Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Middle East and North Africa	What's that you say??? An approval??	QUOTE (Amanda_Raad @ Jun 15 2009, 05:25 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good Monday Morning everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so friggin excited!!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE APPROVED!!!!!! Hubby just called...just got home from the embassy. He said the interview went so smoothly and was so easy. I will post more details later in the day. He was talking like 100 miles an hour!! We are so super happy and I appreciate the love & support from all my MENA and other VJ friends. (((Jackie))) (((Terrie))) ((((Sandrila))) ((((Sharifah))))) ((((Olivia))) ((((Lisa)))) ((((Ridasgirl)))) ((((Holly))))) ((((Melynda))))) ((((Nagi)))) ((((Courtney))))) ((((Kristen))))) handshake to Moh, charles, & th3mo ((((Eca)))) ((((vny)))) Oh geez I know I am leaving someone out, please forgive me...I am shaking!!!! Thank you to all the ladies who stayed up with me here on VJ chat to keep me company...love you girls!!!! Most of all, I thank my God above for His grace & mercy & love. Without Him none of this would be possible! Gracias Dios!! THAT IS WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!! OMG, I am soo happy for you!!!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-06-18 14:35:00
Middle East and North Africa	Monday!!I	I am late to jump in on the Monday thing, I am still looking for more coffee. I cant wake up today. It is a HOT day here in NC, when I leave the house this morning before 8am it was almost 80, they say it is only going to be about 90 today, but the humitiy is horrible. Anyway, hope you all are having a good day.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-06-22 13:04:00
Middle East and North Africa	In honor of Neda	QUOTE (TamaraLovesAdam @ Jun 22 2009, 06:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hello MENA I have decided that I will wear a green bracelet or band around my wrist for the whole week in honor of Neda of Iran and in support for the people of Iran. I hope there will be some co workers and friends who will join me. I encourage us to let people know that we care about the people in Iran, and demonstrate that by wearing a green bracelet or band for this week. - Tamara i will try to find one.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-06-22 09:19:00
Middle East and North Africa	tuesday	hello everyone. Oh wow, it is 1:13pm already. Oh well, afternoon all. I am a total nervous wreck today, I got my plane ticket today, yippie!! I leave on Sat!!!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-06-23 12:15:00
Middle East and North Africa	NO AP EGYPT APPROVED!!!! HUMDULLA!!!!!!!!	that is wonderful!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-06-25 15:48:00
Middle East and North Africa	2 days till I leave	QUOTE (UmmSqueakster @ Jun 26 2009, 11:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (skerber0 @ Jun 26 2009, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OK, thanks. i am a nervous wreck! inshaAllah you'll be fine! If things haven't changed since 2005, there should be a women's bathroom by where you get your luggage. You may want to bring a clean shirt or something to freshen up after the long trip. Just don't bring too much liquid or they'll confiscate it when you get on the plane Ahh, how I'm having flashbacks to my first time in Egypt. I was soooo nervous. I got my bag and headed to the door. There was a huge crowd of people waiting to greet the passengers and I was looking for AbuS in it. Not there. A bit of fear was creeping up when I looked to the right of the crowd in front of the rope - he had somehow convinced the security people to let him stand right next to the door, in front of the crowd Then we hopped in a taxi and I attempted to negotiate the price - in english. Needless to say, we paid waaay too much for a ride into cairo, lol. We stopped at a payphone to call my family, and then found our apartment in Giza. Then he let me settle in, and went out to get chicken and koshari for dinner. Mmm, don't forget to eat lots of koshari while you're there! awwww, so sweet! What is koshari?	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-06-26 10:12:00
Middle East and North Africa	2 days till I leave	QUOTE (Meriem_setif @ Jun 26 2009, 10:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bon Voyage!!! Meriem thank you!!!!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-06-26 09:59:00
Middle East and North Africa	2 days till I leave	QUOTE (Aymsgirl @ Jun 26 2009, 10:00 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (skerber0 @ Jun 26 2009, 09:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I will get some immodium today. What do I need to tell the them at the airport to get a visa? Just tell them I am there visiting? do I need the address of where I am staying? etc? You hand them your 15 dollars I believe is what it is and they give you this visa sticker. You don't have to say anything but tell them how many; at least that was what my experience always was. Make sure you have American cash on you for this. You will then be directed into the line for non citizens and you will then enter from there. Good luck, don't be nervous and have the time of your life! OK, thanks. i am a nervous wreck!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-06-26 09:14:00
