ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
CanadaLand crossing
I think you can tell by just looking at the link - one says CAN as the language, the other ENG so Canadian has it's own language, apparently!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-04 09:37:00
CanadaGot a Teeny-Tiny Job!
QUOTE (Krikit @ Jun 4 2009, 10:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I keep hoping that Ewok will put me on the payroll. tongue_ss.gif


laughing.gif Does he get paid, or is his job volunteer I always wonder
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-04 10:14:00
CanadaGot a Teeny-Tiny Job!
Congrats, that sounds great! Doing something you really enjoy is so important.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-04 08:50:00
CanadaX-Ray from Your Medical
It's so big and bulky eh?! Mine's in our storage room, I don't want to throw it out! Don't think I'll ever actually need it.... I should probably toss it
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-05 07:51:00
CanadaOpening a bank acct???
Never heard of such a form, didn't have to fill one out... I don't bank at Chase though, I have a local credit union as my bank...
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-05 18:31:00
Canada...what a journey thus far...oh boy!!!
I'm sorry Poppy that you've been having a hard time.... I wish things would be easier. I am happy you're in Disney though, that's fun! Try and apply for a Capital One card when you get back, I did and got approved. I hope you enjoy FL and things go smoother when you get home. I hope you have a home to come back to in PA!! If not, I have a spare bedroom laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-06 21:11:00
CanadaYou visit the SSN office and then...
QUOTE (La Souris @ Jun 8 2009, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does it make any difference if we check the box "want a SSN" or not on the DS230? Is it better to say no and just go to the SSA Office?


It makes no difference, if you check the box yes, you won't get it. If you check no, you won't get it. Either way, you have to go in person
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-08 08:44:00
CanadaCan I cash a canadian check in USA?
QUOTE (Emancipation @ May 8 2009, 03:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ May 8 2009, 03:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Emancipation @ May 8 2009, 12:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ May 8 2009, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Dang, I never thought of that? What happens when all of my Canadian family comes down to the wedding and gives me Canadian checks? Solutions? ohmy.gif

get your name change added to your CDN accoutn.. 1/2 the people will write checks out to your new married name (if they know you are changing your name) 1/2 will write to your maiden name, and some people will get all confused and just leave it blank tongue.gif


laughing.gif Ok I can do that! What if they write them to both of us? That will cause problems...

gah.. it's a mess.. honestly it really is..

smile.gif


That is why I always give cash!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-08 14:55:00
CanadaDiscrimination?
Yes it sounds more like a misunderstanding, perhaps he didn't understand what you meant by a perm resident. Anyway, try calling again and explain in detail that you ARE legal to work and do not need sponsoring!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-08 15:29:00
CanadaToday is the day...
crying.gif Your post made me tear up, as I said bye to my Dad tonight and I won't see him again until Christmas, most likely. I'm going home tomorrow and I'll be saying bye to my Mum and Sis too, it's hard everytime. It's so hard, but also so worth it smile.gif Welcome home biggrin.gif

Oh and that's wierd how they searched your bags... I dunno I had a huge truck full of stuff and they didn't even ask what I had. Also it's odd that they asked where your fiancee's parents are from, how are you supposed to know the town. Anyway it's OK you're here now!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-06 21:16:00
CanadaTaxes - the year you moved to the U.S.
QUOTE (trailmix @ Jun 9 2009, 10:37 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Jun 9 2009, 10:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Canadian taxes - had my Dad's accountant do it, but I think he messed it up. Still waiting to hear back from CRA. US taxes - we used Turbotax, so easy and "dummy proof!"



Yeah i've already done the Canadian taxes - that's a piece of cake! I'm just wondering about U.S. taxes really. So with turbotax Jill - you had Canadian and U.S. income in that year and you found it to be really easy?


