Hellow fellow January filers at the CSC. There are a lot of you out there, but I don't see many of you posting in the regular January filers thread. I don't begrudge the wonderful speed at which the VSC filers are being approved - Congratulations to all of them - but it points out how different the experience is for CSC filers vs. VSC filers. While the January thread is full of great news about approvals and touches, etc. we CSCers have our own issues to deal with. For myself, I know it is difficult to empathize with a January filer who voicing impatience with a process that is so much shorter than the one I am facing - it may not be "fair" that our processing times are so different, but its also not fair to rain on their parade or dismiss the concerns of the VSC filers. There is also the relevancy - when the CSC side is talking about approvals the VSC group will be talking about interviews or weddings.
So how are you doing? Are you frustrated, concerned, or excited? Knowing the wait that sits in front of you, how will you use the next 5 months. If you think this is a valuable thread then please add to it. Regardless of CSC or VSC, I hope we can all support each other on this amazing journey.
Like I said there are a lot of January CSC filers, I have listed them below (based on I-129f sending date).
Thomas & Michelle 01-01
Cecile & Bryan 01-02
Janeth & Derek 01-02
Ten & DJ 01-03
Yuliya & Brian 01-03
Paola & Chris 01-04
Thanh & Cao 01-04
Zrinka & Eric 01-05
P & J 01-07
Shirley & Steven 01-07
Maria & Eric 01-09
S & KP&SS 01-09
Pamela & Joshua 01-11
Eliciana & Benjamin 01-11
Rachel & Alex 01-11
Bing & John 01-12
Erica & Scott 01-12
WW & MM 01-12
Stuart & Amy 01-14
jj & sh 01-15
Elena & Sergey 01-15
jen & jay 01-16
Agatha & Robert 01-17
VRP & SK 01-18
gabbie & erv 01-22
Chris & Therese 01-23
nr123 & nm123 01-23
Laura & Scott 01-23
yan & isa 01-24
199 a & o 01-24
Greivin & Courtney 01-24
Jeroen & Michelle 01-24
Olga & Blake 01-25
Lea & Ron 01-25
jennie & matthew 01-25
Paul & Joanna 01-25
Supida & Supida 01-28
Lena & Val 01-29
TS & BNR 01-29
Alexandra & Mark 01-29
Susan & Chris 01-30
Benny & Cassi 01-31
Ge & Haibo 01-31
Sapna & Dinesh 01-31
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Can you consolidate the January VSC filers too? I wanted to do it but I am afraid to see the list shrinking and shrinking and then I'd be the only one left.
While it may be true that VSC approval is so much faster than CSC, waiting for a VSC approval feels like waiting and hoping and praying that my lottery ticket hits the jackpot. Every draw bring your hopes up and then when the day is over, your hopes just come crashing to the ground... then another drawing day comes and it gets your hopes up again... this is what makes the process so frustrating. I don't feel bad for myself, I feel bad for VSC filers who have filed before me with no approval yet and to all CSC filers still waiting for NOA2.
But in spite and despite of everything, I am still holding on to God's promise that everything will be made perfect in His own time.... God is never too early nor too late.. He is always RIGHT ON TIME!
While it may be true that VSC approval is so much faster than CSC, waiting for a VSC approval feels like waiting and hoping and praying that my lottery ticket hits the jackpot. Every draw bring your hopes up and then when the day is over, your hopes just come crashing to the ground... then another drawing day comes and it gets your hopes up again... this is what makes the process so frustrating. I don't feel bad for myself, I feel bad for VSC filers who have filed before me with no approval yet and to all CSC filers still waiting for NOA2.
But in spite and despite of everything, I am still holding on to God's promise that everything will be made perfect in His own time.... God is never too early nor too late.. He is always RIGHT ON TIME!
QUOTE(dbears @ Feb 28 2008, 12:42 PM) 
Can you consolidate the January VSC filers too? I wanted to do it but I am afraid to see the list shrinking and shrinking and then I'd be the only one left.
