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CanadaCamping in Wheatley, Ontario this weekend :)
Awww have fun! I'm not a big camping person myself, every summer I used to go to Banff "camping" but it was in my family's winnebago, not a tent.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-24 09:47:00
CanadaMOVING TODAY ... YAY!
QUOTE (Kathryn41 @ Apr 24 2009, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Safe travels and enjoy some time off - you'll be surprised what you'll find to do in your new home just finding out where things are and getting acclimated.


Soooo true! I thought I'd be bored to tears, it's been nearly 6 months and I enjoy every day!! Keep busy, already dreading the thought of working again! Good luck with your move!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-24 11:34:00
CanadaBorder comments spark diplomatic kerfuffle
QUOTE (thetreble @ Apr 23 2009, 08:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
How does that make ANY sense? haha

I 'd never boo any one's anthem and I'm not sure why people do it. I think it's completely disrespectful and it gives your whole nation a bad name.


It's horrible and disrespectful, their "defense" is that they were not booing America, they were booing Boston but that is so stupid!! Bob Gainey made a plea to the fans to please stop and respect both anthems, not sure what happened last night if they behaved themselves
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-23 09:08:00
CanadaEntering Canada with one-way ticket
QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ Apr 23 2009, 03:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
My husband flew 1 way through Pearson because we were driving back to Virginia in a Uhaul together. His experience was straight forward. He stated when he was returning and how and they didn't blink an eye.

think it all depends on the mood of the person asking. For safety's sake - why not have his employer write a note just as the Cdn SO's do when they go to visit the USA?

Good luck.


Same situation as me, my fiancee flew thru Pearson one way in order to drive the Uhaul back to the US, I gave him a copy of my K-1 just in case but they didn't ask anything at all.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-23 14:42:00
CanadaMy SSN experience so far.
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QUOTE (JillA @ Apr 2 2009, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is not a good idea I don't think - because you need to apply for AOS/AP/EAD at the same time as it's $1010. I don't know if you can first apply for EAD without applying for AOS, I don't think you can do this.


Yes you can apply for EAD before AOS, but when approved it will expire concurrent with the I-94 (at a cost of $340)... Since it could take 60-90 days to receive it, the chances of getting it before it is ready to expire is slim.


So that's why you should apply for all 3 at the same time, why wait and then pay $340 extra when you probably won't even get it before it expires.


Thanks for the advice. Trying to get organized. Doing it all at once sounds like a good idea. Applying for our marriage lis. today. SSN next week. The situation with when things expire and when my Fiance can work is a little fuzzy. Some people have told me he can work with the K-1 and others say he needs to apply for the EAD first. We have only been here a week so we have time. Again Thanks!!


They were probably referring to the supposed "WORK AUTHORIZED" stamp that used to be given out at POEs.... maybe they're an urban legend, no one I know has ever gotten one, I don't think they do that anymore. If he wants to work, he must apply for EAD. Simple as that, no way around it. So I definitely recommend applying all at once! You don't need the SSN to apply for AOS.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-03 10:02:00
CanadaMy SSN experience so far.
QUOTE (payxibka @ Apr 3 2009, 08:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ Apr 2 2009, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is not a good idea I don't think - because you need to apply for AOS/AP/EAD at the same time as it's $1010. I don't know if you can first apply for EAD without applying for AOS, I don't think you can do this.


Yes you can apply for EAD before AOS, but when approved it will expire concurrent with the I-94 (at a cost of $340)... Since it could take 60-90 days to receive it, the chances of getting it before it is ready to expire is slim.


So that's why you should apply for all 3 at the same time, why wait and then pay $340 extra when you probably won't even get it before it expires.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-03 09:38:00
CanadaMy SSN experience so far.
QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Apr 2 2009, 04:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ok so lets me get this straight... When you file AOS you don't have to include prof of a bonafied marriage but you do if/when you have your AOS interview? I was under the impression that you had to include this information when you first file. But don't you need an SSN to get a US bank account and things of that nature? (sorry for completely hijacking your thread Suzuki!)


Yes, when you send in your AOS package, you only send your certified marriage cert. But no bills, lease, etc. If you get called for an interview, then you must bring proof then. Or if you're lucky and get approved w/o an interview, you'll still need that proof to remove conditions

Yes you need an SSN (most often) to get a US bank account, but you should definitely have your SSN by the time you're called for an interview, that's usually months after applying for AOS. However, you don't need an SSN for most things of proof, such as joint lease, bills, health insurance, etc.

