Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Orlando or Houston	QUOTE (whisper2me @ Aug 30 2008, 08:01 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just wanted to stick my head in here and say hi. My hubby is from Houston and I'm a sista from Australia. Yes, laugh if you will - I know I look like a white woman in my pic ..... lol. I have always identified as a black woman and I guess it really hit me during my visits to the states when people were looking at me crazy. I have no idea of what background people thought I came from but I soon realised the majority didn't even realise Australia has a black history. I didn't know whether to find it annoying or fascinating - I suppose I was mostly surprised! Anyway. I was only saying to my husband today how it would be nice to meet up others who have gone through this process, particularly those close in Houston. I had a chance to check out the city and schools etc. during my time there. (Hubby proposed on bended knee in Galveston) I loved the place! I'm in Cairns, North Queensland which is the Aussie tropics so I love the humidity. I don't know how on earth I'm going to drive down those damn freeways on the wrong side of the road, sitting in the wrong side of the car.......but I'll find my way!!! well.....enough ramble from me. I would love to stay in touch with people who have been through this process as I think only those couples and families who have been through it, fully understand and appreciate what it took to be with the one you love. Cheers. Helluuur derre, I see some "cafe au lait" peeking through. Welcome to the sub saharan group. Don't be a stranger, if you get a chance, peek in the s.s. cyber cafe. We welcome any and everybody. Peace and blessings to you UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-08-30 11:34:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Orlando or Houston	QUOTE (Omoba @ Jul 31 2008, 04:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> LL you have been volunteered to post some nice pics of Houston............or we can't believe you	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-08-01 02:33:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Orlando or Houston	nun-unnn	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-31 14:06:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Orlando or Houston	QUOTE (stevi1123 @ Jul 29 2008, 11:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Omoba @ Jul 29 2008, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Stevi, I live 10 min away from Belleville. Really? It is amazing how small the world has become since beginning this visa process and meeting so many people here on VJ. Also, turns out that 4thelove lives just a hop,skip and a jump from where I live now! roflm"mf" ao @ man nor beast statement... I'm , nobody lives near me	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-29 23:18:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Orlando or Houston	QUOTE (Perseverance @ Jul 29 2008, 10:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (unononehigher @ Jul 29 2008, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Perseverance @ Jul 29 2008, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok so I have to say HELL TO THE NO on Florida...girl there are PYTHONS in the WILD, used to be pets...went all wild kingdom... NO NO NO!!! NOT I!!!! not Florida NO WAY!!!!!! I have a HUGE fear of snakes!!! Shoot didnt ANY of you read the Bible? That is how all of us girls got a bad rap....SNAKES!! OH HELL NO!!!!!! UH UH NOT ME NO WAY... did I make my point?? Ok and while I am at it...you ever deal with a GATOR???? Dont you watch the Today show those bad boys will come in your house...eat your pets....OH NO NOT ME.... If you are going to put up with some crazy A$$ animals like that you might as well ship your butt to AFRICA.... P Sorry I feel strongly about that dang "P" you made your point just as subtle as a train wreck NO SNAKE IS A GOOD SNAKE.....	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-29 22:21:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Orlando or Houston	QUOTE (Perseverance @ Jul 29 2008, 09:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok so I have to say HELL TO THE NO on Florida...girl there are PYTHONS in the WILD, used to be pets...went all wild kingdom... NO NO NO!!! NOT I!!!! not Florida NO WAY!!!!!! I have a HUGE fear of snakes!!! Shoot didnt ANY of you read the Bible? That is how all of us girls got a bad rap....SNAKES!! OH HELL NO!!!!!! UH UH NOT ME NO WAY... did I make my point?? Ok and while I am at it...you ever deal with a GATOR???? Dont you watch the Today show those bad boys will come in your house...eat your pets....OH NO NOT ME.... If you are going to put up with some crazy A$$ animals like that you might as well ship your butt to AFRICA.... P Sorry I feel strongly about that dang "P" you made your point just as subtle as a train wreck	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-29 22:12:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Orlando or Houston	QUOTE (cutensexxy1 @ Jul 28 2008, 10:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hey have you ever considered ATLANTA GEORGIA? this is also a very populated nigerian community with a lot of nigerian events yearly..we plan to relocate there from