THURSDAY

[Veiled Princess 1]

he's arriving today at 12:15!!!! actually I have to leave soon to pick him up... )

Well HELLO!!! Mabrookalations to that!! Did we know that???

[Ban Hammer 13,110]

Are you in MO?

kansas

Same difference

not when i'm paying taxes missouri taxes military retirement pay, kansas don't

[hollyw 0]

he's arriving today at 12:15!!!! actually I have to leave soon to pick him up... )

Well HELLO!!! Mabrookalations to that!! Did we know that???

Thanks

I've been so busy lately with midterm exams, reserach papers, and labs that I've barely had time to post anything on VJ, let alone realize that my husband's arrival date was approaching. A couple days ago I figured that I had to get my butt in gear and clear some room for his stuff... and maybe vacuum the living room and do a load of laundry (or 6...) . I went food shopping last night because the only things in my fridge was string cheese and orange juice. But I think I'm ready!!

Getting very excited and a little cause I can't believe Nov. 2 is already here. I've fantasized about this day for sooooo long.

[Veiled Princess 1]

he's arriving today at 12:15!!!! actually I have to leave soon to pick him up... )

Well HELLO!!! Mabrookalations to that!! Did we know that???

Thanks

I've been so busy lately with midterm exams, reserach papers, and labs that I've barely had time to post anything on VJ, let alone realize that my husband's arrival date was approaching. A couple days ago I figured that I had to get my butt in gear and clear some room for his stuff... and maybe vacuum the living room and do a load of laundry (or 6...) . I went food shopping last night because the only things in my fridge was string cheese and orange juice. But I think I'm ready!!

Getting very excited and a little cause I can't believe Nov. 2 is already here. I've fantasized about this day for sooooo long.

That's really GREAT and WONDERFUL news! I'm so happy for you! It gives us all a little more hope when we hear success stories like yours

[LebaneseMama 1]

Hey guys how are you ? We are doing good al hamdullah. My little girl ( ) is doing great and she was pretty active last night. The worst part about pregnancy is that it's so weird to sleep and be comfortable. The only way I can fall asleep is if I am laying on Ali's side ... well now it's hard cuz Hana doesn't seem to like that.

I am burried in homework (2 more months and I graduate ) and really I am just flat out sick of school. Currently I am going to school full time and working two part time jobs and being a pregnant wife on top of all that. We hope things will just be hard the next couple of months till I'm done with my degree and I can go look for a good job.

Here in Cali the weather is nice ... crisp and cool .... perfect.

[jpaula 20]

he's arriving today at 12:15!!!! actually I have to leave soon to pick him up... )

Well HELLO!!! Mabrookalations to that!! Did we know that???

Thanks

I've been so busy lately with midterm exams, reserach papers, and labs that I've barely had time to post anything on VJ, let alone realize that my husband's arrival date was approaching. A couple days ago I figured that I had to get my butt in gear and clear some room for his stuff... and maybe vacuum the living room and do a load of laundry (or 6...) . I went food shopping last night because the only things in my fridge was string cheese and orange juice. But I think I'm ready!!

Getting very excited and a little cause I can't believe Nov. 2 is already here. I've fantasized about this day for sooooo long.

WOW. Congrats Holly, and welcome Mr. Holly!

[Together4ever 1]

It was 30 here this morning with a very heavy frost. Mohammed and I carved out a "plan B" last night and a timeline in case this wretched wait turns out to be even longer. Helps a bit to have. An unexpected turn of events has complicated our situation if the wait goes on several more months. Just what we needed.

Jmagayrah, I'm glad to see a couple rainbows and unicorn and fuzzie kitties. They come in handy sometimes too.

Hope everyone keeps warm.

I am curious about your plan "b". I made one about 5 days ago, it makes you feel better and I think it is very calming.

If that stupid K1 doesn't show up in 4 more months, I cancel it, fly back to Egypt and we marry there and either do DCF or file K3 and that will depend on other circumstances. I realize this represents yet more waiting, but the circumstances that I would rather not discuss here just make this more of a necessity for us. I do, however, still have hope it will show up either this month or next.

Just Waiting - Sorry to hear about your set back, I can't imagine how hard it must be for you. Yes, a Plan B can help (even though you really really hope you don't have to use it).

Our plan B is that if he doesn't have the visa within 2 years I will talk to my medical school and try to figure out someway I can do my 2 years of clinical work in Spain, or possibly somewhere else in Europe. This is diifficult to do and I hoping it doesn't come down to this, but we'll do what we have to do. It does help to think that someway you'll be together.

Do you guys find that people don't really expect that you'll have a plan B? My friends are always telling me "Well if he can't get the visa, then I guess you'll have to break up." Its like our relationship doesn't "count" as much because he is from Algeria. Ugggg...just kind of mad at the world this week.

Hope everyone has a good day.