Yes I entered my T4 under "other world income" also my EI.... Glen had US income so we entered his W2.... it's a piece of cake because it takes you step by step what to do, it's hard to mess it up. Even if you had income from 3 other countries, you can enter it under other world income. The directions are very detailed

Oh and also with Turbotax, we got the max refund! It didn't gyp us of any $$
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-09 11:34:00
CanadaTaxes - the year you moved to the U.S.
Canadian taxes - had my Dad's accountant do it, but I think he messed it up. Still waiting to hear back from CRA. US taxes - we used Turbotax, so easy and "dummy proof!"
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-09 09:23:00
CanadaNexus pass while waiting for K1
My Dad and stepmom both have Nexus, as they travel to the US very frequently for both business and pleasure. It cost $50 back then but the price has been raised to $80 I believe. Valid for 5 years like the passport, and they did have to go for an interview. You get called for an interview after you send in the application.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-22 08:54:00
CanadaMoving My Stuff from Canada to the US
Jay, the Visa comes a few days to a week later in the Xpresspost envelope. There is also a big "do not open" brown envelope to be turned in at your POE.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-10 11:43:00
CanadaWhich flag do you put out?
When I moved here, my in-laws put a medium sized American flag on our front lawn. It's still there, I don't mind it. I don't know if I'd put out a Canadian flag, maybe on Canada Day!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-08 10:35:00
CanadaAdvantages of dual citizenship usa/canada
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Jun 10 2009, 03:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
rofl.gif

They'll be like: "I DON'T KNOW WHY I AM HERE! IT'S -40 OUTSIDE AND I CAN'T FIND MY CAR! IT'S UNDER THAT SNOWBANK SOMEWHERE!!! BAAAH!!! I WANT TO GO HOME!"

tongue.gif


Your husbands will be the DPX of the future laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-10 16:06:00
CanadaAdvantages of dual citizenship usa/canada
QUOTE (Emancipation @ Jun 9 2009, 10:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Jun 9 2009, 09:27 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was wondering about that.... as a PR of the US, can I travel to Cuba with no reprecussions coming home? I have a friend getting married there next year, and I'm not sure if I can go to the wedding

As a PR everything I've read is that you are not legally supposed to go to Cuba.. you have to abide under the same laws as a US citizen... would you get caught? probably not.. but should you legally.. from what I understand.. no.


Yeah I wouldn't take the risk and won't go.... I don't break the rules, too scared to get caught!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-09 09:08:00
CanadaAdvantages of dual citizenship usa/canada
QUOTE (CherryXS @ Jun 9 2009, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
There are also some travel advantages. A dual can travel to Cuba (against which US has had embargo since JFK's time) or Iran (Canada neither initiated nor received diplomatic-relations severance from there, unlike US) by using roundabout route and both passports.


I was wondering about that.... as a PR of the US, can I travel to Cuba with no reprecussions coming home? I have a friend getting married there next year, and I'm not sure if I can go to the wedding
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-09 08:27:00
CanadaHomesick
It's so wierd how you posted that last night, E, as I only read it this morning but thought of it last night. I went out with a group of girlfriends for dinner, we've been friends for over 10 years. I really felt like an outsider looking in, I didn't feel like I "belonged" anymore. They were talking about their recent girls trip to Buffalo shopping, inside jokes, etc. That I wasn't a part of. I didn't join in the convo alot of the time, because I had nothing to add. I felt really left out, not on purpose of course but I don't live here anymore... so I don't participate in daily activities and conversations. When you move, you don't want that to happen, you hope it will stay the same, but nothing stays the same... I feel like slowly, you drift apart from those once close to you and it's really sad. It made me feel sad last night when I got home.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-04 08:04:00
CanadaMajor Passport and Family Death issue
QUOTE (bradcanuck @ Jun 12 2009, 02:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The Los Angeles Canadian Embassy is amazing, I highly recommend them. They managed to get an emergency passport to me today and I am on my way home. Okay I love Canada again now.


Wow thats awesome! Glad to hear you are able to make it home to be with family.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-12 13:14:00
Canadamoving question
UHaul is probably your least expensive option, it's also the only one-way truck co. All others you'd have to return it where you picked it up.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-13 15:13:00
Canadamoving question
Hi Inky,

I rented a 17 foot UHAUL, but you can also get a 10 foot one. Drove from Oakville, ON to Philly, PA. It cost around $750 USD plus 2 fuel fill ups.