QUOTE (winifredbee @ Apr 2 2009, 04:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This is very interesting to me because I am just now starting the process. I am thinking about applying for the EAD and then AOS later. We can apply for the SSN in about 5 more business days. I am still trying to figure out my plan of attack. I am eager to be passed the next phase of paperwork. This dialogue has been helpful...Thank you.


This is not a good idea I don't think - because you need to apply for AOS/AP/EAD at the same time as it's $1010. I don't know if you can first apply for EAD without applying for AOS, I don't think you can do this.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-02 22:03:00
CanadaPOE Experience - fun but left me w/ questions
Isn't it funny that many of VJers know the immigration stuff better than some of the officers at the border?
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-26 15:19:00
CanadaK-1 Border Crossing @ Queenston
QUOTE (Krikit @ Apr 27 2009, 12:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yeah, I have to admit that every time I see the words "activate the visa" on here it drives me bonkers. The visa was "active" the moment they issued it. Anywhooo..... congratulations, Bauser, and welcome home. smile.gif


laughing.gif I didn't know that and said the same thing at Queenston, I guess I got a nice guy because he just took my passport and knew what I meant
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-27 11:58:00
CanadaK-1 Border Crossing @ Queenston
That's awesome, glad you found Queenston as easy as I did!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-27 08:18:00
CanadaReminder - I created an epic thread
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QUOTE (Krikit @ Apr 27 2009, 05:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Booo. Sorry to hear that, Brad. Are you moving back to Canada?

I don't think so... not any time soon. I really don't like the country as a whole and I don't think I'd be happy living up there again.


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JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-27 16:25:00
CanadaI LOVE MY MIL!!!
My MIL is so sweet, she just called me to say she's in the neighborhood and wants to take me to DQ for some ice cream on this hot day!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-27 13:39:00
CanadaI LOVE MY MIL!!!
Minnew, that must be so hard! Alcoholism is a scary thing, it ruins peoples lives. I hope she gets help one day, and things work out for your wedding!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-24 21:48:00
CanadaI LOVE MY MIL!!!
QUOTE (July09Bride @ Apr 24 2009, 06:39 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Wow... my future MIL is stuck in the 70's-80's time warp. She's had the orange hair, pink hair, blue hair, purple hair... yikes. She sent me an email earlier this week asking me if someone would be at the hotel to do hair and make-up... for which I am EXTREMELY GRATEFUL! I know she won't have the bright blue eyes and the bright red lips. Wow. whistling.gif But, when she signed her email, she signed it "Your future Mom H." OMG, I nearly died!!!! I already have a mom... you're NOT my mom and you're note even a mom to your son. Yeah, and now she wants a pay-as-you-go phone to use in the United States. She says she's going to come over here to visit us (about a 2-3 hour drive from her). FUNNY!!! rofl.gif She doesn't even visit her son 8 minutes away from her NOW! YEAH... RIGHT!!!!!! headbonk.gif


LOL my MIL asked me to call her Mom too, but I'm SO not comfortable with that! My Momma is my Momma, I don't have 2 of them and I'll never call her Mom!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-24 17:46:00
CanadaI LOVE MY MIL!!!
QUOTE (Krikit @ Apr 24 2009, 01:20 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I can't stand my MIL. We're going to their place next week and I'm dreading it. crying.gif


Look on the bright side, at least she is not coming over to your place again to leave her Maybelline mark!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-24 12:54:00
CanadaI LOVE MY MIL!!!
My MIL is a pretty cool lady, she calls me her daughter now and is so kind and loving to me.... when I moved here she'd call me often and ask if she could take me around, show me the neighborhood and stuff she's sweet.... The only thing I could say is that when she found out I was vegetarian she was shocked.... I guess she never met anyone that doesn't eat meat before.... she asked me if being vegetarian causes blindness (as I wear contacts) and she asked what on earth I eat.... I explained to her you don't need to eat meat to get protein, iron, etc there are many other forms of food to get that are non-meat.... she was and still is flabbergasted. So everytime we go over for dinner, she always makes me this gigantic salad. I mean it would last me 4 meals. It's so big and she throws every vegetable in the world into this salad, thinking ALL I eat are veggies. One time they were all eating pasta, regular old pasta sauce and I was like "Ummmm I'll eat that!" She said you will? But it's pasta with sauce! laughing.gif Yes, there's no meat in that I'll have some! She said "I thought vegetarians only ate vegetables" OH LORDY!! Now I bring sometimes a veggie lasanga over, a homemade soup, I'm trying to introduce her to other foods.... But besides that she truly is a sweet woman!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-24 12:48:00
CanadaDoes she have the right to be upset???What should I do?
QUOTE (SomberCat @ Apr 27 2009, 07:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I don't want Krikit to move it until I get an answer for why he decided to post it here. I'm really curious about that. unsure.gif Then move it away! good.gif


