confessions.

aragx6

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[QUOTE]Sorry!  I wasn't trying to call you out - was just curious.  I wouldn't have picked that battle either.
Posted by ceh789[/QUOTE]

Oh you're fine, I don't blame you for questioning it. I certainly did!

For anyone who wants to know more, there's this link:

<a href="http://manila.usembassy.gov/niv-faq.html" rel="nofollow">http://manila.usembassy.gov/niv-faq.html</a>

aleighk1

I just don't see us calling off the wedding 4 weeks before. Most of the shower stuff is unpacked and put away.

lyndausvi

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[QUOTE]I'm tired of my new SN already. My confession is I used serving sets that I got from my bridal shower already. Yep 1 month before the wedding.
Posted by aleighk1[/QUOTE]

<div>I used some pots some 6 months before the wedding.   The family who gave it to us came to our house and was wondering why they were still sitting in a box 2 months after they send them.   I said we shouldn't use them before the wedding.  She said "that must be a Christian thing.  I don't know any Jews who do that?"  (she is Jewish).   </div><div>
</div><div>Well I don't know if it's Christian thing or not, but since they are the ones who gave it to us and they seemed offended it was still in a box.  We didn't think it was a bad to actually use them before the wedding.  We had a small place anyway and the box took up too much room.</div>

Megbo2012

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[QUOTE]I just don't see us calling off the wedding 4 weeks before. Most of the shower stuff is unpacked and put away.
Posted by aleighk1[/QUOTE]

<div>Ours is piled up under the staircase. It's terrible and makes the house feel so messy. I confess that at the last minute I decided I NEEDED a videographer...and now I'm just dying to have one. </div>

ceh789

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: confessions. : Oh you're fine, I don't blame you for questioning it. I certainly did! For anyone who wants to know more, there's this link: <a href="http://manila.usembassy.gov/niv-faq.html" rel="nofollow">http://manila.usembassy.gov/niv-faq.html</a>
Posted by aragx6[/QUOTE]

<div>Jeebus.  They have to have an in person interview?  That's insane.</div>

aleighk1

A friend of mine is Jewish and I told her I used them and she said you're not supposed to use it until after so I don't think it's a religious thing.

MyUserName1

...you think that's insane?  I got a request for evidence once (I'm an immigration paralegal) for a client in the Philippines that asked for CRAZY evidence, stuff like statements from their parents attesting to their knowledge of the relationship and if the parents were no longer living, we had to send the PARENTS DEATH CERTIFICATE.  The govn't gets nuts.

ceh789

So which government decides if they can have the visa - is it ours or theirs?

Is the reason it's so hard that the US gov't thinks they're going to come and stay and doesn't want that or does the Phillippine government think they're going to leave and stay and doesn't what that?

I had no idea it was that hard to visit here.  Signed, Ignorant American

aragx6

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[QUOTE]...you think that's insane?  I got a request for evidence once (I'm an immigration paralegal) for a client in the Philippines that asked for CRAZY evidence, stuff like statements from their parents attesting to their knowledge of the relationship and if the parents were no longer living, we had to send the PARENTS DEATH CERTIFICATE.  The govn't gets nuts.
Posted by MyUserName1[/QUOTE]

Yeah I've heard it's pretty hardcore -- that's pretty darn nuts though.

CFM102012

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: confessions. : Depends on what country they are from.  Some countries participate in a visa exchange program, so Americans can enter their country and they can enter the US for a visit without a visa.  Most of Europe, Canada, etc.   Many countries do not, and you have to get a visa to travel into the US.  You get a different visa depending on the purpose of your travel. Some countries are very particular and you have to jump through hoops to prove that you have ties to your home country and aren't trying to remain illegally.  ETA: REMAIN, not enter.
Posted by MyUserName1[/QUOTE]<div>
</div><div>Thanks for the education MUNI

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aragx6

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[QUOTE]So which government decides if they can have the visa - is it ours or theirs? Is the reason it's so hard that the US gov't thinks they're going to come and stay and doesn't want that or does the Phillippine government think they're going to leave and stay and doesn't what that? I had no idea it was that hard to visit here.  Signed, Ignorant American
Posted by ceh789[/QUOTE]

The U.S. gov't decides -- and yeah, essecntially they think that they'll come on their visitor visa, let it expire and stay here illegally. And it's not entirely without precedent either -- that's exactly what some of his extended family did. I know it took years for his "cousin" to get it all squared away and become legal because she was a kid when she came here.

Note: I say cousin in quotes because everyone of his age is considered a cousin regardless of actual relationship -- I think she's FI's mom's cousin's daughter or something.

