I've just been having the same sort of comments from people back here about getting off their backsides. I agree wholeheartedly about making the most of your life. Noone's going to live it for you!

Britexpat- I think it's human nature to pick at little things isn't it? I think I just realised that rather than sitting down whinging about stuff, it was better just to do something about it:)

I guess some people find the idea of change too intimidating.