New members of the Puerto Rico forum, introduce yourself here - 1st quarter of 2015

Mrkpytn Serial expat

Member since 21 February 2015

MrkpytnSerial expat24 March 2015 16:21:38

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From my experience.......Culture shock is when you live outside of the mainland USA and then return.

Jolo84 Active member

Member since 28 February 2015

Jolo84Active member24 March 2015 16:28:24

#42

Welcome, there seem to be a lot of people from VA in this thread. I live in Virginia Beach.

NomadLawyer Serial expat

Member since 27 September 2010

NomadLawyerSerial expat24 March 2015 23:23:11

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All I can say is don't take anything personally and good luck.

Schuttzie Serial expat

Member since 22 April 2014

SchuttzieSerial expat25 March 2015 11:08:19

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Welcome, jirizarry! When you decide on your location there are many people here to help out for schools for your little one. Have you traveled to other countries? I don't feel there is/will be much culture shock for myself and hubby but some may feel otherwise. I think you will be fine. Ask any questions you like and then people can help with tips on relocating. All the best to you!

jackiepaddock1 Active member

Member since 30 March 2015

jackiepaddock1Active member30 March 2015 22:14:18

#45

Hello.
My name is Jackie. I am relocating to Rincon from South Padre Island, TX with my son William. We have spent months on Culebra as well as Isla Verde. I'm selling my Bar and Grill and moving to Rincon to rid my life of stress. Time to enjoy life. It doesn't take much to make me happy these days. I am a 54 divorcee. My daughter and her husband were victims of an accident in 2001 and I took over being mom and dad to William, my now 15 yr old surfer grandson. (He calls me mom).
We are no strangers to island life....we love it. I have friends from the US living in Isla Verde as well as Boyumon...
Hope to open a small restaurant once settled in...
Jackie

jirizarry Member

Member since 24 March 2015

jirizarryMember30 March 2015 22:26:25

#46

Thank you!
We will be about 30 mintues from San Juan. My husband has family there and we are hoping to join them. I have done so much reading on PR. My biggest issue is education, With all public school's teaching only in Spanish that puts us in an unusual spot, And private schools are more then $10,000 a year.. And all I know is i'm not rich!!! So, my hope is to meet many, many people so I can find other schooling options. What ever PR has in store for me and my family I will embrace it with a open mind and open arms...

mac00677 Serial expat

Member since 22 December 2014

mac00677Serial expat31 March 2015 12:22:11

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Most people speak English here, don't worry! I've been here 9yrs, and my Spanish is terrible!

mac00677 Serial expat

Member since 22 December 2014

mac00677Serial expat31 March 2015 12:22:40

#48

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What area are you moving to, do you know yet?

Schuttzie Serial expat

Member since 22 April 2014

SchuttzieSerial expat31 March 2015 13:12:31

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Welcome, Jackie~ I'm so sorry to hear of your daughter and her husband You are so blessed to be able to care for and raise your grandson. All the best to you both!

Glad to have you aboard, Jirizarry, welcome!

jackiepaddock1 Active member

Member since 30 March 2015

jackiepaddock1Active member31 March 2015 17:46:28

#50

Thank you! I am so looking forward to this move.

Mishna Serial expat

Member since 25 March 2015

MishnaSerial expat01 April 2015 11:27:35

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Hi All,

Can we please try not to go on this thread.

Kindly note that this thread has been created for new members to introduce themselves and share their aspirations

Thanks & Regards

Mishna

chopola New member

Member since 05 April 2015

chopolaNew member05 April 2015 14:56:20

#52

Hello all, new member here, considering buying land to build a retirement home on at future date. I will read some past posts and ask questions I cant fine answers to.