Dear Bridget Jones, One of the big draws to your story, aside from the humour and relatability, is the dashing (and devious) men you entangle yourself with. Daniel Cleaver, the cheeky bastard, is a favourite of many, despite being a proper prick; I blame Hugh Grant's charm. Mark Darcy, played by Colin Firth, is the … Continue reading Dear Bridget Jones: A Daniel Cleaver Disguised as a Mark Darcy
As mentioned in my post The Trials and Tribulations of a Working Holiday Visa, the working holiday visa in Australia is quite different from what you experience in the UK. In the UK, you have two full years to live there, in which you can work at the same job throughout with full coverage health … Continue reading 88 Days: My Australian Farm Work Experience
A lack of permanency can be a draw as equally as it can be a damper. I've jumped from Working Holiday Visa to Working Holiday Visa to escape the mundane yet welcome the reality of adulthood and career building. Going through the motions in a foreign country adds a unique flair to life. Moving to … Continue reading The Trials and Tribulations of a Working Holiday Visa
Back when I started this blog eight years ago I used to be an avid reader; once completing a goal of 24 books in one year. I miss the days when technology was a luxury and not a constant distraction. Yes, reading articles online can still expand your mind and vocabulary, but we are faced … Continue reading The Lost Art of Reading a Book
I've officially been here a month, and there is still so much to learn as an expat in London. So as I discover more lessons, I will add them to the list. You may notice that there are a lot of lessons on budgeting – at the ripe age of 22 I am finally experiencing … Continue reading Things I’ve Learned About London (So Far)
Tomorrow is the day! The BIG MOVE. I still can't believe that one of my biggest dreams is coming true. This post is part of the Moving to London series. I list the things I've done to prepare once my visa arrived. I also answer the most common questions I've received from family and friends about the … Continue reading Moving to London: Before I Go
My life has been all over the place these past few years; since I moved to Halifax from Ottawa for university. Once I was there, my program had me moving around every four months to complete internships (a great program btw). Now top that off with an exchange to France and a month long backpacking … Continue reading When You Don’t Live in One Place for Long
Now that I'm moving to London, I figured it'd be a good idea to revamp my London Bucketlist with all your suggestions. I am still looking for more things to add so feel free to comment below. You can also check out my New York City Bucketlist if that's more your style! Here's the List: SEE/DO/TOUR: Piccadilly Circus … Continue reading London Bucketlist (For Tourists)
As long as I can remember, I've dreamed of going on exchange. When picking Universities, I would drop one from the roster if it didn't have a good study abroad program – it mattered that much. I ended up choosing Grenoble, France for my experience. Best decision ever. [Note: This is Part 2, make sure to check … Continue reading Grenoble: My Study Abroad Experience (Part 2 – The Fun)
For as long as I can remember, I've dreamed of going on exchange. When picking universities, I would drop one from the roster if it didn't have a good study abroad program – it mattered that much. I ended up choosing Grenoble, France for my experience. Best decision ever. The Choice ✔️ Initially I had my … Continue reading Grenoble: My Study Abroad Experience (Part 1)
