i will come shortly to start a new life in ottawa,im 20 years old from bulgaria.
i have some skills i can be helpfull employee,my english level is good enough to live
without a problem.i will find a job very fast so i dont think my monthy subscribtion will be
a problem.
*i dont approve of masons in bulgaria,only mafiots are masons,and i dont find them "enlightent".
*i hope there are some masons here from canada that can help me with info on
how can i join your ranks,initiation,rules,taxes.
for me:
im open minded,good and enlightent,and its not just me,my family tree as a whole
is like that,we have futboll players,lawyers and actors in our family.
as far as i know im a man,im open minded and good,i believe in an entity,and i dont think i need to be from the richest family so i can join your ranks.
its not my first year on these forums,i belive theres people that know me and can say good things about me,and its not just now that i want to join,its from way back.
and now that im going to canada i can atleast join a group of really enlightent people.
as far as mooching,dont worry,my cousin family will support me the first weeks until i get stable.so anyone can help me?

i guess your right and i should be ashamed of thinking as a child...
still i guess ill learn new stuff and meet nice people,but i guess in canada everybody is nice,not like here in bulgaria where everyone is a jerk.
i should atleast give em a try,but your right that being a pard of the croud is not a real good thing

Well as a fellow Canadian welcome!

I'm sure you'll do just fine you seem on the ball enough.

We are a very hearty and warm people, although the bigger cities like Toronto or Ottawa can sometimes seem very cold. But I would not worry about it, there are plenty of bulgarians in Ottawa.

As far as the mason thing goes, keep your nose clear of these types of societies. You can find all the enlightment you need at the local market or cafe.

You will find no shortage of enlightened and intelligent people in Ottawa, I can certainly promise you that much.

I really hope you enjoy your stay!

~Keeper

sorry for offtopic but my cousin who lives there always says im going to have
problems in the beggining with "being accepted" what does he mean?
how much do i have to live there and show my good side to get accepted?
like theyr going to look "cold" at me or something?

i though this thread is going to get stormed by masons being happy,but your good people explaining this way to me.
i guess i just though theyr a cool bunch of people who helped each other and everyone they can help...and they have certain privilegies,i guess i just want
to be a somebody..but i guess i should be happy with who i am
well see

[edit on 2-8-2009 by Stillalive]

Hey stillalive,

I am Canadian , and a Mason, but I wonder why you would want to be Mason here, if you feel so negatively about Masonry in your home Country of Bulgaria? I know 3 or 4 Bulgarians who are Masons here, and they have mixed feelings about their homeland. What is it about Canadian Masonry that appeals to you? I only ask because Masonry is the same World wide, and if your attitude is that Bulgarian Masonry is bad, then Canadian Masonry would be just as bad..

I would be happy to answer any questions you might have re Masonry in general.

in our country most of the masons are just rich mafiots,and you have to be rich and evil to be one of them with connections.
as far as i know to be a mason you must be a man,u must affourd to pay a little taxes monthy,you must believe in a diety and you must be good,and recomended by a member.
i dont think i have to own a ferrari or have a hooker buisness to join.
so how is it really?
i think masons are nice but its too corupt and imposible to be a mason here...
what is your say?