Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Middle East and North Africa	Salam!!! It's Rajaa	QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Aug 13 2009, 12:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well found Reda a job it's just a part time gig but it's a start.... noone ever warns you how hard it is to find a job for an immergrant I am amazed at some of these employers gull. As a hiring manager myself it just reminds me what i need to be understanding of. What's most important for Reda is he found soccer teams to play with Alhamdolilah .. *wipping brow* phew! so he is gaining friendships and connections to other employment opportunities that way. Being married to a MENA man has it's up sides and some exhausting sides but all in all it's the love you get from them that makes it all worth while. in many aspects	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-08-13 13:06:00
Middle East and North Africa	Salam!!! It's Rajaa	What's up girl? You are definitely missed Some new faces, some visas and some births...check it out...I am sure you have enough reading to keep you busy for a couple weeks....lol	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-08-13 13:04:00
Middle East and North Africa	Man slaps 2 yr old in the face	People are really losing their god damn minds!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-04 09:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	Friday	Hi Tash!!! Relax, take it easy a little what's the plan for the weekend?	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-04 13:14:00
Middle East and North Africa	Friday	Mornnin Brndi and Jax Prayers and Positive vibes Looks like a beautiful weekend here too! Nothing planned for tonight but poolside tomorrow!! Last time I will get to bask in the sun Looking forward to Monday as me and the hubby will have a nice relaxin day together. Enjoy the weekend Back to school Tuesday	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-04 09:47:00
Middle East and North Africa	OVERWHELMED	I hope that you find the resources and contacts you need to find a solution to this. I really feel you on this but don't give up!	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-04 13:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	I HAVE TO SHARE MY GOOD NEWS	That is really great and it just goes to show just because MOST get rejected, doesn't mean everyone will So you can have a K1 pending and visit US? I didn't know that.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-03 14:37:00
Middle East and North Africa	Sunday in MENA,	Have a safe trip IHQ	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-08 15:51:00
Middle East and North Africa	Martiniolive is now "Olive~"	What up girl? Today I saw a post from another "Olive" with the hand so we have 2 now?	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-03 13:55:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday!	Astarte, no worries my guy has always been the small fry too, by 15 he was taller than me Yassmine...good luck, safe trip and hope you get'r all packed up. From Texas to Washington ....I think that'll be a change Have a good day all Thank god this day blew just as fast as the weekend did. 30 mins to go!! C y'all later	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-08 15:26:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday!	Good Morning Well that 3 day blew by in a minute didn't it?? It was nice and relaxing. Got a few things done. No BBQ Made batch 2 of that msmen and now I got it! So feeling good about that and hubby all proud. I also made a couple of Moroccan receipes that turned out nice. It is looking a little cloudy here too but no rain yet. I did see some in the forecast for this week tho. Weather has been perfect and we are only getting to the mid to upper 70s already this week. Maureen, you ready for Thanksgiving? I can't believe how early the stores jump into shoving the holidays down our throat....Halloween is next but for another day off I guess I'd have to pull for Thanksgiving. Dropped my youngest daughter to school this morning. Blessing and curse with back to school but happy to see her growing and having some enthusiasm for school. I think even my 13 is excited about school starting. IHQ...are you heading back to the states?? How long is your trip here? I guess Jess made it here safely. I will have to read the weekend threads to see if she posted. NAGI!! What's up girlfriend. PM me. Boss is still on his vacation and I got a ton of running around to do on my lunch break and after work. Have a great day peoples.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-08 09:52:00
Middle East and North Africa	ITS SATRDAY MENA!!!!!!!	Judy Kenza....HOW EXCITING!!!!!!!!!! Jeanne..can I ask How do you mess up tacos?? OMG Livvie, the sunset and the moon were so full of color The moon was orange! It was an incredible sight and the sun went down as big as a fire ball and lit up the sky with beautiful orange, pink and red colour Edited by Sandrila, 08 September 2009 - 03:35 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-08 15:34:00
Middle East and North Africa	VJ's MENAweed thread	Bajih....I can see you in Kurt so much. I think it is great that he has a hobby and interests that will help pave the way to his future.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-08-27 09:17:00