While it may be true that VSC approval is so much faster than CSC, waiting for a VSC approval feels like waiting and hoping and praying that my lottery ticket hits the jackpot. Every draw bring your hopes up and then when the day is over, your hopes just come crashing to the ground... then another drawing day comes and it gets your hopes up again... this is what makes the process so frustrating. I don't feel bad for myself, I feel bad for VSC filers who have filed before me with no approval yet and to all CSC filers still waiting for NOA2.
But in spite and despite of everything, I am still holding on to God's promise that everything will be made perfect in His own time.... God is never too early nor too late.. He is always RIGHT ON TIME!
While it may be true that VSC approval is so much faster than CSC, waiting for a VSC approval feels like waiting and hoping and praying that my lottery ticket hits the jackpot. Every draw bring your hopes up and then when the day is over, your hopes just come crashing to the ground... then another drawing day comes and it gets your hopes up again... this is what makes the process so frustrating. I don't feel bad for myself, I feel bad for VSC filers who have filed before me with no approval yet and to all CSC filers still waiting for NOA2.
But in spite and despite of everything, I am still holding on to God's promise that everything will be made perfect in His own time.... God is never too early nor too late.. He is always RIGHT ON TIME!
You are so right, that's the one problem with being in the VSC filing situation. The emotional rollercoaster must be very difficult, and one that I as a CSC guy don't have to worry about for awhile. Like you say, every day brings the hope that today is the day, and when it isn't, I can imagine the floor dropping out. Of course, if I had my druthers, I'd be in your shoes
I'll see what I can do for you on the January VSC filers list - but you are right, it seems to be shrinking every day. I counted 84 pre-January VSC filers going back to August yesterday, and I can only imagine what they are thinking with all the January approvals. Don't worry too much - you have the faith and you have the strength to get through all this. God never gives us more than we can handle. I hope and pray your approval comes very soon.
i am checking out CSC's approval everyday... hope #approvl / day increases.. that is all
QUOTE(fcvsff @ Feb 28 2008, 03:48 PM)
i am checking out CSC's approval everyday... hope #approvl / day increases.. that is all
All I can say is thank goodness for Igor's list - without it I'm not sure how I would spend my time
I totally empathize with all you CSC January filers.
It seems like everyone around us is getting approved from Vermont EXCEPT us. It would be so totally awesome if my fiance could get here before the summer. As of now I have no childcare for July and August, and that would solve a huge problem! But no... we wwill be one of those January filers whose applications go into limbo for months and months and months... I just know it
*tries to think positively*
It seems like everyone around us is getting approved from Vermont EXCEPT us. It would be so totally awesome if my fiance could get here before the summer. As of now I have no childcare for July and August, and that would solve a huge problem! But no... we wwill be one of those January filers whose applications go into limbo for months and months and months... I just know it
*tries to think positively*
QUOTE(psiprez @ Feb 28 2008, 05:53 PM)
I totally empathize with all you CSC January filers.
It seems like everyone around us is getting approved from Vermont EXCEPT us. It would be so totally awesome if my fiance could get here before the summer. As of now I have no childcare for July and August, and that would solve a huge problem! But no... we wwill be one of those January filers whose applications go into limbo for months and months and months... I just know it
*tries to think positively*
It seems like everyone around us is getting approved from Vermont EXCEPT us. It would be so totally awesome if my fiance could get here before the summer. As of now I have no childcare for July and August, and that would solve a huge problem! But no... we wwill be one of those January filers whose applications go into limbo for months and months and months... I just know it
*tries to think positively*
I'm hoping you'll all be eating hot dogs and potato salad together long before the 4th. There are a lot more January VSC filers than you might think. Obviously you'll see posts from those that get approved way fast, but also those (like me?) that spend a lot of time reading and contributing to the general discussions.
