Beginning to think I am a hard hearted bitch!
Jan 28th 2004, 8:50 pm
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Beginning to think I am a hard hearted bitch!
Been reading all these threads about homesickness and missing family and have started to wonder if I've got some kind of 'Tin man' syndrome!
We have been here 14mths now and I can honestly say I have never been homesick. We have had family and friends visit in this time and I have happily waved them off at the airport everytime, including my mum and dad. I feel totally settled, I didn't even ask the last lot of visitors to bring Uk foodstuffs cause I'm not really missing them now.
Am I weird or what?
Paula
We have been here 14mths now and I can honestly say I have never been homesick. We have had family and friends visit in this time and I have happily waved them off at the airport everytime, including my mum and dad. I feel totally settled, I didn't even ask the last lot of visitors to bring Uk foodstuffs cause I'm not really missing them now.
Am I weird or what?
Paula
Jan 28th 2004, 8:54 pm
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No, you are a lovely, contented, emotional baggage free woman who is happy with herself, her family and her life.
Don't worry, stay happy!
Don't worry, stay happy!
Jan 28th 2004, 8:57 pm
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Re: Beginning to think I am a hard hearted bitch!
Originally posted by Watt Dabney
Been reading all these threads about homesickness and missing family and have started to wonder if I've got some kind of 'Tin man' syndrome!
We have been here 14mths now and I can honestly say I have never been homesick. We have had family and friends visit in this time and I have happily waved them off at the airport everytime, including my mum and dad. I feel totally settled, I didn't even ask the last lot of visitors to bring Uk foodstuffs cause I'm not really missing them now.
Am I weird or what?
Paula
Been reading all these threads about homesickness and missing family and have started to wonder if I've got some kind of 'Tin man' syndrome!
We have been here 14mths now and I can honestly say I have never been homesick. We have had family and friends visit in this time and I have happily waved them off at the airport everytime, including my mum and dad. I feel totally settled, I didn't even ask the last lot of visitors to bring Uk foodstuffs cause I'm not really missing them now.
Am I weird or what?
Paula
just had this discussion with my husband only 20 mins ago that on this forum (which he is reluctant to join maybe 'cos I am always on) there seems to be more settled NZer expats than Oz expats......or is it me rose tinted glasses again.
Well done glad you are peaceful and settled.
And enjoying beautiful Christchurch.
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Jan 28th 2004, 8:58 pm
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Re: Beginning to think I am a hard hearted bitch!
Originally posted by Watt Dabney
Been reading all these threads about homesickness and missing family and have started to wonder if I've got some kind of 'Tin man' syndrome!
We have been here 14mths now and I can honestly say I have never been homesick. We have had family and friends visit in this time and I have happily waved them off at the airport everytime, including my mum and dad. I feel totally settled, I didn't even ask the last lot of visitors to bring Uk foodstuffs cause I'm not really missing them now.
Am I weird or what?
Paula
Been reading all these threads about homesickness and missing family and have started to wonder if I've got some kind of 'Tin man' syndrome!
We have been here 14mths now and I can honestly say I have never been homesick. We have had family and friends visit in this time and I have happily waved them off at the airport everytime, including my mum and dad. I feel totally settled, I didn't even ask the last lot of visitors to bring Uk foodstuffs cause I'm not really missing them now.
Am I weird or what?
Paula
Jan 28th 2004, 8:58 pm
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Originally posted by Pollster
No, you are a lovely, contented, emotional baggage free woman who is happy with herself, her family and her life.
Don't worry, stay happy!
No, you are a lovely, contented, emotional baggage free woman who is happy with herself, her family and her life.
Don't worry, stay happy!
Awwwwwwww! What a lovely thing to say. Thanx Pollster and WBB for the reasurance was getting a bit worried for a mo.
Paula
Jan 28th 2004, 9:10 pm
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Re: Beginning to think I am a hard hearted bitch!
Originally posted by Watt Dabney
Been reading all these threads about homesickness and missing family and have started to wonder if I've got some kind of 'Tin man' syndrome!
We have been here 14mths now and I can honestly say I have never been homesick. We have had family and friends visit in this time and I have happily waved them off at the airport everytime, including my mum and dad. I feel totally settled, I didn't even ask the last lot of visitors to bring Uk foodstuffs cause I'm not really missing them now.
Am I weird or what?
