I found out that United Way Ottawa was organizing a “Seeing is Believing Tour” through Twitter. The twitter invitation said that the tour was open to ALL of those with an interest in seeing positive change in the community and that it wasFREE. From the description of the participants they were looking for I decided that […]
Author Archives: Stella Garcia
The holidays are coming up!
As I watched the snow flakes fall outside my kitchen window in Ottawa over Halloween weekend, I realized that I am not prepared yet! When you grow up in Mexico it is not uncommon that you directly relate wearing winter coats and snow with Christmas. So as soon as I see snow flakes, my mind […]
The 10 things that I am thankful for…..
Thanksgiving in Canada falls on 10-10-10 this year. To mark the occassion, here is a list of 10 things that I am thankful for. 1. I am thankful that I live in a DEMOCRATIC country where I am FREE. 2. I am thankful for the HEALTH and SAFETY of my FAMILY and FRIENDS. 3. I am […]