GabrielleT Posted August 25, 2014 Report Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hi Everyone I wanted to see if I could get some advice and experiences from those of you who have already made the move; what were the last few weeks in the UK like for you and how did you cope with the journey itself? My OH is a super laid back and chilled kind of guy but I am naturally pretty highly strung, and my mind is starting to play tricks on me, I think. I have lived and worked (temporarily, max 1yr at a time) all over the world, been in and out of the UK since I was 21 so I weirdly I am not concerned about adjusting to a different culture or pace of life, I am a pretty adaptable person in that regard and easily pleased. I am the world's most organised person, I know that everything to date is done and know exactly how each day is going to play out until we leave. Our shipping is sorted, dog and quarantine booked and paid, temporary home in Rockingham for 8 weeks, car hire; we even treated ourselves to business class flights with Cathay Pacific for our special journey (lie flat beds!!). It's almost like my brain is inventing things to worry about. What's bothering me is I am worrying more and more about WORRYING, and thinking the most awful worst-case-scenario type things. Like it's a vicious circle and I'm winding myself up even more. I get upset thinking about missing my parents even though we will probably talk at least 3 times a week on the phone or Skype. I worry how I will cope if someone at home gets sick or has an accident, and how I'll get home and whether my job in WA will understand. I am worried that I will cry all the way on the flight over or that I won't even want to get on the plane at the last minute. I am worried that something will happen to my little dog on his trip over or that he will be terrified and upset in quarantine. I am worried I will make no friends and be lonely even though that is the opposite of 'me'! Did anyone else get these sorts of 'irrational' thoughts? Did they dissipate once you got there and got into a routine? Or did you feel a bit crazy for a while afterwards? I am worried that over the next 6 weeks I am going to reach fever-pitch crazy over things I have ZERO control over! Any kind words, advice, harsh truths or personal experiences welcome Gabrielle xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deb Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 You are going thought what a lot of us did.I nearly bottled it and did not want to get on the plane. We where so busy last couple of weeks could not think straight. At least you got business class that will help a lot on the flight. We are in Rockingham so if you want a coffee sent me a message. There is meet ups and coffee morning so look out for them it helps to meet people and know they are or going thought what you have. It does take a while to settle and get into a routine. You life and routine has changed your family and friends are back home it will be hard.We have had 3 friends get sick and I just wanted to be there for them. I get home sick all the time.OH loves it settled straight away.We are all different. Good luck you are coming to a lovely place with sunshine. There is a meet up 19th Oct in Kings park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickandange Posted August 26, 2014 Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 You wouldn't be normal if you weren't thinking about all the things you've mentioned :-) If I'm honest my emotions have taken far more of a kicking than I thought they would, but with each week things become more 'normal' and you start to look forward to life here and it's easier to cope with the 'what ifs'. The morning of the flight and the three hours at the airport was bloody awful, as were the first few weeks on and off, so unfortunately it'll probably get harder before it gets easier. The area your moving to is really lovely though and the weather should be lovely by the time you arrive. You've got so much to look forward too, but looking back is one of those things you can't avoid! Just make the most of the wonderful opportunities you could have here. Good luck :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielleT Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 You are going thought what a lot of us did.I nearly bottled it and did not want to get on the plane.We where so busy last couple of weeks could not think straight. At least you got business class that will help a lot on the flight. We are in Rockingham so if you want a coffee sent me a message. There is meet ups and coffee morning so look out for them it helps to meet people and know they are or going thought what you have. It does take a while to settle and get into a routine. You life and routine has changed your family and friends are back home it will be hard.We have had 3 friends get sick and I just wanted to be there for them. I get home sick all the time.OH loves it settled straight away.We are all different. Good luck you are coming to a lovely place with sunshine. There is a meet up 19th Oct in Kings park. Thanks Deb I would definitely love to grab a coffee, I'll message you when we arrive, and the meet up in Kings Park sounds great, aren't the views over the city great from there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabrielleT Posted August 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2014 You wouldn't be normal if you weren't thinking about all the things you've mentioned :-)If I'm honest my emotions have taken far more of a kicking than I thought they would, but with each week things become more 'normal' and you start to look forward to life here and it's easier to cope with the 'what ifs'. The morning of the flight and the three hours at the airport was bloody awful, as were the first few weeks on and off, so unfortunately it'll probably get harder before it gets easier. The area your moving to is really lovely though and the weather should be lovely by the time you arrive. You've got so much to look forward too, but looking back is one of those things you can't avoid! Just make the most of the wonderful opportunities you could have here. Good luck :-) Thank you for the reassuring words! The 'goodbyes' the day before are going to be so emotional I think, but the airport I am really dreading! We go to Heathrow o the 8th to put the dog on his flight to Sydney as Byford quarantine is no longer operational, then we fly on the 9th so will stay overnight at Heathrow the night before we fly. We have friends taking us to the airport as I know for a fact if it was my parents I couldn't get on the plane! Then we don't actually fly til something like 6pm so there is quite a bit of waiting around... Poor Andy is not going to know what to do with me! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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