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Middle East and North AfricaTerrific Tuesday!





Good morning!! Wishing everyone a good day!


JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-18 06:42:00
Middle East and North AfricaChristmas in MENA in the USA
I was lucky to have the chance to spend 2 Christmas holidays in Egypt with Wael. He surprised me with decorations and a tree! This will be his 2nd Christmas in the states and he is excited again.

We will be away 4 days over Thanksgiving and already he is waiting for turkey and all the
trimmings!! He really gets into all of the holidays.
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-19 06:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Wednesday!
Happy belated anniversary Staashi !!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-19 12:30:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Wednesday!
Happy Anniversary Sara!!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-19 10:51:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Wednesday!
QUOTE (Aymsgirl @ Nov 19 2008, 06:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Mornin' all! My toesies are freezin' off today! I came home the other day and hubster had on 4 shirts and he wore his 4 in 1 hood on his head last night while he was watching tv. rofl.gif

I want to take Arabic!!! Melinda...email me I'm bored!



Ohhh I think it's gonna be a long long winter for him!! Poor baby! You need to get him one of those new wrap around blankets with the sleeves. Snuggle up!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-19 08:48:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Wednesday!
Didn't realize how excited I was this morning!! laughing.gif What was in my coffee!!

It's going to be a balmy 85 today....
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-19 08:10:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Wednesday!
Ohhh what happened! Sorry for the triple posts....don't know what happened.
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-19 07:03:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Wednesday!



Morning everyone!! Made it to Wednesday! Have a great day! It's coffeeeeeeee time!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-19 06:59:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Wednesday!

JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-19 06:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's Wednesday!

JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-19 06:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaOne way ticket or Round Trip?
Olivia have you tried to fly out of LAX instead of Boise? British Air flys from LA-London-Cairo.
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-19 20:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaStomp in Egypt
Stomp is awesome!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-20 09:01:00
Middle East and North AfricaAlhamdulellah!! Finally some good news!!
Great news Melissa!! kicking.gif good.gif
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-19 08:12:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday
Happy Anniversary Brni!

Wael and I watched the international space station orbit this evening!!! It was AWESOME!!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-20 20:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday
QUOTE (sandrila @ Nov 20 2008, 12:37 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (JeanneVictoria @ Nov 20 2008, 08:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good morning everyone! What a beautiful day it will be with a high of 84!

We will have a chance to view the international space station this evening
at 5:30. Skies are clear so should be a memorable site to see!

Have a fantastic day!


Good Afternoon MENA!

WOW! 84 and you can see the international space station??? What do you look for when you look to the sky?
You see it at night I guess?


Yes, here is the link! http://spaceflight.n...amp;city=Tucson



Sorry I haven't posted but hubby arrived here one week ago today!
It was quite an experience and totally smooth sailin....his plane landed at 4:20 pm Philly and he was with me by 5pm!
I am so grateful.

All is well on this, the 2nd day back to work and hubby all alone at home I feel different. I feel so relieved and happy and relaxed.

I want to let all peeps here know I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
God Bless

WHAT UP STARRRRR??? How many more days girl?

JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-20 15:19:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday
Good morning everyone! What a beautiful day it will be with a high of 84!

We will have a chance to view the international space station this evening
at 5:30. Skies are clear so should be a memorable site to see!

Have a fantastic day!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-20 08:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaVisa in Hand
Congratulations! kicking.gif
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-20 08:38:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Friday!!!


Good Morning and happy Friday! Looking at a beautiful day
with the temp at 75. Make it a great day!


JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-21 08:41:00
Middle East and North AfricaSUNDAY!



Good morning and happy Sunday!

Congratulations HLM!! kicking.gif

Have a beautiful day everyone.

Terrie, hope your hubby feels better. Love your little

"grandoggy"!






JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-02 09:26:00
Middle East and North AfricaCaturday, anyone????
QUOTE (Aymsgirl @ Nov 22 2008, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guyssssssssss, Ayman got his drivers license today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeahhhhhhhhhh!!! I just thought I'd share that with ya!!

Annie....I hope her flight went well and she has a wonderful time loving those two little cutie pies of yours.

Kelly...seriously chic...sounds like you have tonsilitis. It will just keep getting worse if you don't get on an antiobiotic. Let me tell you something that my husband has started doing this week. Malek has slept in his own bed since he was about two months old. Well, this week Ayman has been getting him up if he whines a little bit and laying in our bed with Malek on his chest. He said he needs to feel the hug of me or him. I am totally taken back, yes baby's need to feel their parents love but I think he is going to make matters worse for him and not to be selfish but me too! Like Malek is taking a step back and having to be put to sleep not soothing himself. I don't know what to do I have tried explaining this to him but he doesn't get it!!!

