I have only known Maz for a few months, but we are kindred spirits. She is vibrant, fun and loves life!
Where were you born? Melbourne, Australia
Where are you currently? Missouri City, Texas, USA
How long have you been there? since November 2011 (19 months)
How long do you expect to be there? Unsure
Where else have you lived? Melbourne, Australia
What you love about where you are living? The people I am meeting 🙂
What is the worst thing about where you live? Not being close to the coast line/beaches/mountains/nature
The hardest part of living where you live? Being away from family/friends 🙁
What has surprised you most about where you live? How quickly friendships develop
Your biggest lesson learned? Make home where you are or you will not find happiness here
One reason you wouldn’t have missed living there for the world? The experiences we have had (so far!)
The best food? Mexican!
The best sight? in Houston… can’t really think of one… in the USA.. Grand Canyon… Muir Woods… Yosemite…
Your biggest fear for the future? Not knowing where we will be…
Funniest incident? Seeing one of our dogs the first time she saw a squirrel!
What NOT to do in your location? Go for a walk in the middle of the day during summer…
The person who has inspired you most where you live and why? Mary-Ann, she and her husband have taken on the experience of living here to the max! Experiencing as much as they can before they go.
Best piece of advice you could give to newbie expats? Accept that this is home and get out and experience as much as you can while you can.
Read previous interviews, here:
#1 Sarah, from Ireland, now in Houston
#2 Melanie, from England, now in Houston
#3 Corinne, from France, now in Switzerland
#4 Frances, from England, now back in England
#5 Alison, from Ireland, now in Houston
#6 Mary Ann, from Australia, now in Houston
#7 Jennifer, from USA, now in Stavanger
#8 Mimi, from France, now in Houston
#9 Marie, from Australia, now back in Australia
#10 Zoe from UK, now in Australia