It's finally here, WE'RE GOING HOME!!
Feb 21st 2008, 2:10 pm
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It's finally here, WE'RE GOING HOME!!
Hi everyone,
We made the decision today that we are going home instead of relocating to Sydney after an awful 5 weeks of me being in Melbourne on my own with our children and OH up in Sydney. I have become quite low recently and with the impending move there, trying to find a house thats not a tip with a small yard, arguments, stress from it all, I've absolutely had enough.
We arrived in Melbourne for my OH's job September 2006, I knew within a few weeks it wasn't for me and now 18 months later I feel I've given it enough of my life. I have never felt so absolutely desperate in a place, it is the most mind numbing place I have ever lived. I've visited many times before, but the reality of living here was quite a shock. I am thankful for the trip as it has made me realise a lot, I like England and having lived in a few countries now, I know it's home, no more moving and just to be settled again and pursue some interests of my own (University) gives joy and peace to my heart, something I really haven't had since I got here.
My absolute happiness today comes from knowing I am taking our children home, I could cry! My OH's job here is very good, but it hasn't bought us happiness, toady is the first time he has really looked at us all and realised it hasn't worked. I would love to be able to see going to Sydney as another experience, but I have no desire or need to go there, I would rather head home to normality and peace. Beaches are lovely for holidays but baking in 40 degree heat with two little ones is no fun, I would much rather visit my Dad in Wales.
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone on here, in particular crystal23, flea, louised, quoll, pommybird, nu shnooz, brits1 who have really helped me, without your kind words and reading your experiences it would have been harder here that it has been, and to everyone else who visits this site, good luck, ann x
We made the decision today that we are going home instead of relocating to Sydney after an awful 5 weeks of me being in Melbourne on my own with our children and OH up in Sydney. I have become quite low recently and with the impending move there, trying to find a house thats not a tip with a small yard, arguments, stress from it all, I've absolutely had enough.
We arrived in Melbourne for my OH's job September 2006, I knew within a few weeks it wasn't for me and now 18 months later I feel I've given it enough of my life. I have never felt so absolutely desperate in a place, it is the most mind numbing place I have ever lived. I've visited many times before, but the reality of living here was quite a shock. I am thankful for the trip as it has made me realise a lot, I like England and having lived in a few countries now, I know it's home, no more moving and just to be settled again and pursue some interests of my own (University) gives joy and peace to my heart, something I really haven't had since I got here.
My absolute happiness today comes from knowing I am taking our children home, I could cry! My OH's job here is very good, but it hasn't bought us happiness, toady is the first time he has really looked at us all and realised it hasn't worked. I would love to be able to see going to Sydney as another experience, but I have no desire or need to go there, I would rather head home to normality and peace. Beaches are lovely for holidays but baking in 40 degree heat with two little ones is no fun, I would much rather visit my Dad in Wales.
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone on here, in particular crystal23, flea, louised, quoll, pommybird, nu shnooz, brits1 who have really helped me, without your kind words and reading your experiences it would have been harder here that it has been, and to everyone else who visits this site, good luck, ann x
Feb 21st 2008, 2:30 pm
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Re: It's finally here, WE'RE GOING HOME!!
Hi everyone,
We made the decision today that we are going home instead of relocating to Sydney after an awful 5 weeks of me being in Melbourne on my own with our children and OH up in Sydney. I have become quite low recently and with the impending move there, trying to find a house thats not a tip with a small yard, arguments, stress from it all, I've absolutely had enough.
We arrived in Melbourne for my OH's job September 2006, I knew within a few weeks it wasn't for me and now 18 months later I feel I've given it enough of my life. I have never felt so absolutely desperate in a place, it is the most mind numbing place I have ever lived. I've visited many times before, but the reality of living here was quite a shock. I am thankful for the trip as it has made me realise a lot, I like England and having lived in a few countries now, I know it's home, no more moving and just to be settled again and pursue some interests of my own (University) gives joy and peace to my heart, something I really haven't had since I got here.
