Life in Nova Scotia

NEW HOME. NEW ADVENTURES. NEW MEMORIES.

Hi! My name is Ren. I moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia in 2016, and I’m originally from Cebu, Philippines.

I’m not a professional blogger or writer. I simply want to create this blog as a place to look back on someday when I’m old, wrinkly, and a little forgetful. Hopefully, I won’t forget the link to this! More than anything, I just want to share my experiences living here in Nova Scotia.

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My First Big Girl Apartment in Dartmouth

My roommate decided to move to Halifax, but I can’t really move with her. It's just too far from work. Renting with her would probably cost more, and apartments in Halifax are generally pricier anyway. Plus, I’d have to drive about 30 minutes to get to work and pay the bridge toll every day. All things considered, moving to Halifax doesn’t make much sense for me, so I’ve decided to look for an apartment closer to work. I finally found the perfect place and it's only 10–15 mi

Relena Galanza

Apr 1, 20182 min read

From Passenger to Driver: Surviving My Nova Scotia Road Test

I never got a driver’s license back in the Philippines, mainly because getting around there is easy (well… except during Christmas and Sinulog). Driving a car never really crossed my mind. However, transportation in Halifax can be tricky, especially in the winter. Buses run on a schedule, usually every 15–20 minutes, and during weekends or holidays, you might have to wait even longer. Waiting for a bus is never fun especially when the temperature is below zero. Anyway, I deci

Relena Galanza

Mar 19, 20182 min read

Mud, sweat, and questionable life choices. #MudHero2017

getting muddy with friends Mud Hero is Canada's largest obstacle course event. It involves mud, of course. It is a once a year summer event and there's Mud Hero in several provinces. The Ultra 10 Kilometer course covers 18++ obstacles and so much more. It is a really fun activity that you can do with your friends. My friends told me about this crazy event called Mud Hero, and we thought, why not? It sounded like a fun way to get dirty and have a laugh. We bought our tickets a

Relena Galanza

Jul 8, 20174 min read