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joanna123 · 18-07-2008, 12:39 AM

I just wanted to say hello everyone. Sally, your defence of Tassie (and Herbster) was hilarious. You really are a Tasmanian now!! To Emma and Paul (and any others) it might help to know another story/perspective..

I migrated here six years ago (I cannot believe it has been that long). I came for a holiday and met my Tasmanian husband here after three weeks. I have to say, whilst I found Tasmania intoxicatingly beautiful, unique and quiet with small population - AND I left England hating it, as time moved on I began to realise the opportunities that living here in Tassie can offer you. I visit London/UK frequently, and have since leaving realised I am madly in love with it. It's bred into me forever! But I do see the lifestyle, low stress environment Tasmania provides that I now am blessed with having. There are people here that will amaze you, the sheer unconditional friendship and support you find in Tasmanian's or 'adopted' Tasmanian's is unsurpassable. Time is available here. You can be the person you always wanted to be, but never had the time or inclination to be in the UK. Lifestyle is key - you begin after a while to protect it vehemently.

Like Liz, I do get homesick (especially as I came here alone and my family are in London) and struggled for years with homesicknesses and misery - not all the time, but you would be a fool to think it won't hit you.. I must have been, because I really thought (having lived in another country for a number of years previously) that I would be fine - I am wordly and independent etc, but it is so much further away from the UK than anywhere else in the world (pretty much).

The Department of Immigration and Citizenship advise new migrants it takes around five years to become a 'local' and to settle. When I first read this I laughed.. But it's probably (for some - including me) a realistic period. I love my new life and am not sure I would change it, even though I am a city girl at heart.. Visiting the places in Tasmania I get to visit, seeing the views, mmewting the people, the incredible world-class food and wine experiences etc is amazing. And if you choose to migrate here, I can't believe it wouldn't amaze you too.

These are my personal opinions.. I have lots more specific experiences in Tas/mainland if you would like to hear them.. Just ask :)

Joanna.

18-07-2008, 12:39 AM	#75 (permalink)
joanna123 Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Tasmania Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I just wanted to say hello everyone. Sally, your defence of Tassie (and Herbster) was hilarious. You really are a Tasmanian now!! To Emma and Paul (and any others) it might help to know another story/perspective.. I migrated here six years ago (I cannot believe it has been that long). I came for a holiday and met my Tasmanian husband here after three weeks. I have to say, whilst I found Tasmania intoxicatingly beautiful, unique and quiet with small population - AND I left England hating it, as time moved on I began to realise the opportunities that living here in Tassie can offer you. I visit London/UK frequently, and have since leaving realised I am madly in love with it. It's bred into me forever! But I do see the lifestyle, low stress environment Tasmania provides that I now am blessed with having. There are people here that will amaze you, the sheer unconditional friendship and support you find in Tasmanian's or 'adopted' Tasmanian's is unsurpassable. Time is available here. You can be the person you always wanted to be, but never had the time or inclination to be in the UK. Lifestyle is key - you begin after a while to protect it vehemently. Like Liz, I do get homesick (especially as I came here alone and my family are in London) and struggled for years with homesicknesses and misery - not all the time, but you would be a fool to think it won't hit you.. I must have been, because I really thought (having lived in another country for a number of years previously) that I would be fine - I am wordly and independent etc, but it is so much further away from the UK than anywhere else in the world (pretty much). The Department of Immigration and Citizenship advise new migrants it takes around five years to become a 'local' and to settle. When I first read this I laughed.. But it's probably (for some - including me) a realistic period. I love my new life and am not sure I would change it, even though I am a city girl at heart.. Visiting the places in Tasmania I get to visit, seeing the views, mmewting the people, the incredible world-class food and wine experiences etc is amazing. And if you choose to migrate here, I can't believe it wouldn't amaze you too. These are my personal opinions.. I have lots more specific experiences in Tas/mainland if you would like to hear them.. Just ask :) Joanna.