Yardies at Home and a Farrin (part14)

[TRELAWNY PARISH 10]

I'm only caught up to page 286, but did have a couple of things to say before continuing to read:

Dada: LOL @ being picky, but not picky enough to be thin. I laughed a while after reading that.

Mrs Buggy: Thanks for sharing the story of your husband's first few weeks here. I hope that he did/will end up posting the experience from his point of view.

I posted pictures from my trip (well, 56 of 321) on Facebook. The surprise party went very well, even though the first of the guests arrived over 1.5 hrs later than scheduled, and the party didn't end up starting until 2 hrs+ after scheduled. More people showed up than I thought, and I got in trouble with hotel management, lol. But all's well that ends well!

We went to a Tanya Stephens/Etana concert last night, but both of us were falling asleep at it. We'd been up since 2:30am for an EARLY drive to Kingston and back. After the Kingston drive, I focused on the surprise party. After the surprise party, we went to the concert, which also started 2 hrs later than scheduled.

Am I the only person who likes stuff to be on time???

Anyway, it's sad to be away from my babe. I don't even know what date I'll be back, since my only other Jamaica trip this year will be for the interview. Still no NOA2. I was hoping it would be waiting for me at home, but nope! I got the form to fill out to engage my Senator, if my approval doesn't come soon.

Nat, u musah nevah ear bout "Jamaican Time"....my aunts wedding last year was the only wedding I've ever been in (and I've been in plenty) that started on time (because she ran things).....she said she didn't care if only one person was in the church.

Glad your back, praying you get the NOA2 soon.

[BunzTheMagicSnail 2]

why am i still at home?

why am i idling on vj?

i should be at work already

*siiiiiiiiiiiiigh

[BunzTheMagicSnail 2]

guys i'm noticing from looking at timelines that vj is no longer estimating when it will be adjudicated. it used to tell u when u put your noa1 date. now they say something like there is not enough info to estimate

is it because so few ppl have been approved in the last couple weeks?

[J2A♥oasis 2]

Morning every1!

Nat, Bitter, sweet returns. Glad you had a good trip and made it back safe. Like your new pic!

[JAPrincess 27]

Morning Yardies

JA2, I love Etana

Nat welcome back Such a short trip this time and it sounds like you has nuff to do...

Can't believe you saw, I mean SLEPT through Etana

NOA2 soon come

BUNZ

Thanks for always identifying with my crazy azz

[J2A♥oasis 2]

why am i still at home?

why am i idling on vj?

i should be at work already

*siiiiiiiiiiiiigh

lol Bunz, I was the same way this morning and ended up being late for work. Luckily I don't have a set time to be in, just gotta put in the hours. I am going to have to set parameters for VJ, apparently I am out of control with it. I'm on morning, noon and night. Too ####### noisy I guess.

[JAPrincess 27]

[DaDa 1]

I'm only caught up to page 286, but did have a couple of things to say before continuing to read:

Dada: LOL @ being picky, but not picky enough to be thin. I laughed a while after reading that.

Mrs Buggy: Thanks for sharing the story of your husband's first few weeks here. I hope that he did/will end up posting the experience from his point of view.

I posted pictures from my trip (well, 56 of 321) on Facebook. The surprise party went very well, even though the first of the guests arrived over 1.5 hrs later than scheduled, and the party didn't end up starting until 2 hrs+ after scheduled. More people showed up than I thought, and I got in trouble with hotel management, lol. But all's well that ends well!

We went to a Tanya Stephens/Etana concert last night, but both of us were falling asleep at it. We'd been up since 2:30am for an EARLY drive to Kingston and back. After the Kingston drive, I focused on the surprise party. After the surprise party, we went to the concert, which also started 2 hrs later than scheduled.

Am I the only person who likes stuff to be on time???

Anyway, it's sad to be away from my babe. I don't even know what date I'll be back, since my only other Jamaica trip this year will be for the interview. Still no NOA2. I was hoping it would be waiting for me at home, but nope! I got the form to fill out to engage my Senator, if my approval doesn't come soon.

Oh o.k. Nat so your back?? I love the new pic you two look really cute together!!!

Edited May 21, 2009 by DaDa

[Islandwoman 0]

IT was backing up my files for my new laptop, so I took the opportunity to got to Walmart and get some new pots for my garden! Well let me tell you the recession has definitely hit the gardening section! The 10$ 10 gallon pots I use for my bananas are now 20.00 so I had to use my Recessionista skills and get my $ worth! So I searched for the higher end pot I paid 20.00 for last year and just bought that one because there is no way on earth I will pay 20.00 for them pots and I know are only worth 10$

I am a Gardenista and I don't like to cut corners when it comes to my garden but this is getting ridiculous. People want to know why I buy my plants wholesale from the Philippines, this is exactly why!

It's early may and my Garden is looking like the gully, now my Hubby knows why I spend so much time out in the garden. He now spends as much time as me I'll take some pics this weekend when I should have everything situated!

