ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Middle East and North AfricaMy heart can beat normal again
I THINK WE HAVE A SANTA CLAUS OVER THERE IN CASA!!!!!!!!!


MAKING DREAMS COME TRUE....WHAT A GREAT GIFT


THANK YOU GOD innocent.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-18 13:21:00
Middle East and North AfricaMy heart can beat normal again
kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I knew it would be fine.

I forgot again and thought it was tomorrow. I am overjoyed for you.

God Bless you both and your future together.

What a great feeling, eh?

So what are the plans Carmen?
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-18 13:15:00
Middle East and North AfricaIts Tuesday !!!!!!!
babynursetobe...hang in there...is the fighting separation anxiety or what?? i can relate

for all of you still waiting I feel ya...i pray for you to receive your happiness real soon

jess i didnt know you were here visiting blush.gif

i only saw bits and pieces of that christmas story..guess i'll have to re-check it out

Edited by sandrila, 23 December 2008 - 03:40 PM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-23 15:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaIts Tuesday !!!!!!!
QUOTE (Ganja_Girl @ Dec 23 2008, 11:29 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>




What I want for Christmas








I think this is all reasonable






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SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-23 11:53:00
Middle East and North AfricaIts Tuesday !!!!!!!
QUOTE (humpkinpumpkin @ Dec 23 2008, 09:24 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I would like to be able to keep my house. That's all I want.


I think I'm going to quit smoking today. I had one on the way to work and it totally disgusted me for some reason so I tossed it out without even smoking more than 2 puffs. I guess that's a good thing but now I need some replacement for the stress I'm under. crying.gif



pumpkin dear
about a month or so ago i got sick as a dog with some kind of bronchitis so i literally couldnt smoke
since then I smoke about 1 cigarette a day...I was up to 5 -7 cigs
imagine a personal trainer saying that blush.gif
well it can be done
for some reason whenever i am around my husband, he smokes soooooo much I always smoke less
plus i cant afford 2 major smoking habits
so thank god I think I can say, I am on my way to being smoke free
I cant stand the smell too or the taste much anymore
replacement....eating of course
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-23 09:46:00
Middle East and North AfricaIts Tuesday !!!!!!!
Goodmornin and how are we all doing with our shopping?

I am getting there but will still probably be running around like crazy on Christmas Eve.
I have to work till noon tomorrow wacko.gif

I have never been so late in getting my things finished.

These are the nights when I am burning the candle at both ends...I am tired and ready to sleep in.

What is everyone doing on Christmas Eve??
On my father's side, Italian we always went to church and had our traditional Italian Christmas meal at my grandmother's...we open gifts too.

I wonder, does anyone open their gifts on Christmas Eve?
I cant wait to have a place big enough to entertain. I miss being the hostess with the mostess innocent.gif

Have a great day and hope you get all your shopping done.

What do I want for Christmas huh.gif
GOD gave me all I wanted and needed this year.
The means and the patience to be reunited with my husband.
This is all I could have asked for. I survived another year in good health and better prosperity in my job.

For the rest of the members and friends here, I feel your pain.
I am continuing to think of you and pray for you that your wish will come true very soon rose.gif

Hey Ash, what's up girl? smile.gif

Edited by sandrila, 23 December 2008 - 09:43 AM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-23 09:42:00
Middle East and North AfricaWhich process is the quickest
I wouldnt say you need a lawyer.

we had a lawyer the time we stumbled upon this site...and had we found this site first, we would
have never spent the money on a lawyer...they cant expedite things for you anyway.

This forum is very thorough and the people here are very helpful..their experience and recommendation
of resources will be sufficient help on your journey.

We were married when I filed CR1...K3 was standard procedure and K3 came thru first. It still took almost a year

My husband got his interview for CR1 the same day his K3 visa was in hand so he stayed on the extra time and AP but now he is here with a greencard and it is smooth sailing for the next couple years.

good luck

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-16 11:16:00
Middle East and North Africayou guys from Morocco what city are you from ?
My husband is from Rabat
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-22 11:07:00
Middle East and North AfricaChristmas Eve!
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF YOU!!!

I am at work mad.gif
I am finished in one hour and 15 mins and still so much to do.

Well Ash I can relate and I have 3.
Could be worse you could be arguing over what the plans for the kids would be.
Kids have one plan, Dad has one and Mom has another so for now I am going to have Christmas Eve with them, they will go home late and I will have my youngest tomorrow for a little while. It may sound cruel but I would like to have some peace and quiet anyway.... Mom needs to relax too.

