A new adventure awaits me in Canada. I got a 1 year contract to work there with a possibility to continue for a longer period. There's less than weeks for me to prepare for this journey.

Flight is set for 9 March though visa is still pending. It's mentally taxing for someone with no prior experience overseas.

My wife, Hida, has been very helpful in pushing me to prepare for the necessities. A part of me is not willing to leave her and our son. However we know that this is probably the best move for me right now.

I'm done with meeting close friends. Though my beloved motorcycle is still an issue. Still trying to find a buyer for it. Worst case scenario is to sell off to a bike shop at a loss.

I'm hoping that this part of my life will make me a better human being.

I'm going to miss studying Arabic with the rest of my family members on Friday nights. I am hopeful that I will find a better teacher in Canada.