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Yeah, that was the first rule my husband made when I joined this site. I am cheating and posting the cat since he didn't specify she couldn't be shown, lol.

I cheated a few months ago and actually posted a pic of us together for a bit, but then took it down. I think I put another one up too. Sometimes I cheat and post a pic of me as a little kid, but then I feel bad and take that down too lol. I haven't posted pics of my cats in forever. I feel really protective over them LOL.

lol, protective of the cats.

I haven't cheated on that, though I once revealed on a mena slumber party which state I'm in, but my husband banned me from giving my location out either.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-26 01:57:00

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I dooo. In the wedding dress she commented on how big it was on her.

You have a good memory! I can't fit into my wedding dress right now

I can get it on but zipping it over the chest/ribs isn't working!! It's depressing. I'm totally going to get back to where it needs to be taken in again!

I have faith in you. You can do it!!!!!!!!!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-26 01:52:00

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i don't recall seeing your pic

You are losing your touch! First you didn't remember already figuring out where I lived like a year ago, and now you don't remember my pic. Unfortunately, pic posting has been banned by the husband.

Yeah, that was the first rule my husband made when I joined this site. I am cheating and posting the cat since he didn't specify she couldn't be shown, lol.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-26 01:50:00

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Charles' pics remind me of my daddy!!!!

TMI, lol

Maybe he is my daddy

He tried to pass himself off as my brother once

Maybe, lol

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-25 20:19:00

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Charles' pics remind me of my daddy!!!!

TMI, lol

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-25 20:13:00

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Tamara, I love your pics. You guys look so happy and cute together!

Thankyou S&S! We will be happy together forever!

hes my dreams come true...

when I was younger I always read about Egypt but never in my dreams thought I would marry Adam from Egypt... but I did tell my mom when I was younger that I would marry a guy with tan skin, dark eyes and hair and have those slanted beautiful eyes... but bcz my mind couldnt fathom being married to an Eygptian... I was thinking someone from Asia.

I am so blessed with my Gozy!

Oh, I am so happy for you. It really sounds like you love each other so much. Thank God for that. I hope he continues to bless you and your husband. You really do sound like your marriage is a happy one!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-25 20:00:00

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and I thought for his birthday every year he turned 34!

forever young?

Tamara, I love your pics. You guys look so happy and cute together!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-25 19:53:00

I'm not going to comment on that hairy back picture, but I wanted Charles to know I was supporting this thread that is all for him. How many guys get that on VJ? lol

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-25 19:42:00

Update on My FIL's Expedited Removal

I'm sorry you still don't have the answers to what happened. Hopefully you do know someday soon and these guys are reprimanded for their behavior towards your FIL. I've felt bad for you and your family having to go through such a trying time. Please keep us updated on how things go.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-30 12:16:00

Making a list, checking it twice

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Vj helped me wast a lot of time

It does that for me while I wait for my husband's approval! lol

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-31 22:21:00

University graduates protest for jobs

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One of the things I've seen the men do to support their families is start a business in a tourist town and then charge the tourist more than what they would charge someone of their own nationality but not as much as the tourist would have to pay back home.

I'm thinking along the lines of corprate businesses that require more of the people with the University degrees. I'm not an expert on these things, but there has to be a way to do it.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-02 00:24:00

University graduates protest for jobs

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The problem with starting your own business there is getting a loan and having the money to do it I would imagine... and then you have to have something so cheap that other people will buy it.

Your right, thats why I think the government would be better off doing business loans as opposed to paying people to do nothing. There are lots of ways to encourage business growth. It is a matter of implementing them.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-02 00:19:00

University graduates protest for jobs

I think the biggest problem is a lack of people starting their own businesses in order to create the jobs. If the government encouraged people to start up companies, then those companies would create jobs. Just a thought. There is probably more to it then I know, but in America thats how we create jobs outside of the government.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-01 23:20:00

New housing projects in Zarqa

Though much of the country is low income, every little bit helps. I'm glad they are doing this.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-02 01:53:00

Illegal market flourishes despite concerted efforts

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Julianna...actually...your hubby is RIGHT! They do have sites you can download DVD quality movies from within a week or two of release...Olivia mentioned them...not the really crappy movies you see that you can hear the audience coughing in the theatre but these are from the DVD's actually....its amazing. You can get a high quality copy within a week or a few from release on these sites online. It's illegal here but not overseas (well not monitored). Besides...who's to say its stealing? LOL Perhaps movies makers are stealing our money charging us so much to see many of those crappy movies out there now!

