Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and farrin (part 10)	QUOTE (Marlita @ Nov 19 2008, 03:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (1luv @ Nov 19 2008, 12:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think I missed this as well. Thats great news I think I remember you saying you two were working it out. Is he back in the States? Is he with you? Yes Lita. He was in Dayton Beach with his dad and we kinda worked things out and he came back yeaterday.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-11-19 15:23:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and farrin (part 10)	QUOTE (honeychild36 @ Nov 19 2008, 02:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sus sorry to hear about your loss, he is a beautiful baby. wha gwaan ladies, just wanted to say hello. alright chat later hopefully Hey Honey; how are you????? I miss you on here. What is going on with you. You are not your usual self. I hope all is well and that whatever is bringing you down will soon let you go. Love ya	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-11-19 15:19:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and farrin (part 10)	QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Nov 19 2008, 02:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Marlita @ Nov 19 2008, 02:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> What in the world? Part 10 already!! I cannot keep up. I think I'm gonna have to fall back a bit ladies....i feel so lost in the convo now. I dont even have time to come on here in the evening and talk to myself like I used to. So somebody give me a quick rundown. I swear we need a morning "update" on what all went on the day before on the thread so we can stay in the know....I know, I know...mi too nosey!! hahahahha..ok mek mi si Well most of us just found out Sus lost her son almost 3yrs got hit by drunk driver jamerican is around again Its KK and Ryan's anniversary I/some of us is trying to start a VJ Charity for JA Yaads won't leave mi alone Portland a go killhar hubby if him no get to di airport wid mango and june plum Jalove anni is at the end of the month Sunray is planning to marry Dec 12th Jonesie a search fi visitor visa info and our loving Jawi is home trying to recover from surgery Yuh figet fi tell har sey Mike come back	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-11-19 15:15:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and farrin (part 10)	Me tiyad yuh se????? Me haffi run haad fe cetch up wid oonuu. VJ CHARITY Kimmy-----Kingston/St.Catherine Sol--------Kingston/St.Ann/Westmoreland Gilli-------St.James/St.Ann Marie------Manchester KK--------Lucea/Hanover Portland------Kingston Ryon------ Sjb1221------- Rox and Joel-----Kingston Yaads-----Clarendon/St.James Claire--St. Catherine Edited by clairern, 19 November 2008 - 03:10 PM.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-11-19 15:09:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and farrin (part 10)	QUOTE (sus @ Nov 19 2008, 01:43 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jgay80 @ Nov 19 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> wow...part 10 already!!!...i have a question for ya'll if you guys can help...i also posted this on the waiver forum...my friend has been dating this guy for awhile and she is planning on marrying him...the problem is that he is here in the US but overstayed on his visitor's visa for over 2 years....he is from JA...they haven't married yet but planning to marry in Dec...I know if he was straight she would just have to file the i-130 and i-485 concurrently but since he is not up here straight will she still do the same thing or is there an extra step and on what part will this extra step hit...during the USCIS stage or Interview stage...any ideas...thanks... JGAY - I think they can file from here - he entered legally on a visitor's visa, and as long as they file from here and DO NOT leave the US before it is final, they should be okay - Yeas, I agree with Sus. Although he is here illegally, he came thro POE legally. If he marries a USC the overstay will be forgiven	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-11-19 15:03:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and farrin (part 10)	QUOTE (sus @ Nov 19 2008, 01:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks for all the thoughts from the other thread - So, to give the condensed version of my full story, which some of you here already know - When I broke my engagement to my ex, and walked away from him, something else decided to take a walk I was tired, run down, and surprise!!! Pregnant. My ex was useless and self centered, and totally not involved in my son's life. When he was 18 months, we were broadsided by a drunk driver and he was killed instantly - He was the light of my life and my joy - Yes, it was hard going through what I went through, but I truly believe that everything happens for a reason - My son was a wake up call to me to make some serious changes in my life, and now he's my angel. Here are a few pics: Hey Sus; so sorry to hear about your loss. Remember that God takes his angels to protect them from this cold cruel