Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Middle East and North Africa	Freaky Friday !	We have a kite too and hubby had never flown one in his life. We sought out and found some cheapy one Morocco, well hubby loved it, I couldnt get him to stop flying it and whereas I couldnt get mine off the ground his was soaring. I cant wait till the winds of March begin and we can go fly our kite too	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-06 11:53:00
Middle East and North Africa	Freaky Friday !	Have a safe journey Jess...that is exciting. All the talk of everyones' travels makes me want to travel That wont happen till next May for us though. Jess, when are you coming back? I am not sure but you live over there, just visiting here, right? Tina, if that all it takes for to lose 10lbs in that short span of time in AZ, I will be booking my flight BRING ON DA HEAT! DA HOTTER DA BETTER BABY! ALLOUSA.... it all seems overwhelming doesnt it? Like everyone scrambling just for the few jobs that are still left out there. It is scary and you know what?? I heard of the same kind of enormous lines and crowds at job fairs in Philadelphia too. Good Luck Hicham. I also know what it means to store things in the trunk or family members' homes just to get some of the junk out to make space and keep tidy. My place is just too small...We are bursting at the seams....there is no way a new baby can fit into the equation Edited by sandrila, 06 March 2009 - 11:46 AM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-06 11:42:00
Middle East and North Africa	Freaky Friday !	YEAH FRIDAY!!! Amal you mean your husband is disgruntled with the cleaning service too? I know my place needs some tidying and reorganizing but with the temps going up into the upper 50s /60s this weekend and possibly 70 on Sunday, I am not going to be in the home, let alone cleaning it. MENA MEET UPS....have fun for us. I am going to get some coffee	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-06 09:16:00
Middle East and North Africa	A very blessed day!	CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!! That is the easy part.....but I dont think for K3 it much long. Cant say the duration or the outcome but IT WILL HAPPEN	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-06 12:16:00
Middle East and North Africa	Even more great news everybody!	RIGHT ON OLIVIA! Hard work and patience always render something great!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-04 10:45:00
Middle East and North Africa	Ladies and Gentlemen	CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DO YOUR DANCE! Fantastic news....Let's hope it keeps coming!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-02-23 10:14:00
Middle East and North Africa	Sunday.... Sunday	I HATE SUNDAY! but we had the niceset weather this weekend....mid 60s	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-09 10:26:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA FASHION!	shalwar kameez When I was India I had a few of these made special just for me, and had even wore saris too. I just loved it! However at that time I had very small upper torso for it. I feel that those little belly tops are very hard to fit into unless they are specially made. I believe the scarf that goes with it is called a Dupitta....my spelling maybe wrong I wouldnt really feel comfortable wearing a sari now if I had to let my jelly roll hang out. I did have some really nice events I went to where I wore those darling clothes and I felt so pretty wearing them. Edited by sandrila, 09 March 2009 - 10:24 AM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-09 10:22:00
Middle East and North Africa	set your clock ahead Saturday	S and S didnt he have to get the learner's permit first? that usually is for 6 months prior to the actual license. My husband has to get the permit first, after passing the written exam. 6 months driving practice with me then he has to have the driver's test. Well, I can relate about not having hubby relying so much for transportation. Although I cant be without my car at all. Hubby doesnt know his way around anyway. I have to pick him up after every night that he works and it is late like MIDNIGHT. Even if he could drive, during the week he leaves before I get home from work. The weekends, I am not leaving my car when I have to get too much done and have fun. He does take public transit when he can but I guess I am still making things easy by picking up in the night and driving him there on Sat/Suns. It takes me 30 mins there and back. The public transportation becomes less available after MID that is why I worry about how he can get home but it is taking it's toll on the wallet and my sleep	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-09 10:43:00
Middle East and North Africa	Just another MENA Monday (03-09)	Morning I am exhausted too, not getting what I call "sufficient sleep" these days. My husband has real insomnia, I dont know how he tolerates it. The weather was divine. I hate the cold! I am so ready for Spring! Spring Fever all around these parts now and we had an "Erin Express" in my town and in the city so all the bars were pouring out into the streets the young and very drunk. Jeanne, how come you and Annie dont put the clocks ahead? Definitely a non eventful weekend but this weekend I dont have any kids and my husband is taking off 2 days so we will have some fun on Friday and Saturday. I am really looking forward to it. Hubby has finally has a taste of the real world and knows what is like to just work and not have any fun or time to himself. Not fun but it is a part of life. Have a good day ladies and gents. My boss is in Hawaii this week so I am left to man the office and finally I can just goof off and relax a little.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-09 08:29:00
