notwavingdrowning wrote:Petales Soufflez!- What a lovely post, I have to say that reading posts like this really make me feel so much more positive. I guess it is positive reinforcement I need right now).
A little childish I imagine of me perhaps, in a way like SammyMcK says, when we are taken away from what we know and the ones we love and even the simple things like our local supermarkets (why is that such a big one?) it is such a shock to our system. (I spent 3 years in Europe but did not experience these feelings) Probably explains my attitude at the moment. However I must say that starting this thread and being able to read others stories, in particular studying the graph on culture shock that my Star fellow expat JEZZMAN, posted earlier on this thread is making me feel more positive about my stay here.
My partner told me today his contract was going to be extended by 6 months (1 yr to 18mths+) and instead of bursting into tears (which I would of earlier this week) I actually thought, well I have no excuse now, I really need to get a life as I am going to be here a lot longer than expected..
So thank you, all of you. I hope this thread can keep going and possibly help others in knowing we are not alone, like it has helped me.
heya
yes - initial 6mths for me was extremely tough. problem is that you have to accept sing for what it is. for me, i had to stop wishing there was a bondi beach, flea markets and bright blue skies.
how I have come to enjoy sing was to engage myself in a group of friends, took up culinary course, travel at least once a month outside of work requirements, do lots of sports and have a t least one night out with mates,
i hope this helps.
let me know if you need info on any of interesting activities in sing, happy to help.
cheers
Jess
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