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QUOTE (Pattu Rani @ Sep 6 2008, 09:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

So exciting planning to visit your SO - can't wait until I am going to bring G home with me.

I'm so happy for you - have a wonderful time!!

Thankyou so much. We are working on some ideas of what to do while I am there. I just talked to his sister and we are plotting against him right now. She takes my side as he likes to mess with his siblings a lot and this makes them want to get him back, lol. Now he complains they always take my side against him, but really he brings it on himself.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 21:34:00

QUOTE (LuLu @ Sep 6 2008, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

That is WAY too much for AMM in October. Eid will be over by then.

Play with the day of the week you are leaving and returning. Try Thursday night out of JFK returning Saturday at 00:00 from Amman. Several hundred dollar difference.

Will you connect at JFK or fly directly out of there?

There is no way I can leave on a Thursday or I would try that. I have been putting Saturday as my return date. I have to connect with JFK/Chicago.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 13:29:00

QUOTE (julianna @ Sep 6 2008, 01:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (S and S @ Sep 6 2008, 12:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Nope, I'm not on anything and haven't been so its gotta be the right timing. Aside from that, my co-worker that is the only one who does my job besides me is gone until the 10th so I can't leave before then or there will be no one to do my job.

I only ever was on something for those trips. I know, that's bad. Hmmm. Sounsd like you're going to be in a tight spot for timing.

Well, the 10th, if my calculations are right, is about the time I would be freed up to go though I want a day or two leeway. So it should work out for going around the 12th. My husband finds it amusing how I time my trips, lol. Of course it works out to his advantage.

Edited by S and S, 06 September 2008 - 01:59 AM.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 01:58:00

QUOTE (julianna @ Sep 6 2008, 01:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (S and S @ Sep 5 2008, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

For some weird reason every time I check, the flight going there is always from Chicago, but on the way back it is JFK. I prefer JFK just because that is what I have been using and the flight is a little shorter, but so far I can't find one going out of JFK in the cheap price range. I'll try varying my dates, but I really wanted to leave around the 12th (I'm timing this for obvious female reasons, lol).

Well, if you're on something, you can keep taking it through the expected time of arrival of your Aunt, and then you have a bit of leeway. I did that every time I went because it was never the right time. I have only ever used the direct flight from Chicago route... never JFK. Actually, it's been forever since i went to JFK.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 01:25:00

QUOTE (julianna @ Sep 6 2008, 12:56 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (~*Dorothy*~ @ Sep 5 2008, 11:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I guess it costs almost double to go to Jordan in comparison to Morocco - my hubby got a direct flight for $1200 in the peak of summer...$1400 - that's a lot of money...

You're going through JFK though, right? Those flights can be cheaper...

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 00:59:00

QUOTE (~*Dorothy*~ @ Sep 6 2008, 12:49 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I guess it costs almost double to go to Jordan in comparison to Morocco - my hubby got a direct flight for $1200 in the peak of summer...$1400 - that's a lot of money...

How far did he schedule the flight? I am only booking mine a little over a month out so that makes the price a bit higher. Last year I got a ticket in October for Jordan and it was about $1200.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 00:54:00

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QUOTE (~*Dorothy*~ @ Sep 6 2008, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Great news S & S.

Hope you'll find a good deal on a ticket. Two weekd is not bad - enjoy this precious time with your hubby!
D.

thanks, so far I've found some flights going direct to Jordan from the US for a little over $1400. I'm going to look around a little more just in case I find a better deal, but I should book soon before the prices go up.

Sounds about right actually... so not bad.

Definitely better than the summer rates that were up to $1800 and $2000!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 00:45:00

QUOTE (~*Dorothy*~ @ Sep 6 2008, 12:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Great news S & S.

Hope you'll find a good deal on a ticket. Two weekd is not bad - enjoy this precious time with your hubby!
D.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 00:34:00

QUOTE (julianna @ Sep 5 2008, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (S and S @ Sep 5 2008, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Not sure if I will really rent a car, but I love to scare my husband and make him think I will

Ah, it's OK. I drove over there and it wasn't bad. You juse get used to thinking of it like a game of dodgeball.