My absolute happiness today comes from knowing I am taking our children home, I could cry! My OH's job here is very good, but it hasn't bought us happiness, toady is the first time he has really looked at us all and realised it hasn't worked. I would love to be able to see going to Sydney as another experience, but I have no desire or need to go there, I would rather head home to normality and peace. Beaches are lovely for holidays but baking in 40 degree heat with two little ones is no fun, I would much rather visit my Dad in Wales.
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone on here, in particular crystal23, flea, louised, quoll, pommybird, nu shnooz, brits1 who have really helped me, without your kind words and reading your experiences it would have been harder here that it has been, and to everyone else who visits this site, good luck, ann x
We made the decision today that we are going home instead of relocating to Sydney after an awful 5 weeks of me being in Melbourne on my own with our children and OH up in Sydney. I have become quite low recently and with the impending move there, trying to find a house thats not a tip with a small yard, arguments, stress from it all, I've absolutely had enough.
We arrived in Melbourne for my OH's job September 2006, I knew within a few weeks it wasn't for me and now 18 months later I feel I've given it enough of my life. I have never felt so absolutely desperate in a place, it is the most mind numbing place I have ever lived. I've visited many times before, but the reality of living here was quite a shock. I am thankful for the trip as it has made me realise a lot, I like England and having lived in a few countries now, I know it's home, no more moving and just to be settled again and pursue some interests of my own (University) gives joy and peace to my heart, something I really haven't had since I got here.
My absolute happiness today comes from knowing I am taking our children home, I could cry! My OH's job here is very good, but it hasn't bought us happiness, toady is the first time he has really looked at us all and realised it hasn't worked. I would love to be able to see going to Sydney as another experience, but I have no desire or need to go there, I would rather head home to normality and peace. Beaches are lovely for holidays but baking in 40 degree heat with two little ones is no fun, I would much rather visit my Dad in Wales.
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone on here, in particular crystal23, flea, louised, quoll, pommybird, nu shnooz, brits1 who have really helped me, without your kind words and reading your experiences it would have been harder here that it has been, and to everyone else who visits this site, good luck, ann x
I've just picked myself up from the floor. All I can say to you is good luck. I am so pleased you've made a decision and you sound so happy. Now bloody ring me and tell me the real story
Feb 21st 2008, 2:55 pm
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Re: It's finally here, WE'RE GOING HOME!!
Well done happy4!! Your name has never been more relevant I guess!!
Feb 21st 2008, 2:59 pm
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Aaww, so glad you have made the big decision. You do sound happy as Crystal has said and it must be such a huge relief for you. Please keep us up to date with how things are progressing for you. One day I hope it will be me.
Feb 21st 2008, 3:22 pm
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Feb 21st 2008, 3:22 pm
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Feb 21st 2008, 4:34 pm
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Well!! Thats the best news i've heard all day. I am stoked for you Anne!
Thank goodness i didnt send the huge reply i wrote to your PM last night. It would have been inappropriate now..lol
Big hugs and all the best to you and the family. xx
Thank goodness i didnt send the huge reply i wrote to your PM last night. It would have been inappropriate now..lol
Big hugs and all the best to you and the family. xx
Feb 21st 2008, 4:47 pm
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Wow Ann, that is super news! You even sound different I am so thrilled for you and hope that the move home goes smoothly!
I am so thrilled for you and hope that the move home goes smoothly!
Feb 21st 2008, 7:31 pm
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Also our children were almost 3 and almost 1 when we arrived and I'd had a very busy couple of years. I think our children need roots now and rather they were in the UK than here, around family and a happy mum. I know Australia suits some people and good luck to them, I think it's a great place to travel around, but to live here I find quite isolating and one dimensional. Just glad and very relieved to be going home! Thx again! ann x
Feb 21st 2008, 7:46 pm
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Re: It's finally here, WE'RE GOING HOME!!