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Feb 28 2008, 10:08 AM)
So how are you doing? Are you frustrated, concerned, or excited? Knowing the wait that sits in front of you, how will you use the next 5 months. If you think this is a valuable thread then please add to it. Regardless of CSC or VSC, I hope we can all support each other on this amazing journey.
Like I said there are a lot of January CSC filers, I have listed them below (based on I-129f sending date).
Like I said there are a lot of January CSC filers, I have listed them below (based on I-129f sending date).
Thanks for checking in on everyone. From here on the west coast, yes I am feeling frustrated, concerned, excited... everything! I love tracking Igor's data as well, and it looks like the average days btwn NOA1's and NOA2's is staying around a nice 140 days or less. This helps keep me hopeful.
Good luck to all the other January CSC filers, and certainly those who have waited days, weeks, and even months longer than us!
C&G
QUOTE(psiprez @ Feb 29 2008, 07:53 AM)
I totally empathize with all you CSC January filers.
It seems like everyone around us is getting approved from Vermont EXCEPT us. It would be so totally awesome if my fiance could get here before the summer. As of now I have no childcare for July and August, and that would solve a huge problem! But no... we wwill be one of those January filers whose applications go into limbo for months and months and months... I just know it
*tries to think positively*
It seems like everyone around us is getting approved from Vermont EXCEPT us. It would be so totally awesome if my fiance could get here before the summer. As of now I have no childcare for July and August, and that would solve a huge problem! But no... we wwill be one of those January filers whose applications go into limbo for months and months and months... I just know it
*tries to think positively*
Not everyone yet... but I could understand how you are feeling... by the way I have posted a thread for VSC January filers... thanks to Blakes help, just check it when you can so you would know where you stand amongst other VSC January filers.
Good luck to everyone still waiting...including me
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Feb 28 2008, 11:08 AM)
For myself, I know it is difficult to empathize with a January filer who voicing impatience with a process that is so much shorter than the one I am facing - it may not be "fair" that our processing times are so different, but its also not fair to rain on their parade or dismiss the concerns of the VSC filers.
I'm not a January CSC filer, I'm a February...but I just had to put in my props to you for starting this thread. I keep feeling guilty when a VSC person complains about their timeline and I have to work hard to muster up sympathy. I don't begrudge them their fast timelines, I wish I could have one...but I know that I'm looking at two or three times their wait.
I filed on 12/31, so I'm kinda a Jan filer. I congratulate all the new NOA2's from Vermont, but I still wish it was me too.
according to the list, i m on the 29th place......n none of the above me hv approvals yet.
we gotta have, faith faith faith!!!!
we gotta have, faith faith faith!!!!
QUOTE(aravis227 @ Feb 29 2008, 10:37 AM)
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Feb 28 2008, 11:08 AM)
For myself, I know it is difficult to empathize with a January filer who voicing impatience with a process that is so much shorter than the one I am facing - it may not be "fair" that our processing times are so different, but its also not fair to rain on their parade or dismiss the concerns of the VSC filers.
I'm not a January CSC filer, I'm a February...but I just had to put in my props to you for starting this thread. I keep feeling guilty when a VSC person complains about their timeline and I have to work hard to muster up sympathy. I don't begrudge them their fast timelines, I wish I could have one...but I know that I'm looking at two or three times their wait.Now, I could empathize with what your feeling, i would probably be feeling the same way had we filed at CSC. I hope and pray that CSC will be able to clear all october filers and be able to kick in approvals for november, december, january and february soonest.
Wish all of you CSC filers a faster approval than what is normal with CSC.
God speed.
Good thread, Blake.
I think the most frustrating in that process is the speed difference between VSC and CSC. oh and the fact that they don't work on the petitions in the order they arrived.
Igor did a good job in separating CSC approvals and VSC approvals on his list. That way we see their approvals only if we decide to check.
That list is great, but sometimes (when I check it 10 times a day), I wonder if it wouldn't be better not to have anything like this. This way we would focus on other things. That way, time would seem to go faster. At the same time, what is the worst: not being able to know how fast/slow it goes or being able to see that they are not moving really fast? Finally I'm glad that list exists.
