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Angela
Dec 20, 20201 min read
A Few Fond Memories
I came to Edmonton in May 1997 with my daughter to join my ex-husband. He was a Ph.D. student. The city was lovely. My son was born there...
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Angela
Dec 11, 20201 min read
Words of Encouragement
They are like Music to My Ears and I love collecting them. Since I started this blog in June, I intentionally reached out for feedback. I...
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Angela
Dec 10, 20202 min read
Connecting through Technology
Do you use Zoom, Wechat, Facebook a lot these days? Are you happy that technology can connect you with people from anywhere in the world?...
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Angela
Dec 3, 20201 min read
A Letter - Your Opinion is Highly Valued
Dear readers, I need your help! Two days ago, I was tagged on LinkedIn by this incredible lady Diana Lucia Viola who posted a stylish...
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Angela
Nov 28, 20201 min read
Making Memories
Why do people travel? What are the benefits of traveling? In this article, 10 Benefits of Travelling, it listed the following: Achieve...
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Angela
Nov 26, 20201 min read
Job Search Bootcamp
Are you looking for work? Do you need to improve your CV, cover letters? Are you aware of the power of LinkedIn? Do you want to learn how...
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Angela
Nov 22, 20201 min read
Being a Student
I love being a student. I love it more when I find myself in a group of like-minded people. In this blog Together is Better. I introduced...
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Angela
Nov 15, 20201 min read
My Ideal Job
I moved to Montreal from Toronto in 2004 to pursue my Master's degree in the School of Library and Information Studies. I worked at...
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Angela
Nov 13, 20201 min read
The Power of Music
In one of the World Champions of Public Speaking speeches, the winning speech was about the power of the music. The story was about...
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Angela
Nov 12, 20201 min read
You Raise Me Up
Ph.D. is the highest recognition in the academic world. DTM (Distinguished Toastmasters) is like the Ph.D. but in the Toastmasters world....
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Angela
Nov 9, 20201 min read
Who Do You Look Up To?
I don't remember much about my childhood so I am not sure if there was a model in my life. My father was in the army. Sometimes my mom...
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Angela
Nov 8, 20201 min read
What is in Your Name?
The other day I came across a note dated April 29, 2003. The name was written vertically as you read below. After each first letter of my...
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Angela
Nov 5, 20201 min read
Together is Better
That is the title of a book but it also fits the bill for this article. The French language has always been a mystery to me. I am charmed...
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Angela
Oct 31, 20201 min read
Travel Talk: My FOURTH Winter Escape
When was the last time you went somewhere for a real vacation? A place where you relaxed both your body and your soul? Where did you go?...
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Angela
Oct 25, 20201 min read
What Are Your Morning Habits?
They say that you don't build your future, you build your habits, and they (your habits) build your future. In this interesting article:...
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Angela
Oct 23, 20201 min read
What Tickles Your Funny Bone?
I am referring to TV shows. A reality American hidden camera show with improvisational elements called "Impractical Jokers never fails to...
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Angela
Oct 22, 20201 min read
Apart, But Together!
At this Tuesday's Toastmasters meeting, we had the pleasure of welcoming 7 guests from different places (even countries) including...
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Angela
Oct 19, 20201 min read
Monday Delight
Do you have a Monday delight that pumps you to get up and stay pumped? I am always encouraged by a ray of sunshine or a clear blue sky or...
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Angela
Oct 18, 20201 min read
The Power of Power
It took me a day of NO power (electricity) to truly realize the power of power! Yesterday I left home shortly after breakfast for my...
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Angela
Oct 17, 20201 min read
Travel Talk: Mexico - My THIRD Winter Escape
In January 2018, from January 14 - 21, Sunday to Sunday, we temporarily escaped a harsh winter in Montreal once again, for a week in...
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