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Ask for help > China here I come....
China here I come....
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N.F.T
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China here I come....
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Going to be leaving my home country for the 1st time in my life and will be living and working in China for the next year. Leaving in 5 days. Freaking out. Advice???? |
1 Jan 2010
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Lost in France
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Dear N.F.T,
Of course you are feeling a little anxious now that the day you have been preparing for is approaching but don �t worry. Embrace the new! The older we get the more we focus on what can go wrong and we underestimate the amazing inspiration and exhilaration a major change can bring. This is a fantastic opportunity. I am sure you are going to see and experience some weird and wonderful things that you can �t even begin to imagine. I think it �s marvellous that you are taking this leap into a new adventure. And the long term benefits will outweigh any temporary nervousness you may be feeling now.
I have never regretted any move I made in my life, first from Ireland to Paris and then after years mulling it over, from Paris to the french countryside. Often, I find, people wished they �d done it sooner, I know I did.
So as the great Douglas Adams wrote "Don �t Panic" and if you do find yourself with fleeting moments of regret just remind yourself that a year goes by in the blink of an eye.
Heartfelt wishes for a very happy new year.
I am sure it will be a year to remember.
Bon voyage
Susan
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1 Jan 2010
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