Staashi, I want to be where you are !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It is cold and rainy here. We had ice on the road so it was all slippery driving in this morning.

I hope the rest of you arrive to your destinations safely. I hope you can receive your friends and relatives on time and safely as well.

God Bless you and your families.
I am wishing you all the best.

I will see y'all Monday

Edited by sandrila, 24 December 2008 - 10:50 AM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-24 10:49:00
Middle East and North AfricaAbdou and Carol (martiniolive)
Carol

It is nice to hear that you are adjusting well and happy.
God Bless you both!

Have a Merry Christmas and thanks for keeping us posted star_smile.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-23 09:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaWhat airline do you use to fly to Morocco?
QUOTE (sandrila @ Dec 18 2008, 11:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well if you dont care about layovers and 2-3 connecting flights, I'd say take the cheapest ticket you find
but if you want quality flying, one hour layover and 1 connection, I recommend AIR FRANCE.

It takes about 8-9 hours getting there, more I guess coming back, due to the wind current.

Especially for your fiance, who will at some point, be coming this way. That way there is the FRENCH CONNECTION in Paris, so navigation through that airport is easy as can be and in my experience I get off one plane and right on the next....usually about $800-$900 roundtrip good.gif



I wanted to add that I live in Philly.
I try to leave from my city cuz obviously this is easier than driving to Newark or JFK, which would be an additional 2 hours to just get to the airport.
I have connected in Dulles and JFK.
I usually have to connect in JFK or some smaller airport here then always connection in Charles deGalle in Paris..then Morocco.
I have used DELTA...bad experience, shitty service
but all in Air France with RAM good.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-18 12:00:00
Middle East and North AfricaWhat airline do you use to fly to Morocco?
Well if you dont care about layovers and 2-3 connecting flights, I'd say take the cheapest ticket you find
but if you want quality flying, one hour layover and 1 connection, I recommend AIR FRANCE.

It takes about 8-9 hours getting there, more I guess coming back, due to the wind current.

Especially for your fiance, who will at some point, be coming this way. That way there is the FRENCH CONNECTION in Paris, so navigation through that airport is easy as can be and in my experience I get off one plane and right on the next....usually about $800-$900 roundtrip good.gif

Edited by sandrila, 18 December 2008 - 11:53 AM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-18 11:52:00
Middle East and North AfricaMENA Old Wives tales
In Morocco it was always about the cold making you sick or going out with a wet head

I dont believe that one

but in India, they are very superstitious like the time a friend's mother told me I could only cut my nails on Tuesdays

and not wearing my hair down in the night

these are just 2 of many
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-19 09:45:00
Middle East and North AfricaMaybe it's too late or is it????
Bernice

please ask your congressman to HELP YOU!! You need to get the tracking number of this package

Someone help, I forgot the package name again.

But do it quick
dont stop trying

I am sorry for this and do keep you in my prayers.


SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-19 12:06:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Anniversary Bridget & Usama!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY BRIDGET & USAMA! good.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-29 11:21:00
Middle East and North AfricaMonday's Thread
Goodmorning MENA

Everytime I am away I always miss ya guys.

Happy to say we are having GREAT MILD weather for this time of year...It has been like Spring...Saturday was near 70 in Philly.

Hope you all had a great holiday. I am happy to say I will have a short week again...good cuz I still have sleeping to catch up on.

Donna...safe trip and man I wish I were you...just vacation?

Aymsgirl...thanks for the pix..they are darling

What are the plans for New Year's Eve guys and dolls?

I have ZERO plans and not much money to throw around after Christmas. It is hubby's first New Year's Eve but next year I will be able to celebrate without the kids.

GO EAGLES!!!!!!!! GEEZ blink.gif you made it by the skin of your teeth blush.gif

I must say this year flewwwwwwww by


SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-29 10:39:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Holidays! How did you spent Christmas?
We slept in on Christmas morning, childless yes.gif and went to my mom's.
it was a nice time and hubby's first round of holidays here

new year's eve wont be too eventful
i have my youngest so we will probably just hang out together, and watch the ball drop

yes CHRISTMAS always slaughters me so New Year's is gonna be lowkey
next year I wont have my kids and I am going to plan well in advance for what we will do

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-30 16:09:00
Middle East and North AfricaTuesday Tuesday!
Good morning ladies

MrsAmera..I can relate because I cant ever be alone with any men unless like my father or brother.
Even at work, the toilet is downstairs and one time the guys from the office were working down there....I told him there is a lock on the door blink.gif
Sorry but some things I just cant understand...like we live amongst MEN and WOMEN

Geez

My husband had no choice but to learn English, which is no easy feat over the internet and phone. I mean I didnt know any Arabic so I wouldnt be able to understand him at all.

