My Written Thoughts

Ideas, arguments, and the occasional provocation.

Organised by theme. Find whatever thread you're following.

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July 1, 2026 Essay

Two Years In, And Canada Still Has My Heart

On Canada's 159th birthday, one Ugandan-Canadian family reflects on what home actually means when you choose it.

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October 1, 2025 Essay

The Newcomer's Survival Guide to Canadian Contradictions — Part 4: Weather, Food and Social Integration

The cultural heart of the Canadian experience: the weather that dominates every conversation, the food that apologizes for existing, and the social rituals that bond people through shared suffering and mutual politeness.

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September 24, 2025 Essay

The Newcomer's Survival Guide to Canadian Contradictions — Part 3: Health, School and Transit

Healthcare that's free but inaccessible. Education systems that operate in parallel universes. Transportation designed by people who clearly never needed to get anywhere. Welcome to Part 3.

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September 17, 2025 Essay

The Newcomer's Survival Guide to Canadian Contradictions — Part 2: Jobs, Work and Housing

Canada desperately needs workers and is actively importing people to fill jobs. Canada also has a hiring system designed to prevent anyone from actually getting hired. Welcome to Part 2.

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September 10, 2025 Essay

The Newcomer's Survival Guide to Canadian Contradictions — Part 1: Arrival, Settlement & Government

A year-one survival manual for navigating the beautiful absurdities of your new home. Part 1: the SIN saga, settlement services, and the bureaucratic ballet of proving you exist.

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March 25, 2025 Essay

Burnout Battle Plan: Reclaiming Your Sanity One 'Me Time' Block at a Time

Burnout isn't just feeling tired. It's that soul-sucking state where your out-of-office reply should read: 'Currently questioning all life choices.' There's hope.

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