Middle East and North Africa	2 days till I leave	I will get some immodium today. What do I need to tell the them at the airport to get a visa? Just tell them I am there visiting? do I need the address of where I am staying? etc?	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-06-26 08:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	2 days till I leave	QUOTE (UmmSqueakster @ Jun 25 2009, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have a wonderful time, and if you can, find an net cafe at some point and let us know you arrived safely! I will for sure, I will be talking to my kids via webcam at some point. I am going to miss them like crazy! QUOTE (ridasgirl @ Jun 25 2009, 04:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (skerber0 @ Jun 25 2009, 01:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Oh my, I can not believe the time is finally here. I am so excited, nervous, relieved, etc. Everything! So many things to do in just 2 days! I am sure I will forget something. I got my tissue, wipes, Pepto, tp, batteries. still need insect repellent, but will I need it, we have airco in the flat. ??? Ok, I will start to ramble, I have so much on my mind. Just wanted to say thanks ladies for all the advise on what to take etc. anyone has any last minute ideas of stuff I need let me know. Thanks again all! Congrats girl! Have a great time and be safe! The only other thing is if ur gonna bring any electronics u will need a converter/adapter. God Bless You and ur family! Melynda ahh, yes, thank you Where do i get one of those? Edited by skerber0, 25 June 2009 - 04:00 PM.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-06-25 16:00:00
Middle East and North Africa	2 days till I leave	Oh my, I can not believe the time is finally here. I am so excited, nervous, relieved, etc. Everything! So many things to do in just 2 days! I am sure I will forget something. I got my tissue, wipes, Pepto, tp, batteries. still need insect repellent, but will I need it, we have airco in the flat. ??? Ok, I will start to ramble, I have so much on my mind. Just wanted to say thanks ladies for all the advise on what to take etc. anyone has any last minute ideas of stuff I need let me know. Thanks again all!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-06-25 15:55:00
Middle East and North Africa	Prayers for one of our own	done.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-06-25 15:49:00
Middle East and North Africa	I am back	Thank you all! I have luggage!!!! whoohoo! They delived to my doorstep about 5am. I did not realize that lost luggage was so common, thats not good. Next trip I will fly Delta all the way, no changing carries etc. I cant believe how much I miss Egypt, I know I was only there for a week, but I like it there, well, I like a lot of things about it. It was a real eye opener about how disrespectful people in the US can be. We did have air condition in the bedroom, but not the whole house, and not in the taxi's. And when stuck in the 2 hour traffic jam with no air and NO leg room, I was certainly appreciative of my aircondition. I will be posting some pics on my facebook page.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-07 12:22:00
Middle East and North Africa	I am back	I am back from Cairo, bitter sweet leaving. I did not want to leave him, but missed my kids terribly. I wanted to pack him into my suitcase and bring him with me, good thing I didnt, since my luggage is NOWHERE to be found! I had a great time, although it was hot, it is just as hot here, just I have AC in my car and central air in my house. LOL I never saw any mosquitos, glad about that, but the flies, uggg. LOL Has the airline ever lost any of your luggage? Was it ever found?	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-05 21:15:00
Middle East and North Africa	Always happens like this....	Well, congrats on the offer, but too bad on the timing. That would be a tough call for me.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-08 10:39:00
Middle East and North Africa	You know your husband's Egyptian when...	this is good! Very funny!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-05-26 13:32:00
