I moved to Canada for six months

When I was younger I always pictured myself in a foreign land traveling the north and finally one of my goals was finally realized;

I moved to Canada for six months here’s six things that I learned.

1. Another country, another culture. To say that America and Canada do not have a culture difference would be a lie.

Canadians wear a ‘toque’ in the winter, while Americans wear a ‘beanie.’

It’s so interesting how Americans are considered more “loud,” and blunt afraid of silent pauses while Canadians are more reserved.

2. Global warming is a real thing. Before I came to Canada I was stressed because I didn’t have on winter tires interestingly tho, the winter wasn’t as bad as I thought it would be. I can count on my hands how many snow storms we actually had in Canada and it was not too many. Followed by an unusually warm winter except a very chilling January dropping below negative (Fahrenheit).

3. The little things do matter. From going to a cool coffee shop, or grabbing a boba on the go or running to the mall to grab a last minute outfit, living in a rural isolated place made me realize to appreciate the small things. From being in a big city of Detroit to a small rural area of some 7,000 people is a major change.

4. Canada is beautiful. From tall luscious trees, to beautiful sunsets, being in the middle of the woods is a very different experience. It helped me to appreciate a different side of nature. Compared to the hustle and bustle of everyday life in the suburbs/ city.

5. Friendly Country. Did you know Canada was ranked as the 4th most friendly country in the world? From friendlier neighbors to over extenuation of hospitality Canada is top tier.

6. Count your blessings. I’ve visited quite a few of the different reservations over the course of the six months and one thing that stuck out to me was to realize how people do have it worse. It’s important to be grateful even of things people today might take for granted.