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Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)
QUOTE (Jengles @ Sep 10 2007, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Please sometime blue collar makes more money than white collar...its only a perception..you can have more with the blue collar person sometimes and they don't have that stoosh attitude...like i'm a good catch...can't stand that..

Yu know...When I read that news story on the plumber in NY who makes 7 figures and of course such a profession works out in the long run as there are no student loans that have to paid. When I read the story, I was like "Baby, if you want to be an electrician, a plumber; I have your back"...

Kimmy - I agree with you; I take quality of life over money any day. I remember when my dad used to drive me home from school and we used to travel on the Spanish Town Bypass, I used to look on the 1 room shack and think that sometimes there is more love in those homes than the big mansions on the hill. Money does not equal happiness. The profession I am in will pay off exponentially one day, but it will require lots of traveling and I am not willing to travel to another country for 2 weeks at a time and miss out on time with my family. Many women in the profession tend to not have children and marry well into their 40's. That is not for me. blush.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 21:00:00
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QUOTE (Jonesie @ Sep 10 2007, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Richie Spice plays in my head when I see her postings whistling.gif blush.gif

laughing.gif laughing.gif Unnu mad fi tru...
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 15:37:00
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QUOTE (Jomo @ Sep 10 2007, 04:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I forgot to tell you Sarah's good news. Marlon arrived in Arizona around 10 p.m. Friday night. He had to navigate 3 airports and had a 3-hour delay in Chicago (we had horrible weather in the midwest Friday); but arrived safe and sound.

I talked to Sarah on Saturday and she was happy as could be. She said so far she had introduced him to Del Taco and some friends. She had that "pinch me I must be dreaming" mentality going on.

She said to tell you guys her story and that all is well. She'll be back on when she can.

Oh, that's so sweet. So happy for her. kicking.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 15:35:00
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QUOTE (nyseness @ Sep 10 2007, 03:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JA Tam @ Sep 7 2007, 05:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (nyseness @ Sep 7 2007, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We also got married in the pastor's office. Although I love being married I do feel cheated a bit. We want a "real" wedding so we will do it once he arrives later on in front of friends and family. The date won't be set until he arrives. My mom is already gushing over it and she has nooooo idea we're already married!! no0pb.gif

Anna, are you ever going to tell your mom? Yeah, you need to save face and have that ceremony yes.gif



Yeah when everybody else finds out...at the wedding. innocent.gif

laughing.gif laughing.gif Ok cool.
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 14:28:00
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QUOTE (Jomo @ Sep 10 2007, 02:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I made that very clear from the start....to everyone I knew. If anyone hurt Andre in any way, they were permanently out of my life. No second chances.

I feel you on that. My father always gave my husband the cold shoulder from we started dating because as far as he was concerned, the "classes" did not mix. This from a man who told me how upset he would be with me if I treated any of my fellow classmates that were less fortunate with any disdain.
I am happy to report that he now realizes that Aaron is not going anywhere and he needs to accept it. smile.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 13:52:00
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QUOTE (brownnskinn @ Sep 10 2007, 02:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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offtopic45vn.gif Everytime I see your username, the India Arie song starts playing in my head laughing.gif laughing.gif

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JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 13:49:00
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QUOTE (USA-Jamaica @ Sep 10 2007, 02:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Different topic...

David got his medical done today. Total cost for the medical and the two shot was $7800 JA. He did not have any records for his previous shots taken. He went to Dr Banbury. I thought I would share this info since it appears the cost at other places was almost twice the amount for the VJ members.

Interview Sep 27 @ 1:30pm

Jenice

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JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 13:38:00
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QUOTE (jawi876 @ Sep 10 2007, 12:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
mi woulden vex cuz him knoa sey him blaze an im nuh tell yuh a ting...juss let yuh gwaan fret and pray dat him likkle confessian tuh 7 year ago ting nuh stop oonu progress. BC...Mi knoa yuh vex tuh raass...why him neva chat wan next yaardie fe knoa ah nuh joke ting? CHA!!!!!! mad.gif mad.gif

Qwestian fe hennybady...whaa mek dem nuh deny visa agen afta tree year time cuz dem knoa sey dem did ban fe drug use before? If dem ban sum fe eva using ganja...ow yuh fe knoa yuh eva get tru when de ban did lift? Dem require completian of some AA class are sumting?

