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Flight booked and on my way
« on: April 22, 2011, 07:55:09 PM »
I leave in 30 days and I have to admit I am starting to get nervous! But I am also excited. It's a weird feeling knowing that the entire world around me is going to be so different.

It's time to adventure, indeed.
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Re: Flight booked and on my way
« Reply #1 on: April 22, 2011, 11:01:49 PM »
Hooray!  ;D I remember booking my first flight to come over (for the face to face meeting after talking online and on the phone a couple years). I sat at the computer giggling to myself, in shock because I had 'actually done it!' and it took nearly 30 minutes for it to all sink in.

Always think of it as an adventure. :) I was as nervous as I was excited, both for the first flight over for the 'face to face meeting', and for moving here after he'd moved to the States for the first five years we were married.

You will be meeting all kinds of new people, having new experiences, frustrations, joys and pains.. as with any adventure. Just remember we're all here (I'm new to the site and wish I'd found it when I first moved here) to offer support, advice and a shoulder if you need it.

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Re: Flight booked and on my way
« Reply #2 on: April 22, 2011, 11:38:17 PM »
Yay! You're moving to Notts right?
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Re: Flight booked and on my way
« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2011, 08:54:37 AM »
Quote from: pengi on April 22, 2011, 11:38:17 PM
Yay! You're moving to Notts right?

Seriously? I just came from Redondo Beach to Notts 2 weeks ago. Do tell!
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Re: Flight booked and on my way
« Reply #4 on: April 26, 2011, 04:49:03 AM »
Yep, from Aliso Viejo, CA to Nottingham (City Centre)
If any of you want to grab a tea or pint let's do it!
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Re: Flight booked and on my way
« Reply #5 on: April 27, 2011, 09:45:13 PM »
Yay! Fun adventure time soon! Good luck with all the packing :)

How long is your visa for, Am I right that you've gotten a Canadian Youth Migrant visa? (Is that what it's called?)
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Re: Flight booked and on my way
« Reply #6 on: April 28, 2011, 05:20:02 AM »
Yes, you're right. It's the Youth Mobility Scheme, it gives me 2 years non-transferable and non-negotiable.
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Re: Flight booked and on my way
« Reply #7 on: May 04, 2011, 05:24:35 PM »
I just found a flatshare in Old Basford. Looks like I will be shacking up there for awhile! I suppose either until I find something different or if I really enjoy it, I can stay there.
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Re: Flight booked and on my way
« Reply #8 on: July 21, 2011, 01:03:28 AM »
Hi.  I see that you are new to the UK.  I came over here in late May 2011.  I'm in Nottinghamshire also.  Do you know if there are any other ex-pats in this area, or any get togethers?  All I can say is this is a strange, strange land.
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Re: Flight booked and on my way
« Reply #9 on: July 21, 2011, 03:53:52 AM »
Quote from: volit on May 04, 2011, 05:24:35 PM
I just found a flatshare in Old Basford. Looks like I will be shacking up there for awhile! I suppose either until I find something different or if I really enjoy it, I can stay there.

How are you enjoying life in Nottingham? My boyfriend lives in Arnold ;D so chances are once I move out there next year I'll be living in Nottingham for a period of time! Hope life is going well for you out there!!
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