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Forum: Back Home

Oct 20th 2014, 9:39 pm

Replies: 8

Back home!

Views: 2,155

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Re: Back home!

I had school trips to Kentwell too. Remember the Tudor reenactment day the most: Was so much fun! I went to school nearby. Working up there is definitely interesting.

I'm actually living in...

Forum: Back Home

Oct 20th 2014, 9:38 pm

Replies: 8

Back home!

Views: 2,155

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Re: Back home!

I miss my Texan friends! Having to make a whole new circle of friends here again as most of my old school friends have moved on, or are in completely different phases of life. Still, I'll get there...

Forum: Back Home

Oct 20th 2014, 7:36 am

Replies: 8

Back home!

Views: 2,155

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Back home!

Just an update. I made it back to sunny Suffolk August 31st. Been back about 6 weeks now, currently working a temporary job at Kentwell Hall helping out with their annual Halloween event. Still...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Aug 7th 2014, 1:03 am

Replies: 25

Fluctuating Homesickness

Views: 2,380

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Re: Fluctuating Homesickness

I agree with everyone, don't wish your life away. Finish school, then go travel and work abroad. Education will open doors.

I have a degree from Britain and a degree from America, and I'm sure...

Forum: Back Home

Jul 25th 2014, 2:49 am

Replies: 43

One year Briti-versary!

Views: 8,466

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Re: One year Briti-versary!

I think I will miss Texas for a bit, but I really am excited about moving back to Britain :)
I may well ping pong a little but that's ok. I have seriously missed spending time with my family so will...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 25th 2014, 2:43 am

Replies: 12

It's 6.15am here in Auckland, packers arrive at 8

Views: 1,273

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Re: It's 6.15am here in Auckland, packers arrive at 8

Thanks for this post! You captured how i'm feeling right now! It really is a grief period in limbo! I move in 5 weeks and it's starting to hit home that this is a major decision (and a good one) but...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 25th 2014, 2:33 am

Replies: 141

Anybody returning who cant afford to buy a house?

Views: 16,812

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Re: Anybody returning who cant afford to buy a house?

I'm moving back the end of August. I will be staying temporarily with my parents, but then will look at renting. Owning a home would be nice if I find the right place to settle, but to be honest I...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 24th 2014, 2:31 am

Replies: 8

Moving in 6 Weeks

Views: 1,062

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Re: Moving in 6 Weeks

Yes it is, even when it's something I chose to do. It was necessary but still hard. I've worked through most things, but the final healing is going to have to be done with my family.

I'll be...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 22nd 2014, 6:33 am

Replies: 8

Moving in 6 Weeks

Views: 1,062

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Re: Moving in 6 Weeks

Yes JRuss87 I am excited about it (mostly, have a few reservations). Generally though seeing as i'm in a great position it seems silly not to give it a try and see what opportunities I can find in...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 22nd 2014, 6:18 am

Replies: 8

Moving in 6 Weeks

Views: 1,062

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Re: Moving in 6 Weeks

Thanks lgabriel73! :)

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 22nd 2014, 6:18 am

Replies: 8

Moving in 6 Weeks

Views: 1,062

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Re: Moving in 6 Weeks

Thanks ElizabethK, that makes me feel better. I've come across a lot of people who think that it's about loving one country more than the other. not really the case in the slightest. I came to...

Forum: The Rovers Return

Jul 21st 2014, 10:59 am

Replies: 29

30 problems only British people will understand.

Views: 5,790

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Re: 30 problems only British people will understand.

Haha! I can relate to nearly all of these. I thought I was just odd and shy and unassertive ... apparently it's just because I'm British :)

Of course ... having lived in Texas I'm getting over my...

Forum: Back Home

Jul 21st 2014, 10:49 am

Replies: 43

One year Briti-versary!

Views: 8,466

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Re: One year Briti-versary!

Glad to read a positive update! I'm moving back August 30, 2014. Going to be staying with my parents initially in Lavenham, Suffolk. Then I'll figure out what I'm going to do. Been applying for jobs,...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 21st 2014, 6:02 am

Replies: 8

Moving in 6 Weeks

Views: 1,062

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Moving in 6 Weeks

The countdown is on. I'm moving back to spend some time with family. Lived in Texas for 8.5 years. Came over to get married but divorced last year. Although I found a great job, and have awesome...

Forum: Moving back or to the UK

Jul 1st 2014, 4:37 am

Replies: 29

Back to UK..or not.

Views: 4,086

Posted By TheLonestarBrit

Re: Back to UK..or not.

Glad to see this posted because I'm in a similar situation. I've lived in Texas 8.5 years. Moved over in 2006 as my fiance was Texan and wanted to move back to be closer to his family. We never did...

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