mooky Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I have been using this forum for eight years. It has been so very very helpful, both before and during my stay here. Now, because I really really want to I am going back to a new life in the UK. I shall miss some aspects of France, mainly the wildlife. I shan't miss the slow pace, frankly I have found that very boring. It has taken me a long time to realise that one of the things I really miss about my past life in UK, is the fight and challenge. I was always fighting for some injustice, or good cause. Always trying to change bad things. Here I find life so unchallenging, (except womens issues) I personally find, doing nothing but socializing, gardening, drinking, shopping ,boring. I have tried to get involved but it's not easy doing voluntary work here. It has been my priviledge to officiate at a few funerals for fellow expats, and at a baptism, but it's just not enough. As many know since I came here alone and vulnerable after a nervous breakdown, i have made a few wrong decisions. A short very unhappy marriage. I have been very lonely at times, but I have also made some good friends. Also sadly for the first time in my life some people I would really rather never ever see again. Through my own vulnerbility I have been tested. I drink very little, but many people just want to ram it down your throat, because it's not the done thing, not to drink in France. I have met more 'illegal'people here than I did in UK. Ex pats who are proud to be working illegally, not paying taxes, and not bothering with the laws of their adopted country, and frankly its sickened me. I have though met good honest genuine people too. I have always been very much against racism. Here I have experienced it myself, which has been positive for me.Now I understand far more why communities from one country stick together, watch their own countries telly, and want to eat some of their own food. The French do it, brits do it.I have learnt that UK means so very very much to me. I am proud to be British, and I want to be there for the bad times and do my bit.I want so much to be with my family to. Also I want to be able to shout about my faith again. Sadly I found the local Anglican community very very unfriendly. They really do need to step back and evalate what christianity is all about. So folks much love. I am not coming back to FranceI have no need to. Blessings and happy lives to you all. Mooky x x x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cendrillon Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Mooky I do hope life will be good to you when you return to the U.K. If you are prepared to give so much I think you cannot fail.Bon courage et bonne chance.[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baypond Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Mooky, it looks like that was a hard post to write. I hope you find the sanctity in the UK that you clearly crave. You have, with your candid observations on French life, crystallized that France is not always the panacea that we are led to believe. Well done for making this heard decision.Giles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owens88 Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Good luck. Congrats for saying it all. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 All the best Mooky xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bugsy Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 All the very best to you Mooky.Stay safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5-element Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Mooky, thank you for your parting gift to us - a very moving post, which finds many echoes in myself, and probably in some others. Very best wishes for your future back in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carmelle Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Mocky. You are great . What you are saying is a splendid lesson .Thank you very much . And what you are telling is definitely true . Much kisses Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clair Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 You tried it, you found it was not what you wanted and now you're taking a positive step about changing that.Excellent lesson in taking charge of your life.Best wishes Mooky [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cerise Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 I hope you find thecontentment you are looking for on your return. Cngratulations for having the courage to make your life happen in the direction you'd like it to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchie Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Yes, your post was very touching, Mooky.Good luck for your new life in England.Give us news :! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Very moving post Mooky. Hit home in many ways.Best of luck to you. You sound very 'together' so I am sure you will be happy in your move back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Thanks for all your posts down the years as Mooky and the other one. I shall always treasure the memory of the day the gendarmes stopped you and you had a dog collar and a bra on the passenger seat. I wish all the very best of luck in England.Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Good Luck in your new life, if you get a chance please come back and tell us how you are getting on, back in the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
val douest Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Yes, every good wish for the future Mooky. I'm so glad your two very special cats have gone to such a good home so you can say goodbye to France with no regrets, and be ready to greet the future with enthusiasm.Val Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Animal Posted July 11, 2009 Share Posted July 11, 2009 Best wishes for the future Mooky. [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NormanH Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 You are clear-headed, courageous, and have taken a very difficult decision.Congratulations.It is as pity that others in the same situation take a defensive stance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Good luck Mooky, I know exactly where you are coming from and going to! It takes a bit of getting used to here in the UK but I have no regrets, either going to France or returning to the UK and I'm sure things will go well for you too.IT's the anniversary of my first month back today and my son is settled and loves his school, I am happy to be still working from home with the odd day in the office and I have made a low offer on a house and it's been accepted, so far so good.Hope you manage to get on here occasionally and update your situation.Panda x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TWINKLE Posted July 17, 2009 Share Posted July 17, 2009 Glad things are going well for you too Panda - keep us posted [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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