Dodgeball, I always loved that game as a kid (when I was the one throwing the ball, lol)

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-05 22:18:00

Not sure if I will really rent a car, but I love to scare my husband and make him think I will

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-05 21:23:00

Thanks everyone. Planning for this trip has lifted my mood more than anything has in months. I am currently telling my husband how exciting it would be to rent a car (manual) and drive it around Jordan. I've scared him so bad that I think he will have nightmares and he hasn't even been in a car when I drove before, lol.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-05 18:08:00

QUOTE (LuLu @ Sep 5 2008, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Delta has GREAT rates to Jordan! Where are you flying out of? I am leaving October 9. 34 more days!

I noticed that too and may use Delta airlines. I will probably be going just a few days after you do!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-05 12:17:00

QUOTE (Turia @ Sep 5 2008, 12:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yeah for you!! Have a happy and safe trip!!!

Thankyou. We have no idea when his security checks will ever get done so I figure it is better to just go see him then keep waiting. This at least gives me something to look forward to

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-05 12:15:00

I'm so excited I just have to share this with everyone. I managed to convince my work to give me the time off to go visit my husband. It will only be for two weeks, but I'll take whatever I can get. I will go next month so now I've just got to buy the ticket! This waiting has made me crazy and not seeing him for so long. He was excited when I called and told him. Thank God the ticket prices have gone down since the summer though they are still a little higher than last year.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-05 12:01:00

QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Sep 6 2008, 11:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

On that note, will the MENA Insomniac Club come to order. Roll call..

Jackie ..present

I'm present and accounted for!

Jackie you can't keep disappearing after roll call though! You left us last night

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 23:53:00

QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Sep 6 2008, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

wth..........I hate when men pm me and talk s*it

o-happy-dai go awayyyyyy

better yet:

roses are red
violets are blue
i am not getting suspended
over you.

lol, some people never grow up

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 21:57:00

Your kitty pics are awesome too Julianna. I need to post some but I think it is time for bed. I just realized I don't have to worry about Sahoor anymore

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 03:40:00

QUOTE (~*Dorothy*~ @ Sep 6 2008, 03:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This is inspired by my renovation project

Happy Caturday everyone!!!!!

lol, I am loving that pic! My cat is sitting on my lap now telling me it is time for bed. She knows the later I go to sleep, the later she gets her breakfast, lol.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 03:11:00

Okay, I figured we have waited long enough. Everyone accross the country should be on Saturday now. I hope for those fasting that all is going well. I know I've had my good days and not so easy days myself.

Have a happy Saturday everyone!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 03:04:00

blood and organ donation in MENA

QUOTE (MrsAmera @ Sep 7 2008, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Thanks - the quoted scholar I know personally (Dr. Siddiqui) so I'll trust this for sure!

No problem, glad it helped!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-07 12:20:00

blood and organ donation in MENA

QUOTE (MrsAmera @ Sep 7 2008, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I am an organ donator but I like S & S can not stand the sight of blood. Also my veins are super tiny, when I have to get an IV or give blood they have to use a baby needle on me. When I had my last son they had to flip him around (he was breech) and they put an IV in you in case something goes wrong, so they don't have to take the time to hook you up. Anywho, it took like an hour to get the IV in and the procedure took like 10 minutes. So if it were someone very close to me and I was the only way they would be able to get blood I would do it, but mentally I can't do it regularly.

My husband isn't an organ donator - I'm not really sure what his reasons are (maybe it freaks him out). I am wondering if there is some kind of legal ruling (islamic) on this...hmm

I checked on that when arguing with my husband because I want to donate my organs. There are some schools of thought that say you can donate. Here is one link you can look at:

http://www.islamonli...aEAskTheScholar

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-07 11:13:00

blood and organ donation in MENA

I don't donate blood. Several times I could not because of some exceptions. Mostly I do not because I pass out at the site of my blood or any blood going through tubes. Needles and medical stuff just bothers me really bad (ironic I married a doctor, lol). If there was ever an emergency near me, I guess I could hide under a blanket and stick my arm out. Its not that I'm being selfish. I just don't handle it well mentally. At this time I've never dontated, but all my blood tests say I am perfectly healthy and have no weird things so I guess I could. I thank God for those of you who do donate. Don't judge me, we each have our phobias, this is mine.

