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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


Polly's Cove Hiking Trail and Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
I have always wanted to visit Peggy's Cove so May and I went on a road trip to see the lighthouse. It was a sunny, a little chilly but...

Relena Galanza
May 14, 20172 min read


My First Winter in Canada
This is not my first time to experience Winter. This is not my first time to see and touch snow either. I saw my first snowfall in Japan...

Relena Galanza
Dec 12, 20161 min read


The Halifax Pride Parade 2016
My roommate heard about a parade happening in Halifax so we went over. At first, I did not know what this parade was all about. From...

Relena Galanza
Jul 23, 20161 min read
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