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I am ecstatic! I’ve been dancing in the kitchen. Punching the air. I have a beaming smile from ear to ear. I am privileged to have been granted the first stage of my D7 Visa from the Portugal Consulate in London. Thank you. I am incredibly grateful. And I won’t let you down. It has…
I gradually got to the front of the queue at the VFS Global office in London. On entering, you walk through a scanner and to the front text. Honestly, I have no idea why they have a scanner. Maybe it’s for authenticity, or maybe just a prop. Either way, everyone just walked through. No checks,…
Now, I know I am a right pain in the bum. I potentially have first degree honours in being a pain. It’s been something I’ve learnt throughout my time at the University of Life. I’ve learnt a lot. I’ve forgotten more than I remember. And I’ve gained some talents. Being disruptive and challenging, and saying…
This last week has been one of getting paperwork and admin in order in preparation for my D7 visa submission. When I was writing last week’s blog, I was excited to receive my certificate confirming that I don’t have a criminal record. Phew. Next on the list was my health insurance. It transpires that my…
I’ve got keys. Oh my goodness. I’ve got keys to a property in Portugal. I’ve got to pinch myself as all of a sudden, it’s getting very real, very quickly. There have been some huge steps forward over the last couple of weeks. Personally, professionally and Portugally. I know, it’s not a real word but…
It’s already March and my scouting visit is fast approaching. The days, weeks and months seem to pass by quicker and quicker. Maybe it’s because I’ve had fifty Januarys and Februarys already and each one is not that dissimilar to the last. But I have to keep reminding myself that the next ones are going…