It's no problem if someone else drives the van, I drove my car and fiancee drove the truck behind me. Just make sure you go first and the van follows right behind you.

You would need to do a simple packing list stating the contents of your vehicle and truck. Also, if you are importing your car will need to go about doing that as well.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-06-13 15:03:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (*Marilyn* @ May 27 2009, 10:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
on the QVC the other day they were selling a Laser Hair Removal System that you could use at home.. it only cost about 800 bucks...tongue.gif

http://www.qvc.com/q...-Removal-System


Oh wow... I would totally buy that right now if I had 800 bucks!

QUOTE (July09Bride @ May 27 2009, 10:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hmmm... I really need to check into something before June 22 comes around!


Wax! Wax! Wax! good.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-27 22:22:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
So summer is upon us, time for hair removal biggrin.gif (Not that I don't in the winter, LOL) have any of you ladies tried this new Sally Hansen spray on hair remover? I've seen ads for it, looks interesting:

Spray-On Shower-Off
Hair Remover

Just Spray and Rinse Away ... Hair is Gone!

* Now, you can spray your stubble away!
* The easiest, fastest, most effective way to remove unwated hair.
* Drip-free spray for legs, body, arms and more.
* No touching, no spreading, no mess.
* 360 Degree spray can spray upside down for those hard to reach areas.
* Results in as little as 3 minutes!
* Helps reduce the appearance of hair regrowth.
* Great vanilla scent.
* Salon Tested - Dermatologist Tested.


Now when they say "and more" I wonder what areas they are referring to huh.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-27 16:54:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (beans @ May 2 2009, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I saw a lamp lol weird. I'm scared to get waxed. I remember once I tried it myself while talking to my SO on webcam...awkward lol never do it to yourself its horrible. And how long does it have to be (sorry I didn't read all 20 pages) because I'd feel even more awkward going in with a full out bush.


It needs to be about a quarter of an inch... yeah you don't want it too long or else they'll have to trim it before they wax and I think that'd be embarrasing. Plus it hurts more the longer it is.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-02 15:21:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (flames9 @ Apr 30 2009, 08:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
so can u see "it"


I do see "it" at first I thought it was what it's supposed to look like and went ohmy.gif then I saw what it really is and LOL!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-30 19:19:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (flames9 @ Apr 30 2009, 08:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This may not work:


rofl.gif Love it!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-30 19:10:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (SapphireDreams @ Apr 28 2009, 09:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Apr 28 2009, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay I did it. I finally waxed. After canceling two appointments I finally did it.

It was painful but a quick pain. I insisted on talking to the girl for a good 20 minutes before allowing her to see my vag... and no I'm normally not that easy but she only had 30 minutes for me.

It took a total of 45 minutes, that included 'getting to know before you before you see my vag' time.

So I feel like I have joined some weird sisterhood... I finally did it. I don't know if I'll do it again.... perhaps I will if I can guarantee the same girl.


Yay congrats. Definitely go to the same girl again. I find once I go 2-3 times with the same person it gets easier and easier. I'm actually really sad to be leaving my most recent waxer. She's seriously amazing.

Now I need to find someone new and get comfortable again.


crying.gif Me too, I miss my girl at Civello!

QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Apr 28 2009, 09:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yea I dunno... I haven't showed my husband yet... I think he's gonna be a little surprised.

I keep going to the bathroom and looking down there though... kind of like how you keep looking into a mirror after you get your hairz did. laughing.gif


I'm sure he'll be pleasantly surprised laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-28 21:04:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Apr 28 2009, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay I did it. I finally waxed. After canceling two appointments I finally did it.

It was painful but a quick pain. I insisted on talking to the girl for a good 20 minutes before allowing her to see my vag... and no I'm normally not that easy but she only had 30 minutes for me.

It took a total of 45 minutes, that included 'getting to know before you before you see my vag' time.

