Homesick...
May 28th 2009, 2:40 am
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That would be fun to meet up with everyone, it would have to be an afternoon thing me thinks.
That Garden of yours is big enough
its got me thinking now 
That Garden of yours is big enough
its got me thinking now
May 28th 2009, 2:46 am
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May 28th 2009, 2:55 am
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A Sunday would work best for me and probally most people.
I think we should organise something, must speak to hubby he gets back from Yukon on Friday.
May 28th 2009, 3:01 am
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A spot of camping sometime would be cool if any of you are the outdoors type!
There's a great little free camp area with toilets, pic-nic tables, etc beside Coal lake in Westakiwin, we could set up a little campfire and have a few drinks, etc sometime.
There's a great little free camp area with toilets, pic-nic tables, etc beside Coal lake in Westakiwin, we could set up a little campfire and have a few drinks, etc sometime.
May 28th 2009, 3:04 am
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May 28th 2009, 3:13 am
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Haha those worry me too, although I'd probably run quicker from a spider. I think this place would be pretty safe from bears as I don't think they would reside around that area as there is no wooded areas or anything! lol
May 28th 2009, 3:19 am
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, charming
May 28th 2009, 7:37 am
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Your homesickness may be more about being nervous of your new job/change of career and meeting new people. Completely out of your comfort zone you will be longing for the familiarity of your life back home.
Hope all goes well in your new job. Once you meet new people it will open up a whole new social network for you - remember don't wait for people to invite you out etc you can always instigate a meet and greet night out/bbq/lunch etc yourself.
Good luck and I hope you feel better over the coming days/weeks.
Hope all goes well in your new job. Once you meet new people it will open up a whole new social network for you - remember don't wait for people to invite you out etc you can always instigate a meet and greet night out/bbq/lunch etc yourself
. Good luck and I hope you feel better over the coming days/weeks.
However once you settle in and start to learn the ropes, you will wonder what you were worrying about, routine and familiarity is paramount, I feel that will chase your homesickness away... thats what I hope anyway - will have let you know this time next week thinking what have I done!!
Try to surround yourself with as many people as you can Kirstine...You will be fine.
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May 28th 2009, 4:42 pm
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So it eventually happened...I have a bout of proper homesickness! I feel like crying at the drop of a hat, I just wanna sleep and I can't stop thinking of being back at home with all my family and friends.
Talk about an appropriate time too...as I finally got myself a job which I start tommorrow, something I've always wanted to try but instead of being excited, I'm filled with dread. I know it's a month's trial to start with and I should be excited about getting a company car, etc but again all I can think about is the places I worked in back home and how I would rather be back there.
As much as I love Canada and enjoy living here, I find myself thinking alot how long it is until I get to go home again! Don't really want to admit that to anyone either, especially not my other half as it will get him worried!
I hope this passes!
Talk about an appropriate time too...as I finally got myself a job which I start tommorrow, something I've always wanted to try but instead of being excited, I'm filled with dread. I know it's a month's trial to start with and I should be excited about getting a company car, etc but again all I can think about is the places I worked in back home and how I would rather be back there.
As much as I love Canada and enjoy living here, I find myself thinking alot how long it is until I get to go home again! Don't really want to admit that to anyone either, especially not my other half as it will get him worried!
I hope this passes!
I hope you settle soon, but if you fancy meeting up, I'm not far away (15/20 mins) and there's a few of us that meet up sometimes in Edmonton. PM me anytime.
May 28th 2009, 4:59 pm
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I feel a bit better now, had my trial at the job yesterday to see if I would like it so I know what to expect now, got a few days to think things over and decide if it's what I wanna do now. I think we all get the bouts of homsickness at some stage but they seem to pass a few days later even though we don't think they will, I just need to learn to stop getting myself so worked uo about everything!
Thanks for all the replies guys!
Thanks for all the replies guys!