Even though, as I said before, the process is quite frustrating, since we still have several months to wait, it is very endurable. It makes me happy to see approvals from CSC, even though they are people who filed 2 or 3 months before us.
Last night I did the math. there has been 165 approvals since we filed (almost 2 months ago) and we are 170 on Igor's list. January approvals might start in 2 months. Of course, that is only an hypothesis and we are probably going to wait longer than that. I know I'll start being very upset about this whole process around May.
I think the most frustrating in that process is the speed difference between VSC and CSC. oh and the fact that they don't work on the petitions in the order they arrived.
Igor did a good job in separating CSC approvals and VSC approvals on his list. That way we see their approvals only if we decide to check.
That list is great, but sometimes (when I check it 10 times a day), I wonder if it wouldn't be better not to have anything like this. This way we would focus on other things. That way, time would seem to go faster. At the same time, what is the worst: not being able to know how fast/slow it goes or being able to see that they are not moving really fast? Finally I'm glad that list exists.
Even though, as I said before, the process is quite frustrating, since we still have several months to wait, it is very endurable. It makes me happy to see approvals from CSC, even though they are people who filed 2 or 3 months before us.
Last night I did the math. there has been 165 approvals since we filed (almost 2 months ago) and we are 170 on Igor's list. January approvals might start in 2 months. Of course, that is only an hypothesis and we are probably going to wait longer than that. I know I'll start being very upset about this whole process around May.
QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Feb 29 2008, 06:27 AM)
Good thread, Blake.
I think the most frustrating in that process is the speed difference between VSC and CSC. oh and the fact that they don't work on the petitions in the order they arrived.
Igor did a good job in separating CSC approvals and VSC approvals on his list. That way we see their approvals only if we decide to check.
That list is great, but sometimes (when I check it 10 times a day), I wonder if it wouldn't be better not to have anything like this. This way we would focus on other things. That way, time would seem to go faster. At the same time, what is the worst: not being able to know how fast/slow it goes or being able to see that they are not moving really fast? Finally I'm glad that list exists.
Even though, as I said before, the process is quite frustrating, since we still have several months to wait, it is very endurable. It makes me happy to see approvals from CSC, even though they are people who filed 2 or 3 months before us.
Last night I did the math. there has been 165 approvals since we filed (almost 2 months ago) and we are 170 on Igor's list. January approvals might start in 2 months. Of course, that is only an hypothesis and we are probably going to wait longer than that. I know I'll start being very upset about this whole process around May.
I think the most frustrating in that process is the speed difference between VSC and CSC. oh and the fact that they don't work on the petitions in the order they arrived.
Igor did a good job in separating CSC approvals and VSC approvals on his list. That way we see their approvals only if we decide to check.
That list is great, but sometimes (when I check it 10 times a day), I wonder if it wouldn't be better not to have anything like this. This way we would focus on other things. That way, time would seem to go faster. At the same time, what is the worst: not being able to know how fast/slow it goes or being able to see that they are not moving really fast? Finally I'm glad that list exists.
Even though, as I said before, the process is quite frustrating, since we still have several months to wait, it is very endurable. It makes me happy to see approvals from CSC, even though they are people who filed 2 or 3 months before us.
Last night I did the math. there has been 165 approvals since we filed (almost 2 months ago) and we are 170 on Igor's list. January approvals might start in 2 months. Of course, that is only an hypothesis and we are probably going to wait longer than that. I know I'll start being very upset about this whole process around May.
