Welcome to my new blog where I'll share with you the ins and outs of this Jersey boy's new life in Oz. As I approach my 1 year anniversary of my relocation to my wife's homeland, I'm ready to share with you my observations and thoughts from the perspective a African American trying to find his path in this far away land called Oz.
So let's start at the beginning with some lessons learned as we prepared to move across the pond.
(1) Awaking the day of your departure to find that your passport has expired 2 weeks earlier will probably not be considered "funny" by anyone but you.
(2) Do not believe anything that the international movers tell you in regard to when your stuff will clear customs. Just add 4 weeks and hope.
(3) There is no turkey bacon in Australia - I'll pay you to sneak some in for me...anyone? anyone??
(4) Only 1 out of every 5 close friends will actually proactively keep in touch when you move. Ask every friend if they're going to be the 1 or the 4.
(5) Don't waste all your time trying to sell everything off before coming. Instead spend your time overloading on the things you can't get here - good Mexican food, Ahi sashimi, Grits, your favorite deodorant/skincare/personal items (it's probably not here!), and did I mention turkey bacon?
There's so much more to share but they refuse to pay me for doing this at work (shhhh - don't tell anyone) so I'd best be signing off. Hit me up with any questions or comments and I'll try to address them in my next post. I'm out!
