Say Hi Mong!
Feb 3rd 2004, 2:30 pm
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Say Hi Mong!
Hi folks,
Thought I'd introduce myself before I let forth the deluge of questions and queries rattling around in my bonce. Myself and my girlfriend are gearing ourselves up for moving next summer (05). She's a nurse, I`m an IT Specialist (she's the main applicant though I'm hiding all the forms so she needs me for something
). We're going a 3 week reccie holiday in November this year so I thought it would be a good idea to get in the in crowd and get to know some expats for when we get over there.
It's quite interesting watching the debates about whether people are going to be happy or not, and how some want to come back after finding out it's not quite what they imagined. I'm of the opinion that people generally aren't very happy no matter where they are and believing that things will be different just because you're in a nicer looking country is a naive attitude. It doesn't matter where you are, the most important thing (you), is still the same. If you're not happy here, don't expect it to be any different.
With this in mind I've decided our reasons for moving are twofold. One is purely for the hell of it. There's only 1 Mongrol and he only lives for 90odd years. I want to experience more than living in the same society. The world has much more to offer, only now at 33, have I gained the maturity (muha) and guts to actually do something about it. Secondly is children. I lived in Brisbane from 11yrs to 15yrs and know Oz has a vastly superior education system as well as a much healthier lifestyle for children overall. Spouse wants a Babymongv2.0 in a few years and I really don't fancy raising a "ned" in Scotland.
We are both really looking forward to the challenge. Its going to have lots of ups and lots of downs but the important thing is we're having a go at it. Even if we end up coming back, the experience will still have been a success.
Thought I'd introduce myself before I let forth the deluge of questions and queries rattling around in my bonce. Myself and my girlfriend are gearing ourselves up for moving next summer (05). She's a nurse, I`m an IT Specialist (she's the main applicant though I'm hiding all the forms so she needs me for something
). We're going a 3 week reccie holiday in November this year so I thought it would be a good idea to get in the in crowd and get to know some expats for when we get over there.It's quite interesting watching the debates about whether people are going to be happy or not, and how some want to come back after finding out it's not quite what they imagined. I'm of the opinion that people generally aren't very happy no matter where they are and believing that things will be different just because you're in a nicer looking country is a naive attitude. It doesn't matter where you are, the most important thing (you), is still the same. If you're not happy here, don't expect it to be any different.
With this in mind I've decided our reasons for moving are twofold. One is purely for the hell of it. There's only 1 Mongrol and he only lives for 90odd years. I want to experience more than living in the same society. The world has much more to offer, only now at 33, have I gained the maturity (muha) and guts to actually do something about it. Secondly is children. I lived in Brisbane from 11yrs to 15yrs and know Oz has a vastly superior education system as well as a much healthier lifestyle for children overall. Spouse wants a Babymongv2.0 in a few years and I really don't fancy raising a "ned" in Scotland.
We are both really looking forward to the challenge. Its going to have lots of ups and lots of downs but the important thing is we're having a go at it. Even if we end up coming back, the experience will still have been a success.
Feb 3rd 2004, 2:35 pm
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Re: Say Hi Mong!
Originally posted by Mongrol
Hi folks,
Thought I'd introduce myself before I let forth the deluge of questions and queries rattling around in my bonce. Myself and my girlfriend are gearing ourselves up for moving next summer (05). She's a nurse, I`m an IT Specialist (she's the main applicant though I'm hiding all the forms so she needs me for something ). We're going a 3 week reccie holiday in November this year so I thought it would be a good idea to get in the in crowd and get to know some expats for when we get over there.
It's quite interesting watching the debates about whether people are going to be happy or not, and how some want to come back after finding out it's not quite what they imagined. I'm of the opinion that people generally aren't very happy no matter where they are and believing that things will be different just because you're in a nicer looking country is a naive attitude. It doesn't matter where you are, the most important thing (you), is still the same. If you're not happy here, don't expect it to be any different.
With this in mind I've decided our reasons for moving are twofold. One is purely for the hell of it. There's only 1 Mongrol and he only lives for 90odd years. I want to experience more than living in the same society. The world has much more to offer, only now at 33, have I gained the maturity (muha) and guts to actually do something about it. Secondly is children. I lived in Brisbane from 11yrs to 15yrs and know Oz has a vastly superior education system as well as a much healthier lifestyle for children overall. Spouse wants a Babymongv2.0 in a few years and I really don't fancy raising a "ned" in Scotland.
