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Forum: Canada
Mar 20th 2009, 10:28 pm
Replies: 36
Views: 4,688
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Happy Valley Goose Bay

Hi,

I realize that Goose Bay has changed over the years, but I thought I would just share my experiences living there as a child. My father, an RCMP officer, was transferred there twice. First,...
Forum: Canada
Oct 18th 2008, 7:11 pm
Replies: 39
Views: 33,290
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Craig, not 'Creg'! So annoying...

Seriously? This bothers you? Have you considered why people say your son's name the way they do? While I was living in Asia (I'm Canadian), I made friends from all over the world. Each of them...
Forum: Canada
Aug 17th 2008, 2:03 pm
Replies: 22
Views: 2,107
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Differences between NS and NB ??

Hi,

I also am quite shocked that this happened to you. I grew up in New Brunswick and this has NEVER happened to me. Occasionally, a French salesperson will speak French to me before I've said...
Forum: Canada
Apr 10th 2008, 8:27 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 6,245
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Teaching Jobs in Alberta?

I take exception to these points. People of my parents' generation sometimes get the impression that my generation is lazy when compared to theirs. I disagree. The reality for a young person today...
Forum: Canada
Apr 10th 2008, 2:22 am
Replies: 35
Views: 6,089
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Where to buy a house in Moncton, NB

Hi,

I also enjoy the pace of life...'sometimes'. I should change my location, as I no longer live in Hong Kong. I've been back in NB for 8 months now. It's taking a while for me to get...
Forum: Canada
Apr 8th 2008, 11:30 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 6,245
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Teaching Jobs in Alberta?

Hi,

I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your experience up North. I know it's easier to get a teaching job there but I've had enough of being 'away' (I taught in a number of Asian countries for...
Forum: Canada
Apr 8th 2008, 9:47 pm
Replies: 35
Views: 6,089
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Where to buy a house in Moncton, NB

Hi,

I grew up in Hillsborough (20 minutes from Moncton) and Riverview (just across the River). I'd have to say I disagree with the Mountain Rd. recommendation. My friends and I all think Mountain...
Forum: Canada
Apr 8th 2008, 9:18 pm
Replies: 21
Views: 6,245
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Teaching Jobs in Alberta?

I would have to disagree about there being 'quite a number' of jobs in Ontario. From my own personal experience, that is not the case. Furthermore, the Ontario College of Teacher's publication,...
Forum: Canada
Jul 9th 2007, 5:03 am
Replies: 140
Views: 7,685
Posted By Laowai79

Re: School Uniform

:) Good.
Forum: Canada
Jul 9th 2007, 3:54 am
Replies: 140
Views: 7,685
Posted By Laowai79

Re: School Uniform

Whoa, you're certainly reading a lot into my post! And there's a slightly condescending tone to your reply along the lines of 'now listen here, young whipper-snapper.' Trust me, I'm well aware of...
Forum: Canada
Jul 9th 2007, 2:25 am
Replies: 140
Views: 7,685
Posted By Laowai79

Re: School Uniform

Because I like to look good. I have found that students (especially middle school students) take me more seriously when I'm 'dressed up'. Oh, and another reason is that I'm 27 and still look...
Forum: Canada
Jul 9th 2007, 1:41 am
Replies: 140
Views: 7,685
Posted By Laowai79

Re: School Uniform

Hi,

Well, I'm a Canadian teacher (currently teaching in Hong Kong) and my students wear uniforms (We can thank the British for this). And honestly, I don't think it makes my students any more...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 13th 2007, 10:23 am
Replies: 34
Views: 1,919
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Who are these guys?

I know! Canadian radio really does suck. I'm Canadian and have always lamented over this fact. I seem to hear the same songs by the same artists over and over again! And it's been the same for as...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 6th 2007, 2:23 pm
Replies: 34
Views: 2,287
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Continuing my Canadian...ahem..."Fashion" theme:

Seriously?? If you're talking about Toronto, Montreal, or Vancouver, I call B.S. If you're talking about other parts of Canada...well, you may have a point. Pretty hard to generalize about...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 6th 2007, 6:03 am
Replies: 34
Views: 2,287
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Continuing my Canadian...ahem..."Fashion" theme:

Judge not. Lest ye be judged.:D

-Some guy.


http://www.sha-crawford.co.uk/may2005/chav.jpg


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Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 6th 2007, 12:13 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,758
Posted By Laowai79

Re: State of Education in the U.K.?

Hi,

I feel for you. Teaching in a public school in Hong Kong has been quite 'soul destroying'. However, I only have just over a month left to go (thank God!). Luckily, it hasn't put me off...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 4th 2007, 3:14 am
Replies: 25
Views: 1,758
Posted By Laowai79

Re: State of Education in the U.K.?

I agree that there are some bad teachers out there, but often it is the school climate which affects the teacher's performance. Take me, for example. I taught at an international school for a year....
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 3rd 2007, 3:27 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,758
Posted By Laowai79

Re: State of Education in the U.K.?

Hey,

I just want to point out that I personally don't think all British parents are 'picky' or 'difficult'. Some teachers resent anyone questioning their teaching (I don't)...at least those...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Jun 3rd 2007, 12:14 pm
Replies: 25
Views: 1,758
Posted By Laowai79

State of Education in the U.K.?

Hi there,

Some recent conversations I've had with fellow teachers has made me curious about the state of education (public) in the U.K. I thought I'd come here to ask (as the majority of you are...
Forum: Canada
May 31st 2007, 12:34 am
Replies: 85
Views: 3,840
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Coffee opinion

I completely agree with you. Tim Hortons is just right for me in terms of its strength. Starbucks causes me to have..erm...'digestive issues'...:unsure:

My sister-in-law prefers Timothy's Coffee...
Forum: Canada
Mar 22nd 2007, 1:20 pm
Replies: 44
Views: 2,472
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Sound Familiar to anyone?

Sweet mother of God! What kind of redneck hicks are you running into?? I'm from small town Canada, and I don't think I've ever had trouble understand someone from England due to their accent. ...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 14th 2007, 11:34 pm
Replies: 116
Views: 7,891
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Convince me...

Hey,

I was pretty surprised to see the number of responses to this thread, considering the blandness of my initial post. I'm surprised that anyone would respond at all to a post if they thought...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 13th 2007, 11:35 pm
Replies: 116
Views: 7,891
Posted By Laowai79

Re: Convince me...

Hey,

Thanks for the replies. Yeah, I realize I have to make this decision on my own but it would be nice to hear some positives about the maritimes. My Canadian friends overseas tend to be...
Forum: The Maple Leaf
Mar 13th 2007, 12:46 am
Replies: 116
Views: 7,891
Posted By Laowai79

Convince me...

Hi,

I'm a Canadian who stumbled across this site. I hope you don't mind that I'm not British;) Actually, I've been an expat in Asia, off and on, for the past 4.5 years. I'm currently living in...
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