Paula
Been reading all these threads about homesickness and missing family and have started to wonder if I've got some kind of 'Tin man' syndrome!
We have been here 14mths now and I can honestly say I have never been homesick. We have had family and friends visit in this time and I have happily waved them off at the airport everytime, including my mum and dad. I feel totally settled, I didn't even ask the last lot of visitors to bring Uk foodstuffs cause I'm not really missing them now.
Am I weird or what?
Paula
Paula,
Not wierd and very helpful to all us wannabes who want a spread of opinion.
Actually it was quite refreshing after what we had been reading lately.
Thanks.
Jan 28th 2004, 9:51 pm
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Re: Beginning to think I am a hard hearted bitch!
Originally posted by Watt Dabney
Been reading all these threads about homesickness and missing family and have started to wonder if I've got some kind of 'Tin man' syndrome!
We have been here 14mths now and I can honestly say I have never been homesick. We have had family and friends visit in this time and I have happily waved them off at the airport everytime, including my mum and dad. I feel totally settled, I didn't even ask the last lot of visitors to bring Uk foodstuffs cause I'm not really missing them now.
Am I weird or what?
Paula
Been reading all these threads about homesickness and missing family and have started to wonder if I've got some kind of 'Tin man' syndrome!
We have been here 14mths now and I can honestly say I have never been homesick. We have had family and friends visit in this time and I have happily waved them off at the airport everytime, including my mum and dad. I feel totally settled, I didn't even ask the last lot of visitors to bring Uk foodstuffs cause I'm not really missing them now.
Am I weird or what?
Paula
...... not many have the trait if you do, It makes life sooo much easier........I'm like that love the kids love all the family and as long as they are not sick or anything then I say so long see Yeah....... 
Jan 29th 2004, 12:46 am
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Re: Beginning to think I am a hard hearted bitch!
Originally posted by Watt Dabney
Am I weird or what?
Paula
Am I weird or what?
Paula
Jan 29th 2004, 1:09 am
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Bottled Goodness!
Not at all, if you bottle this syndrome and sell it you would be worth millions.
You can label it "Happiness"!
Enjoy!
Merlot
You can label it "Happiness"!
Enjoy!
Merlot
Jan 29th 2004, 1:11 am
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Why on earth would you be homesick for the land that god gave to cain ?
I think I mentioned this before: The UK has the biggest percentage of people that wished they lived somewhere else.
A pretty good pointer as to how gloomy the UK is.
I think the only time you would wish you were somewhere else is when things arent going too well. those that come and dont give it a fair go and return to the UK ought to stop a while before returning and be reminded why they wanted to leave the UK because it isnt going to change, in fact in all the times over the last 20 years that I returned for whatever reason it appears to be getting worse there.
I think I mentioned this before: The UK has the biggest percentage of people that wished they lived somewhere else.
A pretty good pointer as to how gloomy the UK is.
I think the only time you would wish you were somewhere else is when things arent going too well. those that come and dont give it a fair go and return to the UK ought to stop a while before returning and be reminded why they wanted to leave the UK because it isnt going to change, in fact in all the times over the last 20 years that I returned for whatever reason it appears to be getting worse there.
Jan 29th 2004, 1:16 am
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A friend asked us if we wanted anything bringing out when a mutual friend comes out next month but we couldn't think of anything. Oh, except a huge England flag so he compete with my rellies Scottish flag at family do's!
Not much we miss either.
Not much we miss either.
Jan 29th 2004, 1:29 am
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Re: Beginning to think I am a hard hearted bitch!
Originally posted by Watt Dabney
Been reading all these threads about homesickness and missing family and have started to wonder if I've got some kind of 'Tin man' syndrome!
We have been here 14mths now and I can honestly say I have never been homesick. We have had family and friends visit in this time and I have happily waved them off at the airport everytime, including my mum and dad. I feel totally settled, I didn't even ask the last lot of visitors to bring Uk foodstuffs cause I'm not really missing them now.
Am I weird or what?
Paula
Been reading all these threads about homesickness and missing family and have started to wonder if I've got some kind of 'Tin man' syndrome!
We have been here 14mths now and I can honestly say I have never been homesick. We have had family and friends visit in this time and I have happily waved them off at the airport everytime, including my mum and dad. I feel totally settled, I didn't even ask the last lot of visitors to bring Uk foodstuffs cause I'm not really missing them now.
Am I weird or what?
Paula
