Time Flies

Home Cooked Meal

Buffet

This blog entry is going to be reflective. Today was the first time we had to say bye to a exchange friend as she is here just for the first term. It was a kind of punch in the face that this whole experience will one day come to an end, which i'm avoiding. The whole experience so far has been possibly the best thing i've done up to this point in my life and so i'd highly recommend that you study abroad if you are given the chance. I've met so many great people and made great friends from all over the world! It's crazy to think that I've been here four months already and the first term is over. One thing for sure is that I'm going to appreciate my time here even more than i am already and to continue enjoying myself and working hard. I find myself looking back at my pictures and finding it very surreal and hard to believe the things that i have seen and done, it will be even more shocking when i look back next year. So far I've realised that there is more to life than what it seems and that we get caught up in everyday issues causing us to forget to enjoy ourselves. On the other hand, time to focus on the next 5 months i have in Canada! With regards to university work i've promised myself that i will be far more prepared for the beginning of term 2. First term allowed me to get my head around the differences here at university in Canada. I feel that hopefully next term i will be more mentally prepared for the constant assessments as well as the work load that second year entails. But before second term begins it is time to enjoy our holiday break and to add further memories to the ever-growing list.

Oh The Weather Outside Is EXTREMELY Frightful!

Toronto's German Market

       Not long now until term one is finished! The weekend consisted of Xmas related events that seems to be on everyone's to do list at this time of the year. You may have guessed it, the Christmas German markets have made their appearance. I spent the afternoon in Toronto with fellow exchangers exploring what the market had to offer. It was hard restraining myself from buying everything that included anything sweet, ranging from thick fudge chocolate sticks to a waffle lollipops! With real student style we managed to grab a couple of freebies on the way, including free garlic bread, Forrero Rochers and Amy cleverly asking for 'samples' of the Chocolate slabs that were on offer. This of course being a trick that i will continue to use!
     
This market was pretty cool as it involved live soulful music. One thing that was not as enjoyable was the freezing weather; maybe it's time for me to invest in a winter coat that will not only keep me warm outside, but also in my room. The rest of the afternoon was spent sitting around a fire and then searching around Lawrence Market before we made our way back home to continue with exam preparation.

The following day involved baking Gingerbread houses, something that I've never done before. I'm not usually a fan of the taste of gingerbread, but Molly's recipe was spot on and it taste gooooood! We each decorated a house and i must say mine and B's was the bomb! It's the one on the left, I'll let you be the judge! 

Overall the weekend has been wicked and I am now looking forward to the upcoming weeks!

Christmas on Broadway Ave

December Has Arrived

The amount of deadlines are reducing, revision has started and exams are quickly approaching. This could only mean one thing, December has arrived and i do not know whether i should feel excited or stressed. But with various trips planned for the two week holiday, i can assure you that December is going to be wicked! Before these plans take place, it was time for the international winter ball. We all donned our formal wear in anticipation for the event! Ok I'm not going to lie, the buffet alone got me excited. After waiting in the cold, for what seemed to be a long time, we made our way to the venue. The event itself was good as various international/exchange students showcased their talents for all to see. My personal favourite was the Mexican folk dance, which brought back memories of Turkish school! Those of you from Turkish school reading this will probably laugh as you recall the events that happened during our time practising, if that's what you call it haha!

Anyway, the food was great and the dessert was even better!