Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
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
Middle East and North Africa	He's coming too but stuck in France	couldnt stay away ? great pix! CHARLESSSSSSSSSS you are too much i cant stop laughing.....i can relate Edited by sandrila, 23 January 2009 - 03:36 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-23 15:34:00
Middle East and North Africa	He's coming too but stuck in France	thanks for filling us in good to know all went well now she can kick back and start playing catch up	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-23 14:18:00
Middle East and North Africa	He's coming too but stuck in France	OMG!!!!!!!!!!! Today is the day!!! How exciting Rajaa...I dont know how you can work? Are your kids going with you to the airport or is tonight going to be just the two of you? How long has it been since you saw him? Very convenient that he had and got to see his family in France. Have a good day...it is going to be torture the next ___ hours till you finally get your man in your arms GOD BLESS	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-22 10:53:00
Middle East and North Africa	He's coming too but stuck in France	awwwwwwwwww my gosh, let's get this over with already poor dear how was he getting from NY?? flying into your city? now he will fly from San Fran to you ?? is this going to be extra cost? has he ever travelled before?? must be so unnerving I wish him a safe journey and you guys have a beautiful reunion YOU'RE ALMOST THERE!!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-21 15:45:00
Middle East and North Africa	Who are you??	WELCOME!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-13 16:14:00
Middle East and North Africa	Who are you??	QUOTE (merijan @ Dec 30 2008, 06:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I am Raelynn. I wish I could say I had a job, I wish I had a career. I was a stay at home mom for so many years, then I divorced and I have not been able to find work because its been so long since I had employment. My husband now, has been here a year and had a great job in his field (photojournalist)but got laid off in October. We are both full of dreams and hope our future will become brighter. I wish we could have a job posting thread here for those who can help each other out with job ideas and tips, or recommedations. Raelynn no worries dear, i too sacrificed and stayed home with the babes and well although it is extremely comforting to stay home I found myself having to climb back up the career ladder. Career? what career, raising kids was my life and part time work around the family. And staying at home is no walk in the park My job doesnt come with a fancy name or a big paycheck but how can one measure the worth of what you provide when you can stay at home with your youngerns....I certainly have a long way to go to be where i want to be but for someone who had a hard time I sure achieved alot. Edited by sandrila, 30 December 2008 - 04:36 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2008-12-30 16:35:00
Middle East and North Africa	Who are you??	welcome Jolie, Tanya and Karri nice to have ya!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2008-12-30 16:28:00
Middle East and North Africa	Who are you??	I am Lisa I am an office manager for an Engineering Company and a certified personal trainer (time for clients is not much lately)	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2008-12-29 10:25:00
Middle East and North Africa	Feelin the love		Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-26 15:21:00
Middle East and North Africa	We are now in Texas as of January 20th	Welcome back at least Farid wont be shocked by the COLD! How come you headed back to US? I think you were waiting there for him to get his visa?? well what a nice a experience for you to have been there all that time. You surely had plenty of time to get to know him and his family on his turf. I am sure you have your own "culture shock" going on. I always do after having lived abroad for months at a time	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-26 11:36:00
Middle East and North Africa	monday morning thread	QUOTE (RonelllovesHamdi @ Jan 26 2009, 01:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Happy Monday everyone! I am so excited I got the letter for our Visa interview it is scheduled for February 10. I will leave for Egypt on February 7! Please say prayers for us that it goes good! Congrats... Feb 7th that is so soon! GOOD LUCK	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-26 15:39:00
Middle East and North Africa	monday morning thread	omg staashi...down to days now?? lol how you feelin? is it time to go home yet??	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-26 15:33:00
Middle East and North Africa	monday morning thread	Woah, where's all my peeps at? Good morning but it feels anything but good. I was sick from the time I left work Friday, from a stomach thingy going around or what I think may be food poisoning. I still feel a little ill today. Just drinking tea....maybe I shed off 5 pounds from not eating anything. Polar Bear...hey! I guess I should feel really guilty after not having been to the gym since oh god knows when probably a year now, seriously. I got to do something, I cant believe summer will be here before we know it! I am happy, just waiting on one more W2 then off the accountant I always get psyched this time of year when I finally get some cash back and do something for me At least this year I dont have to worry about spending an extra 2 -3 grand vacationing overseas. Not that I mind to travel and especially go some place it is warm but nice to not have to stress about not having seen my husband in XX amount of months or nearly a year and getting that ticket. amal...good luck with all your new home improvements! I couldnt imagine having that expense right now. I gotta get my oil changed this week, pay my registration and that is enough for me Have a good day MENA Edited by sandrila, 26 January 2009 - 10:32 AM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-26 10:29:00
