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Middle East and North AfricaThe MENA thread about nothing
QUOTE (Virtual wife @ Jul 26 2008, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thx! (I'm trying to get another heart)



lol, its on again tommorow night if you are interested.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-07-26 22:00:00
Middle East and North AfricaThe MENA thread about nothing
QUOTE (Virtual wife @ Jul 26 2008, 09:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
what special on honor killings?



It was a special tonight on the Fox News channel.

QUOTE (charlesandnessa @ Jul 26 2008, 09:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Nagishkaw @ Jul 26 2008, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Killing is killing . It is wrong. Period.

the guys need this


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S and SFemaleIraq2008-07-26 21:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaThe MENA thread about nothing
QUOTE (Nagishkaw @ Jul 26 2008, 09:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Killing is killing . It is wrong. Period.



I wish the guys who commit honor killings understood that.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-07-26 21:41:00
Middle East and North AfricaThe MENA thread about nothing
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QUOTE (S and S @ Jul 26 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay, I came up with something to say. Did anyone catch the special tonight on honor killings in America. It was really sad to see beautiful young teenage girls being shot to death and another one stabbed to death. It made me sad some people think this is okay.


I have often wondered where 'people' get the idea that this is ok/warranted blink.gif blink.gif What about the GUY who creates the problem in the first place??? mad.gif




Exactly, and what ever happened to killing being wrong? Its not Islam like they try to claim. It is stupid male pride and so called "honor". God, how can pride and honor be more important than a child's life?
S and SFemaleIraq2008-07-26 21:34:00
Middle East and North AfricaThe MENA thread about nothing
Okay, I came up with something to say. Did anyone catch the special tonight on honor killings in America. It was really sad to see beautiful young teenage girls being shot to death and another one stabbed to death. It made me sad some people think this is okay.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-07-26 21:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaThe MENA thread about nothing
I'm just going to put this totally pointless message on the thread just because I can. Thats all I have to say!
S and SFemaleIraq2008-07-26 21:07:00
Middle East and North AfricaThe MENA thread about nothing
QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Jul 26 2008, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
my plants just grew vines and no tomatos crying.gif luckly we have alot of farmers markets around



We discovered a tomatoe plant just growing on its own close to the backdoor of my apartment. My father is staying with me for the moment and he got so excited and started taking care of it. Already some are growing. I never thought we would just find some random tomatoe plant growing. Must be something the previous renters set up. I've only been living here since November.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-07-26 12:07:00
Middle East and North AfricaThe MENA thread about nothing
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QUOTE (Nagishkaw @ Jul 26 2008, 12:08 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I grew some in a pot and a few are ready to pick.



i could have sworn that said u grew some pot...omg i about fell over coz seriously..u coulda shared lol



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S and SFemaleIraq2008-07-26 12:03:00
Middle East and North AfricaThanks Lioness, Allousa , Kelly and Lost in New York and staachi and S And S
I am so glad to have helped you and happy that you liked the things. As for your marriage, I have been praying for you and will continue to do so. I hope that whatever path you take in your marriage, that God leads you to what is best. Remember to take care of yourself and that we are here for you when you need it.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-12 17:29:00
Middle East and North AfricaWould you live in MENA if you had to?
I could live in the middle east and would be there now if I could. As for Iraq, uh, not right now. If things got a lot better then I might consider it. The time I spent in Jordan and Syria was good though.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-10 12:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaA/P.....IS FOR FEMALES TOO
I don't think you saw his comment above mine. I was responding to that.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-06-23 21:22:00
Middle East and North AfricaA/P.....IS FOR FEMALES TOO
Well, luckily for you, people aren't flocking to Iran trying to live there so you will not have that problem there. Unfortunately for the United States, it takes longer as we have millions more immigrants.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-06-23 21:14:00
Middle East and North AfricaVisa in hand
Congratulations!!! I wish you both a bright future full of love and happiness.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-06 23:18:00
Middle East and North AfricaAlhamdulillah! Marriage is great!
Congratulations!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

