

'You do you'
A difference that I’ve definitely observed is in the use of sarcasm – I feel it’s used a lot more back home. When people ask “so why were...
Johnny Perry
During my time at Potluck I have been blessed with meeting some absolutely fantastic people. One of the individuals who has made a real...


Life lessons
I’ve grown more in 2months at Potluck than in however many years in education. There are a few things I am really learning from people...


Montreal was more Mont-surreal! (I know, I am the cheesiest dorito in the packet)
Last weekend, I visited Montreal with fellow Brit Sarah Keith and it was honestly one of my favourite weekends in a very long time. Of...


The glass is half-full
This working full-time hours gig isn’t so bad. Sure, it helps when the environment you’re working in is relaxed and the work you’ve been...
The Battle of the Landlady continues
Ever tried to communicate with an absolute lunatic? It drives you mad- 20 emails later with threats to be banned from Canada and a new...


a brand new start.
unnamed road (according to the satnav), around brecon beacons national park. when i was younger, i used to read a lot. canadian classics,...
Farewell Lisgar St., Hello Montreal
It’s been a very busy week! At StartUp Canada it was our last week in our offices on Lisgar Street. It’s such an exciting time to be in...
A Second Walk Down East Hastings
Okay. So this is carnegie hall, the hub of the DTES. Which is awesome inside, with libraries and food for $2. On the North side of the...
Blog 4
I wrote a blog last week but didn’t post it. I was worried. I didn’t want to offend. And I don’t. I am a guest in this country and I am...