I know about doing the math stuff
When I first entered in my timeline info and I saw Igor's listing I was number 260 on the waiting for approval listing. It's been interesting watching the number go up and down as new people join. Now I'm at 200, but that doesn't mean I won't be at 210 tomorrow. Even though I realize that it doesn't make a bit of difference as to what my ultimate approval time is, I don't like it when my ranking goes down. With all the waiting involved I've been thinking about ways not to let either myself or Olha to get depressed about all this. I want to redocorate the house - paint, drapes, new carpeting, and all that. Initially I was thinking that it would be good to do all these things before she arrived. I'm starting to think, however, that perhaps that is not such a good idea. I think having her spend time thinking about what she'd like to do, planning how she'd like things to look, and then actually working side by side with me to get it done, will not only give us both something to distract us for the next 6 months, but also give her that sense of immediate contribution to our new "family" when she is here. Once the fun of planning the decorating wears off, my next step is to encourage her to start shopping for her wedding dress, that should extend the good mood for at least another 45 days.
Anybody have any other ideas on how to help our SO's get through this as well?
QUOTE(aravis227 @ Feb 28 2008, 08:37 PM)
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Feb 28 2008, 11:08 AM)
For myself, I know it is difficult to empathize with a January filer who voicing impatience with a process that is so much shorter than the one I am facing - it may not be "fair" that our processing times are so different, but its also not fair to rain on their parade or dismiss the concerns of the VSC filers.
I'm not a January CSC filer, I'm a February...but I just had to put in my props to you for starting this thread. I keep feeling guilty when a VSC person complains about their timeline and I have to work hard to muster up sympathy. I don't begrudge them their fast timelines, I wish I could have one...but I know that I'm looking at two or three times their wait.
I've seen it done before - You Are Now an Honorary January Filer
QUOTE(Badrs Love @ Feb 28 2008, 08:53 PM)
I filed on 12/31, so I'm kinda a Jan filer. I congratulate all the new NOA2's from Vermont, but I still wish it was me too.
Since no one at the CSC was working on 12/31 (of that I can promise you), you can default yourself right into the January group if you want. How are you handling the wait and separation?
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Feb 29 2008, 04:17 PM)
I know about doing the math stuff When I first entered in my timeline info and I saw Igor's listing I was number 260 on the waiting for approval listing. It's been interesting watching the number go up and down as new people join. Now I'm at 200, but that doesn't mean I won't be at 210 tomorrow. Even though I realize that it doesn't make a bit of difference as to what my ultimate approval time is, I don't like it when my ranking goes down.
With all the waiting involved I've been thinking about ways not to let either myself or Olha to get depressed about all this. I want to redocorate the house - paint, drapes, new carpeting, and all that. Initially I was thinking that it would be good to do all these things before she arrived. I'm starting to think, however, that perhaps that is not such a good idea. I think having her spend time thinking about what she'd like to do, planning how she'd like things to look, and then actually working side by side with me to get it done, will not only give us both something to distract us for the next 6 months, but also give her that sense of immediate contribution to our new "family" when she is here. Once the fun of planning the decorating wears off, my next step is to encourage her to start shopping for her wedding dress, that should extend the good mood for at least another 45 days.
Anybody have any other ideas on how to help our SO's get through this as well?
When I first entered in my timeline info and I saw Igor's listing I was number 260 on the waiting for approval listing. It's been interesting watching the number go up and down as new people join. Now I'm at 200, but that doesn't mean I won't be at 210 tomorrow. Even though I realize that it doesn't make a bit of difference as to what my ultimate approval time is, I don't like it when my ranking goes down. With all the waiting involved I've been thinking about ways not to let either myself or Olha to get depressed about all this. I want to redocorate the house - paint, drapes, new carpeting, and all that. Initially I was thinking that it would be good to do all these things before she arrived. I'm starting to think, however, that perhaps that is not such a good idea. I think having her spend time thinking about what she'd like to do, planning how she'd like things to look, and then actually working side by side with me to get it done, will not only give us both something to distract us for the next 6 months, but also give her that sense of immediate contribution to our new "family" when she is here. Once the fun of planning the decorating wears off, my next step is to encourage her to start shopping for her wedding dress, that should extend the good mood for at least another 45 days.