Middle East and North Africa	My new pad	omg remind you of the money pit??? i would have been scared to death if i feel through the ceiling good luck amal...i cant believe the previous owners didnt have to have the roof inspected or at least tell you how old the thing was??	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-26 10:34:00
Middle East and North Africa	How would you feel	I am curious do you have friends in Asia that will take you in? Sounds like I dream It has been 3 years since I have been there and I miss it alot! any room in your suitcase for me	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-22 10:56:00
Middle East and North Africa	How would you feel	Nutty do you really receive more refund for filing jointly?? this is what my accountant friend said. My SO didnt work last year at all and was not with me till NOV 08 India? Thailand??? omg I had been in India but not during the monsoon...thank god but I would love to be able to travel like that and to such exotic places so does that mean you are going for work and going to be away from your SO during this time?? I have been doing everything one step at a time for SO SS card, job (thank you GOD!) and soon his state ID/driver's license It is scary to make such permanent steps not knowing deep down if there will be success. with all the people out there on antidepressants...I would not be surprised if my darling wouldnt benefit from them Edited by sandrila, 21 January 2009 - 04:23 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-21 16:21:00
Middle East and North Africa	How would you feel	I really wonder if men from MENA even know about "counseling" or if they think it is something rational. some people, even those americans from way back when have dissed counseling simply because they dont need someone getting into their heads or telling them what is wrong with them. "problems?" I dont have any problems it hurts to hear the truth but seriously we all know the counseling saves lives and marriages however I dont know how open of a resource that is for MENA there are even plenty of American men who are too macho to seek counseling just wondering	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-21 15:56:00
Middle East and North Africa	How would you feel	I can imagine your upset Nutty. It is hard for me to come here and say what I have but I need to associate with others going thru the same thing. Sometimes I cant believe the audacity of people...even those we love with all our hearts	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-21 15:47:00
Middle East and North Africa	How would you feel	Without even reading the rest of the responses I want to offer you some encouragement. I too have been going thru a difficult adjustment, for different reasons. It is very different living with someone on vacation in their territory and then living as a married couple over here in the "real" world. I was elated for him to come but I have to admit it has not been as easy as I thought. Some will call it culture shock but I think no matter if have an "american" relationship or not, relationships are WORK. Also our relationships are different in a sense that there are many things that make it more challenging from the get go....like religion and culture, however no one can ever determine, in any commitment, whether it is going to work out or not. You work hard, pray and hope for the best. It is a mistake to think you can make your partner change or if things continue on a certain path for too long that they will change. Good Luck, I hope you find the strength to get thru your rough patch. I just want you to know you are not alone true people say things they dont mean or dont really wanna say out of anger BUT if the SO is continually hurtful with words and threats it is only natural to lash out and/or respond accordingly. Edited by sandrila, 21 January 2009 - 03:41 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-21 15:38:00
Middle East and North Africa	Family is telling hubby to shave	My husband has never had the beard thing going on he always has a little tiny bit of a beard on his chin but nothing long and not really in the front of chin but more on the bottom. he shaved before coming on the plane now he has a job and one requirement he that he remain clean shaven my husband had no problem with this request as he does not keep his little scruff for religious purposes i cant believe Reda is coming in one day...does that mean tomorrow he is coming or Thursday??	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-20 10:44:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	I hope all goes well for you Bridget. Take care dear	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-27 14:08:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	It cracks me up, this should really be M Meterologist E Experience N Nationwide A Associates I love the daily weather updates Here in Philly we had a light covering of snow...nothing to report They are calling for more but I think we will just get sleet and rain At this point, as much as I hate the cold, I want the snow to fall baby Just one whole day of being snowed in and a day off from work, would be great! The excitement is in the air Brni Well folks, just another day in the office here I hope you manage to have a good one! Charles, I think I would like RockNRolla btw....I think you are getting very near your due date, eh? I hope Nessa is feeling well but I am sure she already to be finished Edited by sandrila, 27 January 2009 - 11:13 AM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-27 11:11:00
Middle East and North Africa	WHAT 5 ADJECTIVES BEST DESCRIBE YOUR MENA MAN? (and yourself)	alright alright husband sexy serious also..very stubborn loyal inquistive Sandrila outgoing adventurous resourceful loyal optimistic stubborn seeming to be the record characteristic for the men Edited by sandrila, 27 January 2009 - 04:18 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-27 16:17:00
Middle East and North Africa	WHAT 5 ADJECTIVES BEST DESCRIBE YOUR MENA MAN? (and yourself)	5 words for my husband...... ONE HELL OF A MAN! 5 words about me...............ONE HELL OF A WIFE!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-27 14:04:00