I have read that you have to bring some proof that you no longer take the drug or sumting like dat. unsure.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 11:59:00
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QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Sep 10 2007, 12:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
U see it..but Empress a trooper... yes.gif

I know she is and this too shall pass.
Empress - you know we're here for you! Tell mi weh fi find him so me can speak him pon di issue when mi guh home next week mad.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 11:56:00
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QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Sep 10 2007, 12:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey D,

U know how me feel pon dis aready. Him absolutely need some raass kick fi dat fi real. Girl I hope as time goes by the hurt will get less, but keep strong mi gyal mi deh yah fi u..zeen
Wha mek me so vex a seh a not even him past case dem deny him, a testing positive that's crazy..Mi love u long time..so mek him tan deh a grow up a likkle bit

yu girl
Kimmy

If it was even the prior ting, it woulda bad an nuh suh bad, but fi 'im fi guh tes' positive --- Man....mi caan believe it mad.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 11:49:00
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QUOTE (Empress @ Sep 10 2007, 12:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
After all the talks, warnings and pre testing the child I happened to be married to failed the ganja test and of course is banned for three years. The situation from 7 years ago did come up but was irrelavent due to his positive test results. My husband doesn't expect me to sacrifice any more time with his dum a$$ and I've pretty much decided that he's not worth it and I should move on. If I wasn't worth it to him I don't see how he should be worth it to me especially after all this time of being separated.

Not sure yet if I'll file for divorce, but I'm definitely moving on. If three years goes by and I haven't found someone else I want to be married to then I will support him when he returns to the embassy but I can't see myself being in a relationship with someone so immature and selfish. I'll file for divorce then. For now I'm just focusing on me and my goals until I'm ready to start dating again maybe sometime next year.


I figured if I could be another example to deter a stubborn spouse I should do it. Unfortunately for me no matter how many stories I shared with him he could not take heed but rather learn the hard way.

Congratulations on all the new approvals and good luck for all the interviews coming up. I'm pulling for all of you.

crying.gif crying.gif Oh Empress, I am so sorry to hear that. I am so upset that he did that mad.gif . WHAT THE HELL WAS HE THINKING? Didn't he pass the test that he did prior to the medical? blink.gif My dear, I am sure you are so upset, after all the work you have to go through, for this to be the end result - mi caan believe it! sad.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 11:19:00
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QUOTE (jawi876 @ Sep 10 2007, 12:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mi ear nuff time sey mi sense of humor wicked tuh baxside...wait til mi really get comfortable wid oonu. whistling.gif devil.gif kicking.gif

Lawd hav mercy...more to come laughing.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 11:14:00
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QUOTE (jawi876 @ Sep 10 2007, 12:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey! On another note, have any of your hubbies mentioned stage fright with having a huge ceremony? My sweetie is terrified of a huge crowd witnessing our wedding. I told him that I never wanted a big wedding anyway...but I wanted him to clarify what was huge...and he said 20 to 30 people. helpsmilie.gif blink.gif huh.gif I told him baby...with 4 kids we have already exceeded his 6 people limit. LOL...LOL I said what about my sis...your brother...etc. He said "Oh GAWD...mi ago ded"...and let out a nervous chuckle. luv.gif

laughing.gif laughing.gif crying.gif laughing.gif ***I am laughing so much, wata come outta mi yeye*** That is too cute.
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 11:13:00
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QUOTE (luvtravlin @ Sep 10 2007, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yes, it is really to bad that my parents are the way they are and "I" know I can never change them. Gave that up a loooong time ago. My son says it never ever bothers him, he just ignores it. He knows that it is their ignorance. I tell him all the time, if they ask "if Mommy has someone special in my life"....tell them about Craig, but in reality...they never ever will and haven't up to this point. My parents aren't really "involved" in my life, never have been. The only time I really see them is sometimes at my sons soccer games (once a wk) and then we don't even sit near each other. I drop him off at their house and sometimes I go in and mingle. I do their travel, they are my "clients". That's about it.

My son, during the summer, mows their lawn once a week, makes $20 a pop, saves his money and buys stuff (that I won't buy...expensive shoes, games, etc) and that's when my dad will take him. My dad and my son are close to a degree.....doesn't ever take him places, ever. I think they went to the movies 3-4 yrs ago??

