So does it really suck when they get here or what?

[ayesha4akram 0]

i don't think anybody really got going... have u seen us in full force? lol.... we just needed a laugh and u came in at EXACTLY the right time in the right thread... but if it makes u feel better to think u got us riled up... then... ok that's fine too I've actually found this thread quite funny....

He thought he was having fun with us while it was the other way around lol. oh well...

Like bugs bunny would say:

Okay....I really have to bring this up.....

My co-worker and I were talking about Alex yesterday (Back to Housewives of NY). Now if they REALLY had so much money that they were dropping 5 figures on clothing...then WHY IN GOD'S NAME, would she not spend SOME of that money on that rat's nest of hair on top o' her head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I mean DAYUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[JeanneVictoria 55]

Do you prefer to sleep in total darkness or leave the light on?

Total darkness

What is your favourite kind of cake?

Don't like sweets

Do you get a pay cheque weekly or bi-weekly?

Bi-weekly

Do you worship on a Saturday or a Sunday or Satan?

I pray everyday

Do you own a camera?

Yes

Do you prefer Tim Allen over the Partridge Family?

Neither

You you smell the colour blue?

Uhh nope

Do you take a multi vitamin daily?

Absolutley

Do you have 20 /20 vision?

Yes

Is your phlegm green or clear?

Clear

How often do you Polka?

Never

[morocco4ever 63]

Do you prefer to sleep in total darkness or leave the light on? What is your favourite kind of cake? Do you get a pay cheque weekly or bi-weekly? Do you worship on a Saturday or a Sunday or Satan? Do you own a camera? Do you prefer Tim Allen over the Partridge Family? You you smell the colour blue? Do you take a multi vitamin daily? Do you have 20 /20 vision? Is your phlegm green or clear? How often do you Polka?

lol

Wow this thread has blossomed. I am so proud of my MENA peeps. They all rock!

BTW, what is this show everyone is talking about and when is it on? I will have to ask my husband permission to watch it I guess, that is if I want to be a good and obedient wife.

Funny thing, my husband has actually told me that he is grateful that I am a women with a mind. He says I am way more fun than a "yes dear" wife. Gary, you would be appalled at our slugging matches wouldn't you. (I always win)

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I love you all MENA girls so much - you're hilarious

As for guilty pleasures.... uh-oh... I didn't know I needed Bren's approval to watch The Young and the Restless... maybe now he'll divorce me

What kind of a wife are you then that you didn't ask permission? Sigh. Jenn will have to teach you how to be a better wife. Since she's temporarily out of the thread, I'll start.

Lesson 1: Coffee in the morning.

Sally is an average housewife, who loves to please her husband. She knows she has his permission to get up out of bed in the morning because he told in his special, loving voice to "Get your a$$ up woman and make me some coffee!" But now Sally has a dilemma. Should she make instant or regular coffee? How should Sally solve this dilemma? It's simple! Sally makes 2 cups of coffee, one of each. Which ever one he doesn't throw back at her, is the right choice!

Always remember to smile!

Well, I always make coffee....

Edited April 10, 2008 by Len_and_Bren

[Nasturtium 500]

Well, I always make coffee....

[sara535 15]

Okay....I really have to bring this up.....

My co-worker and I were talking about Alex yesterday (Back to Housewives of NY). Now if they REALLY had so much money that they were dropping 5 figures on clothing...then WHY IN GOD'S NAME, would she not spend SOME of that money on that rat's nest of hair on top o' her head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I mean DAYUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm glad you brought it up. I cant get over the hair. Its like hay. and yes, its puzzling that she seems unaware of it. Sorta like their unfinished townhouse.

Everyone, watch the Real Housewives of NYC so we can talk about how completely insane yet compelling to watch it is......

[Nagishkaw 510]

Okay....I really have to bring this up.....

My co-worker and I were talking about Alex yesterday (Back to Housewives of NY). Now if they REALLY had so much money that they were dropping 5 figures on clothing...then WHY IN GOD'S NAME, would she not spend SOME of that money on that rat's nest of hair on top o' her head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I mean DAYUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm glad you brought it up. I cant get over the hair. Its like hay. and yes, its puzzling that she seems unaware of it. Sorta like their unfinished townhouse.

Everyone, watch the Real Housewives of NYC so we can talk about how completely insane yet compelling to watch it is......

