typical Canadian breakfast with two of my high school friends last week. God bless maple syrup. No [...]

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

August 15, 2015

I don’t like being told what to do and what not to do. I was told not to write this post because, oh well, some people may view it as negative, or others may not want to be reminded of all the tough times they’ve had in [...]

My Greek adventure

My Greek adventure

July 29, 2015

Ever since I watched the movie The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants with a few of my girl friends many years ago, I’ve been dreaming of going to the Greek islands. I don’t care what you think of the movie title, it rocks! [...]

Haters gonna hate

Haters gonna hate

July 8, 2015

Everyone has haters. Sure, the word “hate” might seem quite harsh; but it’s reality, whether you like it or not. Some people probably hate you, either for valid reasons or for absolutely no reason at all. I certainly [...]

The argumentative soul

The argumentative soul

June 26, 2015

I dedicate this post to my friend, and I use the term “friend” loosely here, Tony. You know who you are. Heck, you suggested this. He’s just one of many. You’ve met them, you know them, they’re a member of [...]

Keep your advice to yourself

Keep your advice to yourself

June 22, 2015

“The people sensible enough to give good advice are usually sensible enough to give none.” – Eden Phillpotts Advice is a slippery slope. The best advice I was ever given was to stop giving advice, and to also stop [...]

You’re not that busy

You’re not that busy

June 4, 2015

“I’m totally overbooked this week.” “Sorry I’ve just been so busy.” “I don’t even have a minute to breathe.” Sound familiar? I used to think being “so busy” was the [...]

Singapore: First impressions

Singapore: First impressions

May 27, 2015

I’ve always dreamt of travelling to Asia. Actually, that’s a lie. I never cared for Asia until I moved to Dubai 5 years ago. Maybe it was the sudden proximity to this part of the world, or the exposure to people of the [...]

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