our new home

Do you desire to immigrate to Canada? If you want, it will be necessary to prepare yourself for its complications. When I came to Canada as a new immigrant about four months ago, I felt confronted with some problems about language, culture, job, leaving the relatives. Although I had made myself approximately to face them, but somethings are unavoidable such as homesickness. Fortunately, we can connect with our family in different ways nowadays. Also we can make friends in Canada easier than some other countries because a lot of people don't have any relatives here. Actually we have to make an effort to solve problems. Canada is a multicultural country and people try to share their experiences and information. In addition, we really appreciate the way that develop communication, for example, YMCA, English classes, University Settlement and etc. Because of these organizations, we are more and more integrated into society of Canada, which is very necessary for finding a job or making more relationship. Curly, the first generation takes the hit because of the challenging period, but the 3th and 4th generation reap the reward. They have this chance that make their life in a developed country as their first home. I hope that they value their parent's sacrifices.

Remembrance Day

My husband and I went to the Remembrance Day service at Queen’s Park on November 11^th. Crowds of people, soldiers and veterans got together all wearing poppies. It was sunny and a little windy. Queen’s Park is a fantastic place.

There are several beautiful old buildings, statues and trees in the middle and around the square. Most of the buildings are part of University of Toronto.

The ceremony began at 10:45 with the marching band. The audience stood in silence for 2 minutes. Then some of the highlevel army officials spoke about war, peace, freedom, courage, etc. Also, they thanked all veterans and their families. Some people dedicated flower wreaths to the war dead.

After the ceremony, we visited Soldiers’ Tower and some paintings and equipment of the World Wars which are kept there.

Overall, that day is one of the most impressive, unforgettable days in my life.  

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