As for organs, I have no problem donating mine, at least the major ones. I want my eyes left alone. It sounds silly, but I don't want my eyes removed or in someone else's head. Maybe I should stop watching strange movies though, lol.

My husband got upset when he found out my driver's license says I am an organ donar. He told me to take it off. It is not that he has a problem with organ donating. He just gets protective of me. There have been cases where someone could have been saved and the hospital let them go so they could get the organs. It is rare, but I know it worries some people.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-06 21:31:00

We sure are exciting here in MENA tonight aren't we? lol

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-07 23:46:00

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QUOTE (S and S @ Sep 7 2008, 03:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Is it me or is there some kind of cat lover versus cat hater war going on over in OT. Someone just suggested I should kick my cat

i responded back to that guys comment... that is sick and messed up! I love my cats! even if they hug my feet in the morning for attention while I walk through the house... at least I know they are alive and having fun in the morning!

It is really just them showing love and giving companionship. I love that my cat follows me around. Only problem I have is I swear she is going to kill me on the stairs one of these days, lol

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-07 14:44:00

Is it me or is there some kind of cat lover versus cat hater war going on over in OT. Someone just suggested I should kick my cat

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-07 14:31:00

QUOTE (Ganja_Girl @ Sep 7 2008, 10:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ok guys I have to vent this, because I am losing it here. Why do people think Obama is a Muslim? Of course he is not, but even if he was a Muslim, what does that have to do with running for President of the United States? What happen to separation of church and state, I guess the constitution doesn't mean anything anymore to the people. The outright prejudice of Muslims is nasty in this country. I am not religious at all, but in this country, I thought that we can have our own personal faith without prosecution, but maybe I was wrong, because I just saw some videos my daughter sent me and they were asking people about Obama, and they were saying he was raised Muslim, I am like WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH THE ELECTION??????? I also heard from some people his name is not WHITE ENOUGH. I am really shocked at the ignorance of a lot of people. The funny thing and the sad thing is that the poor man is Christian, and his own people are calling him a Muslim. I guess if you are Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, and just plan atheistic, you are not really an American. Sorry about this rant, but I hate people who hate someone just because of a religion or culture, I thought we came a lot farther than that, but I just feel like slapping some of these people. I just want a president that can get America back on track, if it is through a Muslim, so be it, because we should have separation of church and state, but as we all know since the Patriot act the constitution just doesn't guarantee your rights anymore. Ok, done with my rant, what happened to civil rights and treating all people fairly, oh I am sorry doesn't count unless you are white middle class Christian.

julianna-
Your home is beautiful, you have done a nice job, and I have no talent in trying to put things together. The bathrooms and your kitchen just really beautifully done.

Personally, it gets on my nerves the way people go on and on about Obama's religion. I don't like Obama because he is too ignorant on foreign politics (and a few other things I will leave out), but I don't appreciate seeing everyone be ignorant about his background. Obviously he is Christian, he said so many times. It shouldn't matter what his name is or what color he is. People who judge a person by those characteristics truly annoy me. They should be paying attention to his policies and ideas and records in politics, not nasty rumors or characteristics he was born with. It really is sad. There have been some great leaders with different backgrounds throughout the world. People need to look at what is important about the person running for president, which is how he will lead and where he will take this country.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-07 10:41:00

QUOTE (julianna @ Sep 7 2008, 02:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (S and S @ Sep 7 2008, 02:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ah sorry, I was watching another movie "Nim's Island". I want an Island of my own after watching that movie, lol.

I always wanted my own island. Doesn't it look like fun? It would be heaven for me. It would really be like hell for Ammar.

I think Dorothy is sleeping off the painting.

Oh yes, a whole Island. You can wear what you want, do what you want and not be bothered. My husband likes the idea when I speak of it, but in real life, I doubt it, lol.

