APRIL '08 Vermont K-1 Filers

[Nich-Nick 3,354]

I am just worn down by the heat and the lack of good news. If you can't relate to me or are annoyed by my posts, I can't do anything but apologise.

You're misunderstanding my intentions. I was just trying to think of anything that might make the processing take a little longer so you didn't think they decided to dislike you or deny you. It was just random brainstorming, and not anything accusatory. I want to encourage you to not give up on it or feel depressed. I was totally depressed and obsessed while waiting for the NOA2. I'm also older like you and know we aren't going to have a lifetime together like the kids on here. I'm trying to relate and encourage, but I know it's hard for you because of the waiting. Again, best of luck.

[enchantedtikiman 0]

Approved!!!!

Actually, we got approved more then a week ago, I was in Orlando so we got to be together for the approval!! Yeii!!! We didn´t actually get to celebrate, though, cause I was working 24/7 as a tour guide for a group of brazilians, but still.

Congrats!

mine can't be far behind!!

Edited July 30, 2008 by desenchantee

[Wei&Shu(Joe) 2]

NOA 2 approved!

I had an RFE on 7/7/08 that was replied to on 7/22/08

I had to request a waiver due to the new IMBRA law of 2006 that stated that if I had more than 2 previous K1's approved or (as in my case) had an approved K1 within the last 2 years, you must request a waiver.

Off to NVC

Good luck all!

Congratulations!

Don't forget to update your timeline so everyone can share your joy on the stats pages!

[prettynpink 0]

Congratulations for the new approvals!!!

Hoping and praying for more before this week ends..

God bless everyone!!1

[Susita 175]

Russell and I are planning a few days alone there after he arrives in Logan.. although i'm not sure we'll leave the room! (that was for you Suz! :lol)

hahaha... hey we do what we gotta do right? I can imagine what 10 months must have done 2 you guys, heck, I'm frustrated after 4.

I know it's hard, it's hard to read posts when people are depressed or feeling down, I don't know how to console you but, know this, it WILL happen. Sucks that it takes longer for some people, and that's not fair, but no worries, the day will come.

I'm so tired today & I have an exam tomorrow morning that I haven't even studied for yet! So, ehhh, I'm gonna go do that. Have a good night everyone & congrats to all the approvals!!!

[HighwayStar 0]

I just wanted to thank you again for the support, but at this point I think it would be better for me not to post here again in order to avoid getting others down. I wish you all the best, and hope you're all going to be very happy with your SO's once you get them there. Personally, I don't know what I am going to do. It's clear this NOA2 is not coming any time soon, and I have to look out for myself first of all. If there are any good news, I'll update my timeline in order to help others here. Best of luck to you all, especially to Kim and Russell.

[Susita 175]

Good Morning Aprilers!

I am at school, I'm supposed to be reviewing for my midterm BUT.....

I just couldn't help myself and checked USCIS and I have a TOUCH! I'm not going to get myself too excited, it could be an RFE, approval, whatever, somebody just checkin out the pics of Luis & I making out (haha just kidding, I have class, I didn't send any raunchy pics).

OK, so I'm excited. Wish me luck I hope something happens TODAY! Woohoo!

Jill ~ If you're not ignoring VJ again, haha, Check USCIS! We have same NOA1 date!

[KimandRuss 0]

Raff, thanks for your well wishes. I really appreciate it. Just for the record, I really dont think anyone is bothered at all by your frustrations... everyone just has their own way of trying to help you to feel better about all of this. I'm quite sure those still waiting can appreciate your concerns and are happy to know they're not alone. That being said, maybe it would be better for you psychologically to put the focus somewhere else for a bit... at least until that darn approval comes through. BTW I dreamt you got your approval last night ! It was quite funny because I was with you (even tho I have no idea what you look like ) and you were just so relieved and happy ....and giggling at yourself and how frustrated you got with the process! None of it mattered once you had that NOA2! It's a premonition!

So Suz, you think it's those 'home movies' I sent slowing us down?? JK! Ooooo congratulations on your touch!!! I'm all excited for you to hear some good news by the end of the day!

I hope the rest of us hear some good news today as well. We've all been very patient and positive and we deserve to be rewarded!

Megan/Graham... I see you there , did you make it across the pond yet?

[GrahamandMegan 1]

It's Graham here!!!

Finally back in the 20th century with this crazy thing called the INTERNET!!!! My brother got connected yesterday!!

Well I'm so happy about being approved and I was even happier when I just called the NVC and they have sent out our package to London on Tuesday. So we are both signed up for tracking on DHL's website. It is currently in Transit to Destination!!!

Good luck to everyone still waiting on their approvals.

Hey Kim!!! Megan isn't here yet, Saturday night she leaves and arrives Sunday morning at 10am. I can't wait!!!

