Heyyy whats up

[KittyPollitt 284]

I've been absent for a while, working 3 jobs and raising a toddler (and a lack of a decent forums app on iPhone) doesn't allow me to come on much anymore. I thought I'd pop in and say HI! We'll be delving back into USCIS soon, as it's nearly preschool time for the youngun, and time to get the old man out to work. I hope all my oldheads on VJ are doing GREAT and wish much luck to the new folks on here

Sarah

[nurse1967 287]

Hey there,

We are still around. We are currently working on ROC. As soon as that is finished hubby can apply for citizenship. Can't wait to be done with those people! LOL

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

hey Sarah & Betsy! Today is hubbys 28th bday!!! He's at work til 5pm then I have work 2-11 so we will be missing each other. But... I got his bday cake & a cute card for him so its all good! His naturalization status updated yesterday to being in line for his oath ceremony & that he should be getting a letter soon! Cant wait to get that letter with the date & time!!! I'll keep you all posted!

Have a great day!!!

[~PalmTreeGurl~ 154]

So, also curious to know.... I know you told us you are buddhist and I see you've been wearing hijab & scarves a bit lately with pictures posted. Is this something you're trying or just like the style and look? I know of a lady who's an atheist, married to an Egyptian and she did a blog about being muslim for a month where she fasted this ramadan & participated in the whole outwardly things of being muslim. Just curious whats up for you.

Edited September 1, 2012 by ~PalmTreeGurl~

[Darnell 8,479]

how's the new car? I was hoping to hear news of that.

[KittyPollitt 284]

Well, I have reverted to Islam. In my Buddhist practice, the glaring thing that was missing was a relationship with God, and that is important to me. The Buddhist precepts do not differ greatly from the way we are taught to live as Muslims, and I can carry my prior wisdom of kindness and compassion with me as a Muslimah.

Darnell, I bought a 2012 Prius C and picked it up in May. I put 20,000 miles on it, then in mid-July, I was rear ended on I95. My car has been in the shop ever since and I have been driving a rental car. Apparently, since it's such a new model, there are no replacement parts readily available, so the rear hatch my car needs is on back order, and the availability date keeps getting pushed back and back. I miss my car, it's a great little car..

Nice to see you guys again on here

Sarah

[display n 5]

Welcome back on VJ.

Some of us are still learning and preparing before making those very first steps that lead you to be with your betterhalf in the best conditions possible. And glad to hear that you reverted to Islam

[Darnell 8,479]

Huh - I had images burned into my brain, of you scooting round in a Mini.

A Prius ? Yak.. OK - then it's good it's wrecked - that's a mamby-pamby car...

[nurse1967 287]

You are the LAST person I would have imagined reverting to Islam!

[sandinista! 1,816]

no return to vj is ever complete without someone harping on the returnee about something trivial, and not really any of their business.

sarah, i hope you get yr darn car back. very, very soon. even though it's a prius

[Darnell 8,479]

huh ? she posted copious amounts about being mind-blowingly happy to be getting a Mini Cooper, and even more mind numbingly happy to be working 3 jobs to handle all.

My opinion doesn't matter. I am sad she not get a Mini. I was really looking forward to the weekly reports of how much she enjoyed the ride. When those were absent I knew something was amiss, as riding in a Mini is the shiznit.

[Henia 11]

Hello everyone,

@Sarah welcome back! I guess I'm back too ... many you don't even know me! Welcome to Islam and alif alif mabrouk on your reversion!

[KittyPollitt 284]

huh ? she posted copious amounts about being mind-blowingly happy to be getting a Mini Cooper, and even more mind numbingly happy to be working 3 jobs to handle all.

My opinion doesn't matter. I am sad she not get a Mini. I was really looking forward to the weekly reports of how much she enjoyed the ride. When those were absent I knew something was amiss, as riding in a Mini is the shiznit.

Mini is the shiznit, but I drive 350 miles a day, therefore, the Prius make it's own car payment. Can't say the mini would do the same.

[Darnell 8,479]

OK SQUEAKY... Hang in there, someone will source out a spare part soonish !

[KittyPollitt 284]

OK SQUEAKY... Hang in there, someone will source out a spare part soonish !

I'm hangin. Expect a lovely settlement befitting the indescribable pain and suffering and threat to my livelihood that this woman put me through when she decided her text message was more important than watching the )(#$&^# ROAD. Will then be taking a wicked vacation.