So I feel like I have joined some weird sisterhood... I finally did it. I don't know if I'll do it again.... perhaps I will if I can guarantee the same girl.


kicking.gif Woohoo, that's great! It's always good to try something once anyway! Yes the pain is quick and ends so fast you barely feel a thing, since it happens so quick.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-28 20:11:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (autumnchik @ Apr 3 2009, 11:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thank you Jill and Nev. I am going to listen to your advice and not do it. See what happens when I drink a few beers .... I have drank so minimally since I had a baby that it all goes to my head and makes me think I can jump off tall buildings in a single bound smile.gif


laughing.gif and no matter how good you are at home, the salon will do a better, smoother job.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-03 22:24:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (autumnchik @ Apr 3 2009, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay, I had to resurrect this thread because I need my ladies to give me some girly info. I was thinking I would surprise hubby and get my first ever down there wax ... maybe not a Brazilian, but a lot off .... well, in my small town, there are no appointments this weekend, everything was booked. So is it an incredibly stupid and potentially dangerous (I am a clutz) idea to wax myself at home? The rational side of me thinks, lord girl don't do it .... but the part of me that just drank a few beers says full speed ahead. I will promise to wait until someone posts here because I really am thinking I need someone to stop me smile.gif BTW, back in my punk college days, when I was bored or buzzed, I would change things about my appearance .... dye my hair, pierce another hole in my ear, etc. Apparently having hubster and kiddolini gone makes me lose a bunch of years in maturity laughing.gif


Ohhh Autumn! I would have to say no to the home waxing... unless you're SUPER brave and good at it.... I have tried and it's SO hard doing it yourself. It's awkward standing up, it's hard ripping it off yourself as opposed to someone else doing it, and the store bought wax isn't nearly as good as salon wax... when I tried it, the wax didn't work, stuck a bit, it was horrible! That is just my own experience though, so if you feel up to it go for it! My personal opinion is wait it out for an opening at the salon smile.gif Especially because you're a wax virgin it may be best to let someone else inflict the pain on you laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-03 22:19:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (July09Bride @ Mar 26 2009, 11:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Okay, here's a new one. Weight loss... do you go buy new clothes or spend money to have the ones you already have tailored? Both cost almost as much, but tailoring seems cheaper. Especially since it seems as if ther emight be more weight to lose..... Thoughts?


I'd buy new ones, only because it's a good excuse to go shopping and get new clothes laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-26 23:25:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 22 2009, 11:46 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 13 2009, 10:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yea I use nair sometimes too on the upper lip. Except last year my son (yes my son once again) came home from school and I had the stuff on and he goes: "Oh hi Mark Twain!"

laughing.gif


I did a search just for you guyz.
This is what they are referencing. tongue.gif


laughing.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-22 12:08:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 21 2009, 08:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Texanadian @ Mar 21 2009, 09:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations.....Mrs Twain.




I sat here going: "####### is with the Shania Twain reference??" And then I remembered! tongue.gif


I don't get it yet unsure.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-21 20:33:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
YAY!! Brazilians are back in action in NJ!!

http://www.philly.co...by_in_N_J_.html
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-21 10:36:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
Arabella,

Thanks for the detailed info. I am 29, and we definitely want children, in about 2 years. I've even considered it now, but we've just married and I sort of want to enjoy married life for a few years, just the 2 of us.... But if it happened we'd welcome it with open arms. I think I'm going to make a gyno appt, obviously I don't want it to effect my chances of getting pregnant so I'd like to discuss it with him.

Also, I really want to be able to stay home with my kid(s). The mat leave here is really ridiculous and I cannot imagine going back to work after 6 weeks or however long it may be. Right now, we are getting by fine on my husband's income so I think I'll be OK to stay at home for a few years after having a baby.

