Last week marks a very important milestone. 14th of November 2011 - the day we were granted our permanent residency in this country. I have written enough about the woes of not being a permanent resident in Australia. Right from the atrocities of not being able to get proper health care to getting a simple driving licence. Now all of that has become a matter of the past. The relief this brings - one has to experience life as a 457 (temporary work visa holder) before being a permanent resident. Coming directly as a PR - one misses out on all the "fun".
It was a long drawn process as well. As with anything every step of this process had its own hurdles. All the way till the end when the case officer fell sick and had to be transferred to another person. The "thought to reality" took about 2 years to complete. Actual "work" started sometime in May and fortunately got this done just in time before Nandhitha goes to school next January. As much there were hurdles there were many people who played their part in making this happen as well. THANKS to all of them.
Now I am a "consultant" for one of my friends here who is also going through this same nightmare. I hope he does not repeat the same mistakes I made. :-) Life is much different with a new sense of "freedom" in many many ways.
Went to the Helensburgh temple for "Thanksgiving". I was explaining the various gods and their vehicle of choice. Vishnu - Garudan, Siva - Nandhi, Pillaiyar (Ganesh) - ????? Anybody any clues? What is Ganesh's mouse's name? Of course with this question not answered she didn't bother to go to Murugan's Mayil's name. I told her I will get back to her - am yet to find an answer. I see some references to "Mushika" is that the one?
Alrighty...have a great week ahead.
For those in the US of A - Have a Happy Turkey Day!!
C
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