Middle East and North Africa	finally got approved		Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-10 15:25:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday!	Tamara....that is great. We all should have people like that in our life. I am sorry to hear about your hellacious experience but I am happy and very inspired to see you keeping your strength and faith through it all! You deserve the best! Enjoy yourself. Be safe!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-10 09:15:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday!	Top of the mornin to ya! charles....would like Girls Next Door and Milk please. Not much longer now you will be meeting your son. How's that for excitement! Well I am at work, bored as can be. Absolutely nothing to do without my boss here. I have a banquet to go to for work April 1st so I started the very lengthy and frustrating process of looking for a dress. HA! You know how much fun that is when you havent shopped for yourself in over a year and you gained alot of weight Well tried on 8 dresses, all so cute but not one fit me right You know places like Marshall's, Ross and TJ Max where you have to scour thousands of clothes to find a few you like. Well, no progress last night and I spent 2 hours there. I am excited because my favorite DANCIN WITH THE STARS is back on! How how I wish I could I have that chance. I should have been a dancer I dont really like the line up this season though. You guys have a good day. We still have our mild weather here. I wouldnt say it is warm like the weekend but a whole lot better!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-10 09:07:00
Middle East and North Africa	Time to consider purchasing another cookbook		Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-02-05 16:02:00
Middle East and North Africa	Hump day!	Rain Rain Go Away! It's not pouring and we dont have flooding. It is all dark and gloomy here and gusty winds are coming. Ronell....... I know the suspense is killing you. Staashi....not much longer now Mama I never got into IDOL..never saw it until this year...I really like it. Last night was cool, they are down to 13. Ever since I told you about my cooking issue, I have been cooking up a storm, now when I get home from work I dont even sit down. Just cooking. I am exhausted. Last night was the first night in a longgggg time I went to sleep and slept like a rock. I wasnt woken up by hubby. Either he was really quiet or I was just in a coma	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-11 08:46:00
Middle East and North Africa	DINNER IN MENA LAND	I never knew so many people HAD, let alone USED a waffle iron...I have not gotten that far yet i am going to try those danimals...or the yogurt you can drink...cuz he used to drink those alot and was his lil snack of choice when there i mean he eats yogurt daily but those drinkable ones....mmm...now that will definitely make him think of home	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-12 14:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	DINNER IN MENA LAND	I would agree with the one of you who said hubby gets up to smoke....BRIDGET WAS THAT YOU?? I would like to take a poll about smoking and MENA men... OK SO YES! My husband smokes FIRST before anything...got accustomed to coffee or his mother's MILK with the taste of some coffee in it TONS OF SUGAR! But loves yogurt.... cigarette.....coffee....yogurt...(or something sweet) BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-12 14:08:00
Middle East and North Africa	DINNER IN MENA LAND	I have made pancakes thinking that he would like this because it reminds us of something we used to eat in Moroco that is like Rife....but it is more spongy with lil holes in it and it is totally like a pancake. anyway the pancake thing and french toast seem to be rejected also, I swear I am good cook I swear but to each his own I guess...breakfast happens to be my favorite meal and the most important! There are so many choices. As far as Indian, I would cook that and eat it every night! LOVEEEEEEEEE IT! Hubby, I dont know, I think he would like it but dont know if he would appreciate me making it since he is MOROCCAN.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-11 10:37:00
Middle East and North Africa	DINNER IN MENA LAND	Well we did have Chinese a couple of times cuz me and the kids just love it! He liked it. There isnt much that he absolutely loves except...brocolli, of all things. Hey! We have a CHURCH'S and I can see if from my window at work...never been there. Anything good? Hubby is not big on breakfast, which I noticed both in Morocco and in India. It just doesnt exist. He does however love sweets. I mean I have been so concerned with him trying everything and anything that he has put on alot of weight being here! He told me yesterday...DUNKIN DONUTS is dangerous..dont give me anymore! lol So breakfast would consitute something sweet..loves yogurt....probably reminds him of Raib (spelling?) or maybe my banana bread, or tasty cake or anything sweet.... i tried bagels with him...he wont make it I tried cereal...just doesnt want it, or oatmeal and most times, not even eggs i guess eggs is just too easy and something he could easily have back home. So guys I am really trying to step it up in the kitchen and have more full meals for my hubby. I guess as the old saying goes....the way to a man's heart is through his stomach	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-03-11 10:23:00
Middle East and North Africa	It's that time again!	the suspense is killing me	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-13 14:15:00
