Good hotel rates and good weather = to a quick trip up to the city. Yes ! it was last minute decision – but we saw some good hotel rates for downtown halifax – and the weather was not too cold – so we packed and headed up to the city for 2 days and 1 night. Short notice – but I had to get up and get my sushi, sashimi and Asian groceries. Woohoo!!
Trip To The City With A Girlfriend
Many years ago – before coming to Canada – I would be in search for a girlfriend to go for trips to the city – for shopping or just a short vacation, but none to be found – because they were either too busy – or they had to bring along their boyfriends. Now in Canada – I had never gone out with my girlfriends – because I have Chloe and a spouse – so it’s different. So when a girlfriend who just got her new car asked if I wanted to do a day trip with her to the city – I jumped at the chance. Her car insurance will be finalized within the next day and she is all set to make her maiden trip with her new car to the city.
I’m kinda excited because I never go anywhere without PB for the last 11 yrs – so a day trip by car is a great way to start becoming independent again. Plus I’m sure PB can handle both the store and Chloe for a day – maybe will ask Grammie to come help, I’m pretty excited actually – hahah! silly me eh. For someone who had traveled the world for work – this to some may be amusing – but yes ! it’s the first time I’m going outta the town without PB or Chloe.
The Leblanc’s Made Halloween Possible For Chloe
We don’t have a lot of friends here – but the ones we called friends are always kind to us especially chloe and they are steadfast – and genuine. Chloe didn’t get to go out for Halloween because she was sick – puking and feverish. She was very upset of course that she didn’t get to dress up and get treats – but yu see when the Leblanc’s didn’t see us show up at their doorsteps like we used to – they arrived at the store the next day with Halloween goodies for Chloe! Oh ! the leblanc’s are just so kind to Chloe – and definitely made Halloween for Chloe. Chloe loved her Halloween treat bags and thanks to the Leblanc’s they made it easier for her to forget she didn’t get to go out on Halloween day.
Chloe’s Teachers Are Great
I’m pleased to report that Chloe is having a lot of success with her teachers from last year and this year. Even the school secretary is way nicer than her previous school – she is always smiling to us – and always gets chloe for us when we need to see her during lunch time. It really makes a world of difference that Chloe like her teachers a lot. Plus her teachers are very encouraging and always listen when Chloe has trouble with some kids. We are keeping our fingers and toes crossed that Chloe would continue to have good teachers for the rest of her years in this school.
I See The Goodness In My Child
A few days ago Chloe was sick – puking and feverish. Today she was feeling better and wanted to have a sucker but I didn’t know if she could have it or not. So she told me to type on the puter and find out whether she can eat the sucker or not – hahahha! too funny right? you see she had been watching us do that for the last few days – checking out on google to see what she can eat and what she cannot eat.
So when PB came back – I told him about the story – expecting him to say – oh yes! she is a smart one – instead he replied that she likes to push it when she feels a bit better. *rolled eyes* – yes! i see the goodness – the cuteness and smartness in my child – but even her daddy doesn’t see the same – they see the naughtiness in her first. *sigh*. Even when she was sick – a few days ago – she wrote little messages to keep me happy, so that I won’t be so worried about her. I see the goodness and kindness in my child – can you?
An Angel When She Is Outside
They say that there is an angel inside every brat – hahah! and yes she can be an angel when she is out with us. But when she is at the store and I start talking with a customer – whether it is for work or for pleasure – she will start her nonsense and wants attention immediately. Yup! last week she started crying her eyes out because I was chatting with a customer for 10 mins. PB had to go to the back of the store and gave her a talking to. But when she is out – shopping or eating – she is an angel – she would draw – she would read – and eat her food – and never once try her nonsense. People would come up to us and tell us what a well-behaved kid we have – and we would reply – you haven’t seen the other side of her yet – the evil one – muahahah!! But whatever she is – we love her – but mannnn!!! the attitude had to change at the store – else someone is going to be staying home after school.