This pic of Baby Pineapple.............Priceless!

[HLM 1]

i ve never heard about this show!! but omg im such a "real tv" magnet!! anyways u gurls really give me a good laugh lol i love it!!!

sara- i cant get over how cute ur baby is AWWWWWWWWWWWWW!!! may God bless her! masha Allah.

[A&D=<3 0]

http://livingamerican.com/culture.html#slang My Habeby sent me this site

All I hear lately is be prepared, this is the hard part, etc.

So...since a lot of us are having our reunions this month, why don't you seasoned gals/guys tell us the REAL DEAL Kind of like when I'm afraid of flying and want to hear about worst case scenarios. Might as well since everyone is giving me this down in the dumps attitude about the whole thing. (not all here but other places as well)

So....I'm all ears. What parts really suck about having them here?

[chri'stina 190]

I don't even know what this thread is about anymore but just looked at the first page.

I'm not the best one to comment on this...but I can remember a few ....issues.

Watching them drive off for the first time on their own, might feel like sending a kindergartner to the first day of school. He will probably get lost and call you for directions. Don't panic. Hopefully he will call BEFORE getting to a state line. lol.

Get used to sharing the remote control, the computer and everything in your drawers and cupboards. Be prepared to translate and explain ALOT. They know English...but not slang. Ibrahim is learning the difference between #######, poop and shiite. (Lexy is helping him on this )

Culture shock is not only for him..but you also. Amal has extensive research on this and she is willing to share

I had to laugh at that part. The first time he drove off to his first job interview(an hour away) I felt exactly that way. I worried over nothing. He knew how to drive in India but driving here, everything was different.

What parts really suck about having them here?

I do think its a majority of cases in which adjustment cases some issues in the relationship, but not all. I have not experienced parts of it "sucking" that he is here.

I agree. There were hard moments, like him wanting to work badly and having to wait for work authorization, but there was never a day where I wished he wasn't here or anything. The first couple weeks were the best, reuniting again and getting married and going away on a honeymoon, and just seeing him every single day. What a treat. There are hurdles to get over but it's been generally wonderful. I know he wasn't from me/na but he is from a country that is also very different than the US. And now every time he comes back from a trip to India(he'll be back on Monday after being gone 2 1/2 weeks) it's a glimpse back to how it felt when he first arrived here. A lot of excitement.

I hope you experience more good things than bad things.

Edited April 11, 2008 by stina&suj

[Onlythistosay 0]

thanks for all these posts and replies. this probablY should be a totallY different post.. but it fits here too. You know.. for the past few weeks .. it has seemed almost like a dream .. not real .. the computer.. the webcam .. dailY conversations.. but usuallY for no longer than 15 minutes. what am i doing .?! it just isn't REAL. so anYwaY .. reading these posts .. about the part when he actuallY GETS here .. is comforting in a waY. we will actuallY have to DEAL with eachother.! i can't wait! ..i think. haha.. anYwaY .. about the whole "not real" part .. if anYone can relate to what i'm saYing at all .. please let me know. i feel so .. apart. is this normal of "long distance" relationships .? but the thing is .. i've onlY actuallY been with him .. in real life .. for 2 weeks ! reallY .. i feel confused all of the sudden. ok. thanks again everYone.

[doodlebugg 10]

I can now attest to the fact that it does NOT suck when they get here! It ROCKS!!

[tammy2688 1]

I can now attest to the fact that it does NOT suck when they get here! It ROCKS!!

LOL I WAS GONNA SAY....Bridget now you can answer your own question!

[venusfire503 54]

ok so things NOT to say and do:

you are in the doghouse

you are a donkey

throwing a shoe at the guy

others?

This one is kind of funny, kind of embarassing. He was really hungry, eating alot... I said something that was a reflex from childhood "you're a pig!" NOOOOOT the thing to say to a Muslim. Good thing he has a sense of humor......

[S and S 12]

ok so things NOT to say and do:

you are in the doghouse

you are a donkey

throwing a shoe at the guy

others?

This one is kind of funny, kind of embarassing. He was really hungry, eating alot... I said something that was a reflex from childhood "you're a pig!" NOOOOOT the thing to say to a Muslim. Good thing he has a sense of humor......

lol, I worry about slipping on that one too!