I can't wait to return home.

only 3 weeks. It feels like these next 3 weeks are going to drag on and on. I got my apartment there all set up. I'm moving to Orangeville Ontario. it's a fairly small town about an hour east of...

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Megachops
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Joined: 04 Sep 2007
Posts: 19
Location: USA

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:48 am

only 3 weeks. It feels like these next 3 weeks are going to drag on and on.

I got my apartment there all set up. I'm moving to Orangeville Ontario. it's a fairly small town about an hour east of Toronto and 30 min north of Guelph. I checked google maps today and it's got 7 Tim Hortons (thank god, i was worried) a swiss chalet with Harveys and an East Side Marios so i'm all set with what I need.

I feel kinda silly telling people who live in Canada how excited I am to go back, they don't really understand it but I think you don't really learn to appreciate Canada until you leave.

so only 3 weeks. I think these next 3 weeks are going to be the longest of my life.

sorry just wanted to share.

Allyssa
Super Member

Joined: 20 May 2007
Posts: 132
Location: Canada

Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 2:04 pm

I totally understand -- I was glad to be back too. But I had been living in a culture that was very different than our in Canada and I sure felt the reverse culture shock when I came back. From the States to here I suppose there won't be quite the same difference.
Welcome home!

Allyssa

republican
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Joined: 14 May 2003
Posts: 193
Location: England

Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:00 am

Orangeville eh? I know that area a little as I lived in Waterloo and my Grandma still lives in Elora.
Yeah I totally know where you're coming from. I am hoping to move back to Canada in January and I cannot wait.
By the way if you ever find yourself in Guelph, check out a restaurant called Friends in Our Kitchen its really good!
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acrossthewall
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Joined: 06 Dec 2006
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Location: New York, USA

Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 6:02 am

I had an awesome time living in Kitchener-Waterloo one summer. It's great to be within reach of Toronto without being surrounded by its crazier aspects, especially in the summer months. There are SO many gorgeous places that are accessible from that part of the province (e.g. the Bruce Peninsula).

And I'm feeling the same way! I'm moving back to British Columbia from the UK in May, and I can't wait. Edinburgh is a really nice place, and having had the chance to be exposed to the history and culture (and travel-opportunities) over here has been invaluable, but there are so many little things about Canada that I've missed so much.

(Of course, later in the summer I'll be taking off for the States again, but never mind. That's only for another year.)

diorgirl607
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Joined: 29 Mar 2008
Posts: 1
Location: London

Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:11 am

Hi all! I just moved to London from T.O 2 months ago.i'm not that use to Londoners here mainly because they're quite reserved & it seems so hard to network with anyone! Anyway, I was reading all your posts & all sound like you guys enjoy life in Canada much more than the UK.

I wanna see how you guys got to know more ppl here so my days won't be sooo lonely.i used to have lots of friends in T dot so it's a lil' hard for me to get use to here.

acrossthewall
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Joined: 06 Dec 2006
Posts: 19
Location: New York, USA

Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 10:36 am

It's perfectly possible to love living in the UK! This is just the we're-excited-to-be-returning-to-Canada thread, so it's going to seem a little biased. There are certainly things I'm going to be sorry to leave behind here, even though going home will be a relief for me personally.

Anyway, you've only been in London for two months; all you need to do is to give it time. First of all, put yourself in a position to meet people! Are you associated with a university over here? If so, there're classes, sports, extracurricular activities, and student areas. If not, how about through work? Nearby bars? Even local groups? (Look around for these online and at community-centres.) If you're on Facebook, join the London network; that'll both keep you up-to-date about events and help you meet new people nearby. (Same idea for LiveJournal or Flickr or whatever else.) After that, it's just a matter of getting to know some of the people you're meeting. The English are really withdrawn compared to North Americans in general, but something I've found is that over time they open up. Keep talking to them, or even just at them; as individuals become more accustomed to you, they'll start speaking more spontaneously and holding more actual conversations. From there it'll be only a short step to new friendships.

Best of luck!

republican
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Joined: 14 May 2003
Posts: 193
Location: England

Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 11:09 am

Yeah you can enjoy living in the UK. Its true the British are more reserved and quite frankly even after 15 years I still do not understand them but I have a few very good British friends.
The clock to January is ticking.can't wait.
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abbyone2003
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