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Dani!!! Again I missed you. All these things that I bought yesterday were all basically spoliers for myself. My SO adores me even with my "good morning lookl". LOL You know what I mean. I know I snore when I sleep and he finds it the cutest thing in the world... what the?

I honestly think it's the fact that I am so excited about the upcoming wedding and my friend advised that if I really want to achieve that "glowing" look, I would have to prepare months before that. LOL So here I am. And girls and guys, it's my treat for myself. My birthday is coming, remember? tongue.gif

But truth to tell, my SO is actually the biggest spoiler in the world. He wants me to go ahead and do whatever I want to treat myself this birthday of mine and so the big light bulb lit up. Viola! Shopping at the Body SHop! LOL I have never really been vain my whole life. I don't know if you call my behavior vain for yesterday. hahahaha!

We were talking about wedding makeup and hairstyles yesterday. I told him that I was just scouting for some tips and how-to advise on the web. We both come with background and experience in theater and so it was an easy task. Then I said, I just want to look beautiful but not overdone and he said I will always look wonderful to him. I don't normally blush, but he does that to me. All the more adding to the pressure! LOL

What do you guys have in mind for your hairstyles and how do you plan to do it? It's so pricey in the States! My goodness! That's part of the reason why I bought my own here, coz I can't afford it there.

*sorry I have stupid fingers today*

Edited by HappyDancer, 07 November 2008 - 04:17 AM.

HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-07 04:13:00
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Maliciant - it's not cooked. You just wash it, mix it with chilipowder and radish and a little and let it ferment for 3 days and you are ready to go. YUMMY bonus points or not! LOL

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HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-06 22:43:00
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Kimchi is Korean food. It's chinese cabbage, fermented for several days. It is prepared by mixing chinese cabbage with chili powder, carrots, and radish. It's really hot! smile.gif I am a big fan of hot and spicy food, thus the love for it. smile.gif It is absolutely yummy with rice and pork barbeque.

Edited by HappyDancer, 06 November 2008 - 03:11 PM.

HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-06 15:11:00
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Sounds yummy Gemmie. I am eating kimchi...
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-06 13:51:00
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Gemmie, that's really sweet that you remember us when you hear things about the Philippines though. I just hope these are all good things. I hate the way the media here works. They exaggerate all stories just to sell it.

I am so happy that you guys are all on the go for something about your meeting your SO in the future. Let's all keep our minds together guys. We can do this.

Things bought today:
1. Body Shop Olive Oil Body Scrub
2. Body SHop Strawberry Body Butter
3. Body Shop cream blush
4. Body Shop Sugaring Hair Removal
5. Waxing Cloth Strips
6. Waxing Applicator
7. Seaweed Facial Care Set
8. 2 sets of top and jog pants
9. Pearl earrings with a tiny tiny diamond. LOL

Next stop.... Hmm.... I'll check my budget again.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-06 12:30:00
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http://edition.cnn.c...tion/index.html

Just an FYI.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-06 07:47:00
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Happy Thursday everyone! I know I sound too excited and I might be overdoing it. But, it simply means one more day closer to our NOA2s!!!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-06 07:42:00
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Yep!!! Some home cooked Filipino food Fred. hehehehe

Oh, by the way, my little girl calls my SO daddy too and he is very happy about that. HE went shopping last weekend and got her a Baby Alive Doll and several cute kits. I can't wait to see my daughter's face when she opens her Xmas present. Come on USCIS... It's our turn already!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-05 22:34:00
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yipeeeyaaya! All the more you should drop by Cebu even for just a day or two. I am a specialist when it comes to gaining weight. LOL

Happy dance for me in 45 days! Yebba!

*currently listening to Alicia Keys' If I ain't Got You* I love this song. It pierces the heart. I would honestly drop anything in a heartbeat just to be with my honey. Anything...

Edited by HappyDancer, 05 November 2008 - 10:27 PM.

HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-05 22:23:00
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heya everyone! just finished talking to my dearest. sorry for being absent on you all. I worked the normal shift here in the PHilippines if you can believe that?! my honey was not very happy about it though - no one he loves pinging him throughout the day! LOL

You are right Gemmie and Maliciant - I have lost several pounds off after that month long rest from the hospital. I am now back to stretching and working out. I am also wearing my running shoes all the time when I go to work if I can help it. Chocolate freezes everyday, despite the doctor's warnings. And honestly, it really helped with my stress level. I am feeling so much better now and I have lost so much weight. The effect of stress on me is sudden weight gain. So now that some pounds are shed off that should be a good sign. Also, I went to the pharmacy to get me Vitamin D, E, B complex and some body and spa stuff that I am planning to go ahead start off with before my honey gets here. I want to look really good for him. Weird since I am never the vain type.

I also got myself my own manicure and foot spa kit. I have ugly feet! EEeeeekkkkk. So, I am trying my best to look human when he gets to see me in December!