Good luck Leyla on the job!!

Oliva...hey I think that most Egyptians are aware of their country having faults. You know they hear news stories about us sometimes before we even do. My husband has told me stuff days before I have heard a peep of it here. Every country is like this...you just keep learning what you can. I enjoy reading your posts.

Sheherazade...girlfiend, i need some of what you have!!!!

Sara...I still think our babies are related somehow!!!

HLM...you pour thing..I am telling you that it is so cold here I feel sorry for my husband. He was shaking almost uncontrollably this morning getting into the car. Stay warm chic!! I hope you don't get too bored waiting on hubby to get home!!

Jeanne...could anybody see the space station or just the peeps in Arizona???

Everybody take care and have a great night!!!!



Congratualtions getting his drivers license!!! I know he must be thrilled!! kicking.gif


JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-23 09:49:00
Middle East and North AfricaCaturday, anyone????
QUOTE (Aymsgirl @ Nov 22 2008, 06:47 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guyssssssssss, Ayman got his drivers license today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeahhhhhhhhhh!!! I just thought I'd share that with ya!!

Annie....I hope her flight went well and she has a wonderful time loving those two little cutie pies of yours.

Kelly...seriously chic...sounds like you have tonsilitis. It will just keep getting worse if you don't get on an antiobiotic. Let me tell you something that my husband has started doing this week. Malek has slept in his own bed since he was about two months old. Well, this week Ayman has been getting him up if he whines a little bit and laying in our bed with Malek on his chest. He said he needs to feel the hug of me or him. I am totally taken back, yes baby's need to feel their parents love but I think he is going to make matters worse for him and not to be selfish but me too! Like Malek is taking a step back and having to be put to sleep not soothing himself. I don't know what to do I have tried explaining this to him but he doesn't get it!!!

Good luck Leyla on the job!!

Oliva...hey I think that most Egyptians are aware of their country having faults. You know they hear news stories about us sometimes before we even do. My husband has told me stuff days before I have heard a peep of it here. Every country is like this...you just keep learning what you can. I enjoy reading your posts.

Sheherazade...girlfiend, i need some of what you have!!!!

Sara...I still think our babies are related somehow!!!

HLM...you pour thing..I am telling you that it is so cold here I feel sorry for my husband. He was shaking almost uncontrollably this morning getting into the car. Stay warm chic!! I hope you don't get too bored waiting on hubby to get home!!

Jeanne...could anybody see the space station or just the peeps in Arizona???

Here is the site. Just find your state and city!

http://spaceflight.n...y=United States


Everybody take care and have a great night!!!!

JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-22 21:34:00
Middle East and North AfricaCaturday, anyone????
QUOTE (bridget @ Nov 22 2008, 07:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just a question, is cremation against Islam? He would want to be buried in Cairo but I want a part of him with me always you know? If he could be cremated then I could take a vile and have that for myself. Otherwise what about chopping off a finger and having that to bury? Ok that's gross but see the dilemma?

QUOTE (HisLittleMasriyah @ Nov 22 2008, 09:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Didnt have any pancakes in the loooongest time! but hey i tried Ben n jerry's yesterday for the first time with bana split flavor and... OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG ITS THE BEST EVER!!!!! i dont know how i was able to put it down and not finish the whole pint at one time!! good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif good.gif



LOL!!! Usama was an ice cream ADDICT his first four months here! The variety was overwhelming to him! lol



Yes Bridget, cremation is against Islam.
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-22 21:21:00
Middle East and North AfricaCaturday, anyone????
QUOTE (Sheherazade @ Nov 22 2008, 10:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ugh just found out my front brakes are at 5% and I've been driving around totally oblivious! Time to take care of that one, eh?

First I'm off to the gym. Sugar free red bulls and spin class = me spinning like crazy! go, go, goooooooo! energy.gif

Jeanne, where do you live? Its even hotter where you are than where I am!!!



I'm in Tucson, Arizona!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-22 14:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaCaturday, anyone????
Hi Jackie! I love cold weather but also love this time of the year in the desert! After
sweating thru 110+ weather all summer it's refreshing when it's only 80! Almost a cold wave laughing.gif
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-22 11:34:00
Middle East and North AfricaCaturday, anyone????
Good morning and happy Saturday! Hope everyone is enjoying their day relaxing!

We saw the space station orbiting again yesterday evening. Won't have any more
orbits for awhile. Was fantastic to see! Have seen the space shuttle many time from near
and far but never the space station.

Absolutely fabulous day today. High today will be 80. We have a little shopping to do
and have the cars cleaned.