Bubbalub

My husband called a couple hours ago to tell me that his work had a round of layoffs and he was included. Fvck.  We're ok money-wise, he's getting a good severence, but we'll lose the awesome health insurance and the next job is no guarantee the insurance will be as good.  Oh well. We'll be fine, we always are. It is just a sucky way to start the week.

aragx6

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[QUOTE]My husband called a couple hours ago to tell me that his work had a round of layoffs and he was included. Fvck.  We're ok money-wise, he's getting a good severence, but we'll lose the awesome health insurance and the next job is no guarantee the insurance will be as good.   Oh well. We'll be fine, we always are. It is just a sucky way to start the week.
Posted by Bubbalub[/QUOTE]

Oh that suuuucks. I am sorry sorry to hear that :(

MyUserName1

That suuuuuuucks Bubba.  Hope that he gets a BETTER job next so you can snub your noses at the old one.

amys325

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: confessions. : The U.S. gov't decides -- and yeah, essecntially they think that they'll come on their visitor visa, let it expire and stay here illegally. And it's not entirely without precedent either -- that's exactly what some of his extended family did. I know it took years for his "cousin" to get it all squared away and become legal because she was a kid when she came here. Note: I say cousin in quotes because everyone of his age is considered a cousin regardless of actual relationship -- I think she's FI's mom's cousin's daughter or something.
Posted by aragx6[/QUOTE]

I was talking to my friend who is Chinese and getting married soon.  She said China requires that you get a formal invitation to an event in order to leave the country. 

It's crazy the hoops goverment makes you jump through.

amys325

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[QUOTE]My husband called a couple hours ago to tell me that his work had a round of layoffs and he was included. Fvck.  We're ok money-wise, he's getting a good severence, but we'll lose the awesome health insurance and the next job is no guarantee the insurance will be as good.   Oh well. We'll be fine, we always are. It is just a sucky way to start the week.
Posted by Bubbalub[/QUOTE]

That sucks :(  I'm sorry to hear that.

Megbo2012

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[QUOTE]Sorry to hear that Bubba. I hope he finds an awesome job with great insurance soon! I've been looking at dogs to adopt for way too long today. I think the only way H would agree to another dog would be if I just brought one home and told him to deal with it. Which I won't do.
Posted by rachers1017[/QUOTE]

<div>That's about what FBIL did to FMIL. "Mom, what would you do if I got a dog" FMIL said something along the lines of I won't hate it but they are a lot of work and I'm not taking care of another dog. The next day he came home with a husky pup. </div><div>
</div><div>I wish our landlord would let us have pets. I mean, we haven't really asked because we need to not have extra responsibilities right now but damn, I want a dog. </div>

mica178

Bubs, that sucks.  Hopefully the next job will have good health insurance too.

deanozzi

2 days ago I made my sister a cake for her 10th birthday. The leftovers were in mt refrigerator and they caught my eye today. I think I took like 10 bites and then said S&*^ what the heck did I just do? And.... I just came back from the gym!

Loopyseven

Bubbs - so sorry to hear that.  You say next job like he has something lined up already?  Keep your chin up.  You guys'll deal.

mdeidre

My confession is that I actually like sleeping by myself.  Fi and I are celibate until we get married for religious reasons but living together for financial reasons.  He sleeps on the couch while I sleep in our king sized bed and I actually enjoy not having him grab me in a bear hug in the middle of the night or throw one of his big legs over me.  I love to cuddle, but when it's time to sleep I want him on his side and me on mine.

tracym77

I started tearing up at work when H texted me that he won't be home for dinner. I'm new so I freaked out that someone might see so then it got even worse!  It's finals so I haven't seen him much the past 10 days.  The project is due tomorrow so I'll get him back soon but this stuff just reinforces the fact that I can't swing by my parents' for dinner, or go out w/ a friend, etc. 

Not so sad (but gross) confessions:
I've been using oil blotting sheets and I love to examine the sheet after. I do it with pore strips too.

I realized I haven't washed my car since I got here...in October. I used to wash it every 2 weeks like clockwork. I guess the rain has kept it clean enough that I just keep forgetting.

tracym77

Sorry, Bubba.  That sucks.  I hope he finds something even better very soon.

ceh789

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[QUOTE]Not so sad (but gross) confessions: I've been using oil blotting sheets and I love to examine the sheet after. I do it with pore strips too.
Posted by tracym77[/QUOTE]

<div>
</div><div>It's impossible to remove a pore strip and NOT examine it.  I refuse to believe anyone has that much willpower.</div>

tracym77

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[QUOTE]In Response to Re: confessions. : It's impossible to remove a pore strip and NOT examine it.  I refuse to believe anyone has that much willpower.
Posted by ceh789[/QUOTE]

But do you put a piece of white paper or tissue under it so there's better contrast? LOL.

[Deleted User]

Every so often I mix in some wet dog food with the dry food for Rufus, as a treat. Every time, the wet food smells so appetizing. I've never gone so far as to try it, but that's not to say I haven't been tempted. It just smells so yummy.

tracym77

Daff, you always have the best confessions . You never disappoint.

Bubbalub

Sorry I disappeared for a bit there. H doesn't actually have a new job lined up, but he has friends that have been trying to get him to come work for their companies. Our industry is very much a "who you know" one when it comes to hiring, so it's a good thing.