laughing.gif I was wondering the same, as I don't think the poster nor his fiancee is Canadian...
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-27 18:51:00
CanadaDoes she have the right to be upset???What should I do?
QUOTE (beans @ Apr 27 2009, 07:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
This hasn't been moved yet? lol


Krikit, where are you whistling.gif
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-27 18:47:00
CanadaDoes she have the right to be upset???What should I do?
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QUOTE (jegcs @ Apr 27 2009, 10:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wouldn't inverst so much effort and money if it was my intention. I didn't delete those picture because I didn't want to keep it from here. I could have chosen to delete them so she wouldn't see it. You all are missing my point here.

And I no longer have relation with this girl. OK?


If you just talking to her without sex material then it's fine. You're okay.


Oh lord.... this really doesn't belong in the Canadian forum! This has taken an OT tone.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-27 18:33:00
CanadaDoes she have the right to be upset???What should I do?
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I wouldn't inverst so much effort and money if it was my intention. I didn't delete those picture because I didn't want to keep it from here. I could have chosen to delete them so she wouldn't see it. You all are missing my point here.

And I no longer have relation with this girl. OK?


You are having "relation" with the girl. You are having an intimate relationship with her, so much that you feel perosnally responisble for her wellbeing. THAT would be my problem if I was in your fiance's shoes.

The fact that you dated/saw/whatever with her up until you met your fiance is probably a hard enough pill to swallow for her. The fact that you cannot break ties with this woman is moreso a slap in the face.

Try stepping back and imagining if it was your fiance who couldnt let someone go and had dated them right before meeting you, then you found out that she was still talking to him, goign on trips with him ect ect... now, what would you need to "be happy again" and go from there

Good Luck



Cant' you people get it? I no longer have relationship with her! I cut it long time ago. I am just making it easy for her to forget about me.


That doesn't matter. The point we are trying to make is, the damage is done!!!!! Once the trust is gone, it's very difficult to get it back. So it's a little late now.

Edited by JillA, 27 April 2009 - 04:39 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-27 16:38:00
CanadaDoes she have the right to be upset???What should I do?
QUOTE (Krikit @ Apr 27 2009, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Paragraphs are your friend. good.gif


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JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-27 12:27:00
CanadaDoes she have the right to be upset???What should I do?
QUOTE (Misty1979 @ Apr 27 2009, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Of course she has the right to be angry. You lied to her repeatedly and took off to Vegas with another woman while conveniently burying that piece of info from your future wife. Lying or hiding anything about your involvement with another woman from your future wife is a big no-no. Carrying on a relationship with this woman while you're about to walk down the aisle with another one is even worse.

Shame on you. I hope your fiance finds someone who will treat her better.


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JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-27 12:19:00
CanadaDoes she have the right to be upset???What should I do?
QUOTE (beans @ Apr 27 2009, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
She has every right to be mad at you. You have betrayed her trust again and again. Nothing but time will maker her happy like she was before...enough said.


Exactly right. Once the trust is gone, it's over. My ex did the same thing to me, got together with his ex behind my back, I found out. Gave him a 2nd chance (STUPIDLY) and I ended up dumping his pathetic azz, the trust never came back. She has every right to be pi$$ed as hell at you. Lies don't make for a good relationship. By the way. I don't think saying "she's fat" has anything to do with this story and is incredibly rude.