Hi everyone,
We made the decision today that we are going home instead of relocating to Sydney after an awful 5 weeks of me being in Melbourne on my own with our children and OH up in Sydney. I have become quite low recently and with the impending move there, trying to find a house thats not a tip with a small yard, arguments, stress from it all, I've absolutely had enough.
We arrived in Melbourne for my OH's job September 2006, I knew within a few weeks it wasn't for me and now 18 months later I feel I've given it enough of my life. I have never felt so absolutely desperate in a place, it is the most mind numbing place I have ever lived. I've visited many times before, but the reality of living here was quite a shock. I am thankful for the trip as it has made me realise a lot, I like England and having lived in a few countries now, I know it's home, no more moving and just to be settled again and pursue some interests of my own (University) gives joy and peace to my heart, something I really haven't had since I got here.
My absolute happiness today comes from knowing I am taking our children home, I could cry! My OH's job here is very good, but it hasn't bought us happiness, toady is the first time he has really looked at us all and realised it hasn't worked. I would love to be able to see going to Sydney as another experience, but I have no desire or need to go there, I would rather head home to normality and peace. Beaches are lovely for holidays but baking in 40 degree heat with two little ones is no fun, I would much rather visit my Dad in Wales.
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone on here, in particular crystal23, flea, louised, quoll, pommybird, nu shnooz, brits1 who have really helped me, without your kind words and reading your experiences it would have been harder here that it has been, and to everyone else who visits this site, good luck, ann x
We made the decision today that we are going home instead of relocating to Sydney after an awful 5 weeks of me being in Melbourne on my own with our children and OH up in Sydney. I have become quite low recently and with the impending move there, trying to find a house thats not a tip with a small yard, arguments, stress from it all, I've absolutely had enough.
We arrived in Melbourne for my OH's job September 2006, I knew within a few weeks it wasn't for me and now 18 months later I feel I've given it enough of my life. I have never felt so absolutely desperate in a place, it is the most mind numbing place I have ever lived. I've visited many times before, but the reality of living here was quite a shock. I am thankful for the trip as it has made me realise a lot, I like England and having lived in a few countries now, I know it's home, no more moving and just to be settled again and pursue some interests of my own (University) gives joy and peace to my heart, something I really haven't had since I got here.
My absolute happiness today comes from knowing I am taking our children home, I could cry! My OH's job here is very good, but it hasn't bought us happiness, toady is the first time he has really looked at us all and realised it hasn't worked. I would love to be able to see going to Sydney as another experience, but I have no desire or need to go there, I would rather head home to normality and peace. Beaches are lovely for holidays but baking in 40 degree heat with two little ones is no fun, I would much rather visit my Dad in Wales.
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone on here, in particular crystal23, flea, louised, quoll, pommybird, nu shnooz, brits1 who have really helped me, without your kind words and reading your experiences it would have been harder here that it has been, and to everyone else who visits this site, good luck, ann x
.Good luck with your returnxx
Feb 21st 2008, 7:52 pm
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I thought you guys were coming back once your son has finished his uni course, is this no longer the case?
If the OH is the stumbling block I found round the clock nagging to be quite effective - especially when coupled with the withdrawal of 'conjugal rights'!!
Feb 21st 2008, 8:54 pm
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Hello you - 'hoping's' no good - you've got to make sure that one day it IS you!!
I thought you guys were coming back once your son has finished his uni course, is this no longer the case?
If the OH is the stumbling block I found round the clock nagging to be quite effective - especially when coupled with the withdrawal of 'conjugal rights'!!
I thought you guys were coming back once your son has finished his uni course, is this no longer the case?
If the OH is the stumbling block I found round the clock nagging to be quite effective - especially when coupled with the withdrawal of 'conjugal rights'!!