Middle East and North Africa	What do I need to keep?	QUOTE (100% Al Ahly Fan @ Jul 8 2009, 08:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (skerber0 @ Jul 8 2009, 04:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~Flower~ @ Jul 8 2009, 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now that you mention that I wish I'd kept a t-shirt he wore so I could have something of him. If I had known I was going to be away from him for so long it would have been nice to have around me. At least for the first few weeks I could still smell him on the t-shirt. I got the shirt! Of course I cry everytime I smell it. Only because I miss him, dang, now I am tearing up. uggg. I dont know what is wrong with me, I have been the biggest sap the past week. Cry at everything. uggg We all have our times like this. I go through my spurts. Just cry....sometimes it makes you feel better. I kept a shirt from Ahmed too, I wear it to bed some nights and I spray his cologne on my bed. Sigh.....I miss him. As for what to keep, Oliva said it all. He sprayed his cologne all over the shirt. LOL I sleep with it.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-08 20:00:00
Middle East and North Africa	What do I need to keep?	QUOTE (~Flower~ @ Jul 8 2009, 05:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hormones. meh. I guess, just dont know why they so out of control this past week.blah!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-08 17:06:00
Middle East and North Africa	What do I need to keep?	QUOTE (~Flower~ @ Jul 8 2009, 05:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now that you mention that I wish I'd kept a t-shirt he wore so I could have something of him. If I had known I was going to be away from him for so long it would have been nice to have around me. At least for the first few weeks I could still smell him on the t-shirt. I got the shirt! Of course I cry everytime I smell it. Only because I miss him, dang, now I am tearing up. uggg. I dont know what is wrong with me, I have been the biggest sap the past week. Cry at everything. uggg	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-08 16:58:00
Middle East and North Africa	What do I need to keep?	It is just as hot here, so no thanks. Actually I think it feels cooler in Egypt cause at least there is a little bit of a breeze, but at least we can escape into aircondition.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-08 11:33:00
Middle East and North Africa	What do I need to keep?	Are there any kinds of things from my trip I should keep that will help when we file for his visa?	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-08 09:09:00
Middle East and North Africa	Guess its my turn to share my bad news	I am sorry you are going thur this, keep strong and take care of yourself.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-10 12:53:00
Middle East and North Africa	Anyone get sick after coming back?	QUOTE (jessNgeorges @ Jul 11 2009, 06:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (skerber0 @ Jul 11 2009, 09:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (~Flower~ @ Jul 11 2009, 07:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are you feeling better yet? Not really. I am getting really weak and lightheaded sometimes, I am sure from lack of food. The doctor wants me to come in today, I am sure to get a stool sample kit, uggg, I said, cant I just puke in a bag for ya? LOL They also want me to take a pg test. At any rate, I dunno what to do, the Dr office is 45 min away, and only open till 12 today, and my meeting is at 11. then tomorrow is my twins bday. I was hoping it would be better with some rest over the weekend. Maybe I should postpone my meeting at the mosque till this afternoon and go to the dr. A pg test...and you were only there one week? I hope you feel better soon. I think they do that when ever any woman has any kind of sickness. LOL Me--->Oh, I think I have strep throat, doctor--->well lets to a pg test to rule that out. LOL	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-11 22:47:00
Middle East and North Africa	Anyone get sick after coming back?	QUOTE (~Flower~ @ Jul 11 2009, 07:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are you feeling better yet? Not really. I am getting really weak and lightheaded sometimes, I am sure from lack of food. The doctor wants me to come in today, I am sure to get a stool sample kit, uggg, I said, cant I just puke in a bag for ya? LOL They also want me to take a pg test. At any rate, I dunno what to do, the Dr office is 45 min away, and only open till 12 today, and my meeting is at 11. then tomorrow is my twins bday. I was hoping it would be better with some rest over the weekend. Maybe I should postpone my meeting at the mosque till this afternoon and go to the dr.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-11 08:07:00
Middle East and North Africa	Anyone get sick after coming back?	I have been sooooo sick on my stomach since Monday, I got back on Sat. I was never sick while I was there. I guess it is possible to have a delayed reaction to some food or something?	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-10 12:52:00