Middle East and North Africa	Rick Steves' Iran	? who is Rick Steves?	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-28 15:00:00
Middle East and North Africa	Wednesday	thanks for the advice Charles, I am seriously thinking about it i think i am last person on earth who doesnt have facebook	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-28 15:04:00
Middle East and North Africa	Wednesday	QUOTE (RonelllovesHamdi @ Jan 28 2009, 11:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Happy Wednesday everyone! Tasha gave a good in her description of our weather. When I woke this morning at 4 am my car had 1/2 inch of ice on it. There was no way I was going to work. Now there is probably 8 inches of snow on top of it now. Have to go out later and start cleaning the car off so I can go to work tomorrow! I can not wait to be in Egypt!! No snow there!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 9 days until I leave! Tasha I am so sorry you have not heard from your husband. I am sure he is going good. oh i wish i was you...headin to the sunny warm climate we too had inches of snow on top of ice but not being even nearly as bombarded as you guys QUOTE (amal @ Jan 28 2009, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Green Fairy @ Jan 28 2009, 02:22 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (amal @ Jan 27 2009, 02:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> my mobile phone was stolen today.... How does one get their mobile phone stolen? this is quoted from yesterdays thread coz I figured nobody would see the answer if I posted it there.. I was at work. I always put my phone in my pocket when I go to the bathroom coz it's a fairly active phone and I don't want it going off and annoying anyone. I went back into the pharmacy and about 1 minute later noticed that my phone wasn't in my pocket. I went back to the bathroom and it was nowhere to be found. It's nowhere in the pharmacy either sooooooooo the only conclusion I have is that it fell outta my pocket in the bathroom and someone took it. *snarl* I pray that today things will start to get better, not only for me, but for all of us in whatever struggles we are dealing with. amal and btw...amal=facebook junkie! i have that problem too where it falls out of the ol back pocket however, my fear is that one day it will end up in the ol' crapper	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-28 11:17:00
Middle East and North Africa	Wednesday	Mornin' I dont see alot of folks here, then again, maybe the snow/ice kept them at home i was hoping to be off, but i got here 30 mins late girls had a dentist appt today but cancelled...geez...people are so wimpy sometimes a little snow and everyone panics...it's not like we are living way up north or the midwest what a mess! the most snow we have had though now all slushy and icy it was quite a production cleaning the ol' car off my poor poor husband works for security, a very unethical company to say the least not only does he sit inside a car from mid-7am (sometimes till 8/830 depending on when they "get" to him) BUT it is a completely remote, isolated and pitch black site. He is not fearful, although if something happened no one would be able to reach him in time or even care to. ok long story short...he sat in the car (that is SUPPOSED TO BE HEATED!) for 5 hours without heat I am just beside myself this company is not doing it's job to ensure that the HEAT is working all the proper fluids installed, etc...so this is the 3rd time he has sat in the dead of winter in a cold car even if you were dressed in a thermal snow suit...the cold would get you I am so upset for this no money is enough to endure that, he sure isnt get paid nearly enough to support conditions like these he is such a trooper! I love you baby! Just to help his family....he will do what it takes I had him call the employer, who happens to be my ex..###### face...#$%&!!! boss I told him enough is enough you do have rights and soon (it is long overdue) this man should be reported to the Better Business Bureau I have seen how this man operates first hand and for alot of things he is completely unethical I felt bad because I wanted him to get a little work history and I knew my ex boss would hire him no questions asked no hard time, no red tape I knew hubby would not like it much but at least it is a job but for this time of year and the graveyard shift there needs to be a little more respect and sensitivity well I heard that he is changing his location I just hope it is better Edited by sandrila, 28 January 2009 - 11:15 AM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-28 11:12:00
Middle East and North Africa	Additional Processing for MENA	maybe there are not alot of votes in yet but prepare yourself for AP, most get it	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-27 16:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	221(g) financial taxes income	good luck	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-28 11:49:00
Middle East and North Africa	New member, Egyptians & K-3 visas	WELCOME It is best to talk with those who have SOs from Egypt. However, I went both routes....K3 and CR1 from my experience K3 is a little easier and will come first but in the end waiting a little longer for CR1 will save you alot more money and redtape once he gets here good luck	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-29 09:46:00
Middle East and North Africa	Thursday	Hope you feel better Annie	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-29 14:40:00
Middle East and North Africa	Thursday	QUOTE (Mrs. Beasley @ Jan 29 2009, 09:32 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 1 month 2 weeks and 5 days until Spring. is that all?????????? oh thank god....the end is nearer than I thought i better get moving that means summer isnt far behind aw charles...need a tissue??? i never hear you moan about anything Terri and Kamal....may god give you strength I have been meaning to get that deicer....but after really not having much winters lately we get used to not having to be prepared and then BAM! unprepared Edited by sandrila, 29 January 2009 - 11:01 AM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-29 10:57:00