We are both really looking forward to the challenge. Its going to have lots of ups and lots of downs but the important thing is we're having a go at it. Even if we end up coming back, the experience will still have been a success.
Hi folks,
Thought I'd introduce myself before I let forth the deluge of questions and queries rattling around in my bonce. Myself and my girlfriend are gearing ourselves up for moving next summer (05). She's a nurse, I`m an IT Specialist (she's the main applicant though I'm hiding all the forms so she needs me for something
). We're going a 3 week reccie holiday in November this year so I thought it would be a good idea to get in the in crowd and get to know some expats for when we get over there.It's quite interesting watching the debates about whether people are going to be happy or not, and how some want to come back after finding out it's not quite what they imagined. I'm of the opinion that people generally aren't very happy no matter where they are and believing that things will be different just because you're in a nicer looking country is a naive attitude. It doesn't matter where you are, the most important thing (you), is still the same. If you're not happy here, don't expect it to be any different.
With this in mind I've decided our reasons for moving are twofold. One is purely for the hell of it. There's only 1 Mongrol and he only lives for 90odd years. I want to experience more than living in the same society. The world has much more to offer, only now at 33, have I gained the maturity (muha) and guts to actually do something about it. Secondly is children. I lived in Brisbane from 11yrs to 15yrs and know Oz has a vastly superior education system as well as a much healthier lifestyle for children overall. Spouse wants a Babymongv2.0 in a few years and I really don't fancy raising a "ned" in Scotland.
We are both really looking forward to the challenge. Its going to have lots of ups and lots of downs but the important thing is we're having a go at it. Even if we end up coming back, the experience will still have been a success.
Look at all postings both neg and pos as they are all worth a thought
Best wishes
Jill
Feb 3rd 2004, 2:36 pm
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Re: Say Hi Mong!
Originally posted by Mongrol
It's quite interesting watching the debates about whether people are going to be happy or not, and how some want to come back after finding out it's not quite what they imagined. I'm of the opinion that people generally aren't very happy no matter where they are and believing that things will be different just because you're in a nicer looking country is a naive attitude. It doesn't matter where you are, the most important thing (you), is still the same. If you're not happy here, don't expect it to be any different.
It's quite interesting watching the debates about whether people are going to be happy or not, and how some want to come back after finding out it's not quite what they imagined. I'm of the opinion that people generally aren't very happy no matter where they are and believing that things will be different just because you're in a nicer looking country is a naive attitude. It doesn't matter where you are, the most important thing (you), is still the same. If you're not happy here, don't expect it to be any different.
you sound like you got your head screwed on - you'll be fine.
Feb 3rd 2004, 4:28 pm
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Hi,
welcome and good luck.
welcome and good luck.
Feb 3rd 2004, 4:35 pm
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Nice one!!! 
Feb 3rd 2004, 5:05 pm
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Re: Say Hi Mong!
Originally posted by Mongrol
I'm of the opinion that people generally aren't very happy no matter where they are and believing that things will be different just because you're in a nicer looking country is a naive attitude. It doesn't matter where you are, the most important thing (you), is still the same. If you're not happy here, don't expect it to be any different.
One is purely for the hell of it. There's only 1 Mongrol and he only lives for 90odd years. I want to experience more than living in the same society. The world has much more to offer,
We are both really looking forward to the challenge. Its going to have lots of ups and lots of downs but the important thing is we're having a go at it. Even if we end up coming back, the experience will still have been a success.
I'm of the opinion that people generally aren't very happy no matter where they are and believing that things will be different just because you're in a nicer looking country is a naive attitude. It doesn't matter where you are, the most important thing (you), is still the same. If you're not happy here, don't expect it to be any different.
One is purely for the hell of it. There's only 1 Mongrol and he only lives for 90odd years. I want to experience more than living in the same society. The world has much more to offer,
We are both really looking forward to the challenge. Its going to have lots of ups and lots of downs but the important thing is we're having a go at it. Even if we end up coming back, the experience will still have been a success.
I like your attitude, sounds like ours!
Good luck!
