An Emigrant’s Diary – Moving home

Sharon and friends in Calgary.

Sharon and friends in Calgary.

One of these weeks, I’ll wish that I can start my blog saying that it’s been a quiet couple of weeks, but not for now! I guess I would complain if we had nothing to do, but I think finding the balance between being so busy, and having nothing to do is difficult – we’ll find that balance some day.

 

We had another football tournament recently, this time in Red Deer. Thankfully, it wasn’t as long a trek as the drive to Fort Mac – this time it only took us about 90 minutes or less. It was another early start (6.30am), but it was okay once we were on the road. The weather was very deceiving – it was overcast and windy to begin with, but then the sun came out and was very strong for some parts of the day.

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An Emigrant’s Diary

Calgary

Calgary

It’s been another crazy couple of weeks since I last wrote! It’s always a good complaint, but we have found that the tiredness is becoming more regular, so perhaps taking a step back now and then to free up some time may not be the worst idea!

 

We had another dental appointment recently, and to be honest I was dreading it before I even left the apartment! I have such a genuine fear of the dentist, but the dentists are much more thorough and gentle over here, which really helps me! I had to get one very deep filling, which actually could have developed into a root canal, had I not gotten it sorted earlier. more »

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An Emigrant’s Diary – Settling in

Calgary_TowerIn this series, Clon girl Sharon Whelton who has moved to Calgary in Canada gives us an insight into what life is like for the new generation of Irish emigrants.

 

 

So it’s been another busy couple of weeks since I last wrote, it’s getting to the point where having a relaxing evening is a rarity!

 

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Emigrants Diary – St Patrick’s Day with a difference

Calgary_TowerIn this series, Clon girl Sharon Whelton who has moved to Calgary in Canada gives us an insight into the reality of emigration for Ireland’s new generation who have had to leave home.

 

 

Basketball has since finished up since I last wrote. Unfortunately we didn’t finish on the best note, I believe we came bottom of the league!

 

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The trip to Sunshine

Calgary_TowerIn this series, Clon girl Sharon Whelton who has moved to Calgary in Canada gives us an insight into the reality of emiigration for Ireland’s new generation who have had to leave home.

 

We decided to go to Sunshine, another skiing resort, in early March, and it was such an awesome day!

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An Emigrant’s diary – The snowboarding bug

snowboardingIn this series, Clon girl Sharon Whelton who has moved to Calgary in Canada gives us an insight into the reality of emiigration for Ireland’s new generation who have had to leave home – this week Sharon gets the snowboarding bug!

 

Since my last article, it’s been a busy time!

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An Emigrant’s Diary – getting a job!

Calgary

Calgary

Clonakilty girl Sharon Whelton who has moved to Calgary in Canada gives us a taste of what life is like for Ireland’s new generation of emigrants – this week, Sharon gets a job.

 

I had signed up with an employment agency who conducted both an interview and a comprehensive skills test with me, and thankfully I scored well in the skills test.

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An Emigrant’s Diary – Calgary here we come!

 

Calgary

Calgary

In a new series Clonakilty girl Sharon Whelton who has moved to Calgary in Canada gives us a taste of what life is like for Ireland’s new generation of emigrants

 

Calgary so far

 

Where to start on my Calgary adventure so far…I guess one word would probably sum it up so far…AMAZING! more »

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