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Middle East and North AfricaThursday
Good morning! Week is going by so fast.

Hot temps here with clouds rolling in. Monsoons are on their way but just can't find where to stop!!
Wish we could have just a little sprinkle!

Congratulations Vanessa!!!

Andrea, know your hubby will feel better once his tooth is taken care of!

Not much happening here. Just trying to stay cool!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-08 09:24:00
Middle East and North AfricaWoman faces stoning for adultery

I watched "The Stoning of Soraya M" a month or so back. I cried my eyes out for most of the movie. Right before it got to the part where they were stoning the woman to a bloody pulp and showing it for several gory minutes hubby had to get up and walk out because he couldn't stand it.


I liked the line where Soraya said, "How can you do this to me? How can you do this to anyone?"



Same here Olivia. I was crying and felt so helpless for this woman. Leaves one with many
thoughts.
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-09 15:27:00
Middle East and North AfricaFriday
Sup dude!!!! :lol:

Opps sorry just had to do that!!! Morning everyone and happy Friday!

So wishin' it would rain. Clouds appear...clouds disappear...too hot to stay!!

Have a great day everyone! I love the "feel" of Friday....just the word brings happiness.

Love all the new additions to the MMM! Just a great idea Aya...thanks!

Edited by JeanneVictoria, 09 July 2010 - 10:22 AM.

JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-09 10:22:00
Middle East and North AfricaWhat? No Caturday Thread?
Morning everyone! Had some rain yesterday and a possibility of the wet stuff again today!!!

Wonderful, congrats on your touch! Waiting is a bear! But when you least expect it...it all comes together. :yes:

Hey Gabby!! It's been a long time! Nice to see you posting.

Morning Olivia! Wael is also in his search of Graduate programs. He wants to start early, so between the search
and studying for the GMAT, he's just a busy guy. He's so motivated and focused. Seems I used to be like that
at one time. :lol:

Sure hope everyone has a great day and a fantastic weekend. Have fun and stay cool!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-10 12:51:00
Middle East and North AfricaMoan-day
Good morning! Sorry to hear everyone's not feeling well.

We had a nice weekend. Went out for Chinese yesterday and as always was delicious!

Wael has been here almost 3 yrs and always finds something exciting and interesting about
the states. Yesterday was of all things, our cemetaries. So we talked about cemetaries, funeral homes,
burials and headstones. Very interesting conversation.

Have a good day everyone and sure hope you will be feeling better!

Forgot to add we watched the final game for the World Cup and I thought it was
really boring. Wasn't like I expected the final game to be, but congratulations to Spain!

Edited by JeanneVictoria, 12 July 2010 - 10:22 AM.

JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-12 10:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaTerrific Tuesday

Good morning and happy Tuesday to all! Hope everyone is feeling better today.

It's to be 103 today.....wishin' and hopin' for a little rain to cool it down.

Here's wishing everyone a beautiful day!

Mornin' Olivia and Ms W!!!








JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-13 10:13:00
Middle East and North Africaany body hear about that : visa cancled without prejudice

They actually went to my husband's work place as well as his neighborhood. It happens, but we got the visa and have now been married 2 years and getting ready to file for removal of conditions. Do not lose hope.



Nice to see you again Sandy!!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-12 21:56:00
Middle East and North Africaany body hear about that : visa cancled without prejudice
Has anyone seen or used this site?


Don't think i've seen this glossary of terms before in one area.


http://travel.state....ssary_1363.html

Click on "C"
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-02 13:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaT.G.I.F!!!
Afternoon everyone!

Hope your Friday has been good!! Have a great weekend!!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-16 17:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday - I don't usually ask this...
Our prayers are with you Olivia and Waleed.
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-15 16:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaSweet Saturday!
Happy Anniversary!! Have a wonderful day Aya and John!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-17 13:27:00
Middle East and North AfricaSweet Saturday!
Good morning! Another sizzling Saturday here, but there is a chance of rain!

Wael is taking an accelerated course in Psychology, 47 chapters in 40 days! He
certainly is one busy guy.

I think everyone is still asleep! Time to get up and get moving!!

Have a good day and a wonderful weekend! Stay cool.
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-17 10:10:00
Middle East and North AfricaIt feels like the night before Christmas .....
Congratulations Malarie!! Won't be long now!! :dance: :dance:
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-15 23:56:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Sunday!
Afternoon everyone! Last night we had some thunder and lightning but alas no rain....not one little sprinkle!
Today is a repeat of yesterday. Hot, possiblity of thunderstorms and then who knows!!:lol:

It's dinner out tonight but have no idea where. Too many resturants.

Sure hope everyone is having a relaxing Sunday. Take care and stay cool.
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-18 14:27:00
Middle East and North AfricaTired Tuesday
Afternoon! It's just too hot to do anything. I'm on strike!!! :lol:
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-20 16:23:00
Middle East and North AfricaWE GOT IT!!!!
Congratulations!!!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-13 17:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Thursday MENA

4 years already? hey wait, i'm coming up on 4 years too! :blush:



Me too!!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-22 09:37:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Thursday MENA
Morning everyone! Happy Thursday!