Yes, this bothers me too. "Oh well, its for the best." Bullsh*t! I'm too stubborn. This isn't a "throw-away" relationship. We commited to each other. We do what we have to. It's for life, not just for what is fun or convenient. He's my life partner. The end! Ha ha.

[Veiled Princess 1]

Hey guys how are you ? We are doing good al hamdullah. My little girl ( ) is doing great and she was pretty active last night. The worst part about pregnancy is that it's so weird to sleep and be comfortable. The only way I can fall asleep is if I am laying on Ali's side ... well now it's hard cuz Hana doesn't seem to like that.

I am burried in homework (2 more months and I graduate ) and really I am just flat out sick of school. Currently I am going to school full time and working two part time jobs and being a pregnant wife on top of all that. We hope things will just be hard the next couple of months till I'm done with my degree and I can go look for a good job.

Here in Cali the weather is nice ... crisp and cool .... perfect.

Wow Um Hana you have a lot of things going at once! It's a good thing you're gonna finish school before your baby girl gets here because I will tell you from experience it's hard to get motivated for that after you have kids.

I can't sleep for anything while I'm pregnant... even though I don't fall asleep on my stomach, I always end up that way before morning and when you got a BIG belly that wakes you up every time

[Henia 11]

Ye! My husband called off work today to be with me...

We had a very great lunch of hummous and mechouia ...He took me shopping for some more gifts... then after asr he came home with a *gift* for me!

[Mrs. Forgetful 2]

that's so sweet Henia. My husband has done that for me a few times. Especially when we first dated. He got fired from one of his jobs (but was begged to go back) the first time we met because we only had two weeks to spend together. That was nice. We spent almost every moment together. He spoiled me silly! Ah... I miss the good old days!

Edited November 2, 2006 by Mrs. Forgetful

[sarah and hicham 3]

Good morning,

How is everyone?

Janine what is your second job that they threw you into? Sounds scary!

Henia, I'm glad your husband took the day off!

I'm sooo tired this morning I just want to go back to bed,

Sarah

ps. weather in California is so so it's foggy here and a little cold.

[doodlebug 3]

Wow I'm swamped today. Had meetings in the am and more meetings in the pm...all of which involve walking about twenty mintutes in the rain each way. Dunno what degrees it is but it's kind of mild here. Prolly in the mid 50's or so.

Just waiting - I'm so very sorry that you had a set back. I never really think of the possibility of him not being able to come but you opened my eyes and I guess we should work on a plan B as well, though I haven't a clue as to what that might be.

I don't even remember anyone else's stuff but you go Holly!!

That's another thing.....I would have SO MUCH TO DO to get my house "usama friendly"!!! I currently take up all the bureaus and closet space in my bedroom and I don't know where I'd put stuff to make room! I have a while before I need to worry about that though. That and other things like the fact that we NEVER eat dinner at the dinner table, so I want to start that before he comes, and the kids are slack in putting their toys/clothes away, etc.

[kofuku 0]

Doing the . My in-laws were approved today for a 10yr. tourist visa. Now they can come and see their only granddaughter.

Christine

thats great, when will they come visit?

Hopefully in December when my SIL gets her visa.

Doing the . My in-laws were approved today for a 10yr. tourist visa. Now they can come and see their only granddaughter.

Christine

Mabrook!

What does a 10 yr touris visa mean exactly? It doesn't expire for 10 yrs? They can stay for up to 10 yrs? They can visit as many times as they like in a 10 yr period?

The visa is 10 years. They can visit up to 6 mos./yr.

Good morning all! Happy Thursday. Each day brings you closer to your dreams. (sunshine, unicorns, lollipops and fuzzy kitties for everyone!)

I have a quick house measure then sit at my desk til 3pm. It is soooooooooo cold here! It is only 28 this morning and maybe snow on Saturday. What's the temp where you are? (can't wait till the cali girls wake up)

Jackie

This is a backsplash I designed for a new house! $2,000 and made of glass trims and marble tiles

Awesome work Jackie!!! It's nice today in the 70's in sunny So.Cal.

[Henia 11]

Doing the . My in-laws were approved today for a 10yr. tourist visa. Now they can come and see their only granddaughter.

Christine

thats great, when will they come visit?

Hopefully in December when my SIL gets her visa.

Doing the . My in-laws were approved today for a 10yr. tourist visa. Now they can come and see their only granddaughter.

Christine

Mabrook!

What does a 10 yr touris visa mean exactly? It doesn't expire for 10 yrs? They can stay for up to 10 yrs? They can visit as many times as they like in a 10 yr period?

The visa is 10 years. They can visit up to 6 mos./yr.

I just love those 10 yr visa ...all my family has visited me in the US with those!!!!

[~Jackie~ 30]

A pic of Alexis getting her halloween makeup on. She is such a diva.

Jackie