Edited by JillA, 20 March 2009 - 01:25 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-20 13:24:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (BermyCat @ Mar 20 2009, 12:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Mar 20 2009, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
For all you ladies out there.... Have any of you tried alternative methods of birth control, like a diaphram or sponge or anything not hormonal. I have been on the pill quite some time, and my doctor told me today it's been too long and I should really go off it. Too long meaning over 10 years. Unfortunately I have early onset of osteoperosis, which is unusual in someone of my age. He thinks over the years the hormones have been making my bone density go down, along with other things of course. So after this pack I need to stop the pill, and I don't really want to resort to the drugstore alternative, if you know what I mean. If anyone has other suggestions / forms of BC they may use that would be great!

I can't believe I have osteo, I thought that was a grandma disease. He said it's usually in post menopausal women. I am going to be taking a ton of supplements to try and get my bones back to a healthy level.


I'm planning to get an IUD within the next month. I've also been told that I have to get off hormonal birth control but I'm allergic to the spermacides in the sponge and am nervous that I'd screw up with diaphrams. I used to think that you couldn't use an IUD if you hadn't had children but that is no longer true. There are two types of IUD, one uses copper to prevent pregnancy and the other uses progesterone. Almost all of the progesterone remains in the uterus but a very small amount of it does get into the bloodstream. The brands are Paragard and Mirena. I'm going to a gynecologist on March 31st to discuss this further. I can let you know what she says if you like.

You should check with your insurance to see what forms of birth control they cover. Luckily, mine covers IUDs.

~ Catherine


Thanks Catherine! I will check with my insurance company, I never even thought about that part and them possibly covering IUD. Sure, if you don't mind to send me a PM and let me know how it goes for you! Maybe the next step is to go see a gyno.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-20 12:57:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (Krikit @ Mar 20 2009, 12:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh dear. So sorry you have osteo. I used an IUD. No pills, no drugs. I was very happy with it.


My Mom suggested IUD too.... maybe I'll look into that. I just don't want to be on hormones anymore, if the long term use of it caused my osteo that really sucks.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-20 12:37:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
For all you ladies out there.... Have any of you tried alternative methods of birth control, like a diaphram or sponge or anything not hormonal. I have been on the pill quite some time, and my doctor told me today it's been too long and I should really go off it. Too long meaning over 10 years. Unfortunately I have early onset of osteoperosis, which is unusual in someone of my age. He thinks over the years the hormones have been making my bone density go down, along with other things of course. So after this pack I need to stop the pill, and I don't really want to resort to the drugstore alternative, if you know what I mean. If anyone has other suggestions / forms of BC they may use that would be great!

I can't believe I have osteo, I thought that was a grandma disease. He said it's usually in post menopausal women. I am going to be taking a ton of supplements to try and get my bones back to a healthy level.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-20 12:17:00
CanadaGirly thread (men beware!)
QUOTE (DeadPoolX @ Mar 19 2009, 06:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (CherylandRichard @ Mar 19 2009, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Mar 19 2009, 03:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Krikit @ Mar 19 2009, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Sprailenes @ Mar 19 2009, 03:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yea I like boy shorts myself... can't do thongs... won't do thongs. Ever. tongue.gif

I always said that too.... until I discovered they don't bug me like I thought they would. Plus I like having no panty lines. Mind you, I'm back to boy shorts now that I've gained some American weight. whistling.gif



Oh my, what is it with the American weight curse? I realized I've gained 5 LBS in a little over 4 months. I have NOT changed my eating habits at all, and I have been exercising more in fact here. At home, I was busy with work and didn't work out much but here, not working and all, I go to the gym at least 5 days a week! What is it with this place and weight gain!? mad.gif My clothes all still fit, but some jeans are a tad TOO tight.

ive had the opposite happen, every time i come here i lose weight, i was here for 5 months and lost 15 pounds, went home, gained 20, came back ive been here a month and lost 10 pounds already.

Same here. Ever since arriving in Canada, I've gained weight.


Maybe it's the being married theory... I've heard once you're married, you let your guard down trying to impress your SO, and you relax/eat more and work out less. You snack more, eat out in restaurants more, etc. It's like the freshman 15 but the married 15

JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-19 18:49:00