Edited by JillA, 27 April 2009 - 12:16 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-27 12:15:00
CanadaCONFESSION TIME....NEED ADVISE!!!
As Tmix said, making a list really helps.... I wish I still had my list to send you because it really helped me.... I did a "to do" list and it helped me focus alot and concentrate on one thing at a time.... once it was done I would cross it off and I felt really accomplished! I remember about 2 months after I moved my last item was crossed off and I felt so happy, the last item was getting the tags on my car! I even had simple things on the list like "join the gym" but it kept me busy too at the beginning.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-24 11:08:00
CanadaCONFESSION TIME....NEED ADVISE!!!
Just apply literally right after your wedding and you get your hands on the certified marriage cert... not sure how long it will take for NJ but for PA I got it 5 days after!! Fill out all the forms beforehand, prepare everything then as soon as the cert comes send in the package.... AP will hopefully come soon! I doubt you'll get it earlier even with an infopass appt, apparently it needs to be a real emergency, which it's not in your case. And keep in mind the fees for AOS anyway, tack of a few grand of lawyer fees on top of that you'll be flat broke LOL!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-23 20:30:00
CanadaCONFESSION TIME....NEED ADVISE!!!
I didn't even read the guides or get familiar with AOS until after I arrived and married, I didn't want too much information overload!! But yes definitely read the guides, practice filling them out, etc. You don't need any proof for the AOS package except marriage cert, the proof will be needed later for the interview if you get called for an interview. Trust us all, save your $$!! Think of the nice family vacay you can take with that $$, sorry but what a rip off the lawyer is charging you!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-23 19:19:00
CanadaCONFESSION TIME....NEED ADVISE!!!
Oh girl, trust me, it's a piece of gateaux! If I can do it, anyone can!! I read the guides a few times, looked at some sample forms, in my opinion it's easier than filing for the K-1! One of the apps, AP or EAD is only 1 page! Save your $$, do it yourself! We are always here for you to answer questions, after reading the guides you probably won't have toooo many questions, even if you do who cares! Ask away, most of us did this entire process without a lawyer and look where we are today!!

Also to note, I asked some AOS questions on the Canada forum, you don't have to venture into the wild jungle out there!

Edited by JillA, 23 April 2009 - 06:32 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-23 18:31:00
CanadaPacket 3 Checklist
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QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Apr 20 2009, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You also need to arrange for a medical with a USCIS approved civil surgeon. There is one in Vancouver, one in Montreal and one in Toronto. Hope that helps!


ack..! Is there not one in Ottawa???


No, unfortunately not. You'll have to go to Montreal.



good grief-that's good to know! I'm at the sent-the-I29-package-got-an-RFE-sent-the-evidence stage. And I want to be prepared. I have the birth certificate (long form!), fingerprint/background check, blah blah, so the next thing on my list that I wanna inform myself on is the Dr.'s appointment. Do they send you info re: as to whom and where you go in Montréal? Anything one brings to this appointment...?

Sorry re: the tonne of questions... must be informed so as to maintain sanity... haha



Yes it's a pain, they used to have more doctors that provided immigration medicals but for whatever reason, they've whittled it down to a few cities. Causing lots of extra $$ for those who need to travel. If you have your MTL case # you can make the appt.... I know some people go to Montreal and do the medical one day and the interview a few days later.... Yes they do send you the doctor info, but if you do a search on here you'll find the Doc in Montreal who does it.... I don't know as I went in Toronto.... You have to bring passport photos, your case #, passport, $$, etc. to the medical but there is more detailed info that you will find out.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-21 14:25:00
CanadaPacket 3 Checklist
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QUOTE (Hugglebuggles @ Apr 20 2009, 01:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You also need to arrange for a medical with a USCIS approved civil surgeon. There is one in Vancouver, one in Montreal and one in Toronto. Hope that helps!


ack..! Is there not one in Ottawa???


No, unfortunately not. You'll have to go to Montreal.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-21 14:09:00
CanadaPepsi with real sugar coming to USA...
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QUOTE (TayL @ Feb 19 2009, 09:06 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Oh... Then I really am moving to the land of nutcases. THEY EAT THAT??? He claims it's really good. I like my Red River Cereal, kthnxbai.

I've eaten grits before. It's not a major food in Texas, which is good, since I didn't like grits. It tastes like lumpy wet sand.


Here in Philly people eat scrapple.... It's friggin nasty! It's like ground up pig insides or something, looks like barf.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-02-19 12:31:00
Canadadumb question
QUOTE (*Len* @ Apr 29 2009, 05:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Not quite. They have to get married within 90 days. Adjustment of Status does not have to occur asap.


Yes married within 90 days, but it is often posted on here you should file AOS before your I-94 expires because you are technically out of status. Not to mention, if there is an emergency you cannot go home, etc.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-29 16:28:00
Canadadumb question
Read this thread:

http://www.visajourn...howtopic=193717

You should def file within 90 days. Otherwise, you are out of status once your I-94 expires.

