Big Changes

First off, apologies for not updating this blog for such a long time. Things just happen and happen, and it's no surprise that everything got so out of control, I haven't had time to blog anything.

Big changes, in a nutshell. The biggest change is that I may be heading overseas as early as next month, to start my OE. I am excited, and apprehensive about the whole thing. Excited, as in I get to live in another country. But apprehensive, as in what happens if the whole thing goes to crap?

A couple of months ago, I applied for a UK visa under the HSMP category. I just received news that the Home Office are taking ages to process applications, and it's unlikely I will get my visa processed by the time I originally anticipated (early July). Now the company desperately needs people in July, and the only way to meet that need is if I go without my visa. This means that I will need to return home and get my visa, before heading to the UK again. This short trip to the UK means I can look around for the best places to settle before finally committing to a single location where I'll be based. It will be a great introduction to the lifestyle over there.

Of course I had an introduction before, when I went to Oxford in April as part of representing my company at IHE Connectathon. I was only there for 8 days, which was hardly enough time to look around and meet various friends over there. But it was enjoyable, and our presence at IHE Connectathon was a great success.

I will be waiting in anticipation as to whether I am able to go next month. All signs point to yes.