world. (((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-11-19 15:01:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies Heading to Jamaica in October	QUOTE (jski37 @ Sep 26 2008, 09:53 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Sep 26 2008, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Marie87 @ Sep 26 2008, 08:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Let's post our dates in one central location and keep a running list. List your information. Name SunnyJa Dates 10/4/08-10/16/08 Location Ocho Rios - Private Villa in Mammee Bay Purpose Interview 10/7 Good idea Michelle!! Name Marie87 Dates 10/21-10/28 Location Manchester/Negril Purpose Wedding/Family Name Islandwoman Dates 10/10/08-10/15/08 Location Hanover/family - Ocho Rios - Sandcastles Purpose Visiting - vacation - ??? Name Jski Dates 10/20-10/23 Location Kingston/Liguanea - with her family Purpose Interview - but this might be postponed?? WHY???????	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-09-26 10:10:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	HELP!! Medical May be too Late for Interview	QUOTE (ontheedge @ Dec 30 2008, 06:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Help Me Yardies! My hubby had his medical done today in Mobay, but he was told it might not be ready for the Jan. 12 interview date. We scheduled the medical as soon as we got interview date. They knew about our interview date, but still gave him a Dec. 30 medical. Now they're saying they would need 14 working days. I can't believe this will derail our plans. After waiting for almost 14 months, we might have to reschedule the interview!! Can't believe it! Any advice would be great. -Karen Whatever you do, do not reschedule the interview. If the medical is not ready by the interview date, you can still have the interview and they will give you a blue slip to bring the medical back when you get it and your approval will be issued.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-12-30 20:45:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	YARDIES	QUOTE (dillon @ Dec 18 2008, 03:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Maybe we should make a list to keep what everyone got straight. dillion - photo album and reed diffuser - from Morantbaygirl mrsladyd- Jamaican cookbook - from solseur Portlandangel- Power of a Praying Wife book - dillon Ryon - Hat and Scarf - Clairern 1luv - urban decay primer potion, prada tester, DKNY tester - from Ryon eastbound - Caribbean Cookbook - from sus I know I have left some off put I have to go back and look. So when you get your gift maybe you could add it here. Scarf and gloves	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-12-19 11:40:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	YARDIES	QUOTE (sus @ Dec 18 2008, 05:42 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (clairern @ Dec 17 2008, 09:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sus @ Dec 16 2008, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Love the coat, Ryon! Portland, what was the gift? I am joining Claire and being fass, lol Sus she told in the post with the picture of the jacket. You know???? LMAO - Ryon told - but Portland had just posted a thank you and not what it was - I was combining my love the coat comment with a question Sorry, I read too fast and did not see the question was for Portland So deh wan Portland nuh answa yet?? A wanda whey she dey? Mussi a pack fe move next weekend. Edited by clairern, 18 December 2008 - 02:53 PM.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-12-18 14:50:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	YARDIES	QUOTE (sus @ Dec 16 2008, 07:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Love the coat, Ryon! Portland, what was the gift? I am joining Claire and being fass, lol Sus she told in the post with the picture of the jacket. You know????	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-12-17 21:12:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	YARDIES	QUOTE (Ryon4life @ Dec 16 2008, 06:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (clairern @ Dec 13 2008, 04:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ok, now that I see you all revealing... I got my gift yesterday after I got back from amiling mine. (don't know what took me so long since I've had it forever). My gift was from JG. She send me some Lush products and some personlized handmade cards. That was awesome of her. I have not tried the Lush products as yet but from all the hoopla that went on in the yardie thread about it, I can't wait to try them and enjoy the, Thank you so much for the lovely gift JG. So who else received theirs and waht did you all get? Me knoa, me knoa. Ah fass me fass..lol I received 2 boxes yesterday on the back porch at home. One was from sephora.com which is what I ordered for my secret Santa person. The other box was from the USPS North Carolina!!! I do not know anyone from NC that would send me a gift- so it must be my gift from VJ Santa….Yeah me! Now remember I just purchase a Dereon jacket against my better judgment but my mother insisted that it looks so cute on me…..but I must admit that the jacket looks nice with my black work pants which apparently I wear