Anybody have any other ideas on how to help our SO's get through this as well?
The decoration is a good idea because that would take plenty of time, but you're right, it is better to do it when Olga gets there. And I can't do any decoration since I'm the foreign one: no need to decorate if I leave my apartment in 6 months!
I've spent time wondering what we'll do for our wedding, I even chose my wedding dress, then I stopped and decided to look for information on the documents I'll need at the embassy. Then, I started thinking of the wedding again (but this time I have a few ideeas!). Next step: gather evidences for the interview. Then, choose accessories for the dress.
I also plan to make a photo album of the people and places I will miss in France. That should keep me busy for a while! But then when I finish it, I'll be happy to have it.
QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Feb 29 2008, 09:59 AM)
The decoration is a good idea because that would take plenty of time, but you're right, it is better to do it when Olga gets there. And I can't do any decoration since I'm the foreign one: no need to decorate if I leave my apartment in 6 months!
I've spent time wondering what we'll do for our wedding, I even chose my wedding dress, then I stopped and decided to look for information on the documents I'll need at the embassy. Then, I started thinking of the wedding again (but this time I have a few ideeas!). Next step: gather evidences for the interview. Then, choose accessories for the dress.
I also plan to make a photo album of the people and places I will miss in France. That should keep me busy for a while! But then when I finish it, I'll be happy to have it.
I've spent time wondering what we'll do for our wedding, I even chose my wedding dress, then I stopped and decided to look for information on the documents I'll need at the embassy. Then, I started thinking of the wedding again (but this time I have a few ideeas!). Next step: gather evidences for the interview. Then, choose accessories for the dress.
I also plan to make a photo album of the people and places I will miss in France. That should keep me busy for a while! But then when I finish it, I'll be happy to have it.
Great idea about the photo album. Olga is also busy collecting and writing down all of her family's receipies to bring with her. I got her a receipie organizer and accessories as one of her Christmas gifts - and encourged her to get receipies from the people she loves there - kinda like being able to bring a part of that over with her. It also gives her a reason to get out to see old family and friends that she might not have seen in a while. The only downside of this is that I'll probably have to finally figure out the metric scale for measurements - which I've been avoiding since the days of Jimmy Carter. Olga's very busy so I don't know how far she'll get with it, but I think something like this will bring out some good stories (As we dig into Aunt Lara's Peach Cobbler).
Aunt Lara's Peach Cobbler?
the idea of getting recipes is also a great idea!
the idea of getting recipes is also a great idea!
I just feel really sorry for those who filed in July, August, September and October who have not yet been approved! I wish them all the best. 
I feel in limbo...there's little point in me starting to pack things up just yet, nor is there any point in cancelling phone/cinema subscription, etc. I can't really do anything to prepare! I just have to continue paying off my credit card; I don't want to start shopping for anything until that's done.
I'm really worried about the financial aspect...at this rate I'm not going to afford a wedding dress of any kind, and I'm secretly hoping that my parents will offer to pay some of my moving costs as a birthday present (my birthday's in August - I'm hoping I'll be moving soon afterwards!) I can't exactly earn any more - there's no point switching jobs as no one would employ me for only six months (plus I rather like my job!) Things keep cropping up - and friends and family keep insisting I visit them before I move, although no one's offered to pay for any train tickets! Is this terrible of me? I would never, ever expect to have to rely on my family financially, but I don't earn that much and no one's appearing sensitive to the fact that I'm having to pay for trips to London, a plane ticket, moving costs, and a wedding! Argh!
And yes, Igor's lists are huuugely helpful - thank you very much to the mysterious Igor
I feel in limbo...there's little point in me starting to pack things up just yet, nor is there any point in cancelling phone/cinema subscription, etc. I can't really do anything to prepare! I just have to continue paying off my credit card; I don't want to start shopping for anything until that's done.
I'm really worried about the financial aspect...at this rate I'm not going to afford a wedding dress of any kind