Middle East and North Africa	VJ's MENAweed thread	lisa of course all my pix are too big how do you reduce?	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-08-26 13:32:00
Middle East and North Africa	VJ's MENAweed thread	omg i am dying to do that morph thing i have to! Was anyone able to see my kids pix on facebook? i am going to try your suggestions and see if i can do it now chemeetah...omg cute kids angie those girls are precious all the kids are just a delight to see thank you	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-08-26 13:29:00
Middle East and North Africa	VJ's MENAweed thread	can anyone walk me thru how you are posting your pix? are you inserting image or link? If you do that, that means you have to have the pix posted online in order to get the http, no? I would like to be able to do this simple task and it is bugging the crapola out of me	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-08-25 12:26:00
Middle East and North Africa	VJ's MENAweed thread	The name of the thread had me wondering what it was about exactly Anywho...even if I posted pix of my children they are not really MENA "weeds" are they? They were not conceived by at least one MENA parent. guess I will just have to wait if and until we should become blessed with a little weedie. It's fine, I'd rather just admire all of yours...and we have some newbies and a few pending	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-08-25 09:35:00
Middle East and North Africa	Mom Passed	My condolences sweetie	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-02 09:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	Do the Research... and whatever else!	QUOTE (Astarte @ Sep 6 2009, 08:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> As a member of the wolf pack I take offense to the term "crack head" seeing as I don't even smoke hash let alone crack. However, "Flower", you've posted while under the influence of something on several occasions...it's quite obvious. I like this term "wolf pack"...what would the opposite of that be? "Pansy pack"? If grown assed women can't take criticism on a message board then how in the hell are they able to get through their day dealing with a grumpy husband, whiny kids, bitchy co-workers, a-hole bosses, and various other jerks you encounter along the way? Jeezus.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-10 12:55:00
Middle East and North Africa	Do the Research... and whatever else!	QUOTE (Rajaa_Reda @ Sep 4 2009, 02:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Y's_habibitk @ Sep 4 2009, 07:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have to say that all of the scary "wait till he gets here and adjustment" posts opened that conversation for Yazied and I, and we talked about all of the possibilities of having a rough time and how we would deal with this and that. So, I guess if people choose to use "those" posts in a productive way, then its a good thing. On the other hand, I would have wanted to hear of some "easier" adjustments too! So i didnt drive him as crazy with.."what if this?" "what if that?" bless him for being a patient man lol He says now...remember when you were freaking out about our adjustment period? silly habibiti! lol Nothing out of the ordinary for us, nothing that every other married couple goes through everyday. If a couple doesnt disagree sometimes....someone is lying or holding in their feelings, Ive always said that. Agreeing on every single point is not normal in any dynamic. I think that if your spouse hasn't had a relationship prior to the marriage there are other things to go through.. so the adjustment period isn't just a MENA thing I think most of that is "first time relationship" thing as well. hope I'am not getting to out there I agree and of course, for us American women it is not the norm for a man to have never had a woman before. I mean most men have had "some" relationship experience or at least some relations with women. That is a good point Rajaa....good to see you.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-04 13:09:00
Middle East and North Africa	Do the Research... and whatever else!	ok, that's what I thought I wouldn't want one either but the puffy ones look delish	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-03 15:01:00
Middle East and North Africa	Do the Research... and whatever else!	QUOTE (Jenn! @ Sep 3 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think a puffy pink taco is a sign of infection. as I am laughing I ask myself, "what is a pink taco?" lol	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-03 14:57:00
