Forum	Title	Content	Member	Sex	Country	Date/Time
Middle East and North Africa	Hump Day	Nawal, God has given you such a wonderful gift....how you maintain your sanity with everything that is going on in your life is truly amazing! Maureen, I'd gladly trade places with you. The more ya sleep, the less ya have to think about. Good Morning, HLM!	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-22 04:57:00
Middle East and North Africa	Hump Day	Are you sure? Remember, Im the one who tires easy and has no strength. But c'mon over and lets see what we can do.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-22 05:21:00
Middle East and North Africa	Hump Day	Better get goin', girl!	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-22 05:28:00
Middle East and North Africa	Hump Day	Take a break, Jess. Just do what you can and leave the rest for when you get to feeling better.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-22 05:31:00
Middle East and North Africa	Hump Day	I never did clean or do my laundry. Im so lazy.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-22 13:21:00
Middle East and North Africa	Hump Day	QUOTE (charles! @ Apr 22 2009, 01:26 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> finally here - had no internet at work, so they let us all go home QUOTE (Nagishkaw @ Apr 22 2009, 01:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I never did clean or do my laundry. Im so lazy. that's what a husband is for. Yeah, but mine is gone .	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-22 13:29:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	Good Morning! Nothing to report here either, but Bless God anyway.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-21 07:10:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	QUOTE (*Maureen* @ Apr 21 2009, 07:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nagi, when does your hubby come back home? Well, that's a good question. He wants to be back in 3 weeks, but another reason why he left is to get medical Tx. So this would depend on what his doctor says. Maybe he will have to have an operation, we dont know yet. He knows if USCIS calls him for a second interview that he better get his butt back here, and he will should that happen. He is also aware that he will have to be back in a few months if he can't make it back in the 3 weeks. So basically right now it's up in the air. This waiting is bringing back the nightmares and I pray all the time for strength to get through this.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-21 07:55:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	I chatted with my husband this afternoon. He said he will see his doctor next week. He is really jet lagged to death. The trip was long and he hasn't had much sleep at all.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-21 13:52:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	I can't believe Jess's baby is going on 11 months old already. Time has flown, eh?	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-21 16:00:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	Actually, they are nice. Thanks for sharing!	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-21 19:09:00
Middle East and North Africa	Why I fell in love with my MENA man/woman	I fell in love with my husband because he was pure. A hard find these days.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-20 14:37:00
Middle East and North Africa	Why I fell in love with my MENA man/woman		Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-20 14:49:00
Middle East and North Africa	Monday April 20th	QUOTE May it be a soft and kind day for you all. Thank you, 0livia. I so need these words. Good Morning, everyone.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-20 07:26:00
Middle East and North Africa	Pets?	My husband knew that he would be sharing this tiny house with a zoo here. He never really got used to the screeching cockatoo, he's ok with the African Grey and the cats, but the dogs were not allowed to have the run of the house and had to be confined to the kitchen area. We were sad for this, but now that he is back in Egypt, they have run of the house again...for now anyway.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-20 07:37:00
Middle East and North Africa	Yep, It's Friday!	Good Evening.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-17 18:01:00
Middle East and North Africa	A strange (or not so strange) situation...	QUOTE my MENA man really wants kids and the MENA area seems to put a lot of emphasis on family. Well, what do YOU want? Sounds like you would rather wait? Don't just start a family because of culture pressures or because your husband wants children right away. Also, see a doctor. Treatment is available.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-10 08:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	Afghan women split over Shi'ite law	I thought this was about a woman who was split in two. Not to say that hasn't happened before.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-16 09:17:00
Middle East and North Africa	Thursday	QUOTE (*Maureen* @ Apr 16 2009, 05:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Good Morning! Today is suppose to be a very nice day! I can't wait til I get home from work and enjoy the warmth outside. There is alot of clean up to do outside. Where does one even begin?! Next week is looking like it will be time to cut the grass. 0i. Good Morning, everyone!	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-16 08:00:00
Middle East and North Africa	Wednesday is Hump Day!!!	Good Morning and Happy Hump Day!	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-15 04:41:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	Good Moaning. The sky is gray today....maybe I will just do some housework and stay on VJ. I dont feel much like anything. I dont want Saturday to come.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-14 07:28:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	QUOTE Sounds more about a control thing if the brother in laws do it, too. You just can't keep human beings locked up like that for long periods of time. My SILs go out, work, etc. on their own all the time and they live in a very rural city with very traditional values. When I was there (for a short time) I even went out with my SILs without him. No one bothered us. It really concerns me that your husband behaves this way. I think you should be concerned also. Using phrases like "we're not allowed to go outside" sounds like you're a child not a grown woman. Having to get his "permission" sounds like you're his property or child not his wife. It's quite alarming, that doesn't alarm you? He may understand that life in the US is different and women are more independant but don't be surprised if you have to account for every second you're out of the house. Don't be surprised if he blows up your phone even if you're at work. I really hope you're prepared for that. I mean you probably are since you're practically being held hostage right now. My husband is somewhat jealous as most MENA men are and when he first got here he did try to keep tabs on me but I broke him of that over time. It's a trust/control thing and honestly, your situation sounds really extreme. I have to agree with Astarte on this one. It is rather sad that he is being disrespectful of your rights as a human being.