I'm happy to hear things are going well. I wish you both a bright and happy future together.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-13 17:19:00
Middle East and North AfricaGreat time!!!
I am so happy to hear how you are doing and that your husband arrived safely. It is so great how he is helping you. After all this waiting and preparing by yourself, you deserve the help and the break. I wish you, your husband and the baby good health and a happy future together.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-13 17:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy husband is nesting
Wow, that is amazing! Its so rare a man will go to those lengths in order to have a clean house. Definitely get picks. Who knows when and if it will happen again.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-10 16:00:00
Middle East and North AfricaNews about our petitions
Congratulations Jackie!!! It is so great to hear your news. Inshallah the next phases of this crazy process will go quickly for you and you will be with your SO soon.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-12 17:32:00
Middle East and North AfricaRamadan Checklist!!
Very nice points to bring up to all of us muslims as the blessed Ramadan month approaches. Thankyou for these reminders.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-14 00:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaCaturday!
QUOTE (julianna @ Aug 17 2008, 12:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (S and S @ Aug 17 2008, 12:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
And the fact that I am getting sporadic connection says it isn't a total loss. I don't even understand what could cause this though they were asking about electronics near the wireless router including a security system. There isn't anything I can think of though.

Are they doing maintenance on the telephone poles at night anywhere near you? That happened to me and they would knock out my connection for a few hours every night. Very annoying.



Not that I know of, but my internet service is through the phone company so you would think they might have checked that.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-17 00:47:00
Middle East and North AfricaCaturday!
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QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Aug 16 2008, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Swimmer dude is awesome good.gif



I am so proud of phelps. He got his 8th gold medal for this olympics! I don't see how anyone is going to beat that record, at least not anytime in the near future, lol.



On a side note- my internet still sucks really bad. I finally called and complained. I sat on hold for an hour and they wanted me to do all these trouble shooting techniques. I know all those and did them all. Yet I pointed out that it isn't really my computer or modem since the internet cuts out at exactly 5 minutes until 8pm and doesn't come back until 5 minutes after 6am. What are the odds of that happening for 15 days in a row? They couldn't explain it, lol. The weird part is that I get these tiny moments of connection where I jump in and check my email or post something here. Its just that I lose the patience waiting for the little internet light to flash and sometimes it doesn't last long enough to load the page. Anyway, they are sending someone out after 8pm on Tuesday night to check the outside lines. Hopefully they will get it figured out and fixed so I can have some quality late night VJ time again. I miss my late night crew!


They are really something, aren't they? They have done that before to me too, when it clearly could not be a problem on my end.



And the fact that I am getting sporadic connection says it isn't a total loss. I don't even understand what could cause this though they were asking about electronics near the wireless router including a security system. There isn't anything I can think of though.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-17 00:38:00
Middle East and North AfricaCaturday!
QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Aug 16 2008, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Swimmer dude is awesome good.gif



I am so proud of phelps. He got his 8th gold medal for this olympics! I don't see how anyone is going to beat that record, at least not anytime in the near future, lol.



On a side note- my internet still sucks really bad. I finally called and complained. I sat on hold for an hour and they wanted me to do all these trouble shooting techniques. I know all those and did them all. Yet I pointed out that it isn't really my computer or modem since the internet cuts out at exactly 5 minutes until 8pm and doesn't come back until 5 minutes after 6am. What are the odds of that happening for 15 days in a row? They couldn't explain it, lol. The weird part is that I get these tiny moments of connection where I jump in and check my email or post something here. Its just that I lose the patience waiting for the little internet light to flash and sometimes it doesn't last long enough to load the page. Anyway, they are sending someone out after 8pm on Tuesday night to check the outside lines. Hopefully they will get it figured out and fixed so I can have some quality late night VJ time again. I miss my late night crew!
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-17 00:22:00
Middle East and North AfricaHave interview date
QUOTE (martiniolive @ Aug 13 2008, 11:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It seems like I went from complete euphoria to depression and edginess. I am overly sensitive to anything like if my husband and I have some language related miss understanding, or If I don't get a text (they sometimes don't reach us) telling me he can't be online for some reason etc... usually I might be annoyed but not badly enough to say something. Now I feel so emotional. He even told me "if you don't want me you don't have to have me, I'll be ok" I never heard him say something like that before. I completely lost all my thoughts LOL! That was different from his usual words of" he can't live without me" etc....What is happening? He seems so cold, prideful and cruel and I am a ######! Why now??????? crying.gif


