This summer was certainly an eventful one, and while I'm sad to see the end of the nice warm weather, this month has also seen me begin to experience Autumn in the US for the first time - up until this year, I had experienced every season but Autumn across the pond.
The immigration situation has progressed somewhat this month, I finally had my background check a few weeks back, and now I am waiting for them to send confirmation that it's all clear. Our lawyer also sent me my work authorisation papers, however because of an admin error I haven't been able to get those completed. It's little hiccups like that which have made this process so frustrating, as I well remember from this time last year.
And where did that year go? Many times this month I've found myself thinking back to those few months, going down to London to do my medical, seeing the sights of the city, wondering whether my move to the US would pan out. It feels strange looking back.
I also have some news regarding the children's book that I'm collaborating on - the pictures for the first book are all finished, now I just need to stop procrastinating and get them all sorted into a PDF file. I get easily distracted, after all.
It wasn't just a Stateside Autumn that I was getting to experience this month, either - the 28th September marked me and my lovely wife Nicole's 4 year anniversary of becoming a couple. Now I know couples don't usually celebrate that particular anniversary, but this was different, because this year was the first time we were able to celebrate that anniversary together in person, not through a Skype chat, and it was wonderful being able to do that. Memories like these are what remind me that making my move and beginning a new life with Nicole is what it's all about.
The new local bowling league season has started this month, too - last season was my debut alongside Nicole's dad and close family friend Steve, and I was amazed that we finished second place in the league overall. This time, I'm bowling alongside my lovely wife, and so far it's going really well.
The artist's corner this month is also a shoutout to my good friend Chris Clews from Australia - we collaborated on a comic, featuring a few of our characters - you can check it out right here.
Bring on the pumpkins and Autumn leaves - till next time.