black all the time! So I opened my gift and it is a RED Charter Club scarf and glove set. It is so nice. It matches my jacket perfectly. It is so soft. I had plan to buy a nice pair of red gloves but I figured that it would be cheaper to wait for the after Christmas sale. WOW, I love how things always work out for the best! I really like my gift. I really need my gift! Thank you so much. (Clairern) Today I took my gift for my person to the FedEx office because it is International. I await anxiously…..I hope it is exactly what she wanted!!! I love my VJ family….it's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! here is a picture of the jacket i found online[attachment=9127:coat1.jpg] Glad you liked it	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-12-16 19:06:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	YARDIES	I am still waiting to see if my giftee got my gift.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-12-16 17:23:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	YARDIES	Ok, now that I see you all revealing... I got my gift yesterday after I got back from amiling mine. (don't know what took me so long since I've had it forever). My gift was from JG. She send me some Lush products and some personlized handmade cards. That was awesome of her. I have not tried the Lush products as yet but from all the hoopla that went on in the yardie thread about it, I can't wait to try them and enjoy the, Thank you so much for the lovely gift JG. So who else received theirs and waht did you all get? Me knoa, me knoa. Ah fass me fass..lol	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-12-13 16:00:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	YARDIES	) Do you have young kids? No, My kids are grown (25 & 18) 2) What is your favorite candy? none really 3) What is your secret indulgence?Watching CSI Miami 4) What are you favorite restaurants? fast food AND sit down--Red Lobsters and Mickie Dees. 5) What is one thing we would be surprised to know about you! (this one is just for fun, haha)--I love to cuddle 6) do you decorate a christmas tree? what colors?--yes. burgundy and gold 7) do you read? what genre? Murder mysteries 8) magazines you read but DO NOT have a subscription to (so we dont send a magazine that you already have)--Essence 9) What would you like to have?--A fun happy and safe Christmas. I don't really care what I get because for me it is the thought that counts and the effort that is put into the gift no matter how small or inexpensive it is 10) Do you have an mp3 player? No 11) Do you wear jewelry? Yes, gold 12) Do you listen to music? If yes, what kind? Yes sir, R&B and Reggae 13) Do you cook? Sometimes. 14) Are your ears pierced? Yes Edited by clairern, 25 November 2008 - 04:56 PM.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-11-25 16:53:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	YARDIES	I like this and want to be a part of it too.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-11-13 12:38:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Help!	QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jan 19 2009, 05:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Marlita @ Jan 19 2009, 04:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ok, a wha dis? What in the world a gwaan ova yahso!! Do I have to say something? Unu know wha mi speak!! LMAO !!!..WOOIEEEE QUOTE (Marlita @ Jan 19 2009, 06:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jan 19 2009, 03:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Beautifulbaby @ Jan 19 2009, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Jan 19 2009, 01:56 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Leila...I'm born Jamaican and so is my husband..It's not called Jamaican it's Patois..pronounced pat-wah ( ).. Oh! You are very pretty, and so are your kids. So the language is not Jamaican, like Spanish or Chinese, but Patois? I have a lot to learn. My fiance' laughs at me when I ask him to speak Jamaican, then he sucks his teeth at me a lot. I guess that's why huh? When I first heard him suck his teeth, I thought he had corn or something stuck in his teeth. I asked him if he ever heard of dental floss or a toothpick. But, I think it is just a nasty habit because he does it all the time on the phone too. I am going to have to break him of that habit because it urks me like popping chewing gum, or shortening my name. I told you that I can be a bit #######. Thank u..I'm blessed ! I really hope u are ready for what u are getting into though..may here can tell it's not an easy road I'll be married 4yrs in May and it makes it no easier..known each other all our llives makes it no easier..an u have only seem this man 2 times...i really hope ur ready.. , Kimmy!! Yuh too conceited!! haha ok She has to flaunt waht she has. She is blessed!!!! Is this a Troll?????	