Becoming Obsessed
Mar 2nd 2005, 12:36 pm
#1
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Becoming Obsessed
We only decided about a month ago to make the move over to Oz, and since then very little has happened apart from me renewing my passport and downloading all the forms.
Is it normal, this early on to be so obsessed with the idea of going to Australia.
I'm not just thinking about the visa, its really silly things that I have ages to sort out, ie shall i take my new sofas, we'll have to get dans dad to get us a kettle and some cups, what bank will I go with, how much will I spend on rent and on and on and on. These are things I dont need to even think about yet, I havent even applied for the visa. Please tell me I'm not insane
Is it normal, this early on to be so obsessed with the idea of going to Australia.
I'm not just thinking about the visa, its really silly things that I have ages to sort out, ie shall i take my new sofas, we'll have to get dans dad to get us a kettle and some cups, what bank will I go with, how much will I spend on rent and on and on and on. These are things I dont need to even think about yet, I havent even applied for the visa. Please tell me I'm not insane
Mar 2nd 2005, 12:37 pm
#2
Joined: Jul 2004
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Re: Becoming Obsessed
Yes it is normal and only gets worse through the long periods of waiting for things to happen....
Join the club!
Join the club!
Mar 2nd 2005, 12:41 pm
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Re: Becoming Obsessed
Originally Posted by Anastasia Beaverhausen
We only decided about a month ago to make the move over to Oz, and since then very little has happened apart from me renewing my passport and downloading all the forms.
Is it normal, this early on to be so obsessed with the idea of going to Australia.
I'm not just thinking about the visa, its really silly things that I have ages to sort out, ie shall i take my new sofas, we'll have to get dans dad to get us a kettle and some cups, what bank will I go with, how much will I spend on rent and on and on and on. These are things I dont need to even think about yet, I havent even applied for the visa. Please tell me I'm not insane
Is it normal, this early on to be so obsessed with the idea of going to Australia.
I'm not just thinking about the visa, its really silly things that I have ages to sort out, ie shall i take my new sofas, we'll have to get dans dad to get us a kettle and some cups, what bank will I go with, how much will I spend on rent and on and on and on. These are things I dont need to even think about yet, I havent even applied for the visa. Please tell me I'm not insane
Enjoy being obsessed you get alot of your research done during this phase
Sel x
Mar 2nd 2005, 12:45 pm
#4
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 975
Re: Becoming Obsessed
Originally Posted by sel
The next step up the ladder is limbo
Enjoy being obsessed you get alot of your research done during this phase
Sel x
Enjoy being obsessed you get alot of your research done during this phase
Sel x
Oh but to end this Limbo
Mar 2nd 2005, 12:48 pm
#5
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Location: Chapel Hill, Brisbane
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Re: Becoming Obsessed
Originally Posted by sel
The next step up the ladder is limbo
Enjoy being obsessed you get alot of your research done during this phase
Sel x
Enjoy being obsessed you get alot of your research done during this phase
Sel x
In reality, when you come to actually carry out any of the actions they prove to be quite stressful and all encompassing. I keep thinking back to the phrase; 'The chase is more exciting than the catch' (or words to that effect).
My excitement level is back on the up now that is nearing the time for departure, and all the worrying over medicals, police checks, visa applications now all seems worth it!
Rob
Mar 2nd 2005, 12:56 pm
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Re: Becoming Obsessed
Oh and forgot to mention the major jealousy you feel when you read the "We got it" threads , even though you feel really pleased for them at the same time cos they have had to go through it all to get there.
Cant wait for the day I can write that, still ages away ....... limbo is horrible.....
Sel x
, even though you feel really pleased for them at the same time cos they have had to go through it all to get there.Cant wait for the day I can write that, still ages away ....... limbo is horrible.....
Sel x
Mar 2nd 2005, 1:02 pm
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Paul, Louise, Laura & Amy
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Re: Becoming Obsessed
Originally Posted by chattyshazza
LOL LOL, you are spot on.
Oh but to end this Limbo
Oh but to end this Limbo
what a nightmare. now to sell the flat and go!!!
Paul
Mar 2nd 2005, 1:06 pm
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Location: Michigan, USA
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Re: Becoming Obsessed
Originally Posted by Anastasia Beaverhausen
These are things I dont need to even think about yet, I havent even applied for the visa. Please tell me I'm not insane
I prefer to think it's the former.
Mar 2nd 2005, 1:41 pm
#9
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Re: Becoming Obsessed
Hiya
I have been wanting to move to Australia for about 3 years now- I first downloaded the forms back in May of 2003 and I think i found and joined this forum in September 2003.
I was and still am obsessed !!!! It never leaves you- actually it probably will when I get there but then knowing me I will find something else to obsess about !!!
Well hopefully if the house sale goes thru I will be there in 9 weeks and can stop obsessing !!!!
Good luck with your obsession- it will all be worth it in the end !!!!
Nat
I have been wanting to move to Australia for about 3 years now- I first downloaded the forms back in May of 2003 and I think i found and joined this forum in September 2003.
I was and still am obsessed !!!! It never leaves you- actually it probably will when I get there but then knowing me I will find something else to obsess about !!!
Well hopefully if the house sale goes thru I will be there in 9 weeks and can stop obsessing !!!!
Good luck with your obsession- it will all be worth it in the end !!!!
Nat