Middle East and North Africa	Do the Research... and whatever else!	QUOTE (morocco4ever @ Sep 3 2009, 03:01 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Jenn! @ Sep 3 2009, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (morocco4ever @ Sep 3 2009, 02:40 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> There really is no way to honestly compare the 2 IMO. Absolutely. I have been separated from my husband, but I have not experienced the loss of a child. Not being able to compare, I guess I should probably just keep my mouth shut. Instinct tells me that putting these two things on the same levels is insulting to those who have lost children, but I guess that's just not always the case. I sincerely hope I never have to experience the loss of a child and my heart goes out to everyone who has. It's hard for me to extend the same kind of sympathy to those in LDR's. I don't feel that I "bashed" anyone in this thread. I think that goes along with the first post in this thread...it's hard to read intent behind words on the screen. I also don't think there was anything wrong with what doodlebugg said in that other thread. That said, many people (including myself) could probably self-censor a little bit better sometimes. That's the thing Jenn, they aren't on the same level, so there really is no comparing the two. I was merely trying to understand the OP's stand point, and that is how I could make sense of it. Perhaps I am way off on my line of interpretation. I don't think you need to keep your mouth shut, but perhaps everyone needs to step back and try to read between the lines. Some people just aren't as articulate in their way of expressing their view point. God knows I have been guilty of that myself. agreed some of you really are very thorough, intelligent and articulate in your responses. QUOTE (Nawal @ Sep 3 2009, 03:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sandrila @ Sep 3 2009, 12:29 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> And I just wanted to add, on the topic of original dicussion, that I do hope GOD give you, and all those still waiting, STRENGTH to endure the process, PATIENCE and CONTINUED HOPE. I really believe the "unknown" and black hole of immigration (or AP) is very trying, tiring and at times uncertain, however, as I look back to the same time last year, I felt alot like you did...very upset, hopeless, helpless and longing to be with my loved one. In retrospect I ask myself....."why I wasted so much energy worrying"...your number will come up and you will be answered. Unfortunately it is when it is convenient for them. I agree but looking back now for me. I realize the adjustment period now that he is here is 10x (if not more) stressful than the actual visa process for me. Yes, it was a waiting game before but when they arrive there is a new set of rules, new style of living, starting a new life all while trying to maintain some kind of normalcy in your own life that you have already built here. I look back on my old posts, emails and such and realize...this new life is the challenge...just wish someone could have given me a glimpse to prepare me! Don't get me wrong, I love our new life together but there are days that I think back to being that carefree single traveling chica doing whatever I wanted when I wanted and think wow, those were the days! I have just learned to enjoy life each day and celebrate the baby steps as they come. Truly knowing the person and constantly communicating is the key and a few weeks/months time together over a year or two doesn't mean diddly-doo when you are then faced with living together day in and day out "forever and ever". JMHO. Best of luck to all. very nicely put without scaring anyone	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-03 14:49:00
Middle East and North Africa	Do the Research... and whatever else!	And I just wanted to add, on the topic of original dicussion, that I do hope GOD give you, and all those still waiting, STRENGTH to endure the process, PATIENCE and CONTINUED HOPE. I really believe the "unknown" and black hole of immigration (or AP) is very trying, tiring and at times uncertain, however, as I look back to the same time last year, I felt alot like you did...very upset, hopeless, helpless and longing to be with my loved one. In retrospect I ask myself....."why I wasted so much energy worrying"...your number will come up and you will be answered. Unfortunately it is when it is convenient for them.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-03 14:29:00
Middle East and North Africa	Do the Research... and whatever else!	QUOTE (morocco4ever @ Sep 3 2009, 02:55 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Astarte @ Sep 3 2009, 02:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I know where you're coming from M4E about the whole unknown thing. However, I've also seen the other side ie when they get here. ####### once you see the other side you're like...what in hell was I whining and moaning about? I wish everyone could see a preview of actually living day to day with their spouses. They'd be celebrating A/P. My husband's out of state for work and I couldn't be having a better time. Haha. OMG..... My husband went to Morocco for a month. Although I did miss him I can't say life wasn't....er...uh...peaceful , as well as a clean house. Having them here does bring on a new set of things to deal with doesn't it? you got that right sistas Edited by Sandrila, 03 September 2009 - 02:24 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-03 14:20:00
Middle East and North Africa	Yeah	hope it was all you thought it would be	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-02 09:11:00