I would be worn out from all that painting too!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-07 02:19:00

Ah sorry, I was watching another movie "Nim's Island". I want an Island of my own after watching that movie, lol.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-07 02:12:00

QUOTE (Nawal @ Sep 7 2008, 12:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (S and S @ Sep 6 2008, 10:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Nawal @ Sep 7 2008, 12:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Happy Sunday MENA

S & S and Julianna hope you guys are doing well!

I'm half asleep...lol. But its the weekend so enjoying my time at home w/ hubby and babies.

Hey Nawal! I hope your weekend is going well. It has to be nice for you to relax with family after a hectic week.

It has been great. Longest week ever and it was one day short! LOL We have had no plans...just home and hanging out around the neighborhood, pool, etc.

Sometimes, those are the best and most relaxing weekends of all!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-07 00:27:00

QUOTE (Nawal @ Sep 7 2008, 12:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Happy Sunday MENA

S & S and Julianna hope you guys are doing well!

I'm half asleep...lol. But its the weekend so enjoying my time at home w/ hubby and babies.

Hey Nawal! I hope your weekend is going well. It has to be nice for you to relax with family after a hectic week.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-07 00:25:00

Happy Sunday Julianna! Glad you enjoyed your tomatoe. There are tomatoes growing by the back door of my apartment. My father is staying with me so he has been caring for him. So far one has ripened enough to pick and eat. My father was so excited, lol. No idea how the tomato plant got there. I guess someone had planted the plant last year and it just sprang up again this year.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-07 00:18:00

Worried (like always)

I am so sorry you are going through this. I know it can't be easy and I wish there were some words I could give you to help you through this time. Inshallah you will find the right job and God will be with you. Maybe you could try putting applications into other places besides restaurants. Maybe even a temporary service that could help lead you to a more permanent job later. Waitressing could just be temporary if you must go that route.

I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-07 11:04:00

Call To Prayer Resonates In A Holy, Historic Land

Thats a sweet story, thanks for sharing!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-07 20:35:00

Monday, Monday

QUOTE (just_Jackie @ Sep 8 2008, 09:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I would for sure go to a Chicago meetup. Jomo's girl will be in town in early Nov and needs a meetup place by the El...you know Chicago better than me, know any good restaurants up that way?

Immig is sucking lemons. I have had a flurry of activity with sending in the ds3032 and I paid the $70 but now and slowing down til we can come up with the rest of the money. I pray this weeks brings some good news from somewhere. I doubt he will get back before xmas

I hope everything works out for you Jackie and the process keeps moving fast for you. I will say dua for you as well.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-08 21:47:00

Monday, Monday

QUOTE (TamaraLovesAdam @ Sep 8 2008, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

HAPPY Monday! I been chatting with a friend that I grew up with in Lousiana, been working in Bahrain for some years now... its always good to chat with friends!

Yes it is

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-08 00:33:00

Monday, Monday

I would say happy Monday, but I hate Mondays, lol. I do hope everyone's day goes great though!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-08 00:29:00

Arabian Knightz 1st Single-Fokkak

QUOTE (Nawal @ Sep 8 2008, 12:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (S and S @ Sep 7 2008, 10:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Nawal @ Sep 8 2008, 12:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (S and S @ Sep 7 2008, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

They look and sound good. I hope they become really successful. I see some great arab groups who make it big in many places and then you can't find their CD anywhere in the US. Outlandish would be one example.

They were actually in concert with them in Egypt last year!

wow, thats cool!

I have a video clip of them together some where. I'll have 2 find it and send it to you. Just a behind the scenes thing.

I would love to see it, thanks.

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-08 00:50:00

Arabian Knightz 1st Single-Fokkak

QUOTE (Nawal @ Sep 8 2008, 12:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (S and S @ Sep 7 2008, 10:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

They were actually in concert with them in Egypt last year!

wow, thats cool!

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-08 00:30:00

Arabian Knightz 1st Single-Fokkak

S and S

Female

Iraq

2008-09-08 00:28:00