But....hey everyone..........I am USED to how they treat me and trust me "I" HATE IT with a passion. It does make me angry because "I" have had to struggle my entire life and my brother n sister, have been given everything to them and have not had to struggle. I don't let it get to me and I don't express those feelings in front of my son. I do tell him that we will never have that type of relationship and that if he ever need to talk to me or turn to me for anything, I will always be there for him. I will love him no matter what. I am a strong person and my sons sees that I am a good and caring person, NOT fake and materialistic like my sister and brother!! I do my best *not* to expose my son to the ignorance (from my family) as MUCH as possible. My son feels loved, truly loved --a love that "I" never had from my parents....and a different kind of love from Craig (that's still a work in progress) that he's never had from a man in my life. I have tons of guys friends, so he's had lots of *positive* male role models around.

No worries.....I'm (we) are all good !! good.gif

Kelly

Kelly - more power to you. I wish you the best and since you and Craig have an understanding as to how his relationship with the in-laws may never be, then so be it. I am sure it's hard on you guys and I am happy that despite the doctrine that was in your home as a child, it didn't shadow who you have become.
I still hold out hope that your relationship will be a beacon for change from your parents. It's apparent that you are strong and continue fighting the good fight, no matter the reactions that you may encounter. Best of luck to you good.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 11:10:00
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QUOTE (jawi876 @ Sep 10 2007, 11:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JA Tam @ Sep 10 2007, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jawi876 @ Sep 10 2007, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
*rolling* LOL LOL

I have picked up too...but the funny thing is that I can ONLY do it when I'm irritated about something. I can't do it just to do it. When I'm irritated it comes out loud and long....kikikikiki. innocent.gif innocent.gif whistling.gif

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My fiance would laugh at my earnest attempts to do it on a whim...but the first couple of times it came out from irritation...im look pon mi and whispa unda im voyce..."B......C...... wan lang dutty kiss teet dat...whaa mek????" We would immediately fall out in fits of laughter because it took both of us by surprise. Now he knows that soon after there will be a small amount of patois immediately following if I am really irked. He tells me that he knows to sit up and pay attention if I start talking in patois...LOL. too funny.

I have also noticed that my diction is getting a little too lax because of my patois as a 2nd language training. laughing.gif ohmy.gif laughing.gif huh.gif tongue_ss.gif

Jawi - you are cracking me up!!! laughing.gif laughing.gif laughing.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 11:06:00
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QUOTE (jawi876 @ Sep 10 2007, 11:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
*rolling* LOL LOL

I have picked up too...but the funny thing is that I can ONLY do it when I'm irritated about something. I can't do it just to do it. When I'm irritated it comes out loud and long....kikikikiki. innocent.gif innocent.gif whistling.gif

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JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 10:46:00
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QUOTE (Jonesie @ Sep 10 2007, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (12/11/2006 @ Sep 9 2007, 09:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Whats sad about it is that people are still living their lives as if they were in the 60's. Those beliefs about blacks are continuously being displayed whether in the household, school, etc... Trust me your son would encounter it some way or another. I am black and could care less about what color the other person is. Its ashame because these beliefs are in our work world and personal life and it stagnates us all one way or another. Don't even get me started on this one!!! Kelly, there is really nothing that you can do about your parent's beliefs. Just know that your son will still be exposed to their beliefs and sadly enough its going to have an impact on the way views other races. It may be a good view or a bad view. All you can do is to continue teaching him otherwise and possibly tell your parents not to discuss certain things around him such as racial differences. If so he will not be allowed to come over anymore. If it was me I would explain to them the necessary reasons and if they can't agree then so be it. Its 2007...........please people get over it!!! (for anyone who is racist) Neither race is going anywhere so we might as well learn how to get along with each other or you will just create unecessary stress and worries that will get you nowhere in life.


I agree sad.gif
Even though this country has come so far in the past 50+ years, we still have a long way to go. I just pray that our future (the children) don't continue to breed the hate of their fathers and forefathers.

Well-said yes.gif yes.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 10:23:00
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QUOTE (Jomo @ Sep 10 2007, 09:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (rhondapayter @ Sep 10 2007, 01:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (luvtravlin @ Sep 7 2007, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
and he'll kiss his teeth

Oh, I HATE when Tony does that mad.gif It irks me so much.

I have picked up this stupid habit and do it so much more then Andre does.

laughing.gif laughing.gif My father hated that and so it was something that was never done in my household. My father also wanted the Kings/Queens English in our house, so hardly any patois was spoken. Now, I take advantage of it when I can, now that I am older.
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-10 08:55:00
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QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Sep 9 2007, 07:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
i actually got some clothes today...wal mart was having a GREAT sale on summer things for next year...most things were under 3 bucks...can't beat that...i got stuff that could go either way....but there was the cutest likkle dress i couldn't resit it...so we shall see if i get to use it or not blush.gif

My sister got a lot of stuff in the Walmart sale as well. I heard that KMart is having a similar sale in our area.