you know what? I think I am getting bitter because I try to accomodate our time difference and have blown off most of my social life to stay home to talk to him online each night and so if he ditches (thats how it feels) me (especially when I feel I really need him) it bugs me. Plus all the sacrifices the visa process makes us (USC's) go thru with $$ time paperwork, flights back and forth, working overtime, saving pennies for after they arrive here too......I think I am answering my own question blush.gif

Maybe I should fast Ramadan 24-7 until I disappear wacko.gif


Hang in there. It does seem like the end is stressful. My husband and I keep waiting on the phone call saying he is approved and it makes us so edgy that we often take it out on each other and say things we shouldn't. Try to make up for your bad times with good ones. Stay positive and discuss your plans and hopes. Its not easy, I know. This whole process can drive a person crazy.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-14 00:11:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA presents
QUOTE (Olivia* @ Aug 17 2008, 06:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jewelry really makes the best gift for me personally. But what should I give his parents? His brothers and sisters? Him?

I like the clothes idea but I can't see his Mom wearing an Idaho sweatshirt. biggrin.gif The clothes there are cheaper. I don't know if she wears jewelry? Waleed doesn't even want me to wear yellow gold and tells me never to buy him yellow gold things. I think tech stuff like a digital camera might be appreciated but that is expensive.



I picked up a MP3 player for one of my husband's brothers for about $40 (I was trying to spend about the same on everyone). It was such a big hit that I should have just bought one for all his sisters and brothers, lol. They were jealous. I gave my husband my old Ipod so when he finally got to Jordan his sister confiscated it, lol. I didn't have the heart to tell her to give it back to my husband, but I got a free Ipod from work so I told him he can have that one. Its still brand new and waiting to be used as I have the one I like.

Perfume or lotions or soups might be nice for his mom. You might try that out.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-17 19:45:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA presents
QUOTE (Olivia* @ Aug 17 2008, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yep I'm conscious of all that. That's why I just thought to bring a carry on and glad I left the red bag. This time I'd just stuff the carry on with under garments and a pair of pants and a change in top. I figure if I want more there I can purchase it but this way it's just easier. Even if I come back with a bunch of pix where I am wearing the same items for 21 days. laughing.gif tongue.gif



Olivia, you truly amaze me at how patient you have been. Its been such a long wait for you. I hope the time passes quickly until you see your husband again.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-17 00:34:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA presents
QUOTE (julianna @ Aug 17 2008, 12:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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I totally agree with you about what to carry on the plane. Underwear is always a must. One time I had something happen where I didn't have my underwear for two days while traveling and that drove me crazy. The liquads thing sucks, but at least they allow small things like a small tube of toothpaste now.

Yeah, I really thought about it last time I went and I cut down my liquids to the essentials.. I had my contact case with solution in it already, I had toothpaste ON my toothbrush in the bristles, a small thing of lotion, I brought on a bar of soap instead of liquid, some deoderant in a travel size... what else did I have? Oh! lipgloss! I would take a baby-wipe bath and totally do everything in that tiny bathroom about 2 hours before landing in Jordan... shave, wash, put on make-up, the whole deal. I had switched over to bare minerals makeup by then (which meant I brought moisturizer on the plane too) so I didn't have liquid base or anything. I felt worlds better after I did that too. I still felt kind of travel-grimey, but at least I knew I wasn't totally gross.



