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Sep 5th 2008, 9:24 am
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Wow, it's been a busy couple of days, but I'm back in the UK now! The first thing I noticed were all the cars, OMG they looked so tiny and cute! Then when I got to my mum's, we went to the local shops. Well, maybe a corner shop wasn't the best place to begin. It was soooo tiny, I was in shock! Then... I noticed it. Rows and rows and rows of CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cadbury's, Galaxy, Yorkies, Mars, meaty flavour crisps, IRN BRU!!!!
Yesterday was my little girl's birthday. I met up with my son first, while she was at school. Oh wow... he has grown, changed a bit facially, and he's such a gorgeous little boy... I was blown away!! Luckily, he took to me like I'd never been away! We played until it was time to pick up Lucy. We went to the school to pick her up, and this little blonde whirlwind came racing towards me yelling "MUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!" and jumped up and latched herself to me and hugged me all the way home, lol!!! We had a great time!
Today I went into town to do a bit of shopping, things aren't brilliant here, pricewise, but there's more bargains to be had if you're prepared to look for them. I couldn't believe the amount of people... just everywhere. Loads of people talking like I do, lol! It's weird to hear my own accent again.
There are a lot of Polish people here, Indian, Kosovan, it's great to have diversity.
Something needs getting used to again I think, not sure what it is, but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon. I'm glad to be home and finally around my children again
Yesterday was my little girl's birthday. I met up with my son first, while she was at school. Oh wow... he has grown, changed a bit facially, and he's such a gorgeous little boy... I was blown away!! Luckily, he took to me like I'd never been away! We played until it was time to pick up Lucy. We went to the school to pick her up, and this little blonde whirlwind came racing towards me yelling "MUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!" and jumped up and latched herself to me and hugged me all the way home, lol!!! We had a great time!
Today I went into town to do a bit of shopping, things aren't brilliant here, pricewise, but there's more bargains to be had if you're prepared to look for them. I couldn't believe the amount of people... just everywhere. Loads of people talking like I do, lol! It's weird to hear my own accent again.
There are a lot of Polish people here, Indian, Kosovan, it's great to have diversity.
Something needs getting used to again I think, not sure what it is, but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon. I'm glad to be home and finally around my children again
Sep 5th 2008, 9:45 am
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Glad to read your back home safe and sound your kids must be over the moon
Sep 5th 2008, 10:31 am
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Wow, it's been a busy couple of days, but I'm back in the UK now! The first thing I noticed were all the cars, OMG they looked so tiny and cute! Then when I got to my mum's, we went to the local shops. Well, maybe a corner shop wasn't the best place to begin. It was soooo tiny, I was in shock! Then... I noticed it. Rows and rows and rows of CHOCOLATE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Cadbury's, Galaxy, Yorkies, Mars, meaty flavour crisps, IRN BRU!!!!
Yesterday was my little girl's birthday. I met up with my son first, while she was at school. Oh wow... he has grown, changed a bit facially, and he's such a gorgeous little boy... I was blown away!! Luckily, he took to me like I'd never been away! We played until it was time to pick up Lucy. We went to the school to pick her up, and this little blonde whirlwind came racing towards me yelling "MUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!" and jumped up and latched herself to me and hugged me all the way home, lol!!! We had a great time!
Today I went into town to do a bit of shopping, things aren't brilliant here, pricewise, but there's more bargains to be had if you're prepared to look for them. I couldn't believe the amount of people... just everywhere. Loads of people talking like I do, lol! It's weird to hear my own accent again.
There are a lot of Polish people here, Indian, Kosovan, it's great to have diversity.
Something needs getting used to again I think, not sure what it is, but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon. I'm glad to be home and finally around my children again
Yesterday was my little girl's birthday. I met up with my son first, while she was at school. Oh wow... he has grown, changed a bit facially, and he's such a gorgeous little boy... I was blown away!! Luckily, he took to me like I'd never been away! We played until it was time to pick up Lucy. We went to the school to pick her up, and this little blonde whirlwind came racing towards me yelling "MUUUUUUUUUUUUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!" and jumped up and latched herself to me and hugged me all the way home, lol!!! We had a great time!
Today I went into town to do a bit of shopping, things aren't brilliant here, pricewise, but there's more bargains to be had if you're prepared to look for them. I couldn't believe the amount of people... just everywhere. Loads of people talking like I do, lol! It's weird to hear my own accent again.
There are a lot of Polish people here, Indian, Kosovan, it's great to have diversity.
Something needs getting used to again I think, not sure what it is, but I'm sure I'll figure it out soon. I'm glad to be home and finally around my children again
Sep 5th 2008, 10:48 am
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Geat to hear form you. Hope your plans all work out.
Sep 5th 2008, 10:51 am
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Congrats on being back.
Happy Birthday to your little one.
Have fun. I am so jealous.
Happy Birthday to your little one.
Have fun. I am so jealous.
Sep 5th 2008, 1:30 pm
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Glad your home safe and sound Em.. And so happy that things are going well.. keep positive and keep us updated.. take care sweetie
Sep 5th 2008, 1:41 pm
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Emma,
Great to hear from you, and glad that your are so happy being back!
I can definitely relate to the huge variety of GOOD chocolate in the shops back home. I looooooove chocolate, boy, I do so miss good chocolate
Great to hear from you, and glad that your are so happy being back!
I can definitely relate to the huge variety of GOOD chocolate in the shops back home. I looooooove chocolate, boy, I do so miss good chocolate
Sep 5th 2008, 2:27 pm
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Your post really made me smile. Enjoy being back with your kids and all that yummy chocolate.
I must admit even when we go back for a holiday it feels "weird". Being around all those accents and things that are familiar but still feel strange because they're so different to what you've been used to. It's almost dreamlike sometimes.
I must admit even when we go back for a holiday it feels "weird". Being around all those accents and things that are familiar but still feel strange because they're so different to what you've been used to. It's almost dreamlike sometimes.
Sep 5th 2008, 2:29 pm
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Keep the updates coming Em's..nice to hear your story.
Happy days
Happy days
Sep 5th 2008, 2:39 pm
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Sep 5th 2008, 2:42 pm
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Sep 5th 2008, 2:43 pm
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Your post really made me smile. Enjoy being back with your kids and all that yummy chocolate.
I must admit even when we go back for a holiday it feels "weird". Being around all those accents and things that are familiar but still feel strange because they're so different to what you've been used to. It's almost dreamlike sometimes.
I must admit even when we go back for a holiday it feels "weird". Being around all those accents and things that are familiar but still feel strange because they're so different to what you've been used to. It's almost dreamlike sometimes.
Thanks for all the lovely messages everyone! I hope you all get to be where you want to be soon!
Sep 5th 2008, 2:44 pm
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Sep 5th 2008, 2:46 pm
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So pleased for you Emma, now you can really start 'living' again, eh?!
Sep 5th 2008, 7:20 pm
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What a thrill it must have been for the kids to have you back again! So glad that things are falling into place for you, that is so lovely!
