I've got a bone to pick!

The other day I had lunch with some of my boyfriends relatives who have now relocated to Canada.

Seeming to be big advocates of my home country they encouraged us to think about going back. After the encouragement subsided we moved onto a discussion about the country of Canada itself. Around the table everyone started discussing what they didn't like about Canada...the crappy tourism industry, the boring people, etc. I smiled and nodded not wanting to debate with a table of South Africans. The problem was I couldn't help but feel a little bit offended and confused. The next day we met up again and the conversation seemed to continue between my boyfriend and the South African turned Canadian. He said he didn't really like Canada but it was the best option for the kids, if he could stay in South Africa he would.

On our way home bokke and I started to discuss it, I suddenly got a bit angry and erked. I mean I do understand why a family would move out of a place like Johannesburg in the name of safety and a brighter future for their kids I completely do. But what really REALLY gets me is that you see these South Africans doing everything they can to get out of South Africa only to relocate to places such as Australia, Canada and England and COMPLAIN! First of all, I am very patriotic when it comes to my country which may explain why i'm bothered so much and secondly I dont think its fair for South Africans to pick Canada apart once they've arrived. After all, they have gotten a successful job, a nice home and a great future for their kids. They are accepted and treated very well. If Canada isn't all that great and South Africa is better, please go and dedicate your energy and your time back in your home country...make it a better place...because leaving and taking your education and money with is only making the country worse. Canada accepts anyone with the education and finances with open arms into it. It's these very people that are taking those finances and smarts directly out of their country that desperately needs it and putting it into a country reaping with it. I understand when you have a family you do what's best for your kids...but I just find it extremely unfair that these people who are fighting so hard to get into a country like Canada feel as though they can bash it.

I am appreciating and falling in love with South Africa more and more every day but at the end of the day I know where I want to call home for the rest of my life. Canada has it's problems but they're problems I want to invest my money and time into because it's a country I appreciate and love so much. Those that come from South Africa should do the same for their country if they love it so much...move back if you adore it so much, if not then don't go bashing my Canada after you have decided to call it home! Make up your mind people!