Friday, June 13, 2008
Major catch up # 2!!
I must say that the month of May was the month of the year so far!! It was also the beginning of a new romance with a wonderful Franco-Québecois! I did not know that men like this existed!! As it often happens, things happen when you least expect it. So far so good and we'll see where this new adventure goes. Last weekend, we had our first camping trip to Mont Washington, NH, US. The weekend was delightful and the scenery was georgous! I honestly don't recall when I last felt so relaxed and good despite the hell of a hike we did to get to the summit!
Major catch up!!
I don't know how many of you read this blog but for the few who do I apologize for taking so long since the last update. So much has happened between classes, site seeing and romance!!
The month of May was extremely busy with an intensive summer program at McGill University where I took several courses on transcultural psychiatry. It was an amazing experience
at an intellectual and human level! People from all over the world attended the courses coming from Australia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Spain, Israel, even the US ! I met some wonderful people! The courses content was overall rewarding and met most of my expectations. I actually came to Montreal for this specific program and its research focus.
During the month of May I also did some sigh seeing with some people I met at the program. I went to Mont Tremblant, a mountain which is located couple of hours from Montreal, with Ino and Mouna. We got along amazingly well and we had a blast!!
The month of May was extremely busy with an intensive summer program at McGill University where I took several courses on transcultural psychiatry. It was an amazing experience
at an intellectual and human level! People from all over the world attended the courses coming from Australia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Spain, Israel, even the US ! I met some wonderful people! The courses content was overall rewarding and met most of my expectations. I actually came to Montreal for this specific program and its research focus.
During the month of May I also did some sigh seeing with some people I met at the program. I went to Mont Tremblant, a mountain which is located couple of hours from Montreal, with Ino and Mouna. We got along amazingly well and we had a blast!!
Friday, May 9, 2008
Québec City
Last weekend, I had the great opportunity to participate at a conference in Québec on the subject of asylum seekers. My friend, Grace, and I arrived on Sunday to enjoy and discover the old part of town. Unfortunately, it rained that day but it was still beautiful! Here are some pics! I hope next time I will visit Québec with one of you guys but this time under the sun!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Zeitgeist
For those who haven't seen yet the movie "Zeitgeist", I wanted to let you know about it and strongly encourage you to watch it. It can only make us question and positively challenged our constructed beliefs as well as what we consider being reality and "the truth"...
"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace".
Sri Chinmay Ghose
http://zeitgeistmovie.com/index.html
Pour ceux qui n'ont pas encore vu le film "Zeitgeist", je voulais vous mettre au courant et vous inviter à le regarder. Ce film ne peut que nous interpeller et avoir le potentiel de remettre en question de façon positive et constructive nos croyances toutes faites et ce que nous prenons pour réalité et "être la vérité"...
"Lorsque que le pouvoir de l'amour triomphera de l'amour du pouvoir, le monde connaîtra la paix".
Sri Chinmay Ghose
http://zeitgeistmovie.com/index.html
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Visit to Seattle
My few days in Seattle were very fullfilling! Every minute of my time was scheduled, which made me feel like a business woman but I enjoyed every minute of it! John was very sweet to
throw a party at his house and it was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with people I had not seen since I left last August. It was wonderful to be back to a familiar place and realizing how many wonderful people I know there. I guess leaving helps one to better realize and appreciate what you had ...
Carole and some of her favorite tall dudes! (Clay, John and Derek) :) John had a party theme, which involved taking pictures with every male friend that was present. I'm not quite sure yet what the message was behind it but the party was lots of fun!!
Carole trying out Derek's shoes, size 18! Big sexy huge boats worn with Courtney's dress.
Diane and Courtney preparing some yummy food for the joy of everybody!
Courtney, thanks to whom I was able to look more dressy for the party. The air line company had lost my luggage on the way in and back ;(
Emily who made an amazing Paëlla dish! I'm so looking forward to attending the wedding this summer! I'm crossing my fingers to be able to return to Seattle for this very special occasion!!
Thank you to all of you guys for coming to the party and making the evening such a wonderful and memorable time! I should be back another time to Seattle in the next few months so I could catch up with those that I did not get the chance to see then or spend much time with. Next time, I'm planning to stay at least for 2 weeks in order to be more relaxed, less rushed and enjoy Seattle a bit more.
throw a party at his house and it was a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with people I had not seen since I left last August. It was wonderful to be back to a familiar place and realizing how many wonderful people I know there. I guess leaving helps one to better realize and appreciate what you had ...
Carole and some of her favorite tall dudes! (Clay, John and Derek) :) John had a party theme, which involved taking pictures with every male friend that was present. I'm not quite sure yet what the message was behind it but the party was lots of fun!!
Carole trying out Derek's shoes, size 18! Big sexy huge boats worn with Courtney's dress.
Diane and Courtney preparing some yummy food for the joy of everybody!
Courtney, thanks to whom I was able to look more dressy for the party. The air line company had lost my luggage on the way in and back ;(
Emily who made an amazing Paëlla dish! I'm so looking forward to attending the wedding this summer! I'm crossing my fingers to be able to return to Seattle for this very special occasion!!
Thank you to all of you guys for coming to the party and making the evening such a wonderful and memorable time! I should be back another time to Seattle in the next few months so I could catch up with those that I did not get the chance to see then or spend much time with. Next time, I'm planning to stay at least for 2 weeks in order to be more relaxed, less rushed and enjoy Seattle a bit more.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Back to the top floor and Seattle!
I'm finally moved out of my basement and all moved in into my top floor apartment! It reminds me of my old apartment in Seattle where I lived for almost 10 years! I can finally see again the sun, the moon, the snow falling ... ! It's a new world of light and life again! It will definitely improve my overall moral and hopefully motivates me to study harder! So, the invitation is out, I have a comfortable place to host those of you who are interested to visit!
Few weeks ago, I was so home sick that I booked a flight to Seattle and I'm going back next week for a short visit. I'm so looking forward to the familiar and be with people I feel comfortable with and with whom I can be myself, especially goofy as much as I want to be! :) Unfortunately, since I'm only staying a long weekend I won't be able to see everybody but I should be back in July so I can catch up with the ones I haven't see then then.
Few weeks ago, I was so home sick that I booked a flight to Seattle and I'm going back next week for a short visit. I'm so looking forward to the familiar and be with people I feel comfortable with and with whom I can be myself, especially goofy as much as I want to be! :) Unfortunately, since I'm only staying a long weekend I won't be able to see everybody but I should be back in July so I can catch up with the ones I haven't see then then.
Friday, February 15, 2008
The paradox of our time
A Message by George Carlin:
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
George Carlin
The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.
We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.
We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.
We've learned how to make a living, but not a life. We've added years to life not life to years. We've been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbour. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We've done larger things, but not better things.
We've cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We've conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We've learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.
These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete...
Remember; spend some time with your loved ones, because they are not going to be around forever.
Remember, say a kind word to someone who looks up to you in awe, because that little person soon will grow up and leave your side.
Remember, to give a warm hug to the one next to you, because that is the only treasure you can give with your heart and it doesn't cost a cent.
Remember, to say, "I love you" to your partner and your loved ones, but most of all mean it. A kiss and an embrace will mend hurt when it comes from deep inside of you.
Remember to hold hands and cherish the moment for someday that person will not be there again.
Give time to love, give time to speak! And give time to share the precious thoughts in your mind.
AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.
George Carlin
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