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-01-19 18:21:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Adjustment to the United States	QUOTE (Marlita @ Feb 10 2009, 07:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (jgay80 @ Feb 10 2009, 03:33 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> OMG you have definitely put another perspective into my relationship...me and hubby haven't had any really bad tiffs like that but the tiffs that we did have i can honestly say it may be because i am not showing him any nurturing attention...the other day hubby was not speaking to me and i haven't had a clue why and i was getting mad at him and he was just saying he wanted to be alone and just didn't want to talk so i was getting mad at him and just telling him off that i can't believe he not talking to me and blah blah when i should of just been easy and realize that it is probably hitting home right now that he is not in his own terrority and he doesn't really have control over anything right now...I'm going to go home and give hubby and big hug... ...and you better sit back up right now... You know, I really think this is a big issue. I am such a culprit of this and I felt horrible once I realized thats been a big part of our problem. Evan did and still does that same thing....gets in a "funk" as i call it. It would make me so mad and I'd get upset and stubborn and think..."we'll just be in yo funk then!" But I really think its him not having anyone but me to talk to at times. Being bored at home all day. People here are not friendly and he just needs alot of support right now. He has gotten so much better since working and school and his one friend and my sis' fiance. He really had no one but me and I didnt even realize that I was not giving him the attention he needed at the time. So I really make a conscious effort to ask about his day and how he's doing, and giving him hugs and kisses and saying I love you and that I appreciate the little things he has been doing for me since being here. His attitude has changed so much now. Marlita.....WOW....Mike told me that I emotionally abandoned him and I never understood him. I gues I now see where he was coming from. The only thing was that he did not show me any either, so it escalated and he left. Thanks for sharing your situation with us. I will remember this always and used it in my next relationshp. (If there is another) lol One thing I also feel is that he was not dedicated enough to want to work on it. Another draw back is when they have family here and can run to them or talk on the phone and get negative influences. Edited by clairern, 11 February 2009 - 12:19 AM.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-11 00:17:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Adjustment to the United States	QUOTE (TRELAWNY PARISH @ Feb 10 2009, 03:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sus @ Feb 10 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Marlita @ Feb 10 2009, 02:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (nannygirl82 @ Feb 10 2009, 08:23 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (RoxcieJoe @ Feb 10 2009, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Island woman, what Nannygirl posted was very good, you can't isolated anyone and think that they will just fit into your environment. At the time I wanted him to find his on way so to speak, and really didn't think I had to show him. Looking back I guess maybe I did. About the marrying into a white family. When we first got together this was NEVER an issue, until he came here. Then it became an issue whenever we went to Church or just to visit my family. He said he felt "uncomfortable". I am not sure why this came out all of a sudden, and the best part was when he said I was racist. For him this became an issue, not sure why and never got a real answer. I very much think this was because he for once was a minority. In JA, he as a Black person or Jamaican person is a majority. You become very self....aware once you are around people different from you. Just them being White will make him aware that he is different. They may not have an issue with him whatsoever, but he has an issue with it. I had an issue with it when i went to college. First time around White people and I was the minority. It was very eye opening to see all the differences in us. Not just our skin, and speech, but our goals and history and dreams and so much more. I can see this as well, Marlita - I know, just from my own experiences, that is an adjustment and something that takes getting used to - I can remember going to a step show with my friends and being the only white person - My friends acted normal towards me, but I felt wierd - it's hard to explain. I understand. When my mom tried to send me to Walla Walla College in Walla Walla RASS Washington state, I felt completely out of place. Same when I went to a wedding in (let me see if I can get the town right) Beaver Creek, Montana (don't laugh), all eyes were on me, while I felt out of place and uncomfortable, I didn't dwell on it, I was there to support my friends at their wedding. I get this feeling too Lawny.. I work with a lot of white people (majority) and I was invited to one of the girl's wedding and felt so out of place there even though my co-workers were also there with me. During the honk tonk reception a lady walked over to me and asked me who I knew of it was the bride or groom, I laughed and said the bride. The band was playing some real good music and I was dancing up a storm and the band leader came and pulled me out of the crown onto the dancefloor to show them my moves. I was still uncomfortable but I had a blast.