Middle East and North Africa	Thursday	Squeakster GOOD FOR YOU it's amazing how when you HAVE to do something you GET'R DONE! Not easy but you know what, us women....RULE I am not sure if I could jump a car, even though my father made me learn how to do it before driving my car. I also had to learn putting oil, tranny, windshield fluid into the car i had to change X amount of tires too before driving now, I thank God he taught me that so...Dad's are really good for something Edited by sandrila, 15 January 2009 - 02:36 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-15 14:36:00
Middle East and North Africa	Thursday	G'Day I am sorry for you freezing so badly last night pumpkin especially being as far north as you are. No doubt it is just cold all over most of the states now. I know I cant wait for Spring. All talk now about inauguration....how fun will that be being out the freezing cold?? Brrrrrrrrrrr Oh dont forget, Bush's final speech to the nation tonight. Staashi...glad things are going well. I never had diabetes so I dont know how that affect someone's pregnancy but I know it must not be easy. You are moving along quickly too! Yeah you over in EGYPT..wanna trade places?? plzzzzzzzzzzzz Thank God only one more day to go!!!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-15 14:31:00
Middle East and North Africa	He's hurting and now he hurt me.	QUOTE (MsMariah @ Jan 14 2009, 12:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Just thinking about it makes me cry. Instead of being happy for this approval, he's so morose. I know he's upset about Gaza and so am I. He marginalized my feelings because it's his 'mother' land and they're his relatives. "Now they're my relatives too." I said. He dismissed me by saying I don't know anything, but I am so aware. He didn't even print out his DS 3032 that I emailed him late last night so we could be prepared to go through NVC. He left his work early, fought with his brother, and just zoned out. He said nothing matters. I heard "you don't matter". I'm so sad, and I've tried so hard to not expect anything from him, it's hard though when even after giving love the best you know how you are always left feeling crappy. He left me, crying, to lay down and go to sleep. I just don't think I'm strong enough to deal with someone who is always more depressed than me......ya raab. help... We may not have identical situations but I would like you to know sometimes no matter what you do you cannot make another person happy nor change them. I hope that God will give you the strength you need. This journey is not easy neither is bridging the differences in our cultures and religions. Edited by sandrila, 14 January 2009 - 11:57 AM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-14 11:56:00
Middle East and North Africa	How's everyone doing?????	Hi Nutty how are things? My hubby ended up coming on November 13th. What you been up to?	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-08 16:55:00
Middle East and North Africa	Jackies guess what thread	JACKIE I AM LAUGHING SEEING YOUR CELEBRATORY DANCIN PIX I want to know how to do that I dont have any luck posting stuff	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-15 14:52:00
Middle East and North Africa	Jackies guess what thread	BRN............GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CONGRATULATIONS DEAR I know you are a bundle of emotions now....WOW what a great way to start the new year I am so happy for you and may you both live a good life together. GOD BLESS! Edited by sandrila, 15 January 2009 - 02:50 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-15 14:49:00
Middle East and North Africa	would you be upset?	Rosalinda...my god! that many hours for a part time job?? poor dear...you work too much u should plan your trip to see your sweetie, from what i see you have been in the black hole way too long and definitely need a break from work you go girl!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-19 12:26:00
Middle East and North Africa	Its Monday !!!!!!!!!	Mornin! Jackie, you know you have spoiled us all with your overflow of daily coffee How ya doin dear? Jeanne...ah comeon....you know Philly is smarting from the Cardinals victory last night But it was a good game....Congrats Arizona!! NMSA....most of had some sort of AP, ours was near 6 months then one day when you least expect it, or seriously feel you cant take anymore of it, you get the call....good luck to you! Tasha..good that your hubby arrived safely, I wouldnt mind being there right now....any place that is warm is where I want to be! Kelly I am with you, I am ready to start being healthier and shedding some of this extra weight. However I have never gone on any special diets or weight loss programs. I just have to put my mind to it! I so sick of myself, and to think how healthy and fit I used to be Well no time like the present. Have a good day everyone We did get 2 inches of snow last evening and that was the most we had all winter so far!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-19 10:00:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Birthday Henia!	MANY HAPPY RETURNS OF THE DAY HENIA!!!!!!!!! GOD BLESS AND KEEP YOU ANOTHER YEAR!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-14 11:51:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	Well I have to say I feel excitement about the inaugruation. I feel the change is coming. I am happy about OBAMA being our president and I think this is the FIRST time in my life that I have been this involved and concerned about this election. Voted always but never really cared as much as I do now. Must be getting old well Charles I would pick CHRIS ROCK! I saw that show on HBO and it was funny as ###### so now we are down to like 30 mins before this swearing in begins I think I am going to have to watch it online I have no TV and too far to go home for lunch at least they do it at lunch time have a good day!~	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-20 11:27:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Wednesday MENA (F)	Mornin Peeps aw Nawal...have missed you lots, hope you are OK and you know we are all still here in one way or another rajaa....KiNDA BUMMED??? what's that??? I was just going to post that I am sure Rajaa is on cloud nine right now you know what...i had mixed feelings a little the day he was finally coming...i was so nervous, felt like my wedding day in a sense that my life was really about to change anyway have a good day everyone	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-21 11:36:00