virginia beach, va where i live within a year of his arrival...i love ATL...its the dirty south!!!!! LOL ATL SUXXX I was always told if you can't say nuthin nice....... (LOL)	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-29 14:59:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Orlando or Houston	QUOTE (LovinLiberia @ Jul 28 2008, 09:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey, this thread excited me! I'm a huge advocate for Houston and would encourage anyone to make a move here. I have been living in Houston for about a year and half now. It is a GREAT CITY. It has kind of a professional feel to it and it is a fast city, but at the same time it is also low key. It offers the big city life at a small town price. I would recommend Houston to anyone. The winters are very mild compared to Cincinnati/Kentucky winters. This past winter I was fine with just wearing a light jacket. Houston has always been known to have horrible, dreadful summers but honestly, this is my second summer here and I have yet to see the horrible humidity that they speak of. Even my friends and co-workers have been telling me the summers have been mild recently. Houston is huge and very expansive so having a good means of transportation is very important. Public transportation is almost non-existent and just be prepared to drive everywhere. Be sure to keep your car insurance current because they people around here have big flashy cars and love to drive like speed demons in them. There's always some sort of major accident. Speaking of driving, Houston has some of the worst traffic in the country and it would be beneficial to you if you could find schools, daycares, work, etc close to the area where you intend to live. Houston is so big that it is basically broken off into big chunks (or sub-cities). You have the NW side, SW side, West side, etc and all of them have their own hub areas. There are many things to do in Houston and you will never run out of weekend activities. This past week there was a huge Colombian festival and there are MANY reggae, caribbean, and African festivals throughout the year. Houston is very diverse and there isn't really a Black, Hispanic, White section of town....ALL areas are mixed up. There is a district called Chinatown where you will find a lot of Asians and even the street signs in that area are written in Chinese. There are more than 22 malls here and you will find any and every store here. Any store, bank, mall, or public area you go into you will see different people and hear many different languages. With that said, there are many different ethnic restaurants and you will always find different foods available. We just went to an Afghan restaurant last week. You will find some of the worst school districts here and some of the top school districts. The three top school districts to focus on are Klein Independent School District, Cypress Fairbanks ISD (my kids are in this one), and Katy ISD. If you get your children into any of those districts, then you can be sure they are getting a great education. Houston isn't very expensive at all and even at the height of the recent gas increases the gas pretty much hovered around $3.75. Before the big foreclosure mess, the houses were really cheap so now houses are even cheaper. A house that costs $110,000 will get you in a very decent middle class area. Some of the areas you might want to focus on are Cypress Fairbanks (Cy-Fair...this area is booming), Jersey Village ( a bit expensive, but older and very beautiful), and anywhere that is on the NW and West sides of town. As state before, Houston has a HUGE African population and everyday I see all sorts of African flags plastered on cars. The African population is mainly concentrated on the SW side of town in the Bellaire and Alief areas. There are many many Nigerians here and there are several Nigerian churches, restaurants, nightclubs, and supermarkets on that side of town. The Nigerian associations are big here and your husband will definately have no trouble finding some of his people to hang with. BTW, about jobs...it can be hard to find a job and it can be really easy. It really just depends on what area you are looking in. You have to remember that there are more than 4 million people here and we all need jobs so some jobs such as office work will have pretty steep competition. On the other hand, I know people who have gotten a job on the spot. There are definately a lot of job openings and the job market isn't lacking here. A good place to start is www.chron.com ...that is where most jobs are posted. It's the website of Houton's major newspaper. It took me about 4 months to find a permanant job here. I could go on and on foreve and feel free to ask questions. I used to hang out in the Cinicinnati/KY area and it is definately a change of scenery, but if you are open minded then you will have no problem with coming to Houston. Houston was a good start for my husband because he got to see a lot of the big city events without being overwhelmed and he has even connected with a fairly large Liberian community. hey LL, you should get a job working for the chamber of commerce. you'd make a wonderful houston, tx spokes person	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-28 10:03:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Orlando