How to adapt faster to this new life

[In NYC 0]

Well, I'm just married and I've been here for one month. I haven't found a job yet and the truth is the wait is killing me. I used to have a very busy life style in my home country and I truly need some ideas on what to do to help me adapt to this new life.

I do remember I once read here there was a website where I could meet people in my area with the same interests I have but I do not seem to find that now. Any suggestions?????

Thanks!

[CBR 0]

Is it meetup.com?

I really just wanted to post to say I love your picture!! We're going to be visiting WDW in a few days and I can't wait!

[TBoneTX 45,301]

I truly need some ideas on what to do to help me adapt to this new life.

An excellent diversion is to administer frequent "calzoncillo chinos" and to escape receiving them. Seriously, others here will be of more help than I, and they will respond.

[MissusM09 1]

I truly need some ideas on what to do to help me adapt to this new life.

An excellent diversion is to administer frequent "calzoncillo chinos" and to escape receiving them. Seriously, others here will be of more help than I, and they will respond.

then why reply??

anyway, meetup.com is good, volunteering is also great ( i dont do it because i cant drive over here yet) studying for your drivers license amazing, er, starting a class, or degree course or what not, these are options.

the waiting part of this process, is part of this process, take a deep breath, better still take up an exercise class, yoga etc and relax. its definately not an easy path, think of it as an extended vacation, remember how stressed you were getting over here all the stuff you had to do, you deserve it.

Go see where you live like a tourist would, I go to museums, local markets, drink beer and cocktails in the afternoon, read books that i normally wouldnt get a chance to. the hardest part is not having your mates, thats one thing i cant help you with, maybe doing some of these things will help you meet folk.

all the best in your adjusting..

xx

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[Gemmie 142]

the hardest part is not having your mates, thats one thing i cant help you with, maybe doing some of these things will help you meet folk.

Ditto, not having my friends is the hardest part of everything.

I've had moments where I want to pound my head into the wall, sure. But they pass when I keep myself busy and thinking positive. For example, my husband is working 14 hours a day for the nexy three days straight, so I basically won't get to see him for 3 days, and I'm on my own for that time. So we planned ahead, and here are the things I can do to pass the time:

Bake cupcakes from scratch.

Walk to the local library and sign up and take books home.

Read an old book that I didn't have time to read in the UK.

Take the dog out.

Read the driving manual to prepare for my written test.

Play a new game on the Playstation.

Search online for some class/job options for when my EAD comes through.

Talk to my British friends on the phone.

[TBoneTX 45,301]

then why reply??

Because others will indeed come along (some have, including you), and the OP needed an early lift (& possible laugh). There is at least one VERY long, thorough thread, I believe in this same forum, about adapting. Look for it and bump it, si man.

[In NYC 0]

Is it meetup.com?

I really just wanted to post to say I love your picture!! We're going to be visiting WDW in a few days and I can't wait!

Thanks for your reply! I think it is that site. I'll try it later.

It is awesome you're going to WDW. Have a great time there!

[In NYC 0]

the hardest part is not having your mates, thats one thing i cant help you with, maybe doing some of these things will help you meet folk.

Ditto, not having my friends is the hardest part of everything.

I've had moments where I want to pound my head into the wall, sure. But they pass when I keep myself busy and thinking positive. For example, my husband is working 14 hours a day for the nexy three days straight, so I basically won't get to see him for 3 days, and I'm on my own for that time. So we planned ahead, and here are the things I can do to pass the time:

Bake cupcakes from scratch.

Walk to the local library and sign up and take books home.

Read an old book that I didn't have time to read in the UK.

Take the dog out.

Read the driving manual to prepare for my written test.

Play a new game on the Playstation.

Search online for some class/job options for when my EAD comes through.

Talk to my British friends on the phone.

Thank you guys!!!! It is good to know I'm not the only one going through this process. I'll try to get on that site to make friends in my area and, of course, will follow your advise.