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-11 00:02:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Adjustment to the United States	QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Feb 10 2009, 12:38 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So, yesterday we were on our way to pick up Tahlia from the sitter and Kimora from school...and I was talking to hubby about some of the adjustment stories we share..and we both said at the same time ..u know i'm glad we don't argue like we used, about foolishness..no joke we used to argue b/c he talked to kimora in a way i didn't like or he would listen to foolish advice from his mother..and he said to me..picking u up from the dentist the other day, my life flashed before my eyes..and i realized i need you in my life..can't imagine it now w/o u..lmao..he's crazy..b/c he realized that i might get sick one day where he had to take care of me and hold down things... we took sometime to get back to this point after leaving JA..i'm happy now he we are finally in a happy place..love that man... I remember when you used to write about this. I am so very happy that you guys have grown so much together.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 23:16:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Adjustment to the United States	QUOTE (Jomo's girl @ Dec 2 2008, 08:59 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (acrow @ Dec 2 2008, 02:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hi Ladies! Well, Neil is adjusting very well so far, and has a child-like interest in everything he sees. We are having the best, most romantic time of our lives and are enjoying the last few weeks before the baby is born and our twosome becomes a threesome..honestly, it is better than I imagined. some hard adjustments so far have been his digestion...everything seems to upset his stomach. I think it is the combination of the stress of a new environment as well as strange food. Also he is cold... He loves "on demand" cable though! We are getting married Thursday! Can't wait to be his wife! Oh, and I have noticed his bath water is dirty too...he took four baths a day in Jamaica so this is weird...I think the dryer climate is just causing him to lose a layer or two of skin cells...just a theory I always thought it was sand embedded in his skin. Ha......that On Demand fascination does not go away. Especially since there are TV shows there too! Happy Wedding! I think it is the difference between the hard and soft water that is used.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-09 15:52:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Adjustment to the United States	Hey Ladies, I have no adjustment story to share but wanted to thank all those who shared their experiences on this board. Mike is coming back to NC on Monday and we will see what happens with that. He had a very difficult time adjusting or dealing with the fact that he was no longer the "man" and he did not have the upper hand anymore. He also said that he felt like his ego was at stake when he found out that for a period of time he had to be financially dependent on others. His eyes are now open and we have decided to give it a try. I hope this does work out for us. Hopefully, down the line I will have adjustment stories to share. When he saw my bedroom for the first time he sais "this is like a portrait. It should be framed. Do you have a pic of this room" I just laughed and said no. My bedroom to me is just plain and ordinary, so I stood back and tried to see it through his eyes, but for the life of me, I just could not. lol	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-11-15 20:34:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Adjustment to the United States	QUOTE (Yaads @ Nov 14 2008, 04:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Nov 14 2008, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> RIGHT AND SOMETHIngs are meant to be kept between husband and wife..like I've said before you cam share ur adjustment but it doesn't have to get personal..JUST MY OPINION Thank you! How adjustment for the SO is going? Things are going pretty well right now. Seems like some of the biggest obstacles are behind us. What types of accomplishments has the SO obtained? Tons - got a drivers license, had a steady job he enjoys, owns his own car, working towards a house, just got the 10 year GC. What types of obstacles with the move have they encountered? Finding a barber was a big one...we eventually just bought a shaver and he does it himself or I do it for him. Had the same skin issues and found Gold Bond Medicated worked wonders. Learning to drive was difficult and it definitely helped to get an outside person to teach. Like others the rules and regulations are annoying but we have learned to deal. Also the differences in the work environment were a big one - vacation time, sick pay, regular breaks and lunch periods...going to work in bad weather, being punctual etc. How has the whole inital visa process shaped your now life? It seems for the longest