I am amazed that in the years prior to him arriving here he has learned so much. His accent is heavy and
his grammar isnt always correct but anyone who can hear can understand him just fine. Now we are
just fine tuning his pronouns and grammar and getting used to slang wacko.gif
As for me, I have been telling him all along I Want to learn arabic. I know some words but not much.
There is no need for us to speak in Arabic but if/when we have a child I know it would be mostly English
but definitely Arabic used by my husband. No problem but it would be nice if I could understand too whistling.gif

Have a good day
I cant wait to be finished work
12 noon tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-30 10:32:00
Middle East and North AfricaADC Condemns Gaza Attacks
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SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-30 12:20:00
Middle East and North AfricaHubby got greencard!
Just wanted to share that after 7 weeks arriving here my husband got his greencard. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Tomorrow we are headed to the SS office to apply for that card and then we will see what
we can find...should be interesting whistling.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-30 16:05:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy 2nd Wedding Anniversary Olivia & Waleed
QUOTE (Olivia* @ Dec 27 2008, 11:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thx again everyone! heart.gif Thank you all for being there during these two years of marriage and such a great support though all our ups and downs. Thank you for having patience with me and us and helping us work through our differences and answering my questions. I have learned so much from all of you! If we make it to 5 years I'm inviting you all to our wedding! It's going to be a big one!!! We are waiting and saving for it now.

I am so glad I am getting to talk to him tonight. There are no orders to move him yet.

He is just telling me right now that he doesn't know when they are taking him yet. They told him the same thing as yesterday, "Just get ready Doc."

He is packed and ready to move to the new post in the Sinai desert. He will be the only military doctor for the security units that sweep the desert and patrol the boarder there.

We at least know the official breaks now.

17-23 jan.
14-20 feb.
14-20 march
11-17 april

And

He got his official release papers that say 30 April 2009!
Spirit,
Oh pls keep him safe and sound until his release!!!
And thank you for letting us get to celebrate these hours of our 2nd anniversary together.
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oh Olivia
I had no idea your husband was in the Egyptian Military
God Bless him and bring him safe into your arms soon
I am happy for you both to finally know when it will all be over
are you going to live in Egypt permanately? That sounds awesome to be able to stay there for all that time in the summer....I am sure you cannot wait any longer!
Good luck to you!

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-29 12:13:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy 2nd Wedding Anniversary Olivia & Waleed
Sorry I was unaware but HAPPY ANNIVERSARY OLIVIA AND WALEED!

Wishing you a lifetime of love and devotion rose.gif


SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-29 11:25:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Wednesday
Good Morning

I hope you all have a safe and happy NEW YEAR!!!

I am glad this year is over and thank god my prayers were answered.
I continue to pray for all other members still waiting for good news. rose.gif

I am outta here in an hour, off tomorrow, back to work Friday sad.gif

Congratulations Star star_smile.gif

Congratulations Angie and Abed....I just got the news about your upcoming arrival.
May God watch over you and your little one during your pregnancy.

New Year's Resolution

the same one most of make....LOSE WEIGHT!
and MORE PATIENCE...as if I didnt have enough of that already blush.gif

take care
have fun tonight with your friends and loved ones
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-12-31 10:53:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday 1/1
Angel...I didnt know you were going to see your hubby. Is he coming here after your trip?

Henna Rose....good to see you post again. Hope you are doing well. rose.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-02 12:23:00
Middle East and North AfricaFriday
Hope you feel better Turia

thanks for the congrats...when I dropped him off to work last night I felt like I was taking my small child
to school for the first day luv.gif

It is such a relief too. To have additional income after all these years and to see him finally being
productive. I said it doesnt matter what you get at first, as long as you can establish some sort of
work history. We all know how hard it is for AMERICANS to get a new job and even keep their old one.
HE IS BLESSED. And I was thrilled that he doesnt have to do something demeaning and for too low pay.

We havent spent any time apart, except for me working, so I didnt know what to do with myself actually
being alone whistling.gif

THANK GOD, HE HAS BEEN SO GOOD.

GOOD LUCK TO THE REST OF YOU IN 2009.

