Am I leaving the US because it's turning fascist? Not exactly. I've had a deep urge to move abroad since I was in my early teens. Yes, recent conditions do make it sound even better, but honestly, this something I've been dreaming about for 35 years.
December 14, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Am I leaving the US because it's turning fascist? Not exactly. I've had a deep urge to move abroad since I was in my early teens. Yes, recent conditions do make it sound even better, but honestly, this something I've been dreaming about for 35 years.
FINALLY have my passport back in-hand, with the visa "vignette" attached. WHAT. A. RELIEF. Dancing with bureaucracy is a painfull pasttime. Why did I sign up for this again?
December 14, 2025 at 4:46 PM
FINALLY have my passport back in-hand, with the visa "vignette" attached. WHAT. A. RELIEF. Dancing with bureaucracy is a painfull pasttime. Why did I sign up for this again?
I'll have comments indeed. The communication process throughout the application process was abysmal. I am under no illusion that anyone will read, much less take action on, this survey, but it will feel good to get some stress out.
December 12, 2025 at 6:35 PM
I'll have comments indeed. The communication process throughout the application process was abysmal. I am under no illusion that anyone will read, much less take action on, this survey, but it will feel good to get some stress out.
"WHY THE UK and not any one of the other less insane places in the world?!" no one asked. Well, basically because I have a unique opportunity to move to the UK, and even with that it's been quite an ordeal getting the paperwork sorted, and I don't have any such opportunities elsewhere.
December 12, 2025 at 5:24 PM
"WHY THE UK and not any one of the other less insane places in the world?!" no one asked. Well, basically because I have a unique opportunity to move to the UK, and even with that it's been quite an ordeal getting the paperwork sorted, and I don't have any such opportunities elsewhere.
Been thinking about starting a public blog for the new life I'm starting. Considered Youtube/TikTok, decided those are too much work & I'm not keen on inflicting my sorry mug on the world. I like Bsky, tho it's unlikely anyone will see this, & if they do, it's even more unlikely they'll subscribe.
December 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Been thinking about starting a public blog for the new life I'm starting. Considered Youtube/TikTok, decided those are too much work & I'm not keen on inflicting my sorry mug on the world. I like Bsky, tho it's unlikely anyone will see this, & if they do, it's even more unlikely they'll subscribe.