4 years on
#1
4 years on
Thought it was about time I gave an update on life. Only been here 4 years now!
This is where I was after 3 months
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=655575
So the short version - moved, love it, and today we became citizens WOO HOO
The longer version. OH still working at the same firm he started with 4 years ago supposedly 2 days a week, but really 4. I set up my own business 2 years ago and have a bit of a portfolio of bits and pieces of part time work which I do cause I want to and I enjoy.
In September my step-son joined us and loves it here. He has settled at school and also became a citizen today, 3 days before his 16th birthday.
We have built a house, enjoyed the countryside and been to see a few places too.
Have had the dreaded phone call that my dad was dying on a Wednesday evening and I managed to get to Glasgow by Friday morning. Spent a month with him before he died - that was hard - but it would be hard anywhere.
Will probably go back to the uk for a holiday this time next year sometime but no rush.
No real regrets - other than not bringing the Miele dishwasher and not changing money when the rate was 2.4.
Thanks to everyone who helped with my questions over the years - its much appreciated
This is where I was after 3 months
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=655575
So the short version - moved, love it, and today we became citizens WOO HOO
The longer version. OH still working at the same firm he started with 4 years ago supposedly 2 days a week, but really 4. I set up my own business 2 years ago and have a bit of a portfolio of bits and pieces of part time work which I do cause I want to and I enjoy.
In September my step-son joined us and loves it here. He has settled at school and also became a citizen today, 3 days before his 16th birthday.
We have built a house, enjoyed the countryside and been to see a few places too.
Have had the dreaded phone call that my dad was dying on a Wednesday evening and I managed to get to Glasgow by Friday morning. Spent a month with him before he died - that was hard - but it would be hard anywhere.
Will probably go back to the uk for a holiday this time next year sometime but no rush.
No real regrets - other than not bringing the Miele dishwasher and not changing money when the rate was 2.4.
Thanks to everyone who helped with my questions over the years - its much appreciated
#2
Re: 4 years on
Congrats on your citizenship.
You have certainly had your ups and downs. I hope you have a great time as new Aussies. Happy 16th to your son.
You have certainly had your ups and downs. I hope you have a great time as new Aussies. Happy 16th to your son.
#3
Re: 4 years on
Thought it was about time I gave an update on life. Only been here 4 years now!
This is where I was after 3 months
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=655575
So the short version - moved, love it, and today we became citizens WOO HOO
The longer version. OH still working at the same firm he started with 4 years ago supposedly 2 days a week, but really 4. I set up my own business 2 years ago and have a bit of a portfolio of bits and pieces of part time work which I do cause I want to and I enjoy.
In September my step-son joined us and loves it here. He has settled at school and also became a citizen today, 3 days before his 16th birthday.
We have built a house, enjoyed the countryside and been to see a few places too.
Have had the dreaded phone call that my dad was dying on a Wednesday evening and I managed to get to Glasgow by Friday morning. Spent a month with him before he died - that was hard - but it would be hard anywhere.
Will probably go back to the uk for a holiday this time next year sometime but no rush.
No real regrets - other than not bringing the Miele dishwasher and not changing money when the rate was 2.4.
Thanks to everyone who helped with my questions over the years - its much appreciated
This is where I was after 3 months
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=655575
So the short version - moved, love it, and today we became citizens WOO HOO
The longer version. OH still working at the same firm he started with 4 years ago supposedly 2 days a week, but really 4. I set up my own business 2 years ago and have a bit of a portfolio of bits and pieces of part time work which I do cause I want to and I enjoy.
In September my step-son joined us and loves it here. He has settled at school and also became a citizen today, 3 days before his 16th birthday.
We have built a house, enjoyed the countryside and been to see a few places too.
Have had the dreaded phone call that my dad was dying on a Wednesday evening and I managed to get to Glasgow by Friday morning. Spent a month with him before he died - that was hard - but it would be hard anywhere.
Will probably go back to the uk for a holiday this time next year sometime but no rush.
No real regrets - other than not bringing the Miele dishwasher and not changing money when the rate was 2.4.
Thanks to everyone who helped with my questions over the years - its much appreciated
Glad things are working out despite some ups and downs
#4
Re: 4 years on
Thank you for posting, I enjoyed reading about your journey. Congratulations on becoming citizens!