Meeting The Neighbours
Yesterday Ernest saw one of the neighbours at the construction project climbing up the fence of his house to peek over, to see what was...
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Risel Furtado
- Mar 9
- 3 min
From Rock Lifting To Body Building
This year I have a fitness goal. It's more challenging than any other year of my life and the one I like to talk about the least. My goal...
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Risel Furtado
- Feb 24
- 3 min
The Anomaly
Every day when I wake up I am excited to first of all peek out at the sky to see the gorgeous moon and stars. What I love most is...
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Risel Furtado
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Creating Community
When I immigrated to Canada at the age of 16, I had a difficult time adjusting to the country. I wanted to return to Trinidad and...
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Risel Furtado
- Jan 17
- 2 min
A Week Of Grace
Since returning to the Azores I did something I don't ordinarily do. I gave myself a week of grace. When we arrived, I felt as if I'd hit...
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Risel Furtado
- Jan 6
- 1 min
Goodbye Canada, Hello Azores Islands!
Just like that, we're not in Canada anymore Toto. I am writing this before leaving for the Azores. I have mixed feelings about leaving...
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Risel Furtado
- Jan 4
- 3 min
Canada On My Mind
What a fantastic way to start the new year, by resting, spending time with family and taking time to review pictures of my trip....
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Risel Furtado
- Dec 25, 2022
- 3 min
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone from Ernest and me. We hope that wherever you are in this world that you have a day of reflection, fun and above...
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Risel Furtado
- Dec 24, 2022
- 2 min
Revisiting My Past
It's a winter wonderland today. The snow is falling, it's so windy I can hear the wind howling loudly. It's perfect. This fulfills the...
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Risel Furtado
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Let The Fun Times Continue In Canada!
The most meaningful experience I am having in Canada is visiting family and friends. Relationships top everything. Living the way that we...
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Risel Furtado
- Dec 6, 2022
- 3 min
When A Blessing Becomes A Reality
I am going through all kinds of things I had in storage. I found the letter I received from my Member of Parliament when I became a...
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Risel Furtado
- Nov 29, 2022
- 2 min
Soul Food In Canada!
This morning I was asked by my friend in Germany if I was enjoying Canada and eating real good. Food has been a wild experience for these...
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Risel Furtado
- Nov 25, 2022
- 3 min
The Things I Missed At Home
I arrived in Canada exactly the way I prayed for it to happen - safely and smoothly, no lines to join and no luggage to wait on. I'm...
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Risel Furtado
- Nov 23, 2022
- 2 min
I'll Be Home Before For Christmas!
After 2 years and 46 days, I will be home for Christmas. I can't contain my excitement! I missed so much over the past 2+ years. I was...
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Risel Furtado
- Nov 15, 2022
- 2 min
Cultural Differences
Recently I was reading comments in one of the expats groups I am in. My heart really went out to someone who said "Is it wrong to say I...
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Risel Furtado
- Nov 11, 2022
- 3 min
What I Learned In A Year Without Goals
I began to set goals each year when I was in my twenties. I did it on my own and didn't follow any particular structure. It was more of...
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Risel Furtado
- Nov 8, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrating My New Website!
I am so proud of the decision I made last week to get help to clean up my website. Learning to create a website on Wix was easy for a...
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Risel Furtado
- Aug 18, 2022
- 3 min
The Morning Person
I love waking up early in the morning, specifically to see the sunrise when I am in a place where it's possible to do so. It's...
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Risel Furtado
- Aug 16, 2022
- 3 min
It Took Courage To Face The Kayak!
Yesterday I had the option to take a boat ride to the Island of Vila Franca do Campo from Sao Miguel's mainland or row over in a kayak....
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Risel Furtado
- Aug 11, 2022
- 2 min
Yes, I Do Work!
Here's the proof! Little things can get me excited, like the use of the hotel's business centre today. It's been a really long time...
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