Free and laughing at the car wash
October 10, 2009 by Marguerite Orane
Filed under Featured Posts, Observe
Canada is full of new and wonderful experiences! A week after I arrived I did something I had wanted to do for years – I went to the car wash! In Jamaica, the car wash is typically a man with a bucket and rag. The experience of an automated, drive-through car wash is new to […]
“If you need help, call me”
August 30, 2009 by Marguerite Orane
Filed under Accept, Featured Posts
“Remember, if u need any help call me. I know u are very independent, knowledgeable and resourceful, but call me all the same – for anything – to laugh – to cry – to gripe when homesickness hits” wrote Marcia, my friend from high school. I hadn’t been in touch with Marcia since we graduated […]
Facing the new and unknown – rest first!
August 27, 2009 by Marguerite Orane
Filed under Be Present, Featured Posts
I migrated to Canada on Monday. For the first time in my life, I purchased a one-way ticket. This is a huge step, for not only have I moved, my teenagers have also moved with me. It is a big step for my entire family – including my dogs who will be joining us soon! […]
I am moving to Canada …. free and laughing!
July 17, 2009 by Marguerite Orane
Filed under Practice
I am moving! I am relocating from Jamaica to Canada next month. It is a major move in my life, not just for me, but also my two teenagers. It has been in the works for the past 2 ½ years, and now it is coming to fruition. I will be blogging my […]