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-14 23:54:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	QUOTE (DieNörglerin @ Apr 15 2009, 12:36 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Nagishkaw @ Apr 15 2009, 08:54 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I have to agree with Astarte on this one. It is rather sad that he is being disrespectful of your rights as a human being. Also, he might be promising to live the American way now but things could change when he arrives. It's more likely that the shock of how much more liberal the states are and how much more independent the women are might make him even more jealous and controlling. I could never live like that. I view it as a type of abuse. I second that.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-15 04:39:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	Exactly as I read it, too.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-15 11:37:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	QUOTE I don't know how I could not take it personal and call them dogs in the middle of the street at the top of my lungs. Just call them zifty's, instead.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-15 12:03:00
Middle East and North Africa	MENA,How old is your spouse?	QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Feb 14 2009, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Astarte @ Feb 12 2009, 01:49 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You hit the nail on the head when you said it's like starting your life over again. That's exactly how I felt after my husband got here. Once I got back to reality after dreaming and going through the visa process I realized I was starting all over again. Cripes! I'm too old to start all over again. Man I'm sorry for sounding so negative about the situation. It just feels better to let it out a little. QUOTE (sandrila @ Feb 12 2009, 02:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> QUOTE (Astarte @ Feb 12 2009, 02:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He's 30...was 28 when he got here. In terms of age he should've had his act together but living at home having his sisters wait on him didn't help. No one telling him "no" didn't help either. IMO ppl should have to live on their own, completely, for at least a solid year before they get married. I second that It is very difficult to be practically starting your entire life over again, having been deprived of the normal life that men his age should be living. Inexperience, being catered to and not having any purpose or responsibilities can set a man back many years. i prob have the largest age difference of allllllllll, ahmed was the oldest and luckly he did have some responsibility attached to his store, but no responsibility attatched to real life other than taking care of himself, (wake up get out of bed, eat what was given, go to work, back etc) and i doubt he has ever been told no. At this point repeating everything i say is getting old (and this is with good english) and as of now walking on tip toes as not to say something he (will take wrong) ends, sorry your not in kansas anymore...but we are fine ha but with age patience goes completely down the drain also (your beauty operator is your best friend) Maybeline and night renewal booster are my best friends.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-02-14 09:08:00
Middle East and North Africa	Easter Sunday	Happy Resurrection Day! I think we will go to the Metro Park today, take a nice ride out there, take some pictures, and enjoy the sunshine. My darling leaves in 6 more days, and I don't know how I can possibly do more wait time than I've already done. It will be hard, I am sure.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-12 08:51:00
Middle East and North Africa	Easter Sunday	QUOTE (brnidokiegurl @ Apr 12 2009, 08:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> hey nagi hope u feel better, rain all day here but good to stop all the fires burning all over. Today we have to clean out two bedrooms and get ready for new carpets tomorrow. Nothing special here as far as dinner or anything we been to busy with everything. His job interveiw seemed to go good they will let him know tuesday. If couldnt be more perfect, across the street from my work, i sart at 7 30 he would start 8 both off at 4 30 it would be so easy, keep fingers crossed You know I will, Brni.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-12 11:29:00
Middle East and North Africa	Easter Sunday	Im still waiting for mine to get home from his side job so we can go to the park. I packed a nice little lunch for us.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-12 12:30:00
Middle East and North Africa	Easter Sunday	Green Bean casserole and smashed taters? Mmmmmmmmmm!!!!! I will likely make chicken for my husband and cake and chocolate milk for me. He is home now so off we go to the park.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-12 13:02:00
Middle East and North Africa	Saturday Saturday Saturday	Good Morning. Im up early seeing my husband off to work. There are no plans for today because I have no energy.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-11 07:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	interview succeeded at casa consulate!!	CONGRATULATIONS!	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-08 07:01:00
Middle East and North Africa	Happy Good Friday & Easter Weekend!!	Happy Good Friday, all!	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-10 07:39:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	Hi there. Happy Tuesday, everyone! My mood today is .... pffft and fcukitall.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-07 11:25:00
Middle East and North Africa	Tuesday	PB.... give me a moment an I will be right back with ya.....	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-07 18:06:00
Middle East and North Africa	Ahem * It is Thursday	Good Morning! Im up early cos I have an out patient procedure in a few hours.....again. Hope everyone has a good day today.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-09 05:57:00
Middle East and North Africa	Ahem * It is Thursday	Thanks, Brni. I'm a gonna try.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-09 06:15:00
Middle East and North Africa	Ahem * It is Thursday	Im home now and a little sore. I think I will go lay outside and fall asleep, which is something I just live for as a tanorexic. GG, I am sorry for your loss, but rest assured you will be rewarded .	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-09 13:13:00
Middle East and North Africa	Ahem * It is Thursday	Thanks Jackie and Sandrila.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-09 14:19:00
Middle East and North Africa	Administraive process	It is rather normal for men ( and some women, too ) to have AP going through Middle East / high fraud countries. Try to live your life as normally as you can until the visa is issued. If you keep calling DOS and e mailing the embassy a few times a week you will drive yourself nuts. Instead, call every other week and e mail the embassy twice a month. 0f course, it is your right to inquire several times a day if it makes ya happy, but it isnt necessary. You can get several different operators with several different answers several times a day. There is no time frame when AP will be completed. Weeks, months, God forbid a year or over.	Nagishkaw	Not Telling	Egypt	2009-04-07 19:00:00