Edited by JillA, 29 April 2009 - 04:27 PM.

JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-29 16:26:00
CanadaWorking for Canadian Company
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QUOTE (Reba @ Apr 26 2009, 10:07 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
K1 is work authorized, but only if he gets the stamp at POE I think. And only for the 90 days. So the quicker you get married and file AOS/EAD the better.

Do a quick search, IIRC in March 2009 K1 visa holders are no longer work authorized even with the stamp - which they shouldn't give.


Maybe this is why K-1ers are having a hard time with EI, because of this change.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-29 15:22:00
Canadamoving this weekend!!!
Safe travels, have a good POE!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-04-30 09:00:00
CanadaChanging your last name; thoughts?
Another reason I'm keeping my name... I got a tattoo of a fancy "K" on my lower back with my sister years ago, we got matching tattys to represent our family.... so if I change my name, I have a K on my back and my new name would begin with an A LOL!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-01 11:55:00
CanadaChanging your last name; thoughts?
QUOTE (Udella&Wiz @ May 1 2009, 11:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Also to add to the consideration

What will your new initials be............mine are BM - not soooo good blink.gif


BM hahahaha that's funny!!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-01 11:52:00
CanadaChanging your last name; thoughts?
QUOTE (Emancipation @ May 1 2009, 10:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JillA @ May 1 2009, 10:20 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
About the ex not taking their old name back, when my parents divorced after 25 yrs of marriage, my Mom kept my Dad's last name. After all, she had that name longer than her maiden name (they married at 21) and it was a very amicable break-up. She couldn't fathom changing her name back, and therefore kept it. So I think depending on the circumstances even upon divorce it's OK to keep the name.

My auntie did the same thing.. and that makes sense of course

But in the case of my husband's ex.. after 5 years and she left him for a new guy cause she was in a "prison" being married to my husband.. I'd think she'd want her name back?


OH yeah in that case, she should change her name back! The funny thing is, so my Mom still has my Dad's last name yet his new wife, didn't take his name because they married in Quebec so it's a bit odd!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-01 09:30:00
CanadaChanging your last name; thoughts?
I did not/am not changing my name. I just find that old fashioned, I much prefer my own last name to his.... When we have kids, my last name will be their middle name (it's that type of name that would be OK for a middle name) and that's that. Plus, the thought of all that paperwork ugggg no thank you! He is fine with it too, doesn't care either way.

About the ex not taking their old name back, when my parents divorced after 25 yrs of marriage, my Mom kept my Dad's last name. After all, she had that name longer than her maiden name (they married at 21) and it was a very amicable break-up. She couldn't fathom changing her name back, and therefore kept it. So I think depending on the circumstances even upon divorce it's OK to keep the name.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-05-01 09:20:00
CanadaWhat we do to keep our families close
The times I get the saddest is when I know my loved ones are doing something and I'm not included. Like when Mom has my sister, bro in law and 2 dogs over for Sunday dinner, I feel so lonely and left out. Also when my friends are having a girls night out, when I find that stuff out it hurts. I know I'm not being purposely excluded but I feel that way sometimes.
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-25 11:32:00
CanadaWhat we do to keep our families close
Well I'm used to living away from my Dad, as I moved from Montreal to Oakville at age 15, so it was always visits every 2-3 months with him. But Mom, we are so close as can be. When I moved out from her home into my own apt, we still spoke daily and saw eachother for tea or dinner 1-2 times per week. When she found out I fell in love with an American, she couldn't be happier for me. She wanted me to find someone special to treasure me, and loves her son in law. She never once made me feel bad for leaving, she always said follow your heart. I have unlimited LD so we talk every single night for 1/2 hour or so, since I moved not one day passed without us talking. I send her cards too, just "I love you" cards or thinking of you. She sends me alot of postcards. She looks at my photos on FB. Tomorrow will be my first visit home and she is thrilled, she has visited me here once. I tell her everything, she's so awesome. We can literally talk about anything and it's like talking to my BFF.

My sister, we're not superclose because she lived in Montreal when I moved to Ontario, so we're also used to living apart. But, we talk about 5 days per week, FB, e-mail, we do keep in touch well. I think keeping in touch is the best remedy for homesickness, I haven't felt terribly homesick since I moved and I think it's because of the constant communcation and planning to see one another. It keeps me going!
JillAFemaleCanada2009-03-25 10:11:00