Homesick

[danae 0]

I know its hard. My husband is not working at the moment, and isn't driving yet. Its driving him nuts, and we're not in an area that you can walk to things. Hopefully when he gets a new job, we will be moving into the city where we can walk places.

When can you get your DL? That will at least bring a sense of independence back to you. (((hugs)))

I emailed the NV licence agency that I was given the link to, and got a reply this morning that I couldnt get a licence until I was a permanent resident (and I have not even got married yet- so that is going to be long time!!) AND THEN i have to take the full driving test, theory test, eye test etc. Im shocked, I thought id would be so simple . especially as I have a full clean UK licence. Im pretty gutted.

Nothing is walking distance from where I am. There isnt even anywhere I can walk the dogs really, as all the neighbours have huge, mean yard dogs that charge the gates when we pass- and ive had a few VERY close encounters! So even that I have to wait for my guy to have the time to drive us the the dog park. Its so sucky.

Ive been to the strip a few times yes, the whole thing isnt really my scene though. Ideally I wouldnt be in Vegas but Toran owns a house here that he is financially tied to for anther 2 years.

Oh by the way ljwinquist- i see it says you are from Leicester on your thing- is that leicester UK??? Cos thats where Im from!!

Oh well, I guess I just have to grin and bear it all for a while- but I knwo it will get better eventually

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Being able to get out and about would help by giving you some changes every day. If you don't feel comfortable using your UK license to drive, what about getting a bicycle. It sounds like the roads are not so busy right around where you are that you may be able to get out and about to some places beyond walking distance by riding. I know it is hot, though, so perhaps that isn't an option. Good luck

[CanGal 1]

Nothing is walking distance from where I am. There isnt even anywhere I can walk the dogs really, as all the neighbours have huge, mean yard dogs that charge the gates when we pass- and ive had a few VERY close encounters! So even that I have to wait for my guy to have the time to drive us the the dog park. Its so sucky

I know! Thats the biggest pain for me. I have a little hyper Yorkie. I try to walk him daily but sometimes it's scary. Everyone around here has big dogs and their fences only go up half way up then an average fence at home would so if they wanted too, could jump over very easily. There have been many that have tried and i just walk faster. It's kind of scary.

Essentially you just have to stay positive. Thats what I try to do. Yes, I have good days and bad days. Am I slightly depressed? I just maybe, I don't even know anymore. I know that I've never felt this way ever before though and know that it just has to be the whole adjusting and then kind of feeling trapped in your own home. It feels like you have no identity. I broke down literally yesterday just because I've had enough. I had a phone call from the company building our house that because I couldn't be put on the morgtage and have yet not recieved a ssn that they have to remove me from the house building contracts. One more thing I can't do. It was hard to hear, my hubby tried to calm me down thru the night. Just hang in there. Stay positive, as much as you can.

[danae 0]

Being able to get out and about would help by giving you some changes every day. If you don't feel comfortable using your UK license to drive, what about getting a bicycle. It sounds like the roads are not so busy right around where you are that you may be able to get out and about to some places beyond walking distance by riding. I know it is hot, though, so perhaps that isn't an option. Good luck

I was told by the driving agency that I can not drive here until I have the NV licence- which i cant get until im a permanent resident. It really sucks.

I considered a bike- but only for a second! yes is it WAY too hot here right now, I can only stay in the yard fo a few minutes before having to retreat back indoors! and sadly the roads are busy round here- in fact we live right on a main road. But its also one of those areas where its all roads, but no stores -except for gas stations and a home depot!! which I cant see myself getting too excited about!!

Ill just have to stick to the internet, playing with the dogs, some home crafts and dvds for the next year or so i guess! lol

Nothing is walking distance from where I am. There isnt even anywhere I can walk the dogs really, as all the neighbours have huge, mean yard dogs that charge the gates when we pass- and ive had a few VERY close encounters! So even that I have to wait for my guy to have the time to drive us the the dog park. Its so sucky

I know! Thats the biggest pain for me. I have a little hyper Yorkie. I try to walk him daily but sometimes it's scary. Everyone around here has big dogs and their fences only go up half way up then an average fence at home would so if they wanted too, could jump over very easily. There have been many that have tried and i just walk faster. It's kind of scary.

Essentially you just have to stay positive. Thats what I try to do. Yes, I have good days and bad days. Am I slightly depressed? I just maybe, I don't even know anymore. I know that I've never felt this way ever before though and know that it just has to be the whole adjusting and then kind of feeling trapped in your own home. It feels like you have no identity. I broke down literally yesterday just because I've had enough. I had a phone call from the company building our house that because I couldn't be put on the morgtage and have yet not recieved a ssn that they have to remove me from the house building contracts. One more thing I can't do. It was hard to hear, my hubby tried to calm me down thru the night. Just hang in there. Stay positive, as much as you can.

Oh you poor thing.

How long have you been there in that situation? Its only been a couple of months for me and im already struggling, but I think maybe longer for you?

We are all here for you, Big hugs xxx

[MrsWhizz 0]

I walked to the gym or into the shops every day...I would only shop for enough groceries for 2 days at a time so I'd have a reason to go to the grocery store more than once a week. I spent a lot of time at the library and just walking around with my ipod on taking everything in and learned that it's OK to have a midmorning/afternoon watching To Buy or Not To Buy/Homes Under the Hammer and Countdown without feeling like a lazy lump. I'd excersise in the morning so I wouldn't feel lazy when I wanted to just sit and read or watch tv while I waited for him to come home. I also experimented in the kitchen and managed some pretty decent stuff and not so decent stuff (those gas marks and different measuresments were my downfall).

Oh my! Are you sure we weren't living parallel lives in UK? Only I found myself hooked on those mid-afternoon day in a life of a chef/gardener/trashcollector kinda shows. I had a really rough time there, but my hubby made it all worth while. I just hope I can be as strong for him when he's here as he was for me there. I was moody verging on out of control! The funny thing is, even though I was dying to get back on a plane to the US 90% of the time I was there, I really miss England sometimes.

It's a major adjustment! Your homesickness is a completely normal part of the process. Things will get better for you. You've made it this far which already qualifies you as ONE TOUGH COOKIE!!!

[CanGal 1]

it's been a year since last may when i moved here. Thankfully I do have a green card (aos) interview at the end of this month. I just think i'm too the point though that it's all gotten to me so bad sometimes I don't even feel excited about the interview. I am but thats just how it feels sometimes. I just stating all this cuz i want you to know your not the only one feeling the way you do

Edited June 8, 2006 by CanGal

[danae 0]

it's been a year since last may when i moved here. Thankfully I do have a green card (aos) interview at the end of this month. I just think i'm too the point though that it's all gotten to me so bad sometimes I don't even feel excited about the interview. I am but thats just how it feels sometimes. I just stating all this cuz i want you to know your not the only one feeling the way you do

And I appreciate it

By the way, your wedding photo is beautiful

[CanGal 1]

Thank you