Rajaa...I dont know what has become of me in this last year...I never want to do anything but just
be home and lay around....I forget...is that what marriage does to a woman??? LOL blush.gif

Edited by sandrila, 02 January 2009 - 11:17 AM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-02 11:16:00
Middle East and North AfricaFriday
Wow

I think the holidays have most on vacation and movin a little slower these last couple weeks.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL!

Hubby and I had a nice New Year's Eve at home, watched the ball drop, banged a little pots and pans.
Does anyone else do that anymore? In Philadelphia is very traditional.

New Year's Day we went to a nice MiddleEastern restaurant for some Schwarma and middle eastern combo (love those salads!)
Saw a little of the Mummer's Parade too!

HUBBY GOT A JOB! He started last night. He works for my ex-employer now...thank god for contacts and a good reputation. I know it is quite an adjustment for him but I am so proud and I hope for the first time in his life he can feel good about being independent and living in a country where you really can prosper good.gif

I am at work.
Have a good day everyone and TGIF.....it seems like it is always the weekend anymore biggrin.gif

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-02 09:08:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Birthday Staashi!!!
Belated Birthday Wishes Staashi!!!

You got alot to look forward to this year!

Many happy returns!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-05 09:49:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Birthday Carrie AKA Karima!!!
Better late than never Carrie

Happiness, Good health and good fortune in the next year of your life! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-05 09:59:00
Middle East and North Africacheck in time - who are you, hows it going and just saying hi thread
OH THIS IS SO CUTE
A HOW DO YOU DO AND WHO'S WHO
LOVE IT

I LOVE TO HEAR YOUR STORIES
HEY MELINDA...HAVENT SEE YOU IN A WHILE...I MISS SEEING YOUR BEAUTIFUL WEDDING PIX

WELL I AM LISA
MY HUSBAND IS NOT HERE YET BUT WE WERE MARRIED IN MOROCCO AND HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 1 1/2 YEARS
I CANT WAIT TO SHARE EVERYTHING WITH HIM WHEN HE COMES...WE ARE ANTICIPATING OUR LIFE TOGETHER WITH SHEER EXCITEMENT
AFTER SADLY FORGOING THE K3 VISA (BIGGEST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE) WE ARE NOW 4 MONTHS IN AP FOR CR1
WE ARE TRYING DESPERATELY TO HANG ON TO HOPE

THANK GOD FOR ALL OF YOU
THIS KEEPS ME IN TOUCH WITH OTHERS WHO ARE OR HAVE GONE THRU THE SAME THING AND I HOPE
THAT IN TIME WE WILL ATTAIN THE SAME BLISSFUL UNION AS THE REST OF YOU
THANKS FOR HAVING ME
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-09-22 13:42:00
Middle East and North Africacheck in time - who are you, hows it going and just saying hi thread
WELCOME JULIAFERNO

CONGRATS -WATER- good.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2008-09-22 13:34:00
Middle East and North AfricaHappy Birthday Ganja Girl!!!!
Another birthday in January?

Well HAPPY BIRTHDAY GANJA GIRLIE

Hope you have a great day and year ahead

GOD BLESS! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-05 11:14:00
Middle East and North Africamonday
Good Mornin

Y'all are kitty crazy wacko.gif
but the cats are cute


I have 1 hermit crab and a beta fish (which nearly died on Thursday) this is moreeeeeee than I can handle.

Well I am looking at like 3 full months with no more holidays sad.gif
straight up day in and day out grind

have a good day

Tasha...congrats on the new house good.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-05 09:56:00
Middle East and North AfricaFeliz Dia de Los Reyes - Happy Epiphany Tuesday, Everyone!
Is it me or is the daily thread downsizing?

Well I am late today but I had troubles getting onto this site for some strange reason.

We got rain/sleet/snow mix coming our way. It has started.
All in all we got lucky this winter so far with very mild weather.

Hubby goes back to work after 2 days off.
I am so excited for him to making his own money now. I hope it boosts his self esteem and improves his mood.
Nothing like being independent good.gif
But now I am like another one of our gals who has to go drop off/pick up their hubby in the wee hours of the mornin blink.gif

Annie...the twins are precious.

Rajaa..what's the 411 on your hubby's arrival?

Enjoy the rest of your day MENA!