or Houston	Good luck on wherever you decide to plant yourself . Keep me posted once you get moved....I'm always up for a road trip UNO p.s. remember to put all things in prayer	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-28 00:28:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Orlando or Houston	QUOTE (4theloveofhenry @ Jul 26 2008, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanx sooo much ladies for the valuable information. I checked out city data last night and was also shocked to read several post about the sickos in Florida. I would be putting my children at too much risk going there but am pleased to learn about the African community in Houston. Sounds good. Thanx again!!! you're welcome UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-26 12:54:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Orlando or Houston	QUOTE (Jomo @ Jul 25 2008, 11:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have a crazy ex-boyfriend who lives in Orlando. He actually just bought a really nice house at a decent price. From what I remember, I thought it was a bit too expensive for my tastes. I would choose Houston if it were me. hey JG, hows things going? dont see ya much in s.s. lately or maybe its just me. later UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-25 23:41:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Orlando or Houston	hey lady, good luck on your move. check out "city-data.com" hopefully you can lurk and find out some info. some forums are more active than others, most are very slow. but a good wealth of information. later UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-25 22:32:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	My Trip Home	ohh, Zee, you look absolutely heavenly and he is beaming all over the place. I love it. Your veil is gorgeos, I'm still in awe of the way he looks at you. All of the best to you both. God Bless your union. UNO	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-08-08 15:23:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Approved!!!!!! Finally!!!!!	God bless you and tony. CONGRATULATIONS	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-03 10:23:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Update	QUOTE (Omoba @ Aug 10 2008, 03:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Glad to hear your update and a big Congratulations on the little one and the one still baking in the oven hello and congratulations on all of your blessings leave it to Omoba to paint a colorful picture	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-08-10 18:53:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	ewww, sunflower seeds are not meant to be dipped in chocolate	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-27 01:54:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	a chocolate love story	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-17 22:07:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (nopalavar @ Jul 16 2008, 05:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (unononehigher @ Jul 16 2008, 02:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Omoba @ Jul 15 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> twirl it and then let him/her out to see if he/she will spin around and fall over has any one tried "chocolate covered sunflower seeds?" they sell them at Borders Books . I love bbq flavored s.f.s. but dunno bout "a la cho ko latte" I've tried them and they are pretty good. Expensive, but good. Speaking of chocolate, I want a Chocolate icecream Dove bar! {{{homer simpson drool}}} harghhhlll... Oh, I know they are expensive, thats why I wanted someone else to let me know if they are worth the money. Are the seeds meticulously hand picked and shelled, is the chocolate the finest of the exquisitness, is the melding and blending of two utopias all that they claim it to be. I mean really, is it worth the price or should I just have a bag of shelled sunflower seeds and a plain milk chocolate hershey bar at the same time??? And I don't care for dove bars, but I can do for a milk chocolate klondike bar	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-16 17:46:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (Bassi and Zainab @ Jul 16 2008, 08:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (unononehigher @ Jul 16 2008, 03:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Omoba @ Jul 15 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> twirl it and then let him/her out to see if he/she will spin around and fall over has any one tried "chocolate covered sunflower seeds?" they sell them at Borders Books . I love bbq flavored s.f.s. but dunno bout "a la cho ko latte" Are they inside the shell? You know how you take them out of the shell in your mouth and spit out the shell? Wouldn't it be covered in chocolate and saliva and be a hot mess? no, they are shell-less multicolored chocolate covered seeds. and plz. spare me the visuals	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-16 17:04:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (Omoba @ Jul 15 2008, 01:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> twirl it and then let him/her out to see if he/she will spin around and fall over has any one tried "chocolate covered sunflower seeds?" they sell them at Borders Books . I love bbq flavored s.f.s. but dunno bout "a la cho ko latte"	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-16 02:28:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (Omoba @ Jul 15 2008, 11:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Then when you are inside the sock I will tie it up with a string. and dangle it???	