I was flying during the total ban of liquads as well. I managed to remember to pack all my liquads in my checked baggage but somehow totally forgot my lipgloss was in my pocket. I flew the whole trip not even remembering it was there until I had made it to my destination. They never caught it because it isn't metal and wouldn't set off the metal detector and it didn't go through the x-ray machine, lol. I felt like such a naughty person, but I swear I didn't do it on purpose.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-17 00:29:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA presents
QUOTE (julianna @ Aug 17 2008, 12:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband is a gift-giver, but not like we usually think about it... he does do it on holidays but it may not be expensive at all. he puts thought into things. When I went to see him I would bring things for his family, but I was concious not to make it too expensive as that way there wouldn't be feelings of indebtedness.

As far as your carry-on, have you flown since the liquid/gel thing happened? If not, you have to remember to account for that. Also, I'd pack a lot of your underwer in your carry-on. I can wear about anything, but I have to have my underwear! So if all my clothes were lost, I'd be ticked, but I could go get new stuff alright as long as I had a pair of pants I liked (which i would be wearing already) and that underwear.



I totally agree with you about what to carry on the plane. Underwear is always a must. One time I had something happen where I didn't have my underwear for two days while traveling and that drove me crazy. The liquads thing sucks, but at least they allow small things like a small tube of toothpaste now.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-17 00:14:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA presents
My husband and I exchange birthday gifts and it is common in his family to give gifts for family. We also gave each other Eid gifts and his family had me take Eid gifts with me to give to him and his brother since they were stuck in Syria last year and couldn't come to their family. I also bought Eid gifts for his family though it was also my first time visiting them so I would have brought gifts anyways. I got his sister a purse, his other sister sweaters, one of his brothers a Tetris game, another brother I gave him a small MP3 player (the whole family envied that gift as it turns out). I gave my husbands mother a very nice soft shawl and I got his father a dress shirt and tie. For my husband I got him a nice shirt and some expensive cologne which he loved.

His family bought me a gold bracelet, some shirts and other clothes for a wedding gift. They wanted to buy some other things but I really felt bad to let them buy more knowing their situation as refugees. I thought they were so generous for what they did get and I was actually frustrating them with picking the smallest bracelets, lol. Some of his other family has since bought us gifts he will be bringing with him since none of our families could come to our wedding because it was in Syria. His family couldn't risk not getting back into Jordan and my family was not willing to go to Syria. Ironically, my family didn't give us any wedding gifts except my grandfather who paid for my plane ticket over there.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-16 23:47:00
Middle East and North AfricaCan I ask for a favor?
I voted for you too. Good luck!
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-15 18:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaJerry Springer Interview
I really feel so bad for you. It really must have been a huge shock when you realized he lied to you about such an important thing. You haven't had much time to react and work it out in your head. Then, of course, you love him and miss him so it is like waring emotions. I really wish the best for you. Maybe this was a test for you two. I don't know, but I will keep you in my prayers.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-07-19 21:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaJerry Springer Interview
I pray that God gives you strength and guidance so you can pass through these difficulties. I can't imagine finding out such news and that he lied to you. Yet you have to do what you feel is right in your heart. Good for you for not backing down in your principles.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-07-19 12:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaHow do you stay secure in a long distance relationship?
I totally understand the frustration and fighting. Sometimes me and my husband are so upset about the wait we take it out on each other. Then we make up and talk things out. You will have your good days and bad days. Sometimes the whole thing seems impossible. I went back one other time to see him since we got married, but that was almost 10 months ago. Slowly we have gotten used to this crazy, long wait, but it doesn't ever become easy. It is a test of your love, but if you two are strong and committed, it will work out.

