If you've never been to Toronto, I must tell you that this place rocks. I love it so much. I have all the reasons to say and feel this way, because Toronto gave me everything and more that I ever wanted and dreamed about.
There is nothing strange or complicated about Toronto, but none of what I got and/or achieved came easy. Specially when you're a newcomer, you must understand that no matter how well educated you are, you are going to close you mouth, open your eyes and ears and pay lots of attention to what people talk about, how they behave, how things work and are done, etc. Toronto is a different place like any other place in the world and consequently, we must learn a couple of things here and there that will actually help us integrate and understand the society better. Once you've learned how to live here, you probably won't be able to leave this place for ever.
The last 11 years of my life taught me so much about so many things. I grew and matured faster than ever before. Specially, because I (and my family) never count on anybody to solve our problems and never procrastinated facing them head on in order to be able to move on. We became very resourceful and developed great problem solving skills. The more you know the more you grow, they say.
Although I already was a Journalist, after arriving in Toronto, I had the opportunity to go back to School and learn about Computers, Business and Investments (Real Estate). I worked for different companies and was laid-off several times, until one day my wife and I decided to start our own little thing and be the owners of our jobs. Basically we decided to take control of our lives and make our own decisions.
We never thought or planned to go on vacation anywhere in the world before nine years of hard work. Both my wife and I had to build some financial stability. After that we were finally able to take our kids and enjoy some time in places such as Cuba, Mexico, Florida, Buffalo, Boston, Atlanta (Georgia). As we learned here in Toronto "No pain, No gain" or "Hardwork pays off".
There's all kinds of people here, what makes it a very Cosmopolitan society, very dynamic and modern. You can have a tremendous amount of fun if you are an open mind person and want to experience new and different things, peacefully. Toronto is a gorgeous City during Christmas time. Christmas decorations are literally everywhere you go. Learn and skate on ice is great fun. I did it after being an adult already and I don't regret a bit. Places like Canada's Wonderland, Niagara Falls, Toronto Zoo, Centre Island, African Lion Safari, Ontario Royal Museum, Art Gallery of Ontario, Centre Island among other places are a must see and experience if you come to Toronto. If you don't like Chinese, Arabs, Blacks, Latinos, Gays, Lesbians, atheists, Muslims, etc, etc, than Toronto is not a place you'd like to enjoy or live because we have all that and more. You might not like to be working for a Boss who you hate. Toronto is a City of 2.5 million people, the largest and most economically developed among all Canadian cities. The crime rate is very low, when compared to other large cities in the USA so in general we feel very safe. One of the reasons is that is illegal to manufacture and sell guns in the stores. There's lots of opportunities for everyone, who wants to work hard and is serious about succeed in life. Now, make sure your definition of success doesn't go against the laws, like becoming a Pimp, Drug Dealer, Rapist, Child Molester. We have those too. But the bottom line is as they say "hard work pays off".