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-15 12:53:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (Truth be Told @ Jul 14 2008, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> oK I have theme music for this too.... ooookay, TBT, you have been officially banned from youtube and its affiliates . choco choco clap clap	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-14 22:59:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (Omoba @ Jul 12 2008, 10:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow..........that's different.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-12 14:25:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (Omoba @ Jul 11 2008, 04:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What mole ? the only mole I know is the one who digs up a garden, oh yeah and the mole on my arm. yeah, double and take this too	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-11 17:43:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (ginger1981 @ Jul 8 2008, 10:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I love bacon chocolate: Bacon Chocolate Bar bacon....hmmm. I like bacon . chocolate....even more hmmmm. I like chocolate; milk chocolate that is . bacon and chocolate.....uummmm; just " " and "why??? " but then again , I've seen on the food network chocolate covered spiders, ants, cockroaches, beetles and other insects, so then again, "why not ??" QUOTE (Efia06 @ Jul 9 2008, 05:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> bacon & chocalate! OMG! I wish I could taste it! me wants. I hope I hate it. I have a hard enough time watching my weight. you okay Efia??	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-10 04:23:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (LovinLiberia @ Jul 8 2008, 10:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Actually, it's more like this one: I......give.......UPPPPP	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-08 22:41:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (Truth be Told @ Jul 8 2008, 10:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (LovinLiberia @ Jul 8 2008, 11:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Not so fast. You don't know me like that. WHYYYYYYYYY	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-08 22:39:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (LovinLiberia @ Jul 7 2008, 04:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hmmm, I usually hate chocolate ice cream, too...but that sounds delicious! Remind me at Xmas time, lol. QUOTE (Asante Maroon @ Jul 7 2008, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (LovinLiberia @ Jul 7 2008, 11:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The shoe does fit...very snugly, lol. That was why I asked. This weekend I had a teaspoon taste of eggnog (don't ask) with dry gin in it. Why in the world was my chest burning as if I'd drank a whole glass full of it? Trust me...I know how you feel! How did we go from the topic of CHOCOLATE to ALCOHOL for so long and no one has pointed it out???? Hmmm I sense there are some closet lushes on this thread! !!!!! lol @ lushes! I was thinking the same thing....how did a topic about chocolate turn into 6 pages? ahem...both of them sooth the soul and are easy to over indulge in	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-07 22:04:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (LovinLiberia @ Jul 3 2008, 01:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Have you ever had a buttery nipple? I know you did not axe'sked me, butterummah, I'm innerjectin my two cents/sense ( or ) on da 4th of july, I had me some "pink panties" and gurrrll, dat stuff is geww'd!!! it was my first time havin it and I am hooked ( or or ) ahem...I had two stinking pieces of dove milk chocolates on the 3rd and broke out (uugghhh) I look like I'm going through puberty again p.s. I also had 3 or 4 jello shots on the 4th Edited by unononehigher, 05 July 2008 - 04:05 AM.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-07-05 04:03:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (unononehigher @ Jun 28 2008, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Asante Maroon @ Jun 28 2008, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Nagishkaw @ Jun 28 2008, 01:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The secret is, keep a cache hidden. Very true... Especially because if it's readily in eyes view I may not be able to contain myself Did I mention that I love white chocolate too??!?!?! Yummy aha, my little grasshopper, did you know that "white chocolate" is not chocolate at all White chocolate is made of cocoa butter, milk, and sugar .	