But that's not burning it off of a legal DVD which is what he was saying, those are bootlegs from the pre-screenings that are done by movie theater employees and such before the public even gets in there... I used to know people who did this. then they encode it and post it for download, etc. It's still bootlegging. Also, the majority of these things in Jordan are made in Syria where it's not illegal for them as they don't care what international copyright law is

Yeah, I definitely saw them openly selling copied DVDs in Syria right on the street everywhere.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-02 01:49:00

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I was trying to explain to my husband how, exactly, they get their copies of movies the day after the are released in theatres here and he refuses to believe me that they are from someone recording a movie from inside the theatre. I have no idea WHY that is so hard for him to believe that THAT is bootlegging. He kept insisting they were copied off the DVDs from the US and I was trying to explain to him we don't release movies for home release for a few months after theatre release-- so that's not possible. Even now those movie trailers confuse the heck out of him. He keeps asking me if we can go rent something that has a trailer saying it was coming out, say, July 15th and I say, a bazillion times over, that is IN THE THEATRE. Sigh.

lol, some things take time

LOL, whoops, I was ranting!

lol, I really do understand. It is funny, I look forward to Friday nights so I can stay up with the night crew. It is bad when I stay up late on the weekdays since I have to be awake at 5:30am. Are we close to Caturday yet?

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-02 00:45:00

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I was trying to explain to my husband how, exactly, they get their copies of movies the day after the are released in theatres here and he refuses to believe me that they are from someone recording a movie from inside the theatre. I have no idea WHY they is so hard for him to believe that THAT is bootlegging. He kept insisting they were copied off the DVDs from the US and I was trying to explain to him we don't release movies for home release for a few months after theatre release-- so that's not possible. Even now those movie trailers confuse the heck out of him. He keeps asking me if we can go rent something that has a trailer saying it was coming out, say, July 15th and I say, a bazillion times over, that is IN THE THEATRE. Sigh.

lol, some things take time

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-02 00:27:00

Illegal market flourishes despite concerted efforts

I gave my husband a long speech about how that is stealing. He was always trying to get me to take the copied cheap versions and I kept refusing. My husband hates stealing, but I had to really explain why it is because he had seen nothing wrong with it. I told him that movie and song producers spend a lot of money making these items. In the west we pay a lot for them so those companies can make their money back and a profit which encourages them to make more. If everyone in the middle east just buys illegal copies, the companies make no money from it, so that means Americans and other countries must shoulder the full cost. It could be cheaper for us if other parts of the world paid for the originals. Now of course the prices of an original DVD in Jordan are crazy. They could pay $80 or $100 for a DVD we only pay $20 or less for. How can anyone in Jordan afford that so of course it drives them to buy the copies. I understand that. I just refuse to do it so long as I have the means to pay for an original. Sometimes I can't buy a DVD because I"m short on cash so then I wait until I do have the money.

I think what these companies need to do is adjust prices in each country according to what the people can afford to pay. I am sure there is a way to profit from it and then it will stop most of the black market copies. People prefer originals, but if they can't afford them they will turn to cheap copies. Its a simple matter of supply and demand (and ability to pay).

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-01 23:38:00

VISA IN HAND!

Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you. May you have a wonderful reunion soon.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-02 03:38:00

THE UNEXPECTED interview

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THIS Ahmed????? Sounds like you dont' even know him, I wouldn't call my husband "this guy"

It was a mistake in his english grammer, he meant "This is Ahmed". He is talking about himself, identifying himself.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-28 16:54:00

THE UNEXPECTED interview

My husband is waiting on security checks, but it is for refugee. I wonder if I could call DOS and they would tell me the status of his checks. Whoever has the number, can you tell me what information they ask for when checking on a case. I have no idea if it would work to check with them or not since he is doing the refugee visa instead of the spouse visa. It can't hurt. I've been waiting months for this.

Very Nice, I wish you luck and inshallah you will get your visa soon. I hope your fiance is doing better.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-28 16:08:00

What race are Egyptians considered to be here

Everything I ever heard says you must say they are white. Only if there is an "other" option or "middle eastern" can you put those. Thats what I know, but maybe someone who has gone through this can verify it.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-01 22:54:00

Trying to focus on me and not others now

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Last night I went to see the Dark Knight (again!) with my friends. It was nice to be out and to relax. I did have trouble sleeping last night though. The butterflies are keeping me awake!

Update: Tarik's flight will leave Casablanca at 8am Casa time, go to Paris and then fly to ..... Atlanta(? Not sure why it's Atlanta). Has anyone ever had their fiance/husband come through Atlanta? What is the POE like? Then he has a 5 hour layover in Atlanta

. Then he flys to Columbus! (I think he's getting in at midnight).

Possible good news: I was talking to the man that is going to marry me and Tarik. I think there is a way to get the marriage license AT THE MOSQUE!!! INSHAALLAH!! Everyone at the mosque is getting excited for this marriage! That makes me feel so happy!!

I'll keep posting updates. I never thought I would be this jittery! Even though I have SO MUCH to do (ie: my job, my OTHER job and cleaning the apartment and getting Henna and having a bridal shower) My heart is racing all the time and I can't think about anything except the moment I see him coming down the stairs at CMH! OMG! OMG!

I live in Atlanta and gone through it many times. I am always upset how long it takes so really the 5 hour layover is ideal. Its takes me at least 1 hr and half just to get through the lines and another 1 hour to get your luggage. But since he does not have to claim his baggage it should be fine. I love Atlanta but OMG the airport is CRAZY!!!!

Good Luck and happy reunion!!!!

He will have to get his luggage because that is his POE.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-02 19:56:00

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I don't have it in boxes here at my apartment, but right now it would fit in about two boxes so it isn't too bad. My big concern is the three boxes in my storage unit. I moved here late last year and cleared out a lot of unnessecary things, but when I saw those boxes I decided to just put them and storage and sort them out later. If I can finish up here at the apartment and move on to those boxes I could be done with it. The other problem is finding the time between work, regular house cleaning, shopping, cooking and talking to my husband for several hours a day. It feels like there is so little time

Then again it doesn't help I hang out on here, but this is my one splurg and getaway, lol.

Hmmm. If it were me, I'd dump regular house cleaning for a day ro two to get through the boxes adn then go back to normal life! I also find sorting in front the of the TV to be nice

oh yes, that definitely helps. Your right, I should just set aside a day.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-03 01:57:00

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I'm the opposite except it is my bedroom. I've got to work on cleaning the closets a little better before my husband comes. Also, I have mounds of paperwork to sort through and credit card offers to destroy. I wish I would just file the paperwork away right when I'm done with it (or throw it away as need be) and shred the offers as they come in, but I don't. I always end up collecting them in piles for months and then spend a weekend sorting it all out.

Oh, I do that same stuff. then, i stuff it in boxes or the closet or under the beds, etc. Finally, I have to clean... so... I clean out closets first because then I can put away big items I took out and never returned like suitcases, etc... and then I can start to organize blanket piles and whatnot. That's why i do it like that. Even though my room still sucks bad, now it is 80% paper suck, which I will just start stacking into boxes and then take one box at a time and go through it until i have no more boxes. It's usually easier to look at one box in a sea of boxes than to try to organizine papers in a room where you can't find the floor and everything is like knee+ deep. What I wish, though, is that he would agree to go mattress shopping. He hates outr mattress, and I wouldn't mind getting a new one and then setting ours up on the futon frame for his sister. Our mattress isn't bad, it's just not what he likes.