Edited by JA Tam, 09 September 2007 - 06:38 PM.

JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-09 18:37:00
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QUOTE (Minfay @ Sep 9 2007, 07:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Bite your tongue!!

I am taking triple doses of the pill, I have an IUD, a Diaphram and I take a bath in spermacide -- AND -- I make Roy wear triple condoms :energetic: laughing.gif laughing.gif

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JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-09 18:30:00
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Luvtravlin -- I can't begin to imagine how hard this is on you. Even though you've become used to it, I am sure it's not easy on you and your family (hubby & son). I worry about the racism that my hubby may face when he gets here, but to know that this may come from your in-laws, that's tough. I totally agree with you working on your relationship before subjecting Craig to this.
I wish you all the best. rose.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-09 12:37:00
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QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Sep 7 2007, 09:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Right now, I can safely say our intimacy level is quite strong..RIGHT NOW...when second one come we'll see..although u still have to make time for each other it's not just about the kids...so more time u end up with break ups and divorces.. God forbid

It's definitely something that we will be working at. I guess one step at a time, I'll wait until he gets a job, then we can work on making a baby kicking.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 20:23:00
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QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Sep 7 2007, 08:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
U know it...I'm torn btwn tryin for another right now..he doesn't cause he wants to be in a job 1st..we'll see

That's the only reason I am going to go easy on for the first couple months. He wants to be in a job and have a little fun he says. He's afraid that once a baby comes into the picture, the level of intimacy between us will dwindle. Trying to reassure him that we will work hard at it, plus, I am not getting any younger. blush.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 19:58:00
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QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Sep 7 2007, 08:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you..Yeah her 2nd...we had cake and a little get together at my mom..nothing too much..

She is a sweetie wub.gif

QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Sep 7 2007, 08:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That means everynight and twice on weekends to improve the odds....hahahah smile.gif

I'm down with that devil.gif . The getting there is the most fun, especially when you have months to make up for kicking.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 19:51:00
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I feel you Sarah. My sisters and I are already planning how I can the hubby to slip 1 leave me laughing.gif laughing.gif I had 1 niece born on my birthday in 2006, 1 niece this summer and another little bun in my sister's oven again. I am hoping to be next in line, working on it! devil.gif

Edited by JA Tam, 07 September 2007 - 07:48 PM.

JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 19:46:00
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offtopic45vn.gif Kimmy - Kimora is beautiful. Did she celebrate her birthday?
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 19:07:00
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QUOTE (nyseness @ Sep 7 2007, 05:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We also got married in the pastor's office. Although I love being married I do feel cheated a bit. We want a "real" wedding so we will do it once he arrives later on in front of friends and family. The date won't be set until he arrives. My mom is already gushing over it and she has nooooo idea we're already married!! no0pb.gif

Anna, are you ever going to tell your mom? Yeah, you need to save face and have that ceremony yes.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 17:49:00
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QUOTE (DonnaJay @ Sep 7 2007, 02:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Donna and I are discussing this now. I believe we first have to marry before the AOS is filed. We are looking at a late October wedding date. The AOS would be mail soon afterwards. I mentioned to her that some people go to the courthouse and get married after arriving. Later they have a reception for family and friends. This would allow us to get the AOS in sooner. As women how do you feel about having your first marriage at the courthouse? I wonder if she would later feel cheated or bad about doing this. Is it worth saving this time by having a courthouse marriage? I would like a women's perspective on this.

We didn't have a big wedding; we got married in Jamaica in our pastor's office on a Thursday afternoon. We preferred to save the money we would have spent on a wedding for something else. The plan is to have a nice celebration for our 10th anniversary.

I love the idea of a park wedding if she does not want to go to the courthouse - great idea, luvtravlin

Edited by JA Tam, 07 September 2007 - 02:03 PM.

JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 14:00:00
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QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Sep 7 2007, 01:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JA Tam @ Sep 7 2007, 01:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Sep 7 2007, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think you will get a little more back, maybe not a huge amount b/c u claim for him. But, once he starts working that'll change yes.gif ..I think smile.gif

I was just thinking that. I sat here thinking, that refund check is going to be looking nice next year, especially since I was also in school and he will be on as a dependent this year kicking.gif . SWEET!!! kicking.gif


Hahhahahaaaaa...u funny.. yes.gif go have a child while ur at it laughing.gif

If it was up to me, I would already have one. He says he wants to be here for the entire experience, so I will give him that.

QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Sep 7 2007, 01:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
this is SO strange for me to be posting this...cause this was SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SO SOx's a million not planned...but add me to the preggo list

Congratulations kicking.gif kicking.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 13:17:00
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QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Sep 7 2007, 01:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I think you will get a little more back, maybe not a huge amount b/c u claim for him. But, once he starts working that'll change yes.gif ..I think smile.gif

I was just thinking that. I sat here thinking, that refund check is going to be looking nice next year, especially since I was also in school and he will be on as a dependent this year kicking.gif . SWEET!!! kicking.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 12:04:00
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QUOTE (12/11/2006 @ Sep 7 2007, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Do you get back more when you file married or less?

I am not so sure. Once Aaron is here, I will change my status to married and I will see what happens at that time. Hopefully one of our VJ veterans can share their thoughts on this unsure.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 11:34:00
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Hubby just finished his medical at Andrews Memorial and it cost him about J$10,000. He just told me that he feels like a pin cushion laughing.gif . He got 2 shots - MMR and varicella; and he got the TB skin test. They told him to follow up with more vaccines when he gets to the US, which I presume may be the hepatitis shot. I'll get more details later.
I tried to warn him that he may feel a little ill this weekend and his response..."Nuh tell mi nuttin more" laughing.gif laughing.gif
Happy that part is over. luv.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 11:23:00
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QUOTE (Marie87 @ Sep 7 2007, 08:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good morning VJ Yardies!

Just an update with me and my SO - we're thinking about marrying in a private ceremony this Christmas in Jamaica. Then after I graduate and am working we file for the CR1 visa. Only thing I'm concerned about is the tax part because my current part-time job does not meet the income requirements and when I file I will have only been working a year full-time (and we don't have any family/friends willing to sponsor). I guess we'll just have to take a chance.

This is kind of a dumb question - After marrying in December, will I have to file my taxes as married? unsure.gif

The first year after I was married and went to file my taxes, I was advised that since he doesn't live here and didn't have a SSN that I should continue to file as single.
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 08:01:00
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QUOTE (FutureMrs @ Sep 7 2007, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
blink.gif wacko.gif kicking.gif good.gif tongue_ss.gif huh.gif biggrin.gif

Yep, that about sums up how I feel today!

Sarah - So very happy and excited for you. I am sure he won't notice the room as he will be so happy that him finally reach. But in a few days, it could be a different thing blush.gif . Enjoy your honey this weekend and I wish you the best as you start a new part of this journey called life good.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 07:58:00
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QUOTE (Suz288 @ Sep 6 2007, 11:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is my first time reading on this post and I must say - very interesting! haha. I got a few LOL's tonight - so thank you all! I'm not marrying a JA man but a Guyanese man and they aren't any better and like trinilad said - they are very proud! I think all west indian men are like that.

Plus I read the entire thread - tru tru - talk about major drama! Thank God I don't have that! This whole experience is drama enuff! hahahaha - anyway - I will keep reading and I wanna thank all of you for sharing all your experiences. So far it is has helped me out a lot!

suz

Welcome Suz. Look forward to hearing more from you as time goes by. good.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-07 07:49:00
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QUOTE (clairern @ Sep 6 2007, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Tam,
When are you leaving for JA?

Claire

Hey Claire

I am on a flight out on the 20th; leaving straight from work to the airport, which thankfully is 15 mins. away. I am looking forward to it kicking.gif

-Tam
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-06 21:24:00
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QUOTE (12/11/2006 @ Sep 6 2007, 10:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks everyone for your congrats and well wishes. We are just so happy that it went a lot smoother than we anticipated. When I left from JA this time I was still very sad and still cried but then I thought about how he can come up soon with no hesitations. I just want us to have a some what comfortable living when he arrives so thats what I am preparing for. At this point, I know that they is no exact preparation method because I have to now prepare to feed another mouth until he is able to feed his own. Sometime I just get overwhelmed by the thoughts. We are also a praying couple so I know that god will work things out for us, we just have to patient. Nothing happens before the time as he always says.

