My acceptance to York University's Master's of Environmental Studies program arrived in the mail today. I am happy. I think going back to Toronto will be a good thing for me. While the 5 years away from Toronto have taught me a lot about life, being back with family and old friends will be a positive thing.

Toronto seems like an exciting place to be right now, especially compared to Ottawa and Montreal. Grand plans for expansion of transit (especially the subway extension to York!) and all the new cultural buildings downtown are really putting the city on the map in my mind.

I think the family aspect is pretty huge too. My little niece is getting older!! 1 year old tomorrow :) so I really want to be there and see her grow. I also think that Toronto is somewhere that I am more likely to be happy to settle in long-term. Diversity is the key for me.