Olivia-- that sucks. I feel for you and PB. seperations suck, voluntary seperations are frustrating at best, and feeling second (third or fourth) fiddle is the worst.

Then again it doesn't help I hang out on here, but this is my one splurg and getaway, lol.

S and S

Female

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2008-08-03 01:36:00

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We discussed me going in Dec for my winter break to see him for a month but decided against it. He isn't able to verify he'd get the time off and if he disobeyed military orders to spend the time with me while I was there we know that he would be put into military prison when he went back to his service. That and the ticket prices have gone up far more than the first time I went to visit him. It didn't seem worth the risk. We choose to save the money for that ticket and apply it to when I go to Egypt after my college graduation in May. He is released from the Military the last week of April 2009 for certain now unless some crazy thing happens that prevents that. I graduate May 2009 and will be traveling to Egypt shortly afterwards.

In addition to the 1-2 hr talks online once a month if he can spare the time we do use the site www.twitter.com to send msgs to each other every few days. I send maybe twice what he does. He goes on the credit system with his cell phone so sometimes he can't recieve everything I send or send as much to me as we'd like. Since the military took him communication has really gone to a slow drip though. He does write me long letters while he's serviing and then mails them to me when he gets a break. It's just so strange going from talking everyday for 6-15 hours to talking to him 1-2 hrs a month with a few msgs here and there on the cell and some long letters I get in the mail.

I feel so bad for you. I can't imagine having communication slow down that much. It can't be easy. I hope maybe he can find a better way. It seems strange they don't have some kind of internet lounge or something for their soldiers. I guess with mandatory military service they don't have to make their soldiers happy like we do here, lol.

Well on his last break, which was reduced to 48 hours from the original seven days, he says he got some cell phone service where he can chat online with me daily. However, when he got to whereever he was stationed in a tent in the desert the coverage wasn't working for chat but he can get on the internet. He says on his next break in about 3 weeks he will get it figured out. That's about the same time I go back up to school. Anyways I've lived with this for seven months and it hasn't been fun but it's what we have to do until this passes.

I agree with Nawal. Lots of hugs for you. I hope this time from him passes quickly!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-03 01:20:00

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I thought you'd like my goggle wearing pix.

It really helped as the dust and things came flying at me from the attic.

Yep! I think when I clean my attic I'll do something similar. I have enough goggles! LOL if it gets really dusty, I can put a piece of cloth over the blow-hold of my snorkle and wear that mask and snorkle and be all set!

LOL. I wash wishing for a white paper nose and mouth mask that day too.

Is it nice now though? right now, my closet in there is really nice... but.. the rest of the room still sucks lol.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-08-03 00:57:00

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S and S

Female

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2008-08-03 00:54:00

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Wow thx S and S for answering that. Do you have the link to the program online so I could watch it? At my Mom's we don't subscribe to any kind of TV. I really like what you said about when you study the religion don't study the muslims. That rang a bell of truth for me as I believe that as well and sometimes get distracted by responses to my questions on here. I also think that was what Waleed was trying to get across to me during the discussion of raising children. He was saying consider the sources you get your informaiton from and understand it's him that I love and trust and he would teach our children Islam, the gentle parts, the peaceful parts that the rest of the world isn't shown as much. I did get to see some of that in Egypt with his family and friends and it was refreshing.

Now I am more curious about this progressive Islam Noura spoke about. So there is a form of Islam that is progressive and doesn't accept some of these things and not all Muslims have to? What does it mean to you? They studied it with scholars and have a better understanding?

Tammy what is a mufti? Whenever I go to those sites I always get lost and don't even no where to begin as it becomes a bit overwhelming. So I'll go to the section that has sound bytes of them reciting the Quran and listen to that to calm down because it sounds like a beautiful song.

Dorothy I know what you mean. When learning about religion I try to remain objective taking it all in but it a bit of a culture shock for me if one could call it that.

