Paulkyville

Yesterday I received an email from the AHC confirming that my application for permanent residency had been successful! To say I was pleased was quite an understatement! I have to go at least once before 7th July next year, otherwise I have to begin the whole process again, so am planning a quick trip (or as quick as a whole day's travelling there and back will allow) sometime next year, probably March. I think I have now done the easy part; everything that comes next is far more complex and complicated and requires untold bureaucracy and inevitable faffing, as it will involve the British government, as well as having to sell the house for a decent profit and quit my job and say goodbye to friends and family. But for now, there are no more hoops to jump through and I can relax a bit, before the scramble begins. Oh, and Yippee!

I have no idea why I'm doing this. I have always been a bit ambivalent regarding blogs; unless I was President of the USA, a serial killer or Britney Spears, I just don't think my life is that interesting. And yet... I am beginning the process of leaving the UK after my first four decades to go an live in Australia. It occurred to me that this might actually be something worth writing about. I have no doubt that there will be other random, useless thoughts along the way, but for now, this is it. On Friday I submit my application. Wish me luck!