Make sure to talk every day if possible. Discuss your hopes and dreams. Cry when you need to. Don't try to hold it in. Yet I discovered with my husband he can't handle my crying because it makes him feel helpless so you may have to avoid it with yours. Depends on his personality. Yet, he needs to know how much you miss him. Always make sure to reassure him and give him comfort. It really does help.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-06 18:31:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Caturday!
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QUOTE (anitacastillo @ Aug 2 2008, 05:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
PB --- don't get down. I'm sure he is torn. Wants to see family and home he knows and misses you. Use the time to keep up your 4.0!


Peace!!!



Thanks - I'm sure he is.... he actually asked my permision and told me he wouldn't do it if I told him "no" blush.gif But in all honesty I love him and I know his family is important to him. Again, I don't want him here if he doesn't want to be - which I told him after I wrote that post. Told him if he wasn't back before the 25th he would miss my school vacation entirely and he would be sleeping on the couch if he didn't come back before Ramadan, but ultimately it's up to him.

He said maby he will come back the day after his brother arrives (the 19th) but I don't know when he will really be here. I'm not going to believe him until he is at the airport no0pb.gif


Awe PB I know how you feel. During the week that my Husband gets off from the military each month he spends the majority of his time with his family and friends and maybe talks to me for 1-2 hrs online if the connection is any good. At first I was upset about how little time we're getting now and how much time his friends and family are getting during that week. I was thinking they've had him for 29 years it's my time now that he's married. Then I realized how important family is to their culture and he has a lot of people that love him there that need him to share his time with plus he needs time for himself because in the military he isn't afforded personal time.

Now I just sulk most of the time and suck it in and march on with my life. If my Husband wants to contact me then he can contact me otherwise I try not to think about the non-existent marriage I have going on right now thanks to the Egyptian military.


I didn't realize how little you get to talk to your husband. That must be really hard. Is there any chance to go see him soon?
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-02 23:05:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Caturday!
Oh my God, Tamara, that made me laugh so hard. Thanks for posting it!
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-02 20:08:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Caturday!
QUOTE (Olivia* @ Aug 2 2008, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (julianna @ Aug 2 2008, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Cleaning out the junk room which will be where his sister will get to sleep. This sucks! I did mount the Bedouin rug I've had for 3 years now on the wall though, and I feel like I accomplished SOMETHING. Why do I have so much freaking immigration #######?? I can't wait to toss it! As a random aside, I found my old chemistry goggles and am wearing them. Now I remember why I thought to myself I could never do a job that involved goggles but no water.


Oh yes I've been there cleaning my brothers attic. yes.gif



Wow, that looks like a fun project!

Olivia, do you ever sleep? lol
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-02 14:23:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Caturday!
QUOTE (polarbear @ Aug 2 2008, 12:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't know how I let my husband break my heart like this, but I've decided that I need to just pretend like I'm single and on my own again and get on with my life. He'll come back when he decides I'm important enough but I don't want him here if he doesn't want to be and I can't keep hoping and waiting like this cray5ol.gif

He says he just wants to wait until his brother comes home since he hasn't seen him in 2 years, but there is always a reason to put it off - it's always just another week... he waited an extra 2 weeks bc he didn't want to spend the money to change the ticket, but he will do it to see his brother sad.gif just not his wife... I waited two years for him and six months later he goes back - I'm sorry, but I don't want to wait anymore mad.gif



I'm so sorry you are facing these difficulties. I wish he would just come back and show you how much he loves you. Men can be so stubborn!
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-02 13:05:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Caturday!
QUOTE (julianna @ Aug 2 2008, 12:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Cleaning out the junk room which will be where his sister will get to sleep. This sucks! I did mount the Bedouin rug I've had for 3 years now on the wall though, and I feel like I accomplished SOMETHING. Why do I have so much freaking immigration #######?? I can't wait to toss it! As a random aside, I found my old chemistry goggles and am wearing them. Now I remember why I thought to myself I could never do a job that involved goggles but no water.



