Profile of Mia
An accidental expatriate blogger behind Oak Berry Cedar
Photo: Oak Berry Cedar
Hi, I'm Mia
I am a project manager. A parent. An expat living in Toronto, Canada.
A few years back I moved here with my family. What began as a temporary assignment gradually became a new chapter of life overseas.
How It Started
Relocating to Canada wasn’t part of the long-term plan. Like many expat moves, it began as a work opportunity and quickly became something much bigger.
The first months were intense — new systems, new routines, new expectations. Everyday tasks felt more complicated than they should.
The Adjustment Period
There was culture shock, uncertainty, and a lot of learning by doing. But slowly, routines formed. We discovered places that worked for us, met other families, and started building something that felt stable.
Why I Built Oak Berry Cedar
Most information online was either corporate relocation advice or surface-level tourism material. What was missing was honest, day-to-day family perspective.
This site exists to close that gap — practical guidance based on real life in Canada.
What This Website Covers (And Excludes)
This Website Is:
- Hands-on insights from living in Canada
- Centered on family life and daily realities
- Updated whenever something truly changes
This Website Isn't:
- Not a tourism authority resource
- Not a sponsored-review platform
- Not a generic travel blog
Looking Ahead
We will keep living in Canada and continue the learning process. As long as the information remains useful, I’ll continue documenting what we discover.
If you have questions about family life in Toronto or anywhere in Canada, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Best regards,
Mia
Toronto, Canada