Oh, how I know about those tears when I leave him in JA. I am so happy for you both and I'll be praying for your strength during the ups and downs, because let's not fool ourselves, there will be. But, I know it will be all for your good - "All things work together for good for those who love the Lord and are called according to His purpose" innocent.gif ...Much love and happiness for you both. kicking.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-06 21:07:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)
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QUOTE(Tricia B @ Sep 6 2007, 09:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
whew, I had to catch up since i posted my homesickness saga. It was great to read all the responses then I didn't feel so bad after jengles and some others mentioned the rules and what not. After losing sleep that night things were back to normal the next day. I think it was just a spell of homesickeness/bordem/detox/rules. i know that he didn't have his daily dose that day, and he wanted to be in nyc at eastern parkway cause some of his friends/family were there and la was virtually dead and hot labor day weekend. so we talked and he knows that giving up on the process would be stupid on his part but eventually we both plan to return to ja it's just a matter of when. i had to laugh too about the rules thing cause he definitely pees on the street or wherever he can (that boy always has to piss), litters, drinks in the car/street, and questions why i don't just park the car in the alley.

i did anticipate this homesickness before he arrived and tried to set things up for him like where jamaicans play soccer, going to adult school and going to dancehall parties, etc but he didn't take to it for some reason. he can be moody: sometimes he wants to go out but most times not. so i don't force the issue. i told him before he left ja that america was no bed of roses or promise land that he thought it was but i don't think he believed me. now he's seeing it for himself. there are small luxuries in jamaica (that i experience) like people can be poor/unemployed but still eat dinner every night and have a roof over their head, there's always someone stopping by your yard to talk, or you can just go to the beach whenever, the latter two i know he really misses.

so things are good now til the next spell (thank god for playstation). we discussed the idea of moving to ny but i want him to experience a winter there before i do that. hopefully his AP comes by October then we can be in ja for christmas because i think both us would be depressed if we had to spend it here. xmas in ja is so nice.[/quote]
I am happy that this time has passed for you. I am sure that you will get through any other patches that may come your way.
Christmas in JA really nice and I am going to miss it this year as I want to take a rest on the pockets from the airfar, but no lie, I know Christmas here will not compare to how nice it is back home.
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I-130 for husband - see TIMELINE
10/23/2007 - Receive SSC (took 9 days from POE)
12/04/2007 - Receive Welcome Letter
12/14/2007 - Received 2nd Welcome Letter and Green card!!!

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N-400
09/21/2010 - Mailed application to Lewisville TX location
09/23/2010 - Information input in the system/check cashed
09/29/2010 - N-400 receipt received
09/30/2010 - RFE mailed
10/15/2010 - Biometrics appt (@8am) YAY!!!!
11/20/2010 - Received the yellow letter (dated 11/17/2010)
11/30/2010 - Case moved to the Testing & Interview stage (Email)
12/03/2010 - Received interview letter
01/06/2011 - Interview @ 10:15a...APPROVED!
02/12/2011 - Received oath ceremony letter (dated 02/10/2011)
02/18/2011 - Received descheduled oath ceremony letter (dated 2/15/2011)
02/26/2011 - Received new oath ceremony letter
03/02/2011 - Oath Ceremony @ 1:30p (IT'S ABOUT TIME!!!)
03/09/2011 - Oath Ceremony @ 1:30p...FINALLY A CITIZEN!!!
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-06 21:00:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)
QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Sep 6 2007, 01:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For sure cause he tries calling all the time just hoping the call would go thru

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QUOTE (kimmykashi @ Sep 6 2007, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
TAM, mi bite mi tongue so many times fi her, cause mi know seh a my husband mi mek sacrifices for not her. And in the end a him alone matter and his kids. She swear God allow me fi bring him here fi her..damn out a order.

Mek she tan deh...I can only hope she wisens up and sees her mistakes. Though I am sure he isn't showing it, I am sure this is hurting him so much. sad.gif


My dear, I will just continue to pray for his mother. She needs to realize that he is a big man, with him own life and she needs to adjust accordingly.
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-06 13:35:00
Mexico, Latin & South AmericaYardies, at home and a farrin' (Part 4)
QUOTE (JALOVE @ Sep 6 2007, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I made chris's medical appointment for oct 1 should it be change to somethin earlier but this is the date they gave me it seems that date is cutting it close? What do you think. His interview is on the 16th

I saw in your signature that the UK police report will be on its way. Thank God good.gif
JA TamFemaleJamaica2007-09-06 13:31:00