Fred, maybe you should do a side trip to Cebu when you get here. I would love to be your tour guide.

Thank you for the enlightenment on Igor's list Harsh and Maliciant. There are many more approvals for July guys. I am a member of another forum where I have met Filipinas getting approvals this week who were July Filers. So keep your heads up.

Estadia, I am hoping and praying for your case. Hang in there for your SO.

Two more days guys and it's the weekend.

Me and my officemates are planning to go to a nearby island on the Thanksgiving weekend. I will post pics when I get back. I am sooooo excited!

What are your plans for this weekend?

Edited by HappyDancer, 05 November 2008 - 10:09 PM.

HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-05 22:08:00
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That is hilarious!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-05 05:35:00
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LOL... I just got out of the hospital last September. You guys wanna follow suit? hahahaha
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-05 03:24:00
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No more getting sick August Filers. It's going to be okay Mara. Don't give up. Keep the faith. smile.gif
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-05 00:00:00
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I just saw another approval for VSC at another forum I am a member of. Please give us that NOA2!!!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-04 19:42:00
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Weeehhh!!! Donna I am getting excited for you too!!! That's really neat - having your wedding at your house!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-04 13:38:00
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Hang in there Mara. I know where you're coming from. You guys ever experience when there are days that everything just goes wrong and you can't help it, you just wanna throw a fit and cry? I have those moments too. It's all part of the game sis. We're all here to support you and share the load.

Dani: That is great! My So is crazy about Irish things too and in fact goes to the Irish Festival in Dublin, OH every year if he can help it. And the best part is we will go there next year when this whole K1 is all over and done with... *praying* Maybe we can meet up sometime for that. What do you say? By the way, I love your ring... Mine is going to be here in December! Yipee!!!

Edited by HappyDancer, 04 November 2008 - 12:04 PM.

HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-04 12:01:00
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Awww... Fred that's really sweet. I am wearing at two silver rings right now. wink.gif

One is something my fiance gave me for Christmas last year - it's a claddagh. He's of German-Irish descent. And I bought a set for the two of us - a chinese character silver ring that means "long life".

And he'll bring my engagement ring in December and the wedding band next year. Lordy, my hands will be full!!! LOL

Edited by HappyDancer, 03 November 2008 - 05:49 PM.

HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 17:49:00
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Spring time for me maybe... Or I could be a June bride! LOL I am busy trying to look pretty for my SO coming in December. Trying to get that perfect skin and glow for when he gets here and for that BIG DAY!!!

Our wedding rings should be ready in two weeks... My wedding gown is good to go, but I am not going to give the go signal until the NOA2 comes.

I am shopping for wedding favors and souvenirs too.

I am busy setting up an engagement party when my SO gets here.

I have arranged something with the photographer for pre-nup photo sessions.

I have a new dress done for a very special dinner with my SO when he gets here.

I bought a full spa package for me and my SO too...

Need I say more?

Come on USCIS... We need that NOA2!!!

Edited by HappyDancer, 03 November 2008 - 04:47 PM.

HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 16:45:00
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It's on the 16th Mara! Cool. i would love to add you on FB.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 16:33:00
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BeTogetherSoon - Let's bring out the booze that week, eh?

Anyone else wanna pitch in? Be ready with our double BDAY celebration that week. Yipee!!!

Edited by HappyDancer, 03 November 2008 - 04:02 PM.

HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 16:01:00
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moving up on #252 on Igor's list as of this typing. biggrin.gif hehehehhe
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 14:09:00
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Argh!!! Still no touch from USCIS... nice!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 14:02:00
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Hey maliciant, that's great! Does she have a VJ account too?
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 11:38:00
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Hang in there Estadia. There should still be hope. Just keep going. Or better yet, withdraw the K1 and go the K3 route. *wink*
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 11:23:00
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Miss you all guys! How's everybody?
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-03 11:13:00
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The 16th Dani. heheheheh
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-01 15:02:00
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Happy dance time for November - my birthday and one year from when my SO confessed that he is madly in love with me... biggrin.gif

Lord, please hel us all keep the happy mood alive. We really really really need it! Missed you too Dani. You are going to do great on your tests! Praying for you always.

Welcome to the August group gumbo992. Glad to have you here. smile.gif I am now down to the 40s in my countdown. Let's meet November with a bang people. I will bring my pompoms next time! LOL
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-11-01 14:09:00
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Fred, I am 10 days ahead of you! tongue.gif I can hardly wait for my SO to be here!!!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-10-31 16:37:00
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BeTogetherSoon - I am so glad that you made it! Oh wow, this must be the best thing that's happened to you in a long time. Kiss Uncle Sam for me! And, post pictures!