Why Do People Migrate?
I asked PB – the other day – why do you think people migrate? is it because they think it’s better quality of life? or a change of life? or is it love? or better future – as they call it – as in better work environment and better opportunity? I’ve often been emailed by people from all over the world asking about the quality of life in Canada and how do one get migrated to Canada? Can you find jobs easily?
These are just a few questions I’ve been asked pretty often – what they also failed to ask is the weather, the food! the people acceptance of someone from another country. I too, never thought about this – when I first arrived in Canada. For me – it’s all in the name of love – after having Chloe – i didn’t feel it was right – to move her back to Singapore – because she has grandparents and extended family here. I am hoping to give her a “real” family – alas, we work too much and so does her grandparents. The extended family we rarely see – nor keep in touch – because they have their own life and so do we. I don’t have many friends here and those that I’ve come to call friends – are actually customers of the store that turned into friends. I can’t just up and take a public transport here for a quarter and head for the mall – because public transport is only one bus – and it cost like $2 to take a ride to designated spots. Cab rides are expensive – and even if it was a 5 minutes ride – it would cost me $6.50 – which I’m too el cheapo to pay. So I wait for PB to be available to send me to the mall – which is usually in a hurry to get the necessities.
We haven’t gone to the city for months now – because the store is so busy – and to think of going home – without some trustworthy help – is almost impossible. The winter is long here – and if you are thinking of looking for a job here – that might be better than home – you have to really think long and hard. Depending on where you are from – yes ! some jobs could be better – but then you are also giving up on your food and all sorts of entertainment that you can get cheap back home. There are pros and cons of course in everything – the grass is not always greener on the other side. My advice to anyone who wants to migrate – is to make sure you can get the kind of food you need in the province you are staying in. Be prepared to wait for a job as long as a year – and make sure you have family and friends around you or nearby. Unlike myself, I have no one to turn to – except PB – when I was ill or needed help with Chloe. So yes! having Asian family and friends nearby is very important – and so is the food.
More Friends Found On FB
Like I said before Facebook is a pretty awesome thing – you can find some people that you’ve known in the past and get in touch with them again. But do all of us wanna get in touch with the past? I saw some of my church friends on FB a few days ago – from during my teenage years and was tempted to get in contact with them again. But after reading their profile I decided not to – because they are still very strong in going to church and every word that comes out from there mouth would be – “Praise the Lord!”. Don’t get me wrong – I have nothing against people attending church and all and I do believe in God. But i’m not the same person I was some 30 yrs ago – and follow the word and His way that much.
There are just some things in the past – that are better left in the past – like I once said. My so-called “bestie” from church some 30 yrs ago – moved to Ohio – and when i asked her which part of Ohio – she replied “ohio” – and she never once wrote to me – when she was there. So I’m guessing although I treated her like a “bestie” she didn’t feel the same for me when i was a kid. So should I write her a message? will she think that i’m stalking her? hahahahha!!! nah ! i rather not stalk anyone – just knowing that they are well is good enough for me eh.
A Fish Eater Who Won’t Eat Salmon
Chloe is a fish eater – but she refuses to eat salmon because it is not white in color. We all know that salmon is the best kind of fish to eat and I won’t fry the salmon – because I don’t like frying. I usually bake my fish – and wished she would eat some good fish instead of fish and chips. But nope – she refuses to eat my baked salmon – but when we order fish and chips – no problems at all – in fact – these days she eats more fish – than she did a year ago. What a strange little girl right?
Reading Changes
We can see lots of changes in Chloe this year – this year – she is reading a lot more and recognizing a lot more words than we thought she did. When we go to the mall – she would try to read stuff that are on the sign – and is even able to read greeting cards. Very impressive indeed! the teachers from last year and this year – had done a great job with Chloe i’ll have to say. We are keeping our fingers and toes crossed – so far she is enjoying school very much and don’t want to miss school at all.