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Monthly Archives: July 2012

I have a Moving Story to tell…
Expat Life

I have a Moving Story to tell…

Posted on July 30, 2012 by expatlog • 5 Comments

I’ve always been firmly in the Marmite camp when it comes to the Vegemite/Marmite debate, but having got to know VegemiteVix I have to conclude that not all things Vegemite are to be spurned! Continue reading →

The Good, The Bad & The Hungry
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The Good, The Bad & The Hungry

Posted on July 20, 2012 by expatlog • 50 Comments

On the last evening before Ramadan I get that feeling of quiet, happy anticipation that comes before the start of something you know is going to test you… Continue reading →

Mindfulness in Depression Relapse Prevention – The Breath
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Mindfulness in Depression Relapse Prevention – The Breath

Posted on July 18, 2012 by expatlog • 8 Comments

The sessions so far have shown me how to use mindfulness to exist in the present moment, revealing the small but significant experiences I was missing out on by being blind to the holistic experiences of my body… Continue reading →

The Ribfest Comes to Whitby
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The Ribfest Comes to Whitby

Posted on July 16, 2012 by expatlog • 10 Comments

A three-day grilling extravaganza – the first ever Whitby Ribfest, organized by the Rotary Club of Whitby Sunrise. Several traveling professional rib-teams were in town to romance us with their ribs and seduce us with their sauce… Continue reading →

Smashing Stigma – Ontario Shores 3rd annual Mindful Music festival
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Smashing Stigma – Ontario Shores 3rd annual Mindful Music festival

Posted on July 14, 2012 by expatlog • 2 Comments

Last weekend the much anticipated 7th of July finally rolled around; cause for celebration in our house as it was the third annual Mindful Music community festival, held in the beautiful lakeside grounds of Ontario Shores, here in Whitby. Continue reading →

A bitter pill to swallow
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A bitter pill to swallow

Posted on July 11, 2012 by expatlog • 16 Comments

This morning’s news took the wind out of my sails… until I changed my perception. Continue reading →

Muslim Day at Canada’s Wonderland
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Muslim Day at Canada’s Wonderland

Posted on July 10, 2012 by expatlog • 12 Comments

I’ve been exhorted to come and enjoy Muslim Day at Canada’s Wonderland. Why do muslims need a day all their own to go to the amusement park? Continue reading →

The soundtrack to life abroad
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The soundtrack to life abroad

Posted on July 8, 2012 by expatlog • Leave a comment

In this month’s column for Expat Focus I talk about my life’s new soundtrack. If you’re curious come with me on an auditory adventure in Canada… Continue reading →

Beat the heat with Mango Lassi
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Beat the heat with Mango Lassi

Posted on July 6, 2012 by expatlog • 9 Comments

My Punjabi in-laws may have been a hot-headed bunch but they knew a thing or two about keeping cool in extreme heat… Continue reading →

Top expats on Twitter: Aisha Ashraf – Telegraph
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Top expats on Twitter: Aisha Ashraf – Telegraph

Posted on July 6, 2012 by expatlog • 2 Comments

Top expats on Twitter: Aisha Ashraf – Telegraph. How expats can use Twitter to connect… Continue reading →

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