QUOTE (BeTogetherSoon @ Oct 31 2008, 12:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hello all together!!!

it's been a week since I arrived in washington! it was pretty easy to get in, only the question who I'm gonna vistit and if he's a us citizen.
so now I'm here in alexandria and I love it. but the best thing is to be with my schatz!!! biggrin.gif
the funny thing is, that we still sleep on an airmatress, cause we moved into a new apartment and have to buy everything new, but it's really not easy to find a good bed! wink.gif

so I hope everybody is doing well and let's look forward, only one moth and maybe we'll all get an awesome christmas present!!! star_smile.gif

ps: we got 2 touches, but I guess we only got them, because we changed the adress sad.gif

HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-10-31 12:31:00
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Awww maliciant, that's very sweet of you. I am pretty sure your fiancee was delighted - no matter how much the surprise was spoiled.

I remember the time when my SO sent me flowers last July 21... It was the best thing to greet me at work on a Monday. I loved it! Hang in there though. We are in this together, this whole waiting game. We will not give up!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-10-31 12:29:00
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No case number but with an RFE??? Man, that blew me away! Mara, keep yourself together. You'll get through this. Oh poor Chris. I wish USCIS would just sober up and stop acting stupid and paranoid!

Gemmie, I love the pics! smile.gif And the wedding bands - yes will show them to you when they're done. biggrin.gif

Maliciant - come to the Philippines and just forget about your petition for now. LOL

Fred, tell Emilia to relax on teh sodas and fatty stuff... Not good for the tummy.

I'm at work now... *pretending to be busy*
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-10-31 10:00:00
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Boys! Behave! So guys, what have you been doing this fine Thursday? No touches for me I don't guess. No emails as per my SO. Come on November! Come on USCIS, it's our turn already!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-10-30 16:21:00
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Maliciant! You are silly! Yes, this friend is definitely a HE! We are like super close friends that I have him as my babysitter during my immature and drunken college days. You are funny! tongue.gif I have girl friends though. But your SO wouldn't like it too much if I tell you about them. tongue.gif
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-10-30 14:07:00
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No parties for me. but i am glad I have something to do. A friend of mine will be sleeping over for the weekend. We are going to gather some ideas for his wedding. My wedding bands will be ready this month too! I am very excited for that! Yipee!!!!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-10-30 13:04:00
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August filers are so in love!!! WE NEED AN APPROVAL USCIS!!!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-10-30 12:38:00
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It's a rough week for all of us indeed.

Gemmie, I agree. The distance does get to my nerves. My fiance, being the more patient between the two of us, goes crazy every now and then. I feel so bad that something as wonderful as this could turn into the most traumatic experience. I just keep reminding myself that November will be here soon, and my fiance will be with me for the holidays too... We will be celebrating our anniversary in December and that's one of the things I need to be ready for. I want us to be happy no matter how sad parting time is going to be when he leaves for the states again.

Mara, keep your head high. You need to be strong for Chris.

Fred, you can tell Emilia to ping me at facebook. I can even invitre her over here in Cebu in case she wants to get out of her usual environment. We could go to spas together.

Dani and Chris - hope you two are doing great. We miss you!

Maliciant - Your girl can ping me too if she wants. I would be glad to establish a network here of the Philippine August Filers for K1. We will move forward with custom made t-shirts. tongue.gif
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-10-29 09:08:00
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Hey guys... Sorry for being late on all the news. I am finally back to work. Fred I was hospitalized due to gastric ulcer (GERD) and insomnia. Talk about STRESS!!!

Mara, I am so sorry for what happened to Chris but I am glad he is okay.

By the way, whatever happened to Dani? I miss her.

For everyone's reference, I got this link from the USCIS on Expedite Crietria:

http://www.uscis.gov...0000ecd190aRCRD

It says:

USCIS Expedite Criteria

All expedite requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and are granted at the discretion of the Director. The criteria are as follows:

Severe financial loss to company or individual
Extreme emergent situation
Humanitarian situation
Nonprofit status of requesting organization in furtherance of the cultural and social interests of the United States
Department of Defense of National Interest Situation (Note: Request must come from official United States Government entity and state that delay will be detrimental to our Government)
USCIS error
Compelling interest of USCIS
If your case is at a local office at the time you need to make your emergency request, please go to the local office in person to make your request. Please be sure to take all supporting documentation with you.

If your case is at one of our Service Centers or the National Benefits Center, please call customer service at 1-800-375-5283 to receive further instructions on where and how to send your request.

Hang in there everybody. November is almost here!!! I'm happy to be a November Scorpio. This might be my lucky birthday! YAY!!!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-10-29 02:35:00
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I am getting aggravated for youMara. They are just soooo stupid! Like whatever! It's not our fault if they are so stupid they can't do their job right. Duh!
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-10-28 04:26:00
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Mara, that's really stupid that they have to do that to you.
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-10-28 01:35:00
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Expedites are only on the basis of extreme health issues. I have seen one approved in 5 days due to the SO suffering from cancer. No, not a very good situation to get an expedite. I would rather wait. smile.gif
HappyDancerFemalePhilippines2008-10-27 06:31:00