[Lupin]

At the moment I just can't be bothered with this whole emigration lark. Still need to sort shipping, NZNC registration, plan and book the Western Australia stop off and blah, blah, blah. But I've really lost the omph. Totally lethargic about it all. :uhoh

Perhaps it's because we moved our departure date by two months and it all seems so distant right now. Or perhaps it's the heat. Or the moon. Or something.

Anyone else out here in the doldrums? :laugh

[wilson182]

Yeah, but only cause its time to get ready for work:wah I remember well the feelings you are having, and so I send you BIG Hugs :) :)

Debs
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[Diny]

Don't worry - this is just another 'normal emotion'. At times the whole process just gets too much and we end up asking ourselves 'is it all worth it'?

We too had to delay our departure by 2 months (due to house sale dropping through), at the time it felt like everything had been pulled from under our feet. However, the 2 months passed very quickly and everything fell into place in the end - as I'm certain it will with yourselves.

It may be an idea to 'take 5' .... forget the process for a couple of days. Think of other things, do other things, eliminate all thoughts of NZ and the immigration process from your mind. Not easy but if you manage it you'll feel refreshed.

Take comfort in the fact that you are going through emotions that so many others have gone through - or indeed are still going through. These feelings will pass and you'll soon realise that it WAS all worth it.

Good luck - relax - have a nice day.

Diny

[Avalon]

It may be an idea to 'take 5' .... forget the process for a couple of days. Think of other things, do other things, eliminate all thoughts of NZ and the immigration process from your mind. Not easy but if you manage it you'll feel refreshed.

Thats a great idea - it really works. We had to do this a few times during the process I can tell you ;)

Even now - if things get too much - I just give myself a few days of not doing anything baout whatever it is thats bugging me. Then I can get back to it refreshed and ready to go. Had to do that this week as it happens.

[Lupin]

I've applied that method to my OU course because I'm floundering with enthusiasm....I'm about 6 weeks behind :wah

So perhaps I should take your advice and forget this emigration thing for a while and focus on studying, which is clearly suffering for the stress of emigrating!!!

Thanks to the 3 of you for such kind words; you're a lovely bunch of people on this forum :)

[Annierobrigado]

Thanks to the 3 of you for such kind words; you're a lovely bunch of people on this forum :)


Hi Lupin77

I agree with you. Diny, Debs and Avalon are three of the nicest, kindest, most helpful and lovely persons on this forum. I haven't met them, I wish I could already, but I'm still here in the Philippines. Am still praying for the visa.

You're studying? What, may I ask? and where?

Cheers and have a pint or bubbly or just plain iced tea to chase away the blues.:cheers How about a banana? :raebanana

Annie

[Avalon]

:o Wow, thank you so much.

That has really cheered my day up :)

[Diny]

Thanks Annie - kind words - you've brightened my day no end.

Diny

[wilson182]

Oh Thanks Annie, what a lovely thing to say

Debs
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[marcia]

We have been 'floundering' a bit. Kev can't get motivated unless he is under pressure and because of the lack of 'action' with the house it seems like we will never get there. But since we have had the shippers out he has suddenly sprung into action and started cleaning his 'tackle' (drills etc - calm down Diny!!!) spraying his metal cabinets and seems motivated again. He really needs a deadline to work to!

Me on the other hand, had a mad splurge of dejunking before the shippers came now I know we need a 40 footer can't help thinking begger it we'll take the lot.

Plus its too hot to do anything, 3 grumpy kids who are 'bored'.

I think once we get a buyer for the house I will be spurred into action again, till then i'll concentrate on organising my sisters wedding invitations, place cards, order of services, etc - guess which idiot volunteered to do them to take my mind off the emigrating!!!! DOHHHHH :uhoh


It seems that all these emotions and feelings are all part and parcel of the process - we will obviously get through them eventually - loads of others have before us - but how nice to be able to have a grumble and moan and know you are not alone in all this! :raebanana

[gil]

Anyone else out here in the doldrums?

Oh me, oh me, oh me! House round neck like albatross or millstone, mind very definitely not present and correct and to cap it all, it's RAINING!!! Seeing as it's the weekend, I believe it's already wine o'clock, perhaps that'll help :laugh Mind you, I am supposed to be on the wagon, but what with the millstone/ albatross, a wagon's too much to handle. So, I feel a glass of chilled white coming on.....:D

Some lovely posts on this thread, I so love the support and kindness around here, thanks all, it does make it easier when you have a helping hand and kind words extended acrtoss the ocean to pick you up when you feel low.

Hoipe you're all having a good weekend,
Gil
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[Lupin]

Oh well, at least I'm not alone out here :)

Must be horrid trying to sell a house so I ought to quit whinging as I'm just waiting on our agreed timescale. I think the number of three line whip events being issued from the in-laws is starting to get me down, to be honest! We ought to have held off telling them until November.....