Being something of an expert on migrant life in Aussieland, I have between 3 and 10 people broach the matter with me every month. These couple of months I’ve had more. As in, more people want to know how to … Continue reading
I eavesdrop. No, scratch that. I actually do partake in many conversations, real and virtual, but the number of conversations I listen to or read without making any comment is by far greater than the number in which I do … Continue reading
Welcome and thank you for checking out www.byestella.com, a personal blog about migrant life in Australia, written, edited and maintained exclusively by yours truly! Topics I write extensively on include: * parenting an Asian child in the West and the … Continue reading
Most migrants I know lead double lives. There’s us, bright and cheery, speaking in rose-coloured tones about things as mundane as the weather to friends in adopted homelands and there’s us, huddled together in a sombre circles, discussing some new … Continue reading
Despite the pro or anti migration factions waging war around you, the truth is simply this: you ONLY need concern yourself with migrating to Australia if you have an “in-demand skill” recognised by an Australian professional body or have AUD2m or … Continue reading
Sometimes, after my early morning trip to the loo, I cannot go back to bed. When that happens, my mind usually gets into all sorts of high jinks, pondering the imponderable. Lately, I’ve been wondering what the oldies mean when … Continue reading
My in-laws left yesterday after a week’s stay with yours truly. They were here for sister-in-law’s (SIL) first entry into Australia as a permanent resident. For those of you who’ve migrated to these parts, you’ll know what this first entry … Continue reading
Okay, so people won’t think I’m “exploiting” them or their images – here is the low-down on privacy at By Estella Dot Com: I DEPERSONALISE every person featured on By Estella Dot Com except those that know about this blog and … Continue reading
I have an ulcer the size of Texas in my mouth, but all I can think of is that darn vein just above my left eyebrow. Can’t see it? Check out the picture of me with His Royal Highness during … Continue reading
By Estella You can always tell which Asians migrated to Australia as adults and which came as children by listening to conversations between parents in the playground. Asians who arrived as children or who were born here, talk to others … Continue reading