4 years on
Jan 25th 2014 | 7:17 pm
#1
Thread Starter
Bright in Orange
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 515
From: Orange, NSW
4 years on
Thought it was about time I gave an update on life. Only been here 4 years now!
This is where I was after 3 months
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=655575
So the short version - moved, love it, and today we became citizens WOO HOO
The longer version. OH still working at the same firm he started with 4 years ago supposedly 2 days a week, but really 4. I set up my own business 2 years ago and have a bit of a portfolio of bits and pieces of part time work which I do cause I want to and I enjoy.
In September my step-son joined us and loves it here. He has settled at school and also became a citizen today, 3 days before his 16th birthday.
We have built a house, enjoyed the countryside and been to see a few places too.
Have had the dreaded phone call that my dad was dying on a Wednesday evening and I managed to get to Glasgow by Friday morning. Spent a month with him before he died - that was hard - but it would be hard anywhere.
Will probably go back to the uk for a holiday this time next year sometime but no rush.
No real regrets - other than not bringing the Miele dishwasher and not changing money when the rate was 2.4.
Thanks to everyone who helped with my questions over the years - its much appreciated
This is where I was after 3 months
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=655575
So the short version - moved, love it, and today we became citizens WOO HOO
The longer version. OH still working at the same firm he started with 4 years ago supposedly 2 days a week, but really 4. I set up my own business 2 years ago and have a bit of a portfolio of bits and pieces of part time work which I do cause I want to and I enjoy.
In September my step-son joined us and loves it here. He has settled at school and also became a citizen today, 3 days before his 16th birthday.
We have built a house, enjoyed the countryside and been to see a few places too.
Have had the dreaded phone call that my dad was dying on a Wednesday evening and I managed to get to Glasgow by Friday morning. Spent a month with him before he died - that was hard - but it would be hard anywhere.
Will probably go back to the uk for a holiday this time next year sometime but no rush.
No real regrets - other than not bringing the Miele dishwasher and not changing money when the rate was 2.4.
Thanks to everyone who helped with my questions over the years - its much appreciated
Jan 26th 2014 | 7:56 am
#2
Lost in BE Cyberspace
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 7,580
From: Sydney, NSW
Re: 4 years on
Congrats on your citizenship.
You have certainly had your ups and downs. I hope you have a great time as new Aussies. Happy 16th to your son.
You have certainly had your ups and downs. I hope you have a great time as new Aussies. Happy 16th to your son.
Jan 26th 2014 | 5:55 pm
#3
MODERATOR
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 31,932
From: Adelaide
Re: 4 years on
Thought it was about time I gave an update on life. Only been here 4 years now!
This is where I was after 3 months
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=655575
So the short version - moved, love it, and today we became citizens WOO HOO
The longer version. OH still working at the same firm he started with 4 years ago supposedly 2 days a week, but really 4. I set up my own business 2 years ago and have a bit of a portfolio of bits and pieces of part time work which I do cause I want to and I enjoy.
In September my step-son joined us and loves it here. He has settled at school and also became a citizen today, 3 days before his 16th birthday.
We have built a house, enjoyed the countryside and been to see a few places too.
Have had the dreaded phone call that my dad was dying on a Wednesday evening and I managed to get to Glasgow by Friday morning. Spent a month with him before he died - that was hard - but it would be hard anywhere.
Will probably go back to the uk for a holiday this time next year sometime but no rush.
No real regrets - other than not bringing the Miele dishwasher and not changing money when the rate was 2.4.
Thanks to everyone who helped with my questions over the years - its much appreciated
This is where I was after 3 months
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=655575
So the short version - moved, love it, and today we became citizens WOO HOO
The longer version. OH still working at the same firm he started with 4 years ago supposedly 2 days a week, but really 4. I set up my own business 2 years ago and have a bit of a portfolio of bits and pieces of part time work which I do cause I want to and I enjoy.
In September my step-son joined us and loves it here. He has settled at school and also became a citizen today, 3 days before his 16th birthday.
We have built a house, enjoyed the countryside and been to see a few places too.
Have had the dreaded phone call that my dad was dying on a Wednesday evening and I managed to get to Glasgow by Friday morning. Spent a month with him before he died - that was hard - but it would be hard anywhere.
Will probably go back to the uk for a holiday this time next year sometime but no rush.
No real regrets - other than not bringing the Miele dishwasher and not changing money when the rate was 2.4.
Thanks to everyone who helped with my questions over the years - its much appreciated
Glad things are working out despite some ups and downs
Jan 31st 2014 | 7:36 am
#4
Forum Regular
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 158
From: West London
Re: 4 years on
Thank you for posting, I enjoyed reading about your journey. Congratulations on becoming citizens!