Middle East and North Africa	Thursday	Good Mornin I hope I can get some tranquility with my peeps and in the office today. My morning has been anything but peaceful. Thursdays are always crazy for me and runnin late, as usual. Well I have a few issues if you'd all be kind to keep me in your positive thoughts. The stress is starting to mount. My car was as clean as a whistle...all the salt and gunk was washed away by the snow and ice we got here yesterday. However, my car doors, every one of the 4 of them were frozen shut this morning. Just as I was ready to go run in and get the hot water...my 16 year old son managed to pull his open. I have tried not to drink coffee lately. Maybe 1x a week. Getting back to drinking tea but today thank god you ladies remembered the coffee Have good day and thank god tomorrow is friday!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-29 09:23:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Birthday Dorothy !!	eat some cake Edited by sandrila, 29 January 2009 - 09:26 AM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-29 09:25:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Birthday Dorothy !!	YEAH DOROTHY!!!! You always seem to be the one quick to send the birthday wishes so now it is your turn. Happy Birthday dear and I hope this year brings you good health, peace, happiness and prosperity	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-29 09:25:00
Middle East and North Africa	Former CIA station chief in Algeria, target of rape inquiry	I heard this story on the news last night. Not looking good for USA	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-29 09:48:00
Middle East and North Africa	green card marriages, ladies beware	QUOTE (childress_london @ Jan 5 2009, 01:46 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Bug - as you know, we are all different. You chose your husband because of his submissive qualities which coincide with your more dominant qualities. And as you've seen, these qualities are not necessarily ethnically specific. Some of us may be opposite. I love my husband for his dominant qualities, because (usually :-P) I have more submissive qualities in a relationship. His ability to take charge of a situation and take care of me. The way he wants to spoil me and treat me as his princess. I love all of these things about my man. (Plus his beautiful dark looks don't hurt either) I think this has more to do with his culture than with religion. He is not religious at all despite being raised Muslim. I am a Christian. Even in the Christian faith, the husband is supposed to be over the wife. The husband is supposed to love the wife as his own body. Etc. However, in the U.S. women don't like to accept that. ;-) Many American Christian women will assert that their relationships are equal and their husbands are not in charge. So, like I said, I think it's more cultural. Even within different Muslim countries, you will find different culture and way of doing things. Some MENA men like the western culture/ways better, just as some American women might respect the MENA ways/culture. So, just as we say not all MENA men are alike, not all American women are alike. Not all of us are staunch feminists who insist that we must dominate over the man instead of vice versa so that we feel empowered. However, don't get me wrong. I am all for equal rights in the work place as well as in the law. I was in the Navy, where at the time women were still more of a curiosity and not as common as you see now. I'm a tough, independent little cookie. ;-) And if any man were abusive, I don't care what country he was from, he would definitely wish he did not exist by the time I got finished with him. I will share with all of you that I work for the police department and I can tell you that around 8PM every night, the calls start rolling in about men beating up on their wives. It happens every night, 7 days a week. Think about it. Every day there are American women being abused by their American husbands. EVERY DAY. And I'm sure it is even more than what I see at work, because many women will not call the police. They suffer in silence. It's easy to think from where you sit that this is not going on in the numbers it is actually happening, because you don't see it. If it's not in the newspaper or it doesn't happen to a neighbor or someone you know, you don't know it exists. So I'm telling you, it exists in greater numbers than you may think in AMERICA. I think it's just more politicized in the media when it involves the Middle East, because Americans like to read about the "evil countries" and their "evil ways". :-P I hate the media. But I LOVE my MENA husband. He's the greatest thing since sliced bread. ~Pandora what a big price to pay for happiness	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-08 16:22:00
Middle East and North Africa	green card marriages, ladies beware	From what I have read here today it is nice to see so many posting after a long time hiatus or for the first time interesting to see when somone touches a nerve i wish i would have found this site before I got married, it sure is insightful i hadnt a clue about a MENA man or this VISA journey also it is reassuring to see that even those who went to school arent guaranteed a big paycheck i never got to finish college and I feel like I am catching up at 36 years old as far as the older woman, younger man thang...thank god for me that I looked my best 33 (after the 3 kids) when I met him and was self sufficient. I dont have any hang ups like he is younger than me or looking for someone more good looking than me. Go ahead and find yourself some good lookin, high maintenance, gold digga whose gonna foot everything and anything. I dont need a man but it is really disgraceful that so many women have been taken for the #1 evil in this world MONEY.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-01-05 16:53:00