The link that I was looking at is in the thread for muslims that alhamdulillah posted. It is live feed tv on the site and has various programs. It will be hit or miss if it is something you want to know, but it is a nice channel and is mostly in english.

http://www.huda.tv/defaultN.aspx?rt=15

This is a site with a women's forum where you can ask questions from other women and read what other women have asked. I like to refer to this and you can learn a lot from it:

http://www.islamicit...pics.asp?FID=47

My other favorite videos to watch and learn about Islam with some humor is in the following link. This guy explains everything in a great way and is more progressive like you are looking for:

http://ummahfilms.bl...y-religion.html (I put the link on a good video for you but you can see the list of other videos on the right side.)

I'm glad if I could be some help to you. I hope you enjoy the links I am sending you. Definitely check out the bottom link because I am sure you will like it a lot.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-26 19:26:00

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As for the multiple wives, that is actually banned in some muslim countries.

Itis possible to read the Quran and understand it to mean that it is so impossible to do correctly that it by default becomes not correct to do. Like Noura, its a more progrerssive interpretation, but quite legitimate- as least as legitimate as more traditional understandings. Only God knows.

I didn't say it was against Islam. I said it is banned in some muslim countries. I said it is difficult to do, but not impossible. I was trying to explain it shouldn't be some kind of luxery for a man. It was meant to help women under certain circumstances. Do you have different ideas on that?

I wasn't trying to correct you. I thought you put your ideas (which are held my many muslims) quite nicely. I know from some scholarship reading that by reading the verses completely, it can be interpreted to be not allowed in Islam by default of its difficult for mankind to live by these standards. It's a much mroe rogressive view and a minority view.

okay, I see what you are saying. Yes, you are right.

I'm glad you did because that was some pretty pitiful typing on my part. I am having a hard reading it

No, I understand that. Sometimes I'm in such a hurry to type out my points that I totally mess up the wording

S and S

Female

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2008-07-26 15:38:00

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As for the multiple wives, that is actually banned in some muslim countries.

okay, I see what you are saying. Yes, you are right.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-26 15:33:00

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As for the multiple wives, that is actually banned in some muslim countries.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-26 15:28:00

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Ya I
I wonder why you'd marry someone who follows a religion you hate? Oh well.... Que Sera, Sera!!

I wanted to correct that too! There's so many times I want to correct typos/misspellings that I see on here (cuz I'm ####### abt that stuff when it happens repeatedly).
Good question..........

Does that help answer the question. Do you muslimias seriously believe I hate Islam because I question it? And why doesn't anyone answer those questions for me about the several wives & beating wives acceptance? Everytime I bring it up it becomes a moot point on here. What I don't understand is how someone who isn't raised that way comes to accept those beliefs?

Olivia, I think it is smart of you to question these things. I did too when I was learning about Islam. Those questions were some of mine too. As for beating wives, I was just watching a show last night on an Islamic channel where they discussed that thing. I was talking to you at that time. I should have told you to tune in if I had known you wanted to know more about it (its an online link). Anyway, they stressed that it is not right to run around hitting your wife and is deeply discouraged. It is a last resort and even then it shouldn't be used. The prophet (peace be upon him) never hit his wives. Please don't believe this is really accepted. Some families just look the other way on this point and some families don't. I know my husband's family is against taking such measures.

As for the multiple wives, that is actually banned in some muslim countries. It was meant for during war when there were many widows and no one to support them. Many men had died and these women with children had no one to turn to. The first wife should always agree before her husband marries another woman. It is unlawful for him to marry another without her permission (in most schools of thought). Also, the man must be able to financially support each wife seperately with her own home. Otherwise he cannot marry more than one. Another thing is he much treat each wife equally, if he cannot do that, then he is not supposed to marry more than one. There are so many stipulations it is impossible for most muslim men to lawfully marry a second wife or more. Under Islam it is always better to only have one wife unless there are extreme circumstances for marrying more. Some countries encourage it, but that doesn't mean it is right under Islam. When you study Islam, please don't study the muslims, study the religion. This is what you should teach any children you have.