Have a wonderful day.
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-22 11:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaSunday! Sunday! Sunday!



Good morning! Love this time of the morning when I can sit and reflect.
Coffee is delicious, weather is fantastic and i'm grateful to be alive!

Wishing you a delicious day with peace and happiness! Temp will be 77 today.


JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-23 09:35:00
Middle East and North AfricaFinally we got approved yesterday
QUOTE (bridget @ Nov 21 2008, 07:05 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
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QUOTE (bridget @ Nov 21 2008, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Aymsgirl @ Nov 21 2008, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bridget @ Nov 21 2008, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Nov 20 2008, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (morocco4ever @ Nov 20 2008, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The real test isn't the USCIS, it's the consulate. Good luck there, if I remember right you are going to need it.

yes.gif



Do they contact the exwife who got you here at all? I always wondered about that. I mean God forbid my husband did something like this I would hope the USCIS would contact me to ask what really happened. If not they really need some revamping.



I think I missed something.



He came here from Egypt because he married a USC. He fell in love with a gril from Egypt while married (cough cough), divorced the USC as soon as he was able to petition legally for the Egyptian and now got approved. I would hope that this would have sent a huge red flag to the USCIS and that they would have contacted the ex to hear her side of the story but I guess that's just wishful thinking on my part. Sorry I'm b!tchy today and not politcally correct. This stuff just rubs me the wrong way.




OHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I get it now! My husband wouldn't have anything to petition a woman with if you know what I mean.....down the trash disposal with it and no Lorena Bobbit where he could find it later...I would DESTRUCT him!!!



Amen sista friend. My husband's a heavy sleeper so I'd lop that thing off and serve it to him for breakfast! devil.gif Hell hath no fury and all that.



Wow Bridget your coffee is mighty strong this morning! laughing.gif
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-21 09:08:00
Middle East and North AfricaFinally we got approved yesterday
QUOTE (Aymsgirl @ Nov 21 2008, 07:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bridget @ Nov 21 2008, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Aymsgirl @ Nov 21 2008, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (bridget @ Nov 21 2008, 08:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Nov 20 2008, 10:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (morocco4ever @ Nov 20 2008, 02:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The real test isn't the USCIS, it's the consulate. Good luck there, if I remember right you are going to need it.

yes.gif



Do they contact the exwife who got you here at all? I always wondered about that. I mean God forbid my husband did something like this I would hope the USCIS would contact me to ask what really happened. If not they really need some revamping.



I think I missed something.



He came here from Egypt because he married a USC. He fell in love with a gril from Egypt while married (cough cough), divorced the USC as soon as he was able to petition legally for the Egyptian and now got approved. I would hope that this would have sent a huge red flag to the USCIS and that they would have contacted the ex to hear her side of the story but I guess that's just wishful thinking on my part. Sorry I'm b!tchy today and not politcally correct. This stuff just rubs me the wrong way.




OHhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, I get it now! My husband wouldn't have anything to petition a woman with if you know what I mean.....down the trash disposal with it and no Lorena Bobbit where he could find it later...I would DESTRUCT him!!!



Yep! good.gif
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-21 09:05:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA men and their family
I was with Wael in Egypt when he received his visa. We left almost 2 months later for the
states so I was happy he had this time to be with his family and friends. I think it definately
made a difference to be with them and say their good-byes, altho it was sad to see his family
with tears in their eyes everytime he saw them. He had never been away from home or his family.
It was difficult even for me to say goodbye knowing it might be a year or so till we could return.

Just let him do what he needs to do. Everything will be much better in the long run!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-01 14:42:00
Middle East and North AfricaIts Monday!!!!!
Good morning HG! Wow I think you are I are the only one awake! Holidays are the hardest to be apart, but just think....next Thanksgiving you will be together!

Wael and I will be spending Thanksgiving with my twin sister. We will be away for 4 days and he is looking forward to meeting her!

Have a great Monday everyone. Today will be around 80!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-24 06:57:00
Middle East and North AfricaSugar and lemon anyone???
QUOTE (bridget @ Nov 21 2008, 06:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ME~n~HIM @ Nov 21 2008, 08:15 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Ladies, just break down and go to your local professional trained in speedwaxing. I use a special Lavender Wax for sensitive areas and I'm quick & relatively painless. It lasts longer and, done properly, minimizes re-growth over time. You would not believe the horror stories I hear from women who try to do it themselves. Helz, I *know* what I'm doing and won't do it myself in that area! blink.gif



No sh!t I can't even SEE down there let alone do that myself!



rofl.gif rofl.gif
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-21 08:56:00
Middle East and North AfricaDouble lives of visa journey petitioners ( what we dont really want to post)
QUOTE (ME~n~HIM @ Nov 25 2008, 06:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Hanging in there @ Nov 25 2008, 07:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I wanted to do an anonymous poll of mena members to be able to post anonymously about what has happened in their relationships.

