One of the things I love about living in Richmond, BC on Canada's West Coast is that I have neighbours that speak many different languages from around the world, giving me the opportunity to learn and regularly hear many different languages. Now while my adoption of different languages is quite rudimentary, one of my favourite neighbours, Glenda, has quite a phenomenal grasp … [Read more...]
Live a Little Reckless
In life it's important to think about consequences and plan for the future. But it's also important to damn the consequences and live for the now. Make mistakes, get on the wrong train, go somewhere your mom would rather you didn't and experience life without boundaries. And when I suggest living a little reckless I truly do mean little, don't put yourself in unnecessary … [Read more...]
Rediscovering Egypt in 2014, Post the Revolution
“Egypt? You’re kidding” “Isn’t it dangerous?” “You had better cover your head.” These were the reactions I got when I told people I was going to Egypt. I was apprehensive too, when I got the invite to join a group of scribblers. But I had been there before, six years ago, and I had always wanted to return. Why? Was it the gigantic statues of Pharaohs looming over the land … [Read more...]
Fear of Waves
On the 20 minute ferry ride between the paradisiacal island of Anguilla and St. Maarten, the small ferry boat rocked every time a wave hit. The waves seemed angry to me, and in no hurry to subside. "Wheeeeeee!", the other passengers exclaimed. They were giddily having fun, while I was panicking. My friend looked at me, concerned. “You’re green,” she said, and got me a bottle … [Read more...]
Singing for Egypt
I was driving my car yesterday when I heard on CBC Radio that Morsi had been ousted as President of Egypt. I was stunned, in a state of disbelieve and felt like bursting into tears of relief for the Egyptian people ... all of which the woman in the pet store heard, as I began a monologue, spewing my sense of relief to the first person I saw. You see … [Read more...]