Happy Anniversary Tammy and Adam! Have a wonderful day!!


JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-22 07:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaFriday
Good morning! Happy Friday to everyone!

Have errands to do today. Hope you have a good day!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-23 09:58:00
Middle East and North AfricaHello Saturday!
Good morning/afternoon MENA! Ok, where is everyone?

Hope you are having a good day and a great weekend.

Wael is all registered for classes. He was accepted at the University of Arizona Honors College
but with his schedule he just didn't have the time for the extra courses. What an honor! He was
disappointed he had to turn it down, but at the same time he was thrilled knowing he was accepted!

We actually had a few sprinkles yesterday! They were gone in 60 seconds!! :lol:
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-24 12:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaSunday
Thanks Olivia! Good luck with your AOS.

MsW, certainly hope you will begin to feel better this week! Take care of yourself
and your sweetie. :luv:

JVTA nice to see you!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-25 22:37:00
Middle East and North AfricaSunday
Afternoon Olivia!

Sorry, I can't help with the AOS as we didn't have to file it. Hope someone will come and
help with your question. Did you try posting it on the other AOS forum?

Hope your weekend is going well!!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-25 18:31:00
Middle East and North AfricaMonday
Afternoon everyone!

It's a beautiful cloudy day here. Still wishing for some REAL thunderstorms!

Have some good news! Wael will be attending the Honors College! I'm so
happy and very excited for him. His classes begin Aug 24.

Hope you will feel better Aya, and also your husband MsW.

Olivia, have fun with your neice! Babies are wonderful.
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-26 13:23:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Thursday!

Good morning all,

Hi there Jeanne, Tamara and Mandy!

Tamara, hope you have fun on your vacation, sounds like a good time. :)

I took the day off yesterday to hang out with my husband since it was his day off. It must've been Egypt day on the History Channel. We watched it all day, lol. We are addicted to Zahi Hawass' show, Chasing Mummies. Boy is he testy! We had a really nice day together just watching TV, reminiscing about Egypt and I cooked koshary and lu'mat al adi. :)


Morning JVTA!

I love Chasing Mummies and you're right..Mr Hawass is so arrogant and testy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's a wonder people will work with him. Certainly opens up a different
light on the man and who he really is. Poor people who have to work with him.

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Have a happy vacation Tamara!

Happy Thursday Mandy & Jeanne!

JVTA sounds like a wonderful day spent with the hubby!

Only today and tomorrow left for watching my baby niece.



Morning Olivia!! Have a good day!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-29 09:21:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Thursday!
Good morning!

Morning Tammy and Mandy! Hope your day is off to a good beginning!

Tammy, you and Adam enjoy your vacation! I'm hoping Adam is feeling better.

Mandy, have a good day!

Cloudy again. They come and they go!

Have a wonderful day everyone!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-29 08:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaTuesday

You're right about pre made things.... i will have to do that on Saturday and Sunday... it's hard having everyone depend on me... i work on Saturdays sometime... i reaaaally need a budget... :blink:



How old are your children? Would delegating be an option? Perhaps your family can have a meeting and have
everyone involved to make it less on you, from menu planning to chores. The more you can delegate the more
stress you loose! Good luck!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-27 13:17:00
Middle East and North AfricaTuesday
Morning everyone! Hope your day is going well!

Cloudy again this morning with our ever "possibility of showers"! Still wishin' and hopin' for rain.

To those who weren't feeling good, hope you are better today!

Have a great day everyone!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-27 09:42:00
Middle East and North AfricaNeed some advice about Divorce in Egypt

what the h()el are you taking about man !!!!
everybody speaks ad chats thats not a reason for devorce and rember we only hear the story from 1 person you , did got that bro



Would your fiancee find this acceptable? It is not an acceptable behavior when two people are in a committed relationship.
You need to get your priorities straight and your act together sir. I applaude Sandra for doing what was RIGHT!!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-26 12:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaNeed some advice about Divorce in Egypt
Sandra am so sorry to hear what is happening. I personally think you are making the right choice.

Whatever you so chose to do, please remember you have many friends here on visajourney. We
love and care about you and your well being. Best wishes. (F)
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-19 09:27:00
Middle East and North AfricaTGIF
Good morning and happy Friday to everyone!

Morning Mandy and Tammy!!

Mandy, have fun this weekend!

Tammy, enjoy your vacation!


Had some cool thunderstorms last night! What a treat!

