Weather the storm, stay positive
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Re: Weather the storm, stay positive
Its totally normal, I had it too just after our reccie trip oddly enough. Its a leap of faith for sure but nothing is irreversable. You could look at it this way - how would I feel if I didnt give it a try and then in a time down the road regret it. If you try it, you will KNOW.
Good luck
Good luck
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Re: Weather the storm, stay positive
It's absolutely normal to have these concerns, but try not to stress yourself out: you'll be fine! You have a child entering preschool - unless you're a super-shy person, you shouldn't find it at all difficult to strike up friendships with the other parents at the school. Suggest park play dates and take it from there!
There are also plenty of volunteer opportunities in the Bay Area so if you have a few hours to spare while your son is in preschool, offer your services in an area you're interested in and meet like-minded people that way.
If you're still heading to Dublin area, I'm just half an hour north up 680 - give me a shout
There are also plenty of volunteer opportunities in the Bay Area so if you have a few hours to spare while your son is in preschool, offer your services in an area you're interested in and meet like-minded people that way.
If you're still heading to Dublin area, I'm just half an hour north up 680 - give me a shout
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we are moving to California. we are planning to live in Dublin . thanks for you kind word. I already feel better now .
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Check out meetup.com and see if there is an Expat group in the area where you live, the one in my area does get togethers a couple of times a month for various things - it's a good resource.
Is there a reason you can't look for a job, even part time? Certainly the socialization that comes with working somewhere would do you good for acclimatizing - sitting in the house will not.
It'll be ok!
Is there a reason you can't look for a job, even part time? Certainly the socialization that comes with working somewhere would do you good for acclimatizing - sitting in the house will not.
It'll be ok!
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Re: Weather the storm, stay positive
Ditto everyone else! I used to be quite shy, but soon learnt that I had to put myself out there, otherwise I would hate it. Neighbours were the first people I met and fortunately they were nice. Then I volunteered at school and soon ended up on the PTA. Volunteering is such a huge thing here, even for the kids, so now we all volunteer. I have made some great friends over the years, expats and Americans.
Dublin is only 1.5 hours from me, so give me shout when you get here and we can hopefully meet up.
Dublin is only 1.5 hours from me, so give me shout when you get here and we can hopefully meet up.
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Re: Weather the storm, stay positive
The entire state (including, I guess, that trashy bastion of low-class Italian-American culture, Princeton) is horrid? Any way I can help you back to Great Britain so that Americans can rest assured they're at least short one smug, incurious Brit?
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A few weeks ago I had second thoughts about our upcoming move to the USA I was prepared to throw the towel in and carry on my life in the UK, I was very emotional and trying to put obstacles in our way. Fast forward I'm now very excited about our move even though it has been delayed a couple of weeks due to a hiccup.
I realise a lot of people would give their right arm to have the chance to move overseas, and experience a whole new way of life different culture. Keep your chin up S.Susan change is scary but it will all work out okay.
I realise a lot of people would give their right arm to have the chance to move overseas, and experience a whole new way of life different culture. Keep your chin up S.Susan change is scary but it will all work out okay.
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Stop showing your ignorance. You are adhering to the out-dated stereotype that all of NJ resembles the corridor around the turnpike -- it does not. There are numerous beautiful and exclusive towns that anyone with taste would be proud to call home.