time everything revolves around USCIS. You are always working towards the next step in the process. I hope to never hear myself say "smile for immigration" while taking a picture ever again. Was it hard for the SO to assimilate into the American culture? Yes it was definitely a struggle. I think it was more of a struggle though to married life than to American culture. Do they like the States? He likes it here. Was it what they expected? Some parts were, some parts definitely not. How has climate affected them? Like I said we had the skin issues but for the most part it hasn't been to bad. He misses the sun day after day when all we are getting is rain but overall its good. I still remember the first snowfall Are they in school or working? Working at the same job he started out with...over 2.5 years now. Were there any obstacles here? Oh so many I couldn't even begin a list Congrats Yaads Are you going to do the citizenship?	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-11-15 20:24:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Adjustment to the United States	QUOTE (morantbaygirl @ Nov 14 2008, 03:23 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (shrewdgal @ Nov 14 2008, 02:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (luvtravlin @ Nov 14 2008, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thank you... Austin is doing good. He'll be 15 soon. He's a good boy and got pretty good grades on his report card yesterday (all B's), except for 1 grade because he failed the flippin county assessment. Still waiting on the teacher to respond to be about that one. Poor boy has severe test anxiety and knows the material but then gets in front of it, timed.... wham, brain goes blank! Howze your daughter? I'm bummed that I wasn't able to make JALove's baby shower and meet everyone. Austin's soccer game was re-scheduled for right smack dab in the middle of the party and his game was in Virginia. Anytime ANYone is up for another meet and greet in the MD/VA/DC/PA/NY -and whoever else is close enough........let me know, cause ya know, 3 yrs has been long enough for us not to meet in person and we're only 40 minutes ? from each other ! QUOTE (sjb1221 @ Nov 14 2008, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sus @ Nov 14 2008, 01:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Kelly, I am so happy to hear that things are turning around for you - I know that it has been a tough road. Much respect to you for sticking it through - and for being honest with it all. Ditto...Good luck to you and Craig How's your son doing? Hey- we were just talking about that! but more of the Va-NC-TN-DC area either way.. It seems we have more people that way than I realized! DON"T forget Georgia We can meet at Claire"s house that half way for alot of people!!! Girl, you got that right.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-11-15 20:22:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Adjustment to the United States	QUOTE (luvtravlin @ Nov 14 2008, 01:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I had a few minutes today, waiting for a computer tech to show up....to browse and I'm happy you guys posted this. Me, personally, I've never really disappeared, I just don't have time and when I do jump on here and browse, I just can't believe some things that go on and when I have posted, lets just say it's not like it used to be. If anyone really has time, go back and read the Yardie thread from day one, well maybe it was later because many of us were going through the process at the same time and we didn't have anything to compare to---at that time. We've talked about adjustments till the cows come home and then those that really tell it like it is, seem to get bashed, etc etc etc. I for one, am like Kelly, I'm not afraid to tell really tell it like it is, even if the truth may hurt. Craig has been in the states for 2 1/2 years. We've been through absolutely everything you can imagine. We had been separated for the past 8 months ....and 2 weeks ago, we decided to really give this another shot....cause trust me, I was SOOO done! He seems to really "get it" now...just living on his own, paying his own bills (not that he had many), etc etc. Long story short, he was court ordered to go through 22 weeks of anger management classes through the domestic violence center. He learned ALOT from it, learned how to handle and react to certain situations, to talk calmly and it's also helped our relationship. He's also in a study through one of our local colleges for Alcohol and Drug abuse programs. We both were interviewed once a month, till the 9th month and then we'll have a final interview at the 1 yr mark (me over the phone and he had to go into their office). He tells me all the time that he's really liked the fact that he's able to talk to someone about issues he had growing up, life choices he's had, dealing with everything here, etc etc. Our relationship seems to be ....now....after almost 4 years of being together and 2 yrs in the states, to be getting right on track. We were talking this past weekend about how strong our relationship is now and then last night...he comes clean and says that he really thinks he has a