My life as a traveling teacher.

Around this time last year, I shared my personal story about my struggle with major depressive disorder. The response from my friends and family was exceedingly thoughtful and supportive. Friends I had not spoken to in years reached out to say hello and offer words of comfort. Close friends offered their time and the best hugs. A few people in my life who shared versions of my story told me so, and reinforced the notion that oftentimes, we are oblivious to the challenges that those around us are facing - it also was a reminder of vulnerability's capacity to connect us. It taught me that my situation did not have to be lived in isolation – that those around me could sometimes relate, and at the very least empathize, when given the chance. In learning about depression, it requires understanding that there exist varying degrees on the spectrum of the illness. Not being on its extremity does not mean that I shouldn’t seek help. Not addressing it doesn’t make it go away, and

Paris is the best date I’ve ever had. It’s stylish, forward thinking, delicious and awe-inspiring. Its energy will make your heart palpitate with excitement and its beauty will fascinate you. Paris will charm your pants off with its allure and its adoring French ways. My first visit to the city of love quickly affirmed that I should have bid it visit long ago. I was immediately enamoured with its people, its art, and its endless bread baskets and wine. I vowed to return as many times as my travel budget would allow. As such, I have found some ways to keep our love affair alive on a shoestring. Getting there: With WestJet’s direct flights to London Gatwick airport from YYC, getting to Europe has never been easier (or cheaper). I’ve often found roundtrip airfares in the $700 ballpark range. Use this airport as your gateway to the continent and its über-affordable airlines. You can often find EasyJet roundtrip fares from London Gatwick to Paris for approximately $150 retu