OKKKKKKKKK..in regards to the very slow or nil service on VJ all I can finally say is

IT WAS NOT JUST ME wacko.gif wow.gif

Edited by sandrila, 06 January 2009 - 03:24 PM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-06 15:23:00
Middle East and North AfricaIts Wednesday !!!!!!!
Ah late again, I know
but hope you all are having a good day

Tasha we did get the mess that you didnt, thank GOD it looks like it is starting to clear up..nooooooooooo
just as quick as i saw the sun..it got severely dark and now stupid rain, yet again! Torrential downpours!

Well nothing much to report today, alot of work and just wanting to home snuggling up.

Looking forward to getting my W2s and a nice rebate from Uncle Sam. Gotta have something to look forward to, right?
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-07 15:10:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday
pumpkin

i know we all have our share of bad dreams but my husband, when in Morocco anyway, would get out of bed to get anything metal. Something metal would protect you, like a butter knife or fork or something.
Also, he goes out of his way to wake me too if I am stirring with a bad dream.
he also says smoking before sleep will allow you sleep better blink.gif

whatever happened to warm milk? blush.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-08 15:53:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday
Now that my husband is working I was looking forward to either upgrading in the complex I am in OR
in about 1 year move out.
My children dont live with me full time but I have 3
Even on just the one night I have all 3..it is just too much and they get all crazy and I feel like
I am going get the boot for sure cuz how can you keep 3 kids and 2 adults all cooped up in a one bedroom apt??
All in all since Hubby arrived they have adjusted very well, next step TAPE THEIR MOUTHS SHUT AND TIE THEIR FEET TOGETHER whistling.gif

I mean mine are older than yours and we are on the 3rd floor.
One would think that by 9, 12 and 16 years old the youngners would chill out HELLLLLLLLLLLLL NO!!
Mine only got more unruly headbonk.gif
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-08 11:16:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday
QUOTE (MrsAmera @ Jan 8 2009, 10:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
sadrila - Yup going solo smile.gif My mom was a home decorating marvel and taught me plenty along the way. I'm actually looking forward to doing it!! The only part I'm nervous about is putting down the new flooring in the bathroom but I have my fingers crossed and will take my time with it. We live in this crappy little 2 bdr apartment that I hate, so I'm hoping that if I put some work into I might actually like it....



omg MrsAmera
I never had the opportunity to throughly create and decorate the ambviance I would like in my home.
However, no home has ever been MY home so maybe that is why I dont want to invest.
I definitely want the Moroccan style and colors at some point.
I just need the space, ya know
2 bedroom, omgggggggggg that would be like a mansion to me considering we are living in a one bedroom
but you know what...any place I can lay my hat is home.
Good luck with your project and certainly post pix...ok
SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-08 11:04:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday
QUOTE (rahma @ Jan 8 2009, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (MrsAmera @ Jan 8 2009, 09:38 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Jen,

I know a lot of ppl that use their US passport simply for travel and ease. THey maintain Egyptian citizenship. He actually would not lose any citizenship but have both. The only difference is that he will have so many more rights in the states (vote, travel more easily, access to citizen services if needed etc.) What is his hesitation?



Despite the craptastic government in egypt, he still loves his country and feels a deep sense of pride in being egyptian. Splitting the loyalty is a tough one for him. We'll have to sit down and talk about it soon, to see what's going on. I'm all for it. If we ever moved to the gulf, he'd have so many more opportunities as an american, especially for higher paying jobs.


That is interesting good.gif

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-08 11:01:00
Middle East and North AfricaThursday
Mornin

Welcome back Donna!

MrsAmera....you doin all that yourself? I cant wait to get some sense of style up in my place.

Ash you are always so helpful...just when i think you are not around unsure.gif you up and pop outta nowhere luv.gif

Oh yeah..count me in on that move to Amsterdam. I was just telling my girlfriend there is far too much more traveling I want to do. I cant always go to Morocco...even though I like it there.

I think in 2011, if he can get a visa, we are going to stay with his brothers in Italy.

Star good to hear from you and see now that you have your plans underway. I cant wait to go back to Morocco.
We plan to in May 2010.

Work is work and thank GOD we are both working.
Last night I had to get hubby and 1am blink.gif
I havent even had my coffee yet but I know I am going to need it probably more later on.

Have a good day
Cant wait until the whistle blows tomorrow at 5pm!!!!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

Edited by sandrila, 08 January 2009 - 10:47 AM.

SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-08 10:45:00
Middle East and North AfricaUpdate on SIL in Gaza
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SandrilaFemaleMorocco2009-01-06 15:28:00