Another Newbie
Aug 17th 2006, 3:30 pm
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Another Newbie
I have been posting for about a week now but thought I would introduce myself.
I am from a tiny village close to Southampton, UK...moved to Nashville TN 5, almost 6 years ago now...I met my husband online so thats how i ended up here.
I really dont like living here one bit haha It was ok at first because i was only 19 and didnt really think too much about what I was doing, just thought it was an adventure. Now reality is setting in and i realise what I am missing (sister just had a baby, my nan died last year and I wasnt there for it, things like that)
This board helps though, talking to others like me!
I am from a tiny village close to Southampton, UK...moved to Nashville TN 5, almost 6 years ago now...I met my husband online so thats how i ended up here.
I really dont like living here one bit haha It was ok at first because i was only 19 and didnt really think too much about what I was doing, just thought it was an adventure. Now reality is setting in and i realise what I am missing (sister just had a baby, my nan died last year and I wasnt there for it, things like that)
This board helps though, talking to others like me!
Aug 17th 2006, 3:34 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Hello and welcome.......... I am also from near Southampton (have lived in Winchester, Chandlers Ford, Alresford) so might know the tiny village you are from.
Aug 17th 2006, 3:37 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Originally Posted by bettyboop80
I have been posting for about a week now but thought I would introduce myself.
I am from a tiny village close to Southampton, UK...moved to Nashville TN 5, almost 6 years ago now...I met my husband online so thats how i ended up here.
I really dont like living here one bit haha It was ok at first because i was only 19 and didnt really think too much about what I was doing, just thought it was an adventure. Now reality is setting in and i realise what I am missing (sister just had a baby, my nan died last year and I wasnt there for it, things like that)
This board helps though, talking to others like me!
I am from a tiny village close to Southampton, UK...moved to Nashville TN 5, almost 6 years ago now...I met my husband online so thats how i ended up here.
I really dont like living here one bit haha It was ok at first because i was only 19 and didnt really think too much about what I was doing, just thought it was an adventure. Now reality is setting in and i realise what I am missing (sister just had a baby, my nan died last year and I wasnt there for it, things like that)
This board helps though, talking to others like me!
Yep we're all in the same boat I'm afraid...that's why we have time to come on here...so you're amongst friends.
Aug 17th 2006, 3:39 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Hello and welcome
We have lived here in the States for 10 years.
Our daughter was 18 when she came over with us, she found it hard at first, missed her friends etc., then she met new people and now wouldn't even think of going back to the UK. She bacame a US citizen a few weeks ago.
I know it is hard but hang in there!
We have lived here in the States for 10 years.
Our daughter was 18 when she came over with us, she found it hard at first, missed her friends etc., then she met new people and now wouldn't even think of going back to the UK. She bacame a US citizen a few weeks ago.
I know it is hard but hang in there!
Aug 17th 2006, 3:39 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Originally Posted by bettyboop80
I have been posting for about a week now but thought I would introduce myself.
I am from a tiny village close to Southampton, UK...moved to Nashville TN 5, almost 6 years ago now...I met my husband online so thats how i ended up here.
I really dont like living here one bit haha It was ok at first because i was only 19 and didnt really think too much about what I was doing, just thought it was an adventure. Now reality is setting in and i realise what I am missing (sister just had a baby, my nan died last year and I wasnt there for it, things like that)
This board helps though, talking to others like me!
I am from a tiny village close to Southampton, UK...moved to Nashville TN 5, almost 6 years ago now...I met my husband online so thats how i ended up here.
I really dont like living here one bit haha It was ok at first because i was only 19 and didnt really think too much about what I was doing, just thought it was an adventure. Now reality is setting in and i realise what I am missing (sister just had a baby, my nan died last year and I wasnt there for it, things like that)
This board helps though, talking to others like me!
Crikey, I think its great, good weather, low cost of living, lots of jobs, good restaurants, lots of bars, err....
Can you not fly back for sis having a baby and things like that?
you must be doing something wrong - what kind of job do you have? what area do you live in?
Aug 17th 2006, 3:41 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Originally Posted by DollyLlama
Hello and welcome
We have lived here in the States for 10 years.
Our daughter was 18 when she came over with us, she found it hard at first, missed her friends etc., then she met new people and now wouldn't even think of going back to the UK. She bacame a US citizen a few weeks ago.
I know it is hard but hang in there!
We have lived here in the States for 10 years.
Our daughter was 18 when she came over with us, she found it hard at first, missed her friends etc., then she met new people and now wouldn't even think of going back to the UK. She bacame a US citizen a few weeks ago.
I know it is hard but hang in there!
Aug 17th 2006, 3:50 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Originally Posted by Jerseygirl
Ditto. Although our daughter was 11 and our USC forms will be mailed tomorrow.
Aug 17th 2006, 3:57 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Welcome to BE
Hope you are able to go back for a visit and see your sister and new baby soon.
Hope you are able to go back for a visit and see your sister and new baby soon.
Aug 17th 2006, 4:09 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
you must be doing something wrong - what kind of job do you have? what area do you live in?
Aug 17th 2006, 4:13 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Originally Posted by bettyboop80
This board helps though, talking to others like me!
Aug 17th 2006, 4:15 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
You're mid-twenties and you don't lke nashville?
Aug 17th 2006, 4:37 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Originally Posted by bettyboop80
I have been posting for about a week now but thought I would introduce myself.
I am from a tiny village close to Southampton, UK...moved to Nashville TN 5, almost 6 years ago now...I met my husband online so thats how i ended up here.
I really dont like living here one bit haha It was ok at first because i was only 19 and didnt really think too much about what I was doing, just thought it was an adventure. Now reality is setting in and i realise what I am missing (sister just had a baby, my nan died last year and I wasnt there for it, things like that)
This board helps though, talking to others like me!
I am from a tiny village close to Southampton, UK...moved to Nashville TN 5, almost 6 years ago now...I met my husband online so thats how i ended up here.
I really dont like living here one bit haha It was ok at first because i was only 19 and didnt really think too much about what I was doing, just thought it was an adventure. Now reality is setting in and i realise what I am missing (sister just had a baby, my nan died last year and I wasnt there for it, things like that)
This board helps though, talking to others like me!
I used to go into Southampton every year on the train for the January sales as they always had more shops to offer than Pompey
Sorry to hear you about your Nan, I know it so hard when things like that happen. My Nan died too when I was here and I couldn't fly back for the funeral. I was at the green card process point where you could not leave the States otherwise your petition would become void
Hope you get a chance to visit soon
Aug 17th 2006, 4:39 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Originally Posted by snowbunny
Isn't it possible to be doing everything right but still miss home and have second thoughts about emigrating?
Aug 17th 2006, 4:42 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Welcome!!!!!!!
Aug 17th 2006, 4:43 pm
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Re: Another Newbie
Originally Posted by bettyboop80
That was very well put snowbunny...Nashville isnt the problem at all and if I could move all my family and friends over here it would be perfect, its just missing home thats the problem.