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My first year in New York City

One whole year in NYC,
Goodness goodness gracious me.

I’ve caught some trains, it’s what you do,
and on those trains, I’ve seen a poo.

I’ve walked through snow, and missed the sun,
but know one thing, I’ve had some fun.

I turned a big thirty and drank in a park,
I’ve sat on a rooftop until it got dark.

I’ve made a puppet, he looks like me,
he loves helping expats, all for free.

I’ve flown over the island, once in a chopper,
and watched friends get caught by an undercover copper.

It’s different, it’s weird, the accents are funny,
and it sure is easy to blow a whole lot of money.

There’s wine, there’s shots, there’s even gin,
but not one bar has a West End tin.

I’ve seen you vote “Yes” from way way afar,
and watched a Grand Final from one Brooklyn bar.

I’ve made more friends than I can count,
and with a Kingdom, climbed a Mount.

From top to bottom, I’ve seen some sights,
and really don’t think I’ll get bored of the lights.

I’m so very thankful, it’s been so great,
especially the nights, home way too late.

I miss the friends I left behind,
You’re amazing, you’re lovely, and oh so kind.

But there’s so much more for me to do,
so time will show one more makes two.

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Josh Pugh

Josh Pugh

Josh Pugh is the founder and CEO of America Josh, the largest community for Australians living in the United States — a network of more than 75,000 members across all 50 states, grown in part through the acquisition of the Australians in the USA and Aussies International communities. Originally from South Australia, Josh moved to New York in 2017 and became a US citizen in October 2025 — so the advice he publishes comes from having personally navigated the whole journey, from the E-3 visa to citizenship. Through America Josh he has written hundreds of practical, first-hand guides on moving to and living in the US: visas and immigration, taxes, healthcare, banking, housing and settling into life in New York City. Josh is also President of Variety – the Children's Charity of New York and Founder & CEO of Fortnight Digital. He lives in the New York area with his wife Stacey and their two sons, Danny and Liam.View Author posts

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