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-06-28 16:17:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Chocolate	QUOTE (Asante Maroon @ Jun 28 2008, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Nagishkaw @ Jun 28 2008, 01:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> The secret is, keep a cache hidden. Very true... Especially because if it's readily in eyes view I may not be able to contain myself Did I mention that I love white chocolate too??!?!?! Yummy aha, my little grasshopper, did you know that "white chocolate" is not chocolate at all	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-06-28 16:03:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Happy for no reason	its not working	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-09 07:38:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	USPS vs NIPOST	ask your wife to scan you copies of the registration, receipts and customs forms (if any), and take them to the post office in your country (do not give these items to them to keep). then present these items to the "post master general" in your country (or similar supervisor). request that they do a search for the items. once items leave the U.S. our country can no longer track its location or route. hope this helps. Edited by UNO..., 09 September 2008 - 07:37 AM.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-09 07:36:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Its Finally My Turn	girl, dance like David did !!!	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-08-01 02:30:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-saharan cyber cafe	hey guys , thaaannnnnnx before this goes any further and we get the "cafe" closed down . can we just agree to disagree on this particular subject/person/matter. I don't know this woman, but I do know that adding kindling to a fire keeps it burning . if you want something to die, starve it/them/they/subject. I know this poster has a way of ruffling feathers (so to speak), but in the grand scheme of it all, is your/my/our/ response and/or logic going to change her perspective..... ummmm I hear a resounding "NO!" And in her defense, the same goes for us/we/our perspective . if you know her story fine, if you think you know her story even better. and if you're really desperate to KNOW her story, just read her history or pm her. all that she wants us/you to know, she will either disclose it or deny your request for disclosure. ultimately, the decision is hers and hers alone. there is ENOUGH self-inflating ignorance running rampant in/on this message board as it is... check out OT !!! no need to invite that type of foolish behavior or sheol minions in/on this forum or thread. so please, just let a dead dog lie, or sleeping fools sleep or whatever haiku do what it do . now back to your regularly scheduled programme.........	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-13 18:59:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-saharan cyber cafe	Hello everyone , It has been raining all day long here in good ole Iowa . I noticed it around 4 am this morning and it has been relentlessly POURING down . To Stevii, I thank you for your outward prayers to me . I've been busy making funeral arrangements for my grandmother (reference UNOz rain) and today was the culmination of it all. I am emotionally and have been financially siphened by it all, but God is true to his word, joy comes in the morning . I'll just be glad when my MORNING sun arises. Through it all, I have been and some of the posts have really been enlightening as well as.... (OMG, I'm having a brain fart). I'll finish that statement later. But anyway, just know that I have been and ...silently. To everyone else, congratulations on your accomplishments and to everyone; GOD BLESS.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-13 15:38:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-saharan cyber cafe	my prayers are with LL (as well as all of those being affected by Hurricane Ike). I hope you are safe from the storm. Edited by UNO..., 13 September 2008 - 08:11 AM.	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-13 08:10:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-saharan cyber cafe	QUOTE (UNO... @ Sep 11 2008, 09:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hey stevii, thanx for the well wishes. everything is coming to a head this weekend. keep me in your prayers. but on a lighter note, all yall movie buffs, check out this site. its pretty good...me thinx. http://www.megavideo.com/?v=K8S7KGIU (this link may take you to angelina joli's "wanted" movie????) that site^^^^^^^^^is too hard to maneuver okay, edit::::: this site is even better, it is ????? www.tv-links.cc you wanna do "streaming" video and some require firefox to work. sorry if I mislead some folks good nite	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-11 22:17:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-saharan cyber cafe	hey stevii, thanx for the well wishes. everything is coming to a head this weekend. keep me in your prayers. but on a lighter note, all yall movie buffs, check out this site. its pretty good...me thinx. http://www.megavideo.com/?v=K8S7KGIU (this link may take you to angelina joli's "wanted" movie????)	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-11 21:23:00
Africa: Sub-Saharan	Sub-saharan cyber cafe	QUOTE (charles! @ Sep 11 2008, 07:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> good morning everyone. where's miss uno and the rest of the gang?	Simply_Uno	Female	0	2008-09-11 07:43:00