drinking problem (although I've known that all along). SO, yet another tough hurdle we'll have to go through. There are many that I know of that don't come on here anymore, just because their relationships have broken up, or going through really tough times and may be "embarrassed" to post and then there's the other half that just don't have the time. For anyone that is new out there and are going through this crazy-a&& process, please pleeeeease listen to the advice from us that have been there done that. I never sugar coat anything about our relationship and I'm always here for anyone that wants to chat about obstacles, advice, to listen to. In the 3 1/2 yrs that I've been on this thread, I've learned ALOT and I thank everyone that has stood by me through good, bad & the ugly. If it wasn't for this thread, shoot...I would have lost my mind a loooooooooooooooooooooooong, long time ago. So THANK YOU MS SQUITTO for starting this yardie thread up when you did ! Kelly QUOTE (Marlita @ Nov 13 2008, 01:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jomo @ Nov 13 2008, 07:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> First off, Marlita, I think sometimes people disappear because they find it really is harder to adjust then they thought it would be. They don't want to appear unhappy, so they just don't talk about it. You know I really thought this might be the case JG, and I respect everyones decision in how they handle their OWN personal family and marriage. So that makes complete sense. I mean...I'm not one to come online and blast all my dirty laundry too, but I do from time to time talk about the obstacles that I may be facing do to this process, or just the relationship in general. But for the most part, I did start to think that maybe some people went away because they were dealing with some hard adjusment issues and didnt think it best to discuss them on here...i respect that. Kelly, I am so very happy to hear that you are giving your relationshp another chance.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2008-11-15 20:13:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	De one nite me off fram work and log on oonu gane bout oonu bizniz and lef tme one pon here....cho	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 21:45:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	QUOTE (RoxcieJoe @ Feb 10 2009, 09:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Why is everyone posting under two seperate threads. This is so confusing.......... What do you mean Roxcie? Edited by clairern, 10 February 2009 - 09:43 PM.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 21:43:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Feb 10 2009, 09:19 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (clairern @ Feb 10 2009, 09:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Feb 10 2009, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sus..maybe u need a perm..or a texturizer to get ur curls..hehehe A wha me miss bout curls. lawd yuh miss wol heap...mi a ask Sus..wah her hair look like when she wash it..fi tell her if she have kinky hair..lmao yuh no waan se fe me when me get hit wet. it nuh kinky but hard fe manage.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 21:32:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	QUOTE (Hotlegz @ Feb 10 2009, 09:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Sus..maybe u need a perm..or a texturizer to get ur curls..hehehe A wha me miss bout curls.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 21:18:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	Kimmy yuh a ghost tinite. A wanda why?	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 21:12:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	Hey y'all. Portland--girl what's up. Been home all day veging on the sofa. Even cooked some dinner. I gues tomorrow I have to get my butt out and take care of some things. Wanna do lunch? Hey Nells, What's up Baby!!!!!lol Honey I like that pic in your siggy. You both look so good together. Sus, me neva see you down there. How was your day? A wha dis every boddi run gane when me come on? Me did bade this mawning and brush me teeth yuh nuh...lol	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 21:07:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	QUOTE (sus @ Feb 10 2009, 02:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (clairern @ Feb 10 2009, 02:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (sus @ Feb 10 2009, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://www.stewleonards.com/ That looks like a gourmet store I just go to the fish market and pick out the freshly caught fish, have them clean and package it for me. Their fish is so fresh. If you go there too late in the day the snapper is all gone. The market is always crowded LOL - Not really - Stew's is an institution in this area - the original owner started with a few cows and chickens, selling milk and eggs - Now it is this huge business, with stores in multiple locations - Their sale prices are great on stuff, their meats are wonderful - and it's a fun place to go with kids - there are dancing animated things all over, free samples, you can watch how milk is processed and bottled, there is a farm outside with live animals - hmmmm....sounds interesting Sus when are you coming back to NC?	