Fifi’s Lens

Fifi’s Lens Life in Canada as a Permanent Resident through my eyes- the wins, the chaos, and everything in between. Join the journey!

11/19/2025

Canada doesn’t feel so strange anymore. We’re slowly building our own little world here, one quiet outing at a time. And honestly, it feels good.

04/07/2025

Just a girl walking through life in Canada… quietly, privately, and with soft steps.

02/15/2025

No one exactly explains how cold it gets in Canada.

The past week in Ontario has been tumultuous. I didn’t really understand ‘snow storm’ as a word until now. We see heaps of mountain-like snow just everywhere.

The kids had stayed at home from school, all bus schedules cancelled and many had to stay home from work too.

Pratically, we are living in freezer-like conditions, if not worse.

Can the winter be gone already? How many more time do we have left for summer?😭😭

01/13/2025

Politeness isn’t just a habit here in Canada—it’s practically a personality trait!

When I first arrived in Canada, I thought I was prepared for everything: the cold, the food, and also the politeness. But one thing was that I didn’t know how far they go with being ‘polite’.

The first shock? People saying thank you to the bus driver while getting off. I couldn’t believe it. Like, thank you for what? For driving you? Isn’t that their job? A paid job? Yet, every single passenger, would say it. At first, I just quietly got off the bus, because why??🙄But now, I’ve eventually joined in—and you know what? It felt… nice😀

Then there’s the door thing. Canadians will hold a door open for you from what feels like a kilometer away. This led to several awkward moments of me jogging to the door to avoid making them wait too long.

And finally—sorry. Canadians say sorry for EVERYTHING. You bump into someone? They say sorry. Drop something near a stranger? They apologize as if they caused it. It’s like a reflex here. Honestly, I’m still learning to do this.

However, It’s just kind of heartwarming. It’s one of those little things that makes Canada so special and beautiful😍

But hey! I’m still learning all the rules here.

OMG! No one told me Tim Hortons was such a national treasure!☕️Discovering Tim Hortons? Game-changer! Their coffee feel...
01/11/2025

OMG! No one told me Tim Hortons was such a national treasure!☕️

Discovering Tim Hortons? Game-changer! Their coffee feels like a warm hug on a cold day, I think I’ve found my comfort food😃

But wait- what’s this ‘double-double’ everyone kept saying? I thought it was some fancy term. Naive me😀! I was just as surprised when I found out it just means coffee with two creams and two sugars. Wow! I guess I just cracked a Canadian code!🤣

Now I’m here wondering, is it even possible to live in Canada without loving Tim Hortons? The double-double, my all time favorite😍( don’t judge me😉)

What’s your go-to order? Double-double or plain coffee?

01/10/2025

Hi there! 👋 I’m Fifi, your friendly neighborhood immigrant sharing my gleans, giggles, and “OMG, Canada, why?” moments as a newly minted permanent resident.

From navigating snowstorms like a pro to decoding Tim Hortons’ menu, I’ll be sharing my journey of figuring out all things Canada. Expect stories about culture shocks, funny mishaps, survival tips, adapting as family with kids and the occasional “how to survive Canadian winters without crying”.

If you’re an immigrant, thinking of becoming one, or just curious about this beautiful, chilly country, pull up a chair—or a maple syrup bottle—and let’s connect. Drop a “Hi” below, share your experiences, or just laugh at mine.

Here’s to making sense of the land of Canada and polite people—one post at a time😁

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