by Jordan | Dec 26, 2015 | General Announcements, Learning Journey
I’ve been putting a fair bit of effort in to surrounding myself with French language media and conversation as I begin the learning process. While I’m still quite hopelessly lost with conversational French, the sounds are becoming more familiar and some...
by Jordan | Dec 12, 2015 | Learning Journey, Travel
Went for a wander about Quebéc today with a really lovely French couple that’ve been staying here at the same airbnb. Such a spectacular location, and good people (along with some tasty food) made for a wonderful day. I’m not much for words tonight, but...
by Jordan | Dec 12, 2015 | Learning Journey, Travel
The last few weeks have been well spent exploring Montréal and looking for a place to hang my hat this winter. I’ve done some research in to language schools, and will be looking at getting that set up for the new year. In the meantime, I’ve headed up to...
by Jordan | Nov 18, 2015 | General Announcements, Learning Journey
After an evening of really great conversation yesterday, I popped back in to my room and started to organize the some of the tools and equipment that my dear friend Ashley was kind enough to ship to me. I’ve been enjoying the small leather projects I’ve...
by Jordan | Nov 15, 2015 | Learning Journey, Maker, Making
It only seems fitting after commemorating the vicious cost of war that I should leave Ottawa with a little nod to a symbol of peace. Over the (ahem) tail end of last week, I had the great fortune to take a course at the Ottawa City Woodshop with the Minimalist...
by Jordan | Nov 11, 2015 | Food, General Announcements, Learning Journey, Travel
As my learning journey here in Ontario begins, I have left the wonderful home of my hosts Dave and Simone, and headed for Ottawa in time to attend the Remembrance Day ceremonies in our nation’s capital, Ottawa. This journey is as much about learning new skills...