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WELCOME + MEET THE TEAM + TORONTO ADVENTURES
November 2020
MEET ERIC Hello Centennial Place my name is Eric and I am a Resident Assistant currently residing on the 4th floor.
You guessed it right, I love to travel
and I am quite adventurous. I certainly prefer cats over dogs and I am a true Scorpio!!! My birthday is November the 4th. I have one older brother and one younger sister but we are all only 1 year apart.
I am a
proud uncle of 4 nephews and one niece!
My program is "Electrical Engineering Technology with COOP" and am currently in my 5th semester at Centennial College.
I'm not a morning or night person I consider myself an all around person. I'm also not a gamer but I challenge anyone to a good game of Mario Kart (You likely will lose HAHA)
I speak two languages. I am first French speaking from Northern Quebec, followed by English speaking.
I have a very welcoming
personality and really enjoy the company of people so please if you see me around the building please say hello. Introduce yourself! Dont be shy it will be a pleasure to meet you.
DIA DE MUERTOS
"Death is just a symptom that there was life" -Mario Benedetti
"day of the dead"
M
exico does not celebrate
Halloween, they have a very original tradition called "Dia de Muertos" (Day of the dead) that goes back in time for as long as 2,500–3,000 years. The multi-day holiday involves family and friends gathering to remember the ones we love that passed away. UNESCO recently recognized it as a "Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity' & is a
Public Holiday in Mexico. This day Mexicans see dead not as a sad event but a celebration of life. People wear skull make up, attend to the parades to see skeletons perform, go to the markets to have "Pan de muerto" a delicious sweet bread and candies of the season. Kids ask for candies in their neighborhoods just like North Americans kids do in Halloween.
Traditional "Altar de muertos. "
The Mexican culture believes
This tradition is known
that their dead return on
internationally and has inspired
November 2nd, and families
movies like the Disney-Pixar
come together to celebrate
production "Coco".
their visit setting an Altar to welcome their souls, who come
It may be eccentric for other
to visit for one day.
cultures how Mexicans fill their environment with skulls during
The Altars are an essential part
this celebration since they relate
in the celebration, each home
dead with bad news but it is just
sets one for their deceased.
a ritual to remember, & honor
They must have specific
the memory of their relatives,
symbols like candles to guide
doing it how Mexicans know
the souls home, a crucifix
best: partying!
(Mexicans are catholic in their majority), orange flowers, water,
No celebration is complete for
a photo of the dead person
this culture without Tequila,
they are remembering(family
colors, music and good times,
or celebrity) and their favorite food for them to enjoy once
You can experience a little taste
again with their family on earth.
of Dia de Muertos in Harbourfront
Centre where they set an exposition on November.
"Las personas no mueren si las llevas en tu corazón" "people do not die if you carry them in your heart"
NOVEMBER'S RECIPE CHOICE
Quinoa Vegetable Soup with Kale B R O U G H T T O Y O U B Y E R I C IT'S GETTING COLD OUTSIDE. WHAT BETTER THEN TO WARM UP WITH HOT DELICIOUS SOUP Add all these simple and affordable ingredients to one pot Let simmer for 1 hour
for a tasty and hearty meal!!!
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3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 medium white onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and chopped 1 to 2 cups frozen seasonal vegetables 6 garlic cloves, pressed or minced ½ teaspoon dried thyme 1 large can (28 ounces) diced tomatoes 1 cup quinoa, rinsed well (use less for a lighter, more broth-y soup) 4 cups (32 ounces) vegetable broth 2 cups water 1 teaspoon salt, more to taste 2 bay leaves Pinch red pepper flakes Freshly ground black pepper 1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans or chickpeas 1 cup or more chopped fresh kale
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