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British Expats (https://britishexpats.com/forum/)
-   Moving back or to the UK (https://britishexpats.com/forum/moving-back-uk-61/)
-   -   Back Nearly 1 Week! (https://britishexpats.com/forum/moving-back-uk-61/back-nearly-1-week-771584/)

Zen10 Sep 28th 2012 1:35 pm
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 10304099)
I think peoples' feelings at all stages of the process are equally valid and interesting. I loved America for the first 10 years I was there and then changed my mind. Doesn't negate the first 10 years - and by my standards that means you can't trust anyone until year 11 :lol:

I do agree that there's sometimes a flush of excitement when you first arrive here (let's not forget the people who hate it on the first day and want to leave on the next plane). But I think it's lovely to hear about it and live it vicariously. I'm an old hand now having been back 5 months and, while I love it to bits, that first crazy excitement has gone. I enjoy Tel8's posts because she brings the feeling back.
That flush of excitement as you describe it is one of the best things about travelling and moving overseas, and it's rather addictive. I have felt it a few times and yes, it is an equally valid part of the journey, certainly. I know it's only a matter of phraseology but for me the "Australia is wonderful" expression is not quite the same thing as "I find Australia wonderful", if you see what I mean. The implied objectivity of the former is almost declarative and invites contradiction, whereas the subjectivity of the latter is more respected and easier to accept I think. So a number of posts written in the style of the former can start to look ridiculous, I think, whereas the latter is always safe.

sallysimmons Sep 28th 2012 8:09 pm
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Originally Posted by Zen10 (Post 10305251)
That flush of excitement as you describe it is one of the best things about travelling and moving overseas, and it's rather addictive. I have felt it a few times and yes, it is an equally valid part of the journey, certainly. I know it's only a matter of phraseology but for me the "Australia is wonderful" expression is not quite the same thing as "I find Australia wonderful", if you see what I mean. The implied objectivity of the former is almost declarative and invites contradiction, whereas the subjectivity of the latter is more respected and easier to accept I think. So a number of posts written in the style of the former can start to look ridiculous, I think, whereas the latter is always safe.
Ah, I see. To be honest I'm not sure why it invites contradiction though. If I don't think to phrase my sentence "I love England" and instead say "England is great!" isn't it just implied that I am speaking subjectively? How could I not be?

And by the way, I do love it here and it is fab :lol:

chris955 Sep 29th 2012 7:57 am
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Originally Posted by sallysimmons (Post 10305523)

And by the way, I do love it here and it is fab :lol:
:thumbsup:

Bud the Wiser Sep 29th 2012 9:06 am
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Looking forward to hearing more Tel8. My son did something similar, taking a TEFL course in London for six months. It will be interesting to compare your experiences with his. He also spent three months in a northern town which was a totally different cultural experience to London ( his words ).

Good luck and I hope all goes well.

Mummy in the foothills Sep 29th 2012 1:30 pm
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Wheres this blog you speak of Tel8

Jerseygirl Sep 29th 2012 2:12 pm
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills (Post 10306393)
Wheres this blog you speak of Tel8
I tend not to read blogs...so IMO updating this thread would be best.

feelbritish Sep 29th 2012 3:58 pm
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Well it is Saturday night and if she is writing a blog something is wrong :rofl: Hope you are enjoying your weekend Tel!

Bud the Wiser Sep 29th 2012 5:36 pm
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Originally Posted by feelbritish (Post 10306461)
Well it is Saturday night and if she is writing a blog something is wrong :rofl: Hope you are enjoying your weekend Tel!
Love it :rofl::rofl:

A clear case of " too much information.' is not required.

Alwaysonthemove Oct 6th 2012 1:07 pm
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Originally Posted by Pit Bull. (Post 10281001)
When the suns out there's no better place in the world than the UK, sitting outside in a beer garden, or having a barbecue, or going for walk in the countryside. All the best mate.
In England we have pubs....beer gardens are for Germany...Bavaria especially

London1947 Oct 11th 2012 2:25 am
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Wish that was true here in Dawlish back three weeks after 30 years in US.

feelbritish Oct 11th 2012 2:46 am
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Originally Posted by London1947 (Post 10325712)
Wish that was true here in Dawlish back three weeks after 30 years in US.
How do you find Dawlish? It is one of the places I have been looking at for retirement

Tel8 Oct 11th 2012 5:22 am
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Originally Posted by Mummy in the foothills (Post 10306393)
Wheres this blog you speak of Tel8
I just meant my BE blog! It's hosted by the forum :) and I haven't actually posted anything about my return yet though <-- fail

I see what you mean Zen10, it doesn't do to gush too much, but I really am serious when I say that something about this country makes me feel like I'm doing what I should be doing, and I'm where I need to be. I have bad days- I won't lie, I hate my hall at Uni for example, and have been trying to move since I got here, but other than that, I love the UK. It's like being home after a really really really long trip. I've pretty much settled so firmly that I'd started to get annoyed and frustrated when I didn't have perfectly ordinary things like NI numbers or bank accounts. I felt like I ought to have had them- and then I remembered that I'd only been here a week or something like that, and of course I wouldn't have anything like that set up. :rofl:

Quite simply put: being here feels right. It feels so right that I don't always remember how long I've been away for or how short a time I've been back. I don't intend to gloss over the problems and issues that I've seen here, in fact, I want to get more involved in the community because I feel like it's home now, and home means being a part of things.

Real quick: I've got a new addiction to that show "The Paradise"- has anyone else been watching it or am the only silly one obsessed with 'costume dramas' :thumbsup:?

Jerseygirl Oct 11th 2012 5:34 am
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Originally Posted by Tel8 (Post 10326013)
I just meant my BE blog! It's hosted by the forum :) and I haven't actually posted anything about my return yet though <-- fail

I see what you mean Zen10, it doesn't do to gush too much, but I really am serious when I say that something about this country makes me feel like I'm doing what I should be doing, and I'm where I need to be. I have bad days- I won't lie, I hate my hall at Uni for example, and have been trying to move since I got here, but other than that, I love the UK. It's like being home after a really really really long trip. I've pretty much settled so firmly that I'd started to get annoyed and frustrated when I didn't have perfectly ordinary things like NI numbers or bank accounts. I felt like I ought to have had them- and then I remembered that I'd only been here a week or something like that, and of course I wouldn't have anything like that set up. :rofl:

Quite simply put: being here feels right. It feels so right that I don't always remember how long I've been away for or how short a time I've been back. I don't intend to gloss over the problems and issues that I've seen here, in fact, I want to get more involved in the community because I feel like it's home now, and home means being a part of things.

Real quick: I've got a new addiction to that show "The Paradise"- has anyone else been watching it or am the only silly one obsessed with 'costume dramas' :thumbsup:?
Goof for you. I am pleased to hear you are going from strength to strength.

Haven't watched it yet but intend to.

Nice to hear from you. :)

curleytops Oct 11th 2012 5:57 am
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Originally Posted by Tel8 (Post 10326013)

Real quick: I've got a new addiction to that show "The Paradise"- has anyone else been watching it or am the only silly one obsessed with 'costume dramas' :thumbsup:?
Yep and no you're not. :)

Brigette Oct 11th 2012 11:58 am
Re: Back Nearly 1 Week!
 
Hi Tel8 :wave:

So glad to hear things are going well. Would love the hear more about the pros and cons from your perspective. Sounds like everything is going well. Very excited for you:thumbsup:


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