nerves of steel required!
Apr 6th 2013, 5:59 am
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Re: nerves of steel required!
thanks for the replies 
it always helps to hear other people have gone through the same thing!
Howefamily - totally agree about the 'can still back out' thing. I'm never going to, but my brain likes to remind me that I still could..
shunter1977 - I have been trying to focus on that part when I can; getting out there and getting organised. I think right now it feels very unorganised, but that's only because there's so many things that can't be done until we arrive. I'll be glad when we're finally there!
theoldfields - we have less than 2 months also (leave on May21st) but we got our visas in 2011. Various things have delayed the move, and I think that probably hasn't helped, it would have been better just to get out there and get on with it. But then there have been benefits to waiting, just perhaps not mentally lol.
it always helps to hear other people have gone through the same thing! Howefamily - totally agree about the 'can still back out' thing. I'm never going to, but my brain likes to remind me that I still could..
shunter1977 - I have been trying to focus on that part when I can; getting out there and getting organised. I think right now it feels very unorganised, but that's only because there's so many things that can't be done until we arrive. I'll be glad when we're finally there!
theoldfields - we have less than 2 months also (leave on May21st) but we got our visas in 2011. Various things have delayed the move, and I think that probably hasn't helped, it would have been better just to get out there and get on with it. But then there have been benefits to waiting, just perhaps not mentally lol.
Apr 6th 2013, 6:21 am
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Re: nerves of steel required!
I lose track of how long we've been in the emigration process (not as long as some, I know!) and I've always thought of it as a rollercoaster, with ups and downs, some steeper than others. But now we're within weeks of moving out, the grip required to hang on is something else! 
I feel permanently frazzled due to my brain being on overdrive *all the time*, trying to remember everything/think of things I've forgotten. I thought putting the application together was bad, but that was a doddle compared to the logistics there are now. I've always been a bit of a worrier, and my mind is having great fun every now and then throwing all the worst case scenarios at me. There's no way we're not going, I'm totally up for the adventure, but wow these last few weeks are tough! It feels like its taking years off my life - which wasn't the point lol!
Any tips or sharing of similar experiences?
Inside my head this is my face, permanently:
I feel permanently frazzled due to my brain being on overdrive *all the time*, trying to remember everything/think of things I've forgotten. I thought putting the application together was bad, but that was a doddle compared to the logistics there are now. I've always been a bit of a worrier, and my mind is having great fun every now and then throwing all the worst case scenarios at me. There's no way we're not going, I'm totally up for the adventure, but wow these last few weeks are tough! It feels like its taking years off my life - which wasn't the point lol!
Any tips or sharing of similar experiences?
Inside my head this is my face, permanently:
Maybe a bit of levity will help mitigate the stress a little.
Roller-coaster Thread
Apr 8th 2013, 7:29 pm
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Re: nerves of steel required!
I lose track of how long we've been in the emigration process (not as long as some, I know!) and I've always thought of it as a rollercoaster, with ups and downs, some steeper than others. But now we're within weeks of moving out, the grip required to hang on is something else!
I feel permanently frazzled due to my brain being on overdrive *all the time*, trying to remember everything/think of things I've forgotten. I thought putting the application together was bad, but that was a doddle compared to the logistics there are now. I've always been a bit of a worrier, and my mind is having great fun every now and then throwing all the worst case scenarios at me. There's no way we're not going, I'm totally up for the adventure, but wow these last few weeks are tough! It feels like its taking years off my life - which wasn't the point lol!
Any tips or sharing of similar experiences?
Inside my head this is my face, permanently:
I feel permanently frazzled due to my brain being on overdrive *all the time*, trying to remember everything/think of things I've forgotten. I thought putting the application together was bad, but that was a doddle compared to the logistics there are now. I've always been a bit of a worrier, and my mind is having great fun every now and then throwing all the worst case scenarios at me. There's no way we're not going, I'm totally up for the adventure, but wow these last few weeks are tough! It feels like its taking years off my life - which wasn't the point lol!
Any tips or sharing of similar experiences?
Inside my head this is my face, permanently:
Having one place where you can keep notes/ideas/worries is a real help.
If in doubt about any one thing, ask someone in the know. I got lots of help from this forum in particular, rather than stressing out, just get a solid answer.
Alcohol helps too
Apr 12th 2013, 10:08 am
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Re: nerves of steel required!
Daniel - I've been using a notepad, but have opted for a colour coded spreadsheet and that seems to be working well. Granted there is too much on it, but I'll work on that!
As for the alcohol.... I don't drink! Which I think is a good thing because I'd be an alcoholic by now lol
As for the alcohol.... I don't drink! Which I think is a good thing because I'd be an alcoholic by now lol
Apr 12th 2013, 10:15 am
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Daniel - I've been using a notepad, but have opted for a colour coded spreadsheet and that seems to be working well. Granted there is too much on it, but I'll work on that!
As for the alcohol.... I don't drink! Which I think is a good thing because I'd be an alcoholic by now lol
As for the alcohol.... I don't drink! Which I think is a good thing because I'd be an alcoholic by now lol
Apr 13th 2013, 6:29 am
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Re: nerves of steel required!
I finish work next week, then I guess the fun really will start, when I start the To Do List.
Have been feeling sick constantly with the stress. Izzi - you are not alone.
Apr 13th 2013, 7:43 am
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One year from now you'll wonder what all the fuss was about 
Apr 13th 2013, 8:58 am
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Re: nerves of steel required!
[QUOTE=DanielM;10648341]Any big important things like this I always get organised with a speadsheet. I list what needs to be done and colour the cells depending on importance and progress, different pages for different subjects and other organisy things.
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lol, i thought it was just me with several colour coded spreadsheets
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lol, i thought it was just me with several colour coded spreadsheets
Apr 13th 2013, 9:53 am
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Apr 13th 2013, 10:28 am
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Kaye5 - it's weird how knowing someone is going through exactly the same thing makes me feel a bit better! I have 2 weeks left at work, then 3 weeks after that we leave. Argh!
Stonedog - I'm sure you're right... Part of me wants to fast forward to that point lol!
Stonedog - I'm sure you're right... Part of me wants to fast forward to that point lol!
Apr 13th 2013, 2:15 pm
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Apr 13th 2013, 2:18 pm
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Apr 13th 2013, 9:34 pm
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