Z - you are still my garden inspiriation!! I can't wait to see the pics. A was talking the other day about planting banana trees and sugar cane. Hmmmm....

thnx Kelly...and I GOT AN "A" FOR MY FREAKIN SPEECH CLASS..YIPPEEEE ! HOORAY KIMMY..DMAN U GOOD...*BRUSHING MY SOULDERS OFF* HEHHE

Good job Kimmy! You're rocking juggling all those balls.

[Islandwoman 0]

I know I'm all late but congratulations Island you give the word patience new meaning!

Thanks Sol. Patience was never a trait that I described for myself either. But it has paid off in the end - and I'm thankful for the strength God gave me every day when A says good morning.

The food challenge is getting better. He has come to terms with the fact that we can't buy JA foods from the local market so he is just going to have to buck up and eat what we do have. I told him I do the same when I go to JA - I don't go there looking for American food. Yesterday he tried beef stew (although with about 2 lbs of rice) and this morning I made tomato and cheese omlettes. Apparently he is getting hungry enough.

[*JG* 2]

I'm only caught up to page 286, but did have a couple of things to say before continuing to read:

Dada: LOL @ being picky, but not picky enough to be thin. I laughed a while after reading that.

Mrs Buggy: Thanks for sharing the story of your husband's first few weeks here. I hope that he did/will end up posting the experience from his point of view.

I posted pictures from my trip (well, 56 of 321) on Facebook. The surprise party went very well, even though the first of the guests arrived over 1.5 hrs later than scheduled, and the party didn't end up starting until 2 hrs+ after scheduled. More people showed up than I thought, and I got in trouble with hotel management, lol. But all's well that ends well!

We went to a Tanya Stephens/Etana concert last night, but both of us were falling asleep at it. We'd been up since 2:30am for an EARLY drive to Kingston and back. After the Kingston drive, I focused on the surprise party. After the surprise party, we went to the concert, which also started 2 hrs later than scheduled.

Am I the only person who likes stuff to be on time???

Anyway, it's sad to be away from my babe. I don't even know what date I'll be back, since my only other Jamaica trip this year will be for the interview. Still no NOA2. I was hoping it would be waiting for me at home, but nope! I got the form to fill out to engage my Senator, if my approval doesn't come soon.

Late and more then expected......MUST be in Jamaica.

[Islandwoman 0]

im late too cuz i missed it solseour..

island, i am about to cry over here girl.. sooo happy for u!!!

good night everyone.. i was on the 1st yardie thread today.. got some real good info about ppls adjustments.. very interesting to see how this transition effects us and our men

well anyway.. nite!!!

Thanks Quana. Good thinking re: going back to the 1st thread.

[*JG* 2]

I know I'm all late but congratulations Island you give the word patience new meaning!

Thanks Sol. Patience was never a trait that I described for myself either. But it has paid off in the end - and I'm thankful for the strength God gave me every day when A says good morning.

The food challenge is getting better. He has come to terms with the fact that we can't buy JA foods from the local market so he is just going to have to buck up and eat what we do have. I told him I do the same when I go to JA - I don't go there looking for American food. Yesterday he tried beef stew (although with about 2 lbs of rice) and this morning I made tomato and cheese omlettes. Apparently he is getting hungry enough.

You can, Island. You just have to look and compromise a bit..........

Try an international grocery store or another nationality. Managed to find one here with a small selection of JA foods......canned ackee, calaloo, salted cod, plantain, yams, coconuts, spices, Ting and champagne cola, patties, BIG bags of rice, spice bun, etc.

When you come to Dillon's wedding, I'll take you there.

Also visited local farmer's market to find oxtail, goat, spices, and then just used lots of fresh veggies.

[Islandwoman 0]

see..i believe in teaching our children tobe responsible and help around the house..but we must remember not to cross that line that makes them feel as though they are grown ups now because they can fold their laundry..like washing theirown underwear is something they must learn..washing dishes even if its their own..making their beds etc. I see 13 yr olds maing big dinner for 7..come on now that brings the child out of her childhood..i pray to God that our children will neve have to work a FT job except for a PT summer job..which will go to their savings...

I agree Kimmy that there is a fine line for chore responsibility. My kids have a few chores at my house but at their father's house - where there are 5 kids - they have tons of chores. I want them to learn responsibility but they are not the maid! I won't go around redoing either. As long as I know they gave it their best try, I leave it at that. Of course if they are just playing me by half-arsing a job, they get to redo. They only get to be kids once - they need time to play!

[*JG* 2]

im late too cuz i missed it solseour..

island, i am about to cry over here girl.. sooo happy for u!!!

good night everyone.. i was on the 1st yardie thread today.. got some real good info about ppls adjustments.. very interesting to see how this transition effects us and our men

well anyway.. nite!!!

Thanks Quana. Good thinking re: going back to the 1st thread.

I need to go back there and see who's on it who is still on this board today.