I hope I have helped you in some way on these issues. If you have other questions please let me know and I will be happy to help the best I can.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-26 15:17:00

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I'm loving those cute cat pics Lost in NY. Thanks for sharing them. Also, the one Me n Him posted is absolutely adorable! Not sure my cat would wear that willingly though, lol.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-26 14:46:00

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Congrats sweetpeach! Are you k1 like your timeline or cr1 like under your pic?

jJ

Jackie!!!!!!!! We missed you last night when we were up late.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-26 13:44:00

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Happy Caturday MENA!!

HOLY COW...I can not believe the amount of posts already!! Very interesting topics....surprised no one has turned this warm hearted thread into a heated one...LMAO

QUOTE (TamaraLovesAdam @ Jul 26 2008, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

yah 6 pages from the early hours of the morning! wow! very interesting read. My eyes were glued. Adam must have been sneak peaking bcz I told him the subject today was on BABIES! He said he knew bcz hes under cover

so he does read VJ when hes sitting next to me! BUSTED ! Good morning MENA! We are going to eat Chinese Buffet for lunch. The talk of eggrolls last night made me want to eat chinese food!

YUMMY!! Have fun!!

The late night crew gets along so well there is no chance of us fighting. Maybe we can work on something tonight that will get people started in the morning, lol.

HEHE!! Well, there are still hours left in Saturday for things to get started...

Wow, I need to stay up late so I can hang w/ you guys!! I'm always up feeding the babies...LMAO...need to join in the fun!!

The more the merrier. Your welcome to join in!

YAY!!

Last night I was catching up on missed episodes of Heroes so that I can be ready for the new season...LOL.. I'm addicted...and can't stop watching!

I haven't seen that show, but I don't watch a lot of tv, mostly movies. I cannot imagine how tired you must feel all the time. It sounds like you have your hands full!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-26 12:01:00

QUOTE (Nawal @ Jul 26 2008, 11:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (S and S @ Jul 26 2008, 09:44 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Nawal @ Jul 26 2008, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Happy Caturday MENA!!

HOLY COW...I can not believe the amount of posts already!! Very interesting topics....surprised no one has turned this warm hearted thread into a heated one...LMAO

QUOTE (TamaraLovesAdam @ Jul 26 2008, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

so he does read VJ when hes sitting next to me! BUSTED ! Good morning MENA! We are going to eat Chinese Buffet for lunch. The talk of eggrolls last night made me want to eat chinese food!

YUMMY!! Have fun!!

The late night crew gets along so well there is no chance of us fighting. Maybe we can work on something tonight that will get people started in the morning, lol.

HEHE!! Well, there are still hours left in Saturday for things to get started...

Wow, I need to stay up late so I can hang w/ you guys!! I'm always up feeding the babies...LMAO...need to join in the fun!!

The more the merrier. Your welcome to join in!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-26 11:57:00

QUOTE (amal @ Jul 26 2008, 11:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

its saturday ...u should all be sleeping in!!! hehehe (i got up at 11 but didn't go to bed till 3 so it works out)
happy catterday Veejayyy peeeepssss

I didn't get up until 11 either. Went to bed sometime close to 4am. Olivia and Julianna keep me up on the weekends!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-26 11:54:00

QUOTE (Nawal @ Jul 26 2008, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Happy Caturday MENA!!

HOLY COW...I can not believe the amount of posts already!! Very interesting topics....surprised no one has turned this warm hearted thread into a heated one...LMAO

QUOTE (TamaraLovesAdam @ Jul 26 2008, 07:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

so he does read VJ when hes sitting next to me! BUSTED ! Good morning MENA! We are going to eat Chinese Buffet for lunch. The talk of eggrolls last night made me want to eat chinese food!

YUMMY!! Have fun!!

The late night crew gets along so well there is no chance of us fighting. Maybe we can work on something tonight that will get people started in the morning, lol.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-07-26 11:44:00