Middle East and North Africa	Manic MONDAY!	morning all, I went to Starbucks this am and they messed up my coffee, so I lucked up and got two. They gave me the one they did wrong. It is hot hear but rainy and calling for thunderstorms. Amanda, I am sure it is a tough day, but at least you will see him when you get home and he is not far away anymore. Jackie, that looks yummy!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-13 09:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	It is official	QUOTE (Aymsgirl @ Jul 12 2009, 06:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Alhamdulah! I am very grateful to hear this. Jackie helped me very much to learn Al Fatiha ((hugs)) to Jax! I just want to say welcome and remember it's something very new so take little steps and don't let everything overwhelm you at first. Congratulations and welcome sister!! Thank you again everyone!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-12 17:29:00
Middle East and North Africa	It is official	I met with a very nice lady today. Her husband and 4 children were there as well. She was very helpful and sweet. I had lots of questions, which she answered, then I said my Shahada(spell?). She showed me some a few things we talked, I was there for more then 2 hours, the kids all played. It was great! I just got home, we ate lunch, trying to get kids to nap. I guess I need to go take a shower to start my new life now. Oh, they also have a store there, it was not open today, but I cant wait to check it out.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-11 14:26:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Birtheday Melly!	Happy birthday!!!!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-18 22:44:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA Family in Egypt Approved to Visit!!	THAT IS WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-08 09:04:00
Middle East and North Africa	Thursday!	Good morning! I am looking forward to the weekend also, I have a class tomorrow night at the local Islam Society. Nagi, hope your meeting goes well. have a great Thursday everyone!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-23 09:35:00
Middle East and North Africa	Wednesday	QUOTE (Sandrila @ Jul 23 2009, 10:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have been so lucky to have so much freedom since my ex and I split. It has been a roller coaster and I still have to deal with so much BS due the children. It takes its toll and I just want to be fully cut off from him. I am just glad that all the resentment and upset over him seeing her and her coming around the kids and that real hardcore worry and bitterness is gone. He has been with the same girl now for oh probably 6 years. He put me through hell and even though I have had my fun and moved on there are still alot of issues surrounding the other woman and even though I know divorcing him was what we needed to do it is still hard for me to see the other 2 children he made with "her". The man really destroyed our family. I can relate to this! I feel for you.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-24 08:09:00
Middle East and North Africa	Wednesday	Good morning all! Looks like it will be a beautiful day here in NC, actually much cooler then normal, only in the 80's. Wish I was outside working in my yard, or replacing my patio. sounds nice amal!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-22 10:23:00
Middle East and North Africa	Does anyone else feel this way?	I guess I missed all the post where people are getting scammed. But of course it has crossed my mine, but those thoughts have been put to rest.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-17 15:19:00
Middle East and North Africa	I lost my husband today	I am so sorry, I can not even imagine what you are going thru. My heart hurts for you.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-27 12:49:00
Middle East and North Africa	Just thought I'd share...	Beautiful! congratuations!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-29 10:10:00
Middle East and North Africa	Egypt is where?	QUOTE (Nawal @ Jul 31 2009, 04:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The comments on that blog are hilarious! I was just reading them too, pretty funny. but really, that is odd.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-07-31 22:27:00
Middle East and North Africa	this is the end...	Congrats to you and your dh! I hate to see you go, you have been so helpful to me here, I can not thank you enough. Please keep in touch somehow. And your husband is right, someone here will need you I am sure.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-08-06 09:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	New name for Jackie	Too funny, I came online today to change my name. I like your new name Jackie! Of course after reading this my mind went completly blank and I have no idea what I will change mine to. I will come back later.	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-08-13 13:53:00
Middle East and North Africa	OMG!! He got his Visa minutes ago...	Congratulations!	sassysis	Female	Egypt	2009-08-17 15:30:00