See ya round,
Simone
Feb 3rd 2004, 5:52 pm
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Hi Mongrol
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Feb 3rd 2004, 7:27 pm
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Re: Say Hi Mong!
Sounds like a healthy attitude. I came here for a year and ended up engaged to an Aussie despite having no intentions of staying. Expectations seem to ruin it for some.
Feb 3rd 2004, 7:39 pm
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Re: Say Hi Mong!
Hello and welcome from the Bix family!!
Great attitude, very much like ours!
Must be a great help to have lived there for a few years though, you have a better idea of Australia than a lot of us here!
Good luck with what you do 
Cheers
:PARTY:
Great attitude, very much like ours!
Must be a great help to have lived there for a few years though, you have a better idea of Australia than a lot of us here!
Good luck with what you do
Cheers
:PARTY:
Feb 3rd 2004, 8:01 pm
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Re: Say Hi Mong!
Originally posted by Mongrol
Hi folks,
Thought I'd introduce myself before I let forth the deluge of questions and queries rattling around in my bonce. Myself and my girlfriend are gearing ourselves up for moving next summer (05). She's a nurse, I`m an IT Specialist (she's the main applicant though I'm hiding all the forms so she needs me for something ). We're going a 3 week reccie holiday in November this year so I thought it would be a good idea to get in the in crowd and get to know some expats for when we get over there.
It's quite interesting watching the debates about whether people are going to be happy or not, and how some want to come back after finding out it's not quite what they imagined. I'm of the opinion that people generally aren't very happy no matter where they are and believing that things will be different just because you're in a nicer looking country is a naive attitude. It doesn't matter where you are, the most important thing (you), is still the same. If you're not happy here, don't expect it to be any different.
With this in mind I've decided our reasons for moving are twofold. One is purely for the hell of it. There's only 1 Mongrol and he only lives for 90odd years. I want to experience more than living in the same society. The world has much more to offer, only now at 33, have I gained the maturity (muha) and guts to actually do something about it. Secondly is children. I lived in Brisbane from 11yrs to 15yrs and know Oz has a vastly superior education system as well as a much healthier lifestyle for children overall. Spouse wants a Babymongv2.0 in a few years and I really don't fancy raising a "ned" in Scotland.
We are both really looking forward to the challenge. Its going to have lots of ups and lots of downs but the important thing is we're having a go at it. Even if we end up coming back, the experience will still have been a success.
Hi folks,
Thought I'd introduce myself before I let forth the deluge of questions and queries rattling around in my bonce. Myself and my girlfriend are gearing ourselves up for moving next summer (05). She's a nurse, I`m an IT Specialist (she's the main applicant though I'm hiding all the forms so she needs me for something
). We're going a 3 week reccie holiday in November this year so I thought it would be a good idea to get in the in crowd and get to know some expats for when we get over there.It's quite interesting watching the debates about whether people are going to be happy or not, and how some want to come back after finding out it's not quite what they imagined. I'm of the opinion that people generally aren't very happy no matter where they are and believing that things will be different just because you're in a nicer looking country is a naive attitude. It doesn't matter where you are, the most important thing (you), is still the same. If you're not happy here, don't expect it to be any different.
With this in mind I've decided our reasons for moving are twofold. One is purely for the hell of it. There's only 1 Mongrol and he only lives for 90odd years. I want to experience more than living in the same society. The world has much more to offer, only now at 33, have I gained the maturity (muha) and guts to actually do something about it. Secondly is children. I lived in Brisbane from 11yrs to 15yrs and know Oz has a vastly superior education system as well as a much healthier lifestyle for children overall. Spouse wants a Babymongv2.0 in a few years and I really don't fancy raising a "ned" in Scotland.
We are both really looking forward to the challenge. Its going to have lots of ups and lots of downs but the important thing is we're having a go at it. Even if we end up coming back, the experience will still have been a success.
Feb 3rd 2004, 8:08 pm
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Re: Say Hi Mong!
Originally posted by wengerboy
hi mong
hi mong
Feb 3rd 2004, 8:20 pm
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Hello ! and welcome to the forum !!
Any tips on how you think you will live for 90 odd years? I'm the same age as you and already bits are starting to fall off
Any tips on how you think you will live for 90 odd years? I'm the same age as you and already bits are starting to fall off