Have a few errands to do today. Weekend will be quiet as Wael has
papers to write. Hoping we can go on a little mini something during
Christmas break. Will NOT take the computers!! :D

Have a great TGIF and a good weekend!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-30 09:28:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA pregnancy/baby/parenting thread

What a smile she has! Congratulations to you! :star:



Staashi how's your little guy doing?
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-27 12:11:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA pregnancy/baby/parenting thread
Congratulations!!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-27 10:47:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA pregnancy/baby/parenting thread

Since your husband is the one who cares about it and already knows how, wouldn't it make sense for him to teach her, or at least help you teach her? I know men can be somewhat useless at times though. Posted Image

Time sure does fly. Adam is 7.5 months, I can't believe it. He'll be starting "school" in September. He's so close to crawling, but drops and army crawls at the last second instead. Any day now...

We went to take photos this past weekend. I'm sure you all will appreciate him in his Moroccan outfit:

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What a picture!!!! I love it! Love those little feet! This picture is priceless.
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-05-25 22:01:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA pregnancy/baby/parenting thread

How are the twins doing in their new room? Have you gotten it set up yet? I can't wait to see pictures!!

Sayed is still sleeping in a pack and play next to my bed. We don't have any plans for a nursery or room and I think he will probably remain next to me or in bed with me until he's a year old. Jihed says yeh right he'll be 10 before we ever get him out of our bed :whistle:

New pictures for the MENA aunties I don't have on facebook :



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Hanging out at work with Momma
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He is so sweet!! What a doll!!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-03-05 13:00:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA pregnancy/baby/parenting thread
Annie, good to see you posting again!!! Babies are growing up way too fast! Love seeing your videos of them. I just love the way Nour sits! He's so blonde and she's just a fantastic red head! :star:

Sara, we can truthfully say she is a little princess! Look at that smile! Can't believe how tall she
is getting.

All the babies are just too cute! :luv:
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-02-16 18:37:00
Middle East and North AfricaSaturday
Good morning/afternoon everyone!

Tammy, so sorry to hear about the ring!

Quiet, cloudy morning. The little hummingbirds are at it! Noisy little babies!

Hope everyone has a good day and a wonderful weekend!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-31 12:55:00
Middle East and North AfricaNew MENA baby and happy times
Congratulations!!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-07-27 10:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaTuesday

Prayers go out to Connie, Wonderful. (F)

Best wishes on registering your son for school Andrea. It's getting to that season isn't it. Still at least a month and half left of summer here.

WB from your vacation Tamara. Sorry to hear Adam lost his ring in the river and you got a sunburn. Sounds like you had a good vacation over all though.

Good story about the tap water Jeanne. I didn't know that. Do you think you guys will ever move really?

Hubby is studying right now. I sent out a few more applications and did chores around the house. I made steel cut oats for the first time and they are delicious. My Uncle made this rice vinegar and sesame oil coleslaw type salad that is really delicious I can't stop eating it and I don't like coleslaw or at least the mayo type coleslaw. The onion in this batch is a little potent. It sucks when one onion overpowers the batch with it's potency.



Yes Olivia, we will move. We are hoping for next year. He has so much on his plate now...finishing his last year at the University of Arizona and
studying for the GMAT. He is soooo hoping for New York city!!! His eventual goal is Wall Street. I love his determination and motivation. Whatever job or
PhD program he ends up with, he certainly earned it! He truly is living and earning the American dream.
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-08-04 08:40:00
Middle East and North AfricaTuesday
Good morning/afternoon!

MsW, our thoughts and prayers go out to your cousin. You are so right....one never knows what's "around the corner".
Wishing you and your family a wonderful day!!

Mornin' Tammy and Andrea!
Tammy, happy you had a good time on vacation. Will look forward to your postings on FB!!

Andrea, knowing your cat was very happy!! Guess if the cat could talk she would say to your husband "isn't it
time to go to your friends"!! Smart little critters!
Wish we had "seasons" here. Take your pick...warmer or hotter!!! That's the seasons!!! I love the cool, dark,
dreary, rainy and cloudy days. We need to get out of the desert. The only way we really know when the months
are changing is the temp of our tap water! There's only a month or so that the "cold" water is actually cold.....rest
of the time it's lukewarm to warm....ugggghhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.

Take care and have a good day everyone!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-08-03 11:51:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Hump Day!!
Morning everyone!

Morning Mandy! Happy to hear your case is at the embassy! Good luck.

Morning Andrea! It's tough for our guys to be away from home. Only thing we
can do is give our support and assurance. Some will just take more time than
others. Best of luck sweetie!

Going to be a hot one today. Temps will get to 106. Not a cloud in the sky....

Saw a roadrunner hanging out with a group of quail yesterday. Usually they are a good size
but this one was smaller. Think the quail have adopted a new member!!

Since we have had a few little raindrops, the desert is blooming like crazy!! Beautiful lavenders,
yellows, and some shades of green! Awesome! The mountains have a slight green to them!!

Have a good day everyone! Take care and stay cool!
JeanneVictoriaFemaleEgypt2010-08-04 09:20:00