May 28th 2009, 5:21 pm
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I feel a bit better now, had my trial at the job yesterday to see if I would like it so I know what to expect now, got a few days to think things over and decide if it's what I wanna do now. I think we all get the bouts of homsickness at some stage but they seem to pass a few days later even though we don't think they will, I just need to learn to stop getting myself so worked uo about everything!
Thanks for all the replies guys!
Thanks for all the replies guys!
We are all here to support each other, we've got plans now and I'll introduce you both to some of the crowd round here.
You'll have friends in no time
and the support group we all need at times like this.Call me or text any time.
May 28th 2009, 6:28 pm
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So it eventually happened...I have a bout of proper homesickness! I feel like crying at the drop of a hat, I just wanna sleep and I can't stop thinking of being back at home with all my family and friends.
Talk about an appropriate time too...as I finally got myself a job which I start tommorrow, something I've always wanted to try but instead of being excited, I'm filled with dread. I know it's a month's trial to start with and I should be excited about getting a company car, etc but again all I can think about is the places I worked in back home and how I would rather be back there.
As much as I love Canada and enjoy living here, I find myself thinking alot how long it is until I get to go home again! Don't really want to admit that to anyone either, especially not my other half as it will get him worried!
I hope this passes!
Talk about an appropriate time too...as I finally got myself a job which I start tommorrow, something I've always wanted to try but instead of being excited, I'm filled with dread. I know it's a month's trial to start with and I should be excited about getting a company car, etc but again all I can think about is the places I worked in back home and how I would rather be back there.
As much as I love Canada and enjoy living here, I find myself thinking alot how long it is until I get to go home again! Don't really want to admit that to anyone either, especially not my other half as it will get him worried!
I hope this passes!
Just read your thread and if it helps i live in Devon, 15mins from you. there are a few brits in Devon if you need a chat. As for the homesickness thing, i know how you feel, i think a lot of us do. I had bouts of extreme homesickness, crying, depression and then i started work and it really does help. As for the changing of jobs, i was the same then i realised that to the Canadians it is the most natural thing to do. Rather than work at a job they just leave and get another one, it used to be easy, not so sure now though! If you are working you should be able to make contacts and if it does not work out then someone you meet may be able to help. It sort of worked that way for me.
I hope it all works out and it is early days yet for you.
May 29th 2009, 2:09 am
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Hi Kristine, we are in Leduc so If you and your hubby want to meet up for a drink just PM us, We have been here 7 months now and have done the ' Canada is great' then the ' miss family and friends bit' now I think we are just coming out of that, Like I said If tis going to make you feel better give us a shout
May 29th 2009, 2:55 am
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So it eventually happened...I have a bout of proper homesickness! I feel like crying at the drop of a hat, I just wanna sleep and I can't stop thinking of being back at home with all my family and friends.
Talk about an appropriate time too...as I finally got myself a job which I start tommorrow, something I've always wanted to try but instead of being excited, I'm filled with dread. I know it's a month's trial to start with and I should be excited about getting a company car, etc but again all I can think about is the places I worked in back home and how I would rather be back there.
As much as I love Canada and enjoy living here, I find myself thinking alot how long it is until I get to go home again! Don't really want to admit that to anyone either, especially not my other half as it will get him worried!
I hope this passes!
Talk about an appropriate time too...as I finally got myself a job which I start tommorrow, something I've always wanted to try but instead of being excited, I'm filled with dread. I know it's a month's trial to start with and I should be excited about getting a company car, etc but again all I can think about is the places I worked in back home and how I would rather be back there.
As much as I love Canada and enjoy living here, I find myself thinking alot how long it is until I get to go home again! Don't really want to admit that to anyone either, especially not my other half as it will get him worried!
I hope this passes!
Many people on here know exactly how you're feeling, we carry strong memories of places we enjoyed, and found happiness in. The 'adventure' and new beginning isn't for everyone once you move. That's not to say you won't settle and do well - a lot of people do. Wishing you All the Very Best of Luck.
HL.