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 15:10:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	QUOTE (sus @ Feb 10 2009, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> http://www.stewleonards.com/ That looks like a gourmet store I just go to the fish market and pick out the freshly caught fish, have them clean and package it for me. Their fish is so fresh. If you go there too late in the day the snapper is all gone. The market is always crowded	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 14:50:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	QUOTE (sus @ Feb 10 2009, 01:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (clairern @ Feb 10 2009, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Snapper expensive for real. I went to the fish market and it was $6.99/lb. I bought it anyway and I just took it out of the fridge to cook for dinner. It is my favorite fish. I was so psyched when I went to my friends in NC and found it for that price - I have seen it here for $16.99 a lb that is just crazy.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 13:31:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	QUOTE (TRELAWNY PARISH @ Feb 10 2009, 12:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> JG, Thanks for the info, I can't get it ON DEMAND and I can't wait for the DVD ........... I'm going to lose my mind. I keep falling asleep when it comes on. Why don't you tape it or DVR it? That is what I do when a show I want to see comes on at an inopportune time.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 13:29:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	QUOTE (TRELAWNY PARISH @ Feb 10 2009, 12:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (clairern @ Feb 10 2009, 12:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (TRELAWNY PARISH @ Feb 10 2009, 11:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Claire; goweh! If you a di same Claire, that held my hands a year ago and SLAPPED me back into reality, NUTIN NO WRANG WID U, so mi know wah u a covah fram. 1 luv I can't wait to come to Canada. DWL I have been working hard and keeping myself busy my girl. I see all is well with you and Marcel! Yeah, we good. He's still having a hard time dealing with his mom's death, it's comes up every now and then. He just called to tell me he's at the fish market fussing with the guy about the cost of the snapper. I have to remind him where he is...some days he forgets he can't go pick up a fishing line and run across the street to the sea. Snapper expensive for real. I went to the fish market and it was $6.99/lb. I bought it anyway and I just took it out of the fridge to cook for dinner. It is my favorite fish.	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 13:26:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	QUOTE (TRELAWNY PARISH @ Feb 10 2009, 11:30 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Claire; goweh! If you a di same Claire, that held my hands a year ago and SLAPPED me back into reality, NUTIN NO WRANG WID U, so mi know wah u a covah fram. 1 luv I can't wait to come to Canada. DWL I have been working hard and keeping myself busy my girl. I see all is well with you and Marcel! QUOTE (Islandwoman @ Feb 10 2009, 12:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (JaHoney @ Feb 10 2009, 11:17 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Island, i need to get out the house, maybe i will sit on the patio, im looking quite scary though...lol Don't worry bout that.....just get some air and Vitamin D. And put on a hat	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 12:23:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	Good morning ladies. How is everyone doing? I see you are all talking about V-day plans. I have nothing to offer since I don' have a lover...lol One day though I hope to have one. Congrats to all who have good news and are proceeding smoothly with their journey, and for those who are not feeling well, I hope the warm sunshine with lift your spirits. Have a good day y'all. I am off after working since last Monday and I am dead beat. I will just be vegatating in bed or on the couch today. QUOTE (TRELAWNY PARISH @ Feb 10 2009, 11:26 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> but look yah!.... A who go dig up Claire fram outah are bed... Does anyone know what's going on on 24 and where can I see the episodes that I missed? Leave me alone Lawny. You know I had to go through a recovery process and refocus myself? Shrewdie, just a couple more day till your big day. Hope all goes well for you. Hey 1luv, how's it going? What is the weather like in Toronto?	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-10 11:29:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	Bwoy, it sure has been quiet in here lately. I guess the new year has prompted everyone to do some work and not idle on VJ...lol	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-02 11:45:00
Mexico, Latin & South America	Yardies at home and Farrin (part12)	Morning all!!!	clairern	Female	Jamaica	2009-02-02 10:23:00