Middle East and North Africa	How many of you	Girl if I had that kind of money to throw down I would love to see many parts of the world but I am having a hard enough time trying to figure out how we will afford getting back to Maroc in late May 2010. We will need about that much when it comes time for tickets and spending cash. I really hubby was better at teaching me Arabic. I want to learn.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-10 09:06:00
Middle East and North Africa	Holla' Its Thursday	oops....caught ya	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-11 13:55:00
Middle East and North Africa	Holla' Its Thursday	Good Luck Angie Annie, I need to stay away from food PERIOD! I am outta here peeps Have a good night. Livvie	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-10 15:30:00
Middle East and North Africa	Holla' Its Thursday	Good Morning I do not have a problem sleeping but I know I didn't really get to sleep till 2 am. Tamara that is great news. Congrats on making such a seemingly easy and prosperous transition to Texas. Bigger is better right?? And I hope that includes the wallet. Do you know what they start most Walmart peeps at? Will they email you in regards to an online application if they decide to contact you for a job? Bridget....Usama is going for 2 weeks? The good thing about hubby and me is I go to bed first and then he comes to bed nearly when it is time for me to get up so I am not even that sure how would mesh sleeping together for a FULL night's rest I think the week is going fast cuz we skipped a day but it is not flying by like last week did. I can't wait till tomorrow. Just living for the weekends anymore. I hope you all have a blessed Thursday Nagi...clear the lanes	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-10 09:25:00
Middle East and North Africa	Haven't been on here in awhile	Nice to see you again. I am so happy to hear hubby found a job. I hope more avenues will open up for him in the future. I have to keep reminding my hubby too...."you are lucky to have a job, dear "	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-11 13:59:00
Middle East and North Africa	Where did the time go???	WOW It has also been a year ago May 15, 2009 that my husband had his CR1 interview. Mid November we will be on 1 year since he set foot on American soil.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-11 14:12:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Wednesday	omg...BBQ?? Haven't had one in a while and I LOVE LOVE LOVE marinades!! JENN, I cannot believe how quickly your pregnancy has gone. Only 6 weeks...that will fly by...what is that a Hallomeanie??? lol Anywho....I know all about what cankles are and that is a funny name to call em but I never had em thank you sweet jesus...the weight gain was enough Day 2 of school and I am right there with whoever asked what would the octomom do? Well I have 3 and it is no picnic. That is the curse of school season, parents having to revert back to their student days and complete homework of their own. BLAH Hubby smokes Marlboro reds too, he also says that Marlboro's and some products are NOT the same as they are when they are from here. I dunno how you don't get a Marlboro out of a Marlboro prepackaged box but that's what he says. Have a good night peeps...I am outta here Edited by Sandrila, 09 September 2009 - 03:56 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-09 15:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Birthday Annie!	HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANNIE!!!! What are you and the ol' man doing to celebrate??	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-09-11 10:40:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA CR1/K3/K1 filers	QUOTE (HLM @ Jul 28 2009, 01:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Sandrila @ Jul 28 2009, 11:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My girlfriend gets 5 weeks paid vacation a year Jax. It is unbelievable! I get one week and not sure if it grows to 2 weeks after the first year. I doubt it, no one can do my job here. I am the only one. Only the boss' wife. I will be lucky to save up all my time, taking NOTHING, until the end of May next year to go to Maroc. I am hitting them up for at least 8 days, if not 10. 10 would = 2 weeks but I can't see spending that kind of money and travelling that far for only one week. In the meantime I can't get sick or take any personal days just to be able to do that. That just isn't right. what does your friend do?? She is a fancy name for a legal secretary. She now works for Children's Hospital of Pennsylvania for the last 8 months. She took a pay cut even from her last job as legal secretary and personal assistant to a Supreme Court Justice for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court...she had a cush job and she worked her way up to that salary and vacation time, she worked with the gov't for 10 years (what a great deal) then she left with the Judge to a private practice when the Judge retired. She was there about 2 years till her new position. I asked her if she got the 5 weeks because of what she had before she said nope, everyone gets it and you know what else??? she accrues 1/2 personal day every other week or something ridiculous like that. If she doesnt take them she can take the money OR they roll over. Edited by Sandrila, 28 July 2009 - 01:02 PM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-07-28 13:01:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA CR1/K3/K1 filers	My girlfriend gets 5 weeks paid vacation a year Jax. It is unbelievable! I get one week and not sure if it grows to 2 weeks after the first year. I doubt it, no one can do my job here. I am the only one. Only the boss' wife. I will be lucky to save up all my time, taking NOTHING, until the end of May next year to go to Maroc. I am hitting them up for at least 8 days, if not 10. 