Now we have 2 weddings to go to in Australia in September/October! Jaqueline and Mark visited us on Saturday and it was lovely to meet Mark and catch up with Jacqui. They are also getting hitched and have invited us over to celebrate and stay with them. We are staying with Marky for a week so will hopefully make our Perth trip into a 2 week holiday and stay with Jacqui and Mark too. They couldn't have been more positive about us emigrating to Sydney and think it is the best thing for us as a family. It's always nice to hear positive things as it gives us both confidence.
While planning to emigrate I have gone through a plethora of emotions:
- Guilt
- Self doubt
- Euphoria
- Financial worry
- Stress
- Excitement
- Fear of the unknown & change
- Excitement about the adventure of the unknown & change
- Hopeful
- Concern over becoming uncontrollably homesick
- Worry about one of us loving it and one of us hating it
- Worry that we get there, the children start school and then we want to come back and upset them all over again
- Worrying about selling our lovely house that we are in now and regretting it
- Planning and looking forward to all the things we are going to do in Sydney
- Outdoor cinema in the park
- Buying and enjoying a boat
- Barbies
- Playing in the sun
- Teaching the children to swim
- Teaching me to swim properly
- Showing the children the Great Barrier Reef and the other numerous wildlife and vistas
- Making some new friends (hopefully!)
- Enjoying a pool in the garden at some point in the future
- Exploring the beaches & rockpools
- Travelling in, around and all over Australia
- Being outside more
- Taking the children skiing in New Zealand or the Snowy Mountains each year
- New Years Eve 2010 on the waterside watching the 9pm fireworks
- The many free family friendly events that the City puts on
- Learning some new skills - photography & floristry I hope
- Being a 1 car, 1 motorbike family
- Doing some off roading on the numerous dirt/non bitumen roads
So, lots and lots of things are going through my mind but most of all, now, I am excited.
Sarah
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