Amandabee

Hi, I have just found this site and have been reading through postings all night (very entertaining).

I have just moved to the Woodlands in Houston from Brisbane, and from Wales. I did 4 years in brisbane, and just as my husband and I got married, he got transferred out here. so it was a case of getting used to being married, then spending a lot of time apart as we moved over here.

I am slowly getting used to life here, but finding it very different from what I am used to. I am here on an L2 visa, and am waiting for my EAD to come through so I can get a job, and start meeting people.

On the whole it doesnt seem that bad, at least the storms are entertaining and after 4 years of virtually no rain, I am loving the weather. I think the most difficult thing I am going through at the moment is meeting people. So if anyone has any ideas on things to do in the woodlands where you don't need kids etc I would be happy to take advice.

Cheers, Amanda

another bloody yank

It seems that there are a bunch of people who have recently moved or are about to move to Houston. I'm sure you will get some replies!

Sofi

Hi Amanda. I am due to move to Houston in December/January. I won't be able to work but the best advice I have received so far is to do lots of voluntary work etc. It's a good way of meeting a wide variety of ppl. I'm not there yet so cant give you much more help than this but it seems lots of BE members are already in Houston() so I think you will get lots help.
Good luck

Texas Mom

Hi Amanda, welcome to BE
I'm sure that you will find that Texans are a very friendly bunch in general and I'm sure you will have plenty of invites to BBQ's before long.
I was lucky when we moved to DFW last year and met a lot of people as I have a child, always makes it that bit easier when you have kids.
Our neighborhood also has a great forum on the web, maybe you could check if yours does. I joined a Bunco group in the neighborhood and has been a great way to get to know some ladies and have a laugh without the kids being there.
You'll soon meet plenty of cyber friends on here too.

DollyLlama

Hello and welcome to BE

Amandabee

Thanks for all your welcomings. It is nice to know there are people in the same situation as me. I have had a look on the neighbourhood website for things to do, groups to join etc, but its not well used.

I think the hardest thing for me is I have had to keep battling away at everything. I'm not sure if its because I'm a bit older, but it was much easier, or at least seemed easier when I moved to Australia. There I joined some indoor sports teams, and things like that. But I just can't find anything like that here. I also am getting really homesick.

But I will keep battling on.
Cheers

Mandana

Hi Amanda

Welcome to BE and to Houston. I've not been to the Woodlands, but my H has a few times for business and says it's lovely.

I can relate to the homesickness - really feeling it at the moment. I've been here since 20th May and living in temporary accommodation has been really tough going as there is no community here to join, but we're moving to our new home on Monday, so that will definitely help.

There are a few people moving here in the near future, so we may be able to have a get together at some point? Saying that, I'm in the same boat as you - here already, on an L2 visa awaiting revision so I can work/study and twiddling my thumbs in the meantime!

Hope for both of us the homesickness eases soon

Mandana

another bloody yank

Have you seen this: http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=459360?

Amandabee

thanks I have seen that already. Like most things in Houston its about 1-1.5 hours away in normal traffic.

I know I should be a bit more positive and just do it, but thats a long way for a game of soccer and a chance to meet someone. But I will keep it in mind.

Bob

Welcome to BE

Seems to be a bit of a houston rush at the moment, so might be worth checking out the BE frapr map

Mandana

Hello Bob

I've seen this map but seem to have difficulty locating it ATM. Please can you do me a favour and post a link?

Thanks

Mandana

Bob, not to worry, I've found it again! And have posted on it. Not had chance to browse to find all the other Houstonians though!

Amandabee

ok this frapar map thing I might need a bit of help!

Terminal

Hi Amanda and welcome!

We are moving to Houston in about 8 weeks and there's a good chance we will be looking for property (read "real estate" ) in or near Woodlands.

Ozger

Spooky....We are from Cardiff, lived in Melbourne and have now lived in The Woodlands (Indian Springs) for 2 years, so let me know if you need any local info.