10 would = 2 weeks but I can't see spending that kind of money and travelling that far for only one week. In the meantime I can't get sick or take any personal days just to be able to do that. That just isn't right.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-07-28 10:12:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA CR1/K3/K1 filers	Just dropping by to offer my support to all my gals (and guys) still hangin in there. Amanda it is very hard to work under such scrutiny, prejudice and backstabbing. Very sorry to hear it sweetie. Yes, go with the other job position..good luck with it. Yes, take the time to see if it is worth it to persue some further action where your case is concerned. UNBELIEVABLE! Unfortunately we are not the norm ladies and I think we will always face having to "defend" our marriages and our men. Stereotypes and ignorance amysaid..sorry girlfriend....I still think some news is waiting in the wings soon. Bon Voyage! Have a great time and let us know when you arrive Jax....happy to hear about your ring dahlin....sorry I am behind schedule to congratulate you on it! Have a good day guys.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-07-27 15:07:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA CR1/K3/K1 filers	QUOTE (Amanda_Raad @ Jul 9 2009, 02:25 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Hey Ladies...quick question. Do any of you know if a social security card is automatically applied for after entering the US on a CR 1 visa. We went to the Social Security office to check for Raad's SS card and kind of got the run around...its not in the system, you need to check to see if they automatically apply for him...etc. I'm confused. I thought I read something about he should receive his green card & SS card in the mail within 21 working days...is that right??? Thanks ladies...hate to run, but today is my last vacation day before I have to go back to work!! I will hate to leave my habibi at home but at least I know he will be there when I get home!! Amanda, My husband came on a CR1 Visa and we had to physically go to our nearest office, fill out the paper (which can be downloaded online) and give his ID info...greencard and whatever else the directions ask for. It is very easy, it does not happen automatically. It also took his greencard 6 weeks to arrive. Good Luck	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-07-10 10:09:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA CR1/K3/K1 filers	It doesn't hurt to over prepare. Bring anything and everything. It seems like a nuisance but you never know with them Hi Lisa. One month already! Wow, now doesn't it all seem like a bad dream? lol Amanda, yeah sure you will lose it but you will also win too! Good Luck JAX	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-06-10 10:36:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA CR1/K3/K1 filers	Lisa, you know Indian is my FAV food of all time. I don't think my hubby is much of a fan although I haven't offered it to him. I am actually a very good cook of it as well We have tried as many middle eastern places around here as I can remember and find, however, nothing is as good as home. Emily Relax dear. Take it all in what you got in front of you. It will be whirlwind until the time he is in your arms. Good Luck with everything. I wanted to tell you that I am personal trainer and always maintained perfect fit but the last year of our journey took it's toll so much and I stopped everything. Cold Turkey. Just became depressed from it all and I let myself go. So from the last time I saw him in March 08 until he got here in Nov 08, I had put on weight and not only that, lost my definition and muscle tone. I felt worst and didn't even want my own husband to see me. At that point, 7 months ago, I wasn't even as bad as I am now. My hubby loves a little more to love, believe me, it is hard for me to believe. Relax about yourself. I started worrying cuz I told him wait till you get here and in the summer with all the girls and their bikinis and half naked and all. He said it doesn't phase him. I am not sure I believe but in the meantime he is such a doll about making me feel good about myself even though I am at my worst. Since he got here, I think he gained at least 15 pounds. Now we are FINALLY going to join the gym together. I can't wait. Gym has always been my second home and now it is time for me to get back on track. With summer already here, I feel it a little late I can't believe it is $1800 for a ticket to Jordan!!!!!!! Jackie....take care....stay strong Edited by sandrila, 28 May 2009 - 10:03 AM.	Sandrila	Female	Morocco	2009-05-28 10:01:00