It’s three weeks until I hand back the keys to my rental house and head to Portugal. Since I made the decision to move to Portugal the anticipation and excitement have been constant. But also, there have been some reservations. The next three weeks are going to be hectic and include a week in Greece….
Tag: Planning
I’m celebrating! It’s a privilege. It’s my D7 Visa!
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…
Mind-blowing and exciting as my career break starts!
It’s the end of an era. The end of work, as I know it. After originally signalling my intention to leave my employment around fifteen months ago, it has been a long “notice period”. My colleagues were notified in August last year, and then the official resignation came three months ago. Having the knowledge that…
Don’t sit and let the world pass by
Sometimes I just want to be able to sit and let the world pass me by. Is that a waste of time? Or does it allow refreshing and recharging the batteries? I rarely feel I waste time, although often I reflect and may not have used my time most productively. On the other end, then…
Making more progress towards my Portugal adventure.
I am confident I am making great progress with sorting everything out in Portugal. However, it feels like I am not quite on top of things in the UK. I haven’t taken my eye off the ball, nor have I lost sight of my to-do list. But fewer things are being ticked off the list….
It’s submitted! My D7 Visa appointment at VFS Global
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,…