So your husband agreed to let her sleep in her own room?
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-02 12:48:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Caturday!
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Oh, good grief. My husband puts a towel over his mouth and nose when he gets out of the shower so he will not get sick breathing in cooler air after he gets out. His mother will make him dress warm too. I told him I would be sick all the time then because I don't do either of those things, lol. He says you never know when you got sick because he weren't cautious. I tell him I will take my chances since I get sick less often then he does!


LOL! The A/c thing cracks me up. if A/C made you sick, then the whole US would be down and out every summer. I can't even imagine the towel over mouth/nose thing... and the strange part is that the logic you confronted him with will have no effect on the belief... that 99% of the 6 billion people in the world do NOT do this and do NOT get sick from not doing this is totally irrelevant smile.gif

My husband has apparently decided that A/C does NOT make you sick after all. BRRRRR!



lol, men!
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-02 12:14:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Caturday!
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I think its just rough playing because usually they are fine together. As for me being up? God, I wish they didn't think that way. At least its not a work night. The other day I only got three hours sleep because of them (okay I was up late on VJ too that night, but still). If I wanted to be up all night with loud noise then I would prefer it be my child keeping me up (inshallah I will have a chance for that soon). No hope though, my own cat thinks I should be playing fetch with her when I am laying in bed asleep. She drops the toys right on me so if I don't wake up I find them on me in the morning, lol.

Oh yeah. Well you have a young kitty, right? They grow out of all this eagerness. after 2, they start to settle down and by 6/7 you can usually tell another level of calmness that hits. So she won't drive you nuts forever smile.gif

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Before my husband left Iraq they were only getting about one hour of electricity a day. He would rush to turn on the a/c as soon as the power came on because you know how hot it gets. I told him if he ever gets homesick I will be happy to turn the a/c off. He was like "nooooo". He hoped I wouldn't be that cruel, lol. Of course I wouldn't but I had to harrass him a little.

I can imagine. I would be all over the A/C! How were they working with food storage-- did they go back to the old methods?


My last cat was 10 years old and mostly calm by then, but she had her wild moments where you weren't sure how she got the energy, lol. She would just tear through the house back and forth and have a crazy look in her eyes.

I'm not sure what they did about food storage. I don't remember that I asked though I know his parents always prefer to buy most things as they need them. Then again with the security situation going to the market is taking your life into your hands. I'll have to ask him about that.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-02 03:34:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Caturday!
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I think with time I can get through to my husband. I felt him cracking with my logic, lol. He has no problem with the A/C though. He says Iraqis love air conditioning. Its apparently starting to catch on more in Jordan because Iraqis are asking for it though I don't know if that is true for sure or not.

My Dh like A/C, but more or less wants to keep the thermostat at 80, which is stiflingly hot. I know lots of businesses, etc in Jordan have A/C. I think the main issue with it would be the cost of their electricity.



Before my husband left Iraq they were only getting about one hour of electricity a day. He would rush to turn on the a/c as soon as the power came on because you know how hot it gets. I told him if he ever gets homesick I will be happy to turn the a/c off. He was like "nooooo". He hoped I wouldn't be that cruel, lol. Of course I wouldn't but I had to harrass him a little.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-02 03:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Caturday!
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Oh great, my cat and my friends cat have started their late night fighting. Once I go upstairs to bed they will take it up there. Their favorite place to fight is on me while I am sleeping! I've had to kick them out several times and the cat hasn't been here but a few days.


LOL fighting or playing? Yeah, well, they want to spend time with you and you should be up because they are up, right? smile.gif



I think its just rough playing because usually they are fine together. As for me being up? God, I wish they didn't think that way. At least its not a work night. The other day I only got three hours sleep because of them (okay I was up late on VJ too that night, but still). If I wanted to be up all night with loud noise then I would prefer it be my child keeping me up (inshallah I will have a chance for that soon). No hope though, my own cat thinks I should be playing fetch with her when I am laying in bed asleep. She drops the toys right on me so if I don't wake up I find them on me in the morning, lol.
S and SFemaleIraq2008-08-02 03:24:00