I will definitely tell you that with what I know now, I would have only sponsored a highly educated person, extremely fluent in English and on top of that, looking back at the red flags I saw all along, I would have still married within mena, but not the person I married. I think love makes us endure alot that we normally would never put up with with an american.

The visa process is exhausting . Not in a million years would I do it again.. for any amount of money.. this has been ridiculous for me and time exhaustive. I am curious to see if when we see flags in other peoples relationships.... if we are honest about our own or we overlook them

Internet infidelity in my book is a deal breaker yet I have seen over the last 2 years, people still with spouses who did it. What gives with our common sense? Why would any of us put up with this junk when we wouldnt accept it in Americans.

Not saying you love a person and neglecting them is emotional abuse NOT CULTURAL.. I am sorry. Why do we come up with all these complex cultural theories to explain crappy behavior? It puzzles me

I have been really loved by someone from MENA before ( it wasnt my husband) and he told me he loved me all the time, never hit me, always made me feel secure... never mistreated me.. He just couldnt legally stay here and his status was so messed up marrying me wouldnt have helped either.. so he had nothnig to gain. So I know all this bullshit about mena men not loving is a pile of #######. I get aggravated when I read this ####### about men not being loving with their wives,,, Its not cultural

read the book HES JUST NOT THAT INTO YOU...Cause thats the deal///not culture// Gees

God I must have looked like a dummy as I put up with more and more...
To those of you who everything is perfect.. THIS POLL IS NOT FOR YOU

Kat, I'm sorry... but *you* are exhausting - even more so than this damn process. wacko.gif You knew all this ####### before your husband got here, you saw all the red flags, and you chose to ignore it all. You think/thought that nothing anyone had to say was relevant b/c *we* all had our spouses here (not always the case, but you generalize like there's no tomorrow). Then once he got here, you realized that perhaps what we had to say was indeed relevant. Nothing like trying to regurgitate your big old shoe outta your own mouth, eh?
I know you've been through a lot, but I just have to say that IMHO you are one of the biggest damn drama queens I have ever had the pleasure of not meeting.
As for me, none of this stupid poll applies b/c yeah, my relationship is about as perfect as it can be. We could all use a bit more money, but my man treats my like his beautiful queen. *That* is a blessing.
Sorry for the rant, but it was high time someone said it................. whistling.gif






Love everyone











JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-25 09:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaTuesday....
QUOTE (Turia @ Nov 25 2008, 07:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Morning everybody! Yesterday I decided to get a little ambitious and clean out the cabinets and reorganize. Good idea ya, so I thought. Well the chair gave out from under me and down I went. I got hurt bad near my area down below, right by the crease under your belly. I could hardly walk, I thought I was gonna end up in the hospital. So today I wake up and I feel like someone has punched me in my ribs now. Luckly I had some vicodan from I don't remember what, but its been vicodan city since yesterday afternoon. Have a good day!



Terrie, I hope you didn't break a rib!!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-25 10:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaTuesday....


Good morning everyone! Almost Thanksgiving!! Hope you have a
great day.
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-25 08:55:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Birthday ARALB!
Happy Birthday!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-25 22:36:00
Middle East and North AfricaWednesday



Good morning and happy early Thanksgiving! We will be
away so wanted to thank everyone in MENA for being here!

May you have a great day today and a fantastic Thanksgiving
with many blessings. Wael and I send our love to all.

Always take care of yourself and each other!


JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-11-26 07:01:00
Middle East and North AfricaSunday in MENAland




Good morning! Had a great time in chat last night...thanks for inviting me!!
Beautiful Sunday morning....Had a dream I was invited to an Elvis concert.. My twin
is a huge Elvis fan, not me....got lost in the building and ended up in a bathroom....
Didn't know where I was and in walked Elvis...he said hi and I started to speak and
froze....he kept asking me did I want something and finally I said ohhhhh nevermind....
Was going to ask him for his autograph....I blew it!!! I usually never dream....

Wonder what this day will bring! Hope everyone has a wonderful and beautiful
Sunday...relax...
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-06-01 08:55:00
Middle East and North AfricaWell i think its time to move!



JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-06-03 09:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Tuesday!!







JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-06-03 07:20:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt's that time again!
QUOTE (sara535 @ May 30 2008, 07:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
we'll be there




I think pineapples are conspiring against me....have not a clue what this means! blink.gif

Pic is just adorable!!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2008-05-31 08:29:00