Live life to the fullest. A realization again after meeting these two amazing young travelers. They are fresh graduate from a secondary school in Germany, travelling for a month here in Canada with their camper van, exploring, meeting new people, and just enjoying. It was a whole rainy week I remember. It is a long weekend … More Living life to the fullest
“People don’t really go, they just change roles.” I hate the feeling. This is the same feeling I get every time I go out of my comfort zone. I am leaving Calgary. I am leaving the humble ground who allowed me to meet incredible people one could ever meet, different races, different accents, different ages. … More Change is Awesome
People will greet you and send you a smile, they’ll hold the doors for you to pass (and you will do the same) and even make you cross the street first before they turn their wheels on. Bus schedules are on-time, accurate with Google Maps. There are specific, designated bus stops. There are a … More New Home, My First Week
Landed to Canada via Japan Airlines and Air Canada bounded to Vancouver yesterday, June 8. It was a sunny day. Rocky mountains and beautiful Vancouver welcomed us. Landing procedure was a breeze. I was interviewed and welcomed by an Immigration Officer in Asian descent. Since I still have 3 hours before my connecting flight to … More Welcome to Canada
I was staring at the stars this evening and I just realized great things that happened to me. I am still waiting for the return of my passport (stamped passport with Canadian visa). But I am optimistic. I mean this is the advantage of experiencing the waiting and hoping and waiting. It’s an assurance that … More Visa On-Hand
Yes. This is happiness! I have sent my passport to the Canadian Embassy in Manila (CEM) today, March 30. It was last Friday, March 27, when I received the Passport Request (PPR) email from CEM around 8:30am. They are requesting my passport (only mine since I am a single applicant), passport photos (following photo specifications), … More Passport Submitted to the Canadian Embassy
It is more than a month since I did my medicals for my permanent visa application and 18 days since the 3rd line update (medical received) on my eCAS or e-Client Application Status. I am expecting my Passport Request (PPR) now. There are the days when I almost give-up, some days hoping and positive. Timelines … More Passport Request
Application Sent Date to CIO-NS : June 13, 2014 Application Recieved Date by CIO-NS : June 18, 2014 Positive Eligibility Review (PER) Received Date: October 16, 2014 Second Line Update on ECAS: February 10, 2015 (But dated February 5, 2015) Medical Request and RPRF Request Date: February 11, 2015 RPRF Payment Sent Date to CEM: … More Application Timeline
Footprints One night a man had a dream. He dreamed He was walking along the beach with the LORD. Across the sky flashed scenes from His life. For each scene He noticed two sets of footprints in the sand. One belonging to Him and the other to the LORD. When the last scene of His … More An Inspiring Poem During Waiting
February 10, 2015 Finally, I received the Medical Request (MR) and Right to Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) Request from the Canadian Embassy in Manila (CEM). After 4 months of waiting, worrying and doubting at some times, praying and trusting in Him, I was relieved at last. “Para akong nanalo sa lotto” (Just like winning the lottery). 😁 … More Medical Examination!