Edited July 31, 2008 by GrahamandMegan

[*** 0]

Hi all,

Im semi-lurking this week.. 2 exams, 3 clinical days, a presentation.. etc etc. YUCK

No touch today, as of 1006 eastern time. Lets HOPE.

Jill

[Susita 175]

Kim ~ LOL. Videos Schmideos. You're too mature for that stuff, haha. That would be funny though if you did send something like that. I mean, what can they say? That's the most bonafide evidence you can have LOL. Actually if USCIS were more up to date with technology I could have probably thought of videotaping Luis' aunt's 90th birthday party I went to in March. We were dancing fools and singing and acting like crazy people kissing every 5 seconds. That may be an idea for proof in the future!

Graham ~ Hi! We miss you over here, your stats and everything. Glad you got the internet. I didn't have the internet for 3 months last year when I was in Puerto Rico and let me tell you I was like a drug feind looking for dope. LOL I would take any chance I got to take advantage of somebody's internet connection. It's scary. I'm glad your package is on it's way to jolly old England! How's that little nugget doing, I mean baby? (When I was pregnant and I saw them on the sono screen I called them nuggets, they looked like nuggets not babies!) haha

Jill ~ I thought maybe we had the same worker at Vermont. I just took my midterm, it was pie. This is nothing like the class I had last summer session. They are 6 week courses so they're super condensed and I though this class was going to be difficult like the last one but the professor is super relaxed. Which works for me!

Raff ~ I was actually thinking about you too, I feel really bad that you are so depressed about this whole process. I wish there were something else we all could do to make you feel better. I think maybe sometimes I'm super optimistic and happy because of my kids, they keep my mind off of things... I start to think if I would be the same way if I were separated from Luis and had no one to distract me. I hope you get approved fast! I want to hear some good news from you!

Desenchantee ~ You have the same NOA1 date as me as well! So let's hope you come next too!

By the way, I just wanted to let you all know you guys are great and it's so fun to talk to you every day!

[KimandRuss 0]

You're too mature for that stuff

Ummm errrr ahhhh .... not really!

congrats on the mid-term!

[Susita 175]

You're too mature for that stuff

Ummm errrr ahhhh .... not really!

congrats on the mid-term!

LOL ohh so you have been doing all that Pamela Lee and Paris Hilton stuff, eh? SCANDALOUS, Kim, just scandalous.

So I'm going on a diet! I'm not too excited about it, being that I have to give up my dunkin donuts iced coffee regimen. Any tips for me? I want to look good by the time I get married, lol. By good I don't mean J-Lo good, I mean size 12 good. haha

[Wei&Shu(Joe) 2]

You're too mature for that stuff

Ummm errrr ahhhh .... not really!

congrats on the mid-term!

Kim,

First of all, I thought I recognized that picture in your signature. then I pulled out my copy of "Naughty New Zealand Nighttime Nookie" and there it is on the DVD cover! (that's a joke everyone, Kim didn't sell any of her naughty home movies... that I know of)

Can I ask a technical question? On Igor's page and the K1 stats page. Some couples have no link to a profile or timeline. Some have a profile link but it takes you to the VJ home page and not a profile. Does that have any meaning? Are these people who have removed their profiles?

Thank, and please put me on the mailing list for NNZNN 2. B)

Joe

[KimandRuss 0]

hahaha yes, I am a bad...bad girl and I should be punished.

Go visit Getting2Goal and read through the tips. I still use all of them! You dont need to give up DD's just use skim milk ...it will be tough to get used to at first but you will ...and once you do you wont be able to drink cream anymore. For a while I added powdered french vanilla cream to it for just a few more cal's. I was on a coolata kick (tropicana) for a while until I went to the website and found out how many calories they are! Haven't had one since. Same thing with their hot chocolate.

So exercise sets me on course for the day. Just seems that no matter how much I don't want to start..i'm always so pumped when I do and it just sets me up for good choices the rest of the day. Helps relieve a lot of frustration as well! Endophins are awesome! I visit my forums at g2g every day and the people there are just awesome...like all of you. Many have been on this road with me for a decade so they know me and they know when I need a word or two to keep me going. Come post with us anytime! I'm starting a new challenge over there very soon.

Journal your food. See what you're eating.. even though you think you know.. there's something about putting it on paper. No BLT's (bites / licks / tastes) ..those have calories too! Plan out your meals... stay balanced...and eat throughout the day. Fruits and veggies are very important to your body. Choose high fiber.. lower fat foods and don't get stuck in a rut of eating the same things over and over. Most of all... EVERY DAY IS DAY ONE!

LOL ohh so you have been doing all that Pamela Lee and Paris Hilton stuff, eh? SCANDALOUS, Kim, just scandalous.

So I'm going on a diet! I'm not too excited about it, being that I have to give up my dunkin donuts iced coffee regimen. Any tips for me? I want to look good by the time I get married, lol. By good I don't mean J-Lo good, I mean size 12 good. haha