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Old Apr 17th 2008 | 6:58 pm
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Default It's finally hit me....

That emigrating to the other side of the world with no family and friends
is going to be more difficult than I thought

It's my birthday today, and my family have wrote some lovely words in my cards, and I've spent the morning crying!

It's the first time since we booked flights etc that I've got all emotional and the realisation is kicking in.
 
Old Apr 17th 2008 | 7:07 pm
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Originally Posted by mancfamily
That emigrating to the other side of the world with no family and friends
is going to be more difficult than I thought

It's my birthday today, and my family have wrote some lovely words in my cards, and I've spent the morning crying!

It's the first time since we booked flights etc that I've got all emotional and the realisation is kicking in.
Aye - it hits everyone at a certain point. Didn't hit me until we were doing our last lap of the town en route to Heathrow.
 
Old Apr 17th 2008 | 7:09 pm
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Originally Posted by mancfamily
That emigrating to the other side of the world with no family and friends
is going to be more difficult than I thought

It's my birthday today, and my family have wrote some lovely words in my cards, and I've spent the morning crying!

It's the first time since we booked flights etc that I've got all emotional and the realisation is kicking in.
Hope things work out for you. It can only go either way. Happy birthday
 
Old Apr 17th 2008 | 7:10 pm
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Happy Birthday!

Yes it will be hard to leave family & friends behind but think of what you will be gaining!
Have a lovely day & stop crying, you'll make the cake all soggy!
 
Old Apr 17th 2008 | 7:17 pm
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Default Re: It's finally hit me....

Think of it as an adventure rather than a final destination. Miles are just miles but family and friends will be with you always. Good luck in your new adventure manc!
 
Old Apr 17th 2008 | 7:42 pm
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Default Re: It's finally hit me....

Originally Posted by mancfamily
That emigrating to the other side of the world with no family and friends
is going to be more difficult than I thought

It's my birthday today, and my family have wrote some lovely words in my cards, and I've spent the morning crying!

It's the first time since we booked flights etc that I've got all emotional and the realisation is kicking in.
Happy Birthday, good luck with your journey. Im sure what you are feeling is normal and most people will be the same at some time or other.

Jx
 
Old Apr 17th 2008 | 7:47 pm
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Default Re: It's finally hit me....

Originally Posted by mancfamily
That emigrating to the other side of the world with no family and friends
is going to be more difficult than I thought

It's my birthday today, and my family have wrote some lovely words in my cards, and I've spent the morning crying!

It's the first time since we booked flights etc that I've got all emotional and the realisation is kicking in.
Happy Birthday ,,, sure its tough but remember those reasons you want to go .
 
Old Apr 17th 2008 | 7:51 pm
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You don't have to worry about crying over lovely birthday cards once you're here. You'll not get another card from them again
 
Old Apr 17th 2008 | 8:05 pm
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Default Re: It's finally hit me....

christmas and birthdays are always the hardest..... and have to say three christmases in it hasnt got any easier

BUT there's no point making yourself feel bad about it now, try and stay positive or you'll just end up bringing yourself down and find it harder to settle

((HUG))
 

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