Although our son finishes his uni courses in July, he doesn't actually graduate until next Feb., which is a right pain. OH asked me to order an electrical book that he'll need to get the new certificate when we go back, so I suppose that's promising. I know how hard it's going to be for him to start over again. Apart from the fact he is doing so well here and has built up an excellent reputation, he actually really likes the type of work he does. It makes me feel so guilty.
Feb 22nd 2008, 1:03 am
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I'm so thrilled for you!! Isn't it such a relief when the decision has finally been made? I always say that it's so much harder to go home than to leave. At least now you can start planning and looking forward to getting back to Beautiful Blighty
And if you are anything like me you will love it and appreciate it all the more when you get home.
It must be so difficult for you but you have absolutely nothing to feel guilty about, you truly do derserve to be happy after so many years of sticking it out there for the sake of your family. It's your time now
And if you are anything like me you will love it and appreciate it all the more when you get home.
Feb 22nd 2008, 2:55 am
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Re: It's finally here, WE'RE GOING HOME!!
Hi everyone,
We made the decision today that we are going home instead of relocating to Sydney after an awful 5 weeks of me being in Melbourne on my own with our children and OH up in Sydney. I have become quite low recently and with the impending move there, trying to find a house thats not a tip with a small yard, arguments, stress from it all, I've absolutely had enough.
We arrived in Melbourne for my OH's job September 2006, I knew within a few weeks it wasn't for me and now 18 months later I feel I've given it enough of my life. I have never felt so absolutely desperate in a place, it is the most mind numbing place I have ever lived. I've visited many times before, but the reality of living here was quite a shock. I am thankful for the trip as it has made me realise a lot, I like England and having lived in a few countries now, I know it's home, no more moving and just to be settled again and pursue some interests of my own (University) gives joy and peace to my heart, something I really haven't had since I got here.
My absolute happiness today comes from knowing I am taking our children home, I could cry! My OH's job here is very good, but it hasn't bought us happiness, toady is the first time he has really looked at us all and realised it hasn't worked. I would love to be able to see going to Sydney as another experience, but I have no desire or need to go there, I would rather head home to normality and peace. Beaches are lovely for holidays but baking in 40 degree heat with two little ones is no fun, I would much rather visit my Dad in Wales.
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone on here, in particular crystal23, flea, louised, quoll, pommybird, nu shnooz, brits1 who have really helped me, without your kind words and reading your experiences it would have been harder here that it has been, and to everyone else who visits this site, good luck, ann x
We made the decision today that we are going home instead of relocating to Sydney after an awful 5 weeks of me being in Melbourne on my own with our children and OH up in Sydney. I have become quite low recently and with the impending move there, trying to find a house thats not a tip with a small yard, arguments, stress from it all, I've absolutely had enough.
We arrived in Melbourne for my OH's job September 2006, I knew within a few weeks it wasn't for me and now 18 months later I feel I've given it enough of my life. I have never felt so absolutely desperate in a place, it is the most mind numbing place I have ever lived. I've visited many times before, but the reality of living here was quite a shock. I am thankful for the trip as it has made me realise a lot, I like England and having lived in a few countries now, I know it's home, no more moving and just to be settled again and pursue some interests of my own (University) gives joy and peace to my heart, something I really haven't had since I got here.
My absolute happiness today comes from knowing I am taking our children home, I could cry! My OH's job here is very good, but it hasn't bought us happiness, toady is the first time he has really looked at us all and realised it hasn't worked. I would love to be able to see going to Sydney as another experience, but I have no desire or need to go there, I would rather head home to normality and peace. Beaches are lovely for holidays but baking in 40 degree heat with two little ones is no fun, I would much rather visit my Dad in Wales.
I want to say a huge thank you to everyone on here, in particular crystal23, flea, louised, quoll, pommybird, nu shnooz, brits1 who have really helped me, without your kind words and reading your experiences it would have been harder here that it has been, and to everyone else who visits this site, good luck, ann x