Middle East and North Africa	On the flip side	those statements about being bound and gagged.....lol..funny but on a more serious note...what I heard someone say about the women in Egypt..it is scary but I want to add it is not only there...many places...even men you would never suspect may do that to their women now here in the US...we women..we have a voice...but there is definitely some fear those men have instilled in those women to make them obey such extreme demands and keep quiet about it. no one should have to live like that!!! respecting your SO is one thing being honest about what you are doing and who you are dealing with..ok...understandable but having to live under a microscope and have no rights...WRONG no one living under those kind of restrictions is going to last long even people with sweet hearts and soft voices will eventually lose their minds and demand respect and make themself heard NO MATTER WHAT THE COST Edited by sandrila, 21 January 2009 - 04:34 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-21 16:33:00
Middle East and North Africa	On the flip side	I think it is very rare to see a woman behave that way. It is a shame for any person to be treated so. I wanted to add as far as being territorial....i am more than giving but i do need a little space and respect for "my" things. As awful as that sounds. It has been an adjustment.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-21 15:26:00
Middle East and North Africa	Thursday	I see there are some states here that have some nice warm temps I CANT WAIT FOR SPRING, however Saturday is going up to 43 so that would certainly feel much better I think 43 is about how cold it would get in Morocco during their winter. vacation sounds good right about now i know there are a few girls getting ready to head of to ME sometime in the next month I would love to be planning a trip but gotta wait another year and some for that i just hope this day flies by I am not in the mood at all to be here and I cant wait till the weekend so I can just DO NOTHING have a good day all	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-22 10:50:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Birthday Gabi!!!!	I have no idea when anyone's birthday is....i think someone has a list somewhere but whenever I see birthday hoots and hollas....I gotta say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! May you have a healthy, prosperous and happy year ahead	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-22 13:09:00
Middle East and North Africa	TFIF	ahhhhhhhh the good ol days	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-23 15:42:00
Middle East and North Africa	TFIF	TGIF I am so ready to do nothing this weekend I hope you all enjoy! well it seems that paydays (which are Wednesday) for me come and go just as quickly as the money does! Here today, gone tomorrow. I dont know what I would do if I didnt get paid every week. i have to drive down to my sisters saturday afternoon i am going to watch my neice for the night other than that...not much happening OMG RAJAA I have been thinking about you guys all day i saw Maggie's post what a cute couple you are! I am so happy for you and your hubby has the same kind of dimple on his chin as my husband have a great weekend girlfriend! Edited by sandrila, 23 January 2009 - 03:31 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-23 15:29:00
Middle East and North Africa	Hot Off The Press	WELL HOOT AND A HOLLA!!! omgarshhhhhhhhhhhh that is only one week away I tell ya we are getting the New Year off to a good start here in MENA land... GOD BLESS I hope you get all the things done the way you'd like for his homecoming as for the other dears still waiting my heart and prayers go out to you There is good things in store for you all, it is hard, but just keep patience	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-23 12:14:00
Middle East and North Africa	The best and worst day ever was today	Aw Amal, my heart goes out to you and your husband and son. Kids can be so cruel from this age on out and I know how your heart bleeds for your child in everyway. You are a good mom. It seems so unfair at times what God gives us to deal with but it is HE who will give you what you need to endure. I pray #1 that you may find the resources to take care of your son's needs financially and #2 have the strength to tackle this challenge with dignity. Thanks for sharing your story with us. As I have found this is a tremendous group of women who I feel proud to call friends. I will pray for you and your son. I hope in time he will adjust. Kids are way more resilient than we are. God Bless Edited by sandrila, 23 January 2009 - 12:11 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-23 12:10:00
Middle East and North Africa	He's coming too but stuck in France	I can attest that my husband would eat the scooped out bread and put things inside it but not sandwiches like here. In fact, he can't eat anything without bread or that isnt bread related...i.e..pizza i am sure your hubby will be fattened up in no time i know my husband has gained in the last 2 1/2 months and me too as for eating for us it is anywhere between 7 and 9 10 is rare now that he is also working he is on a more normal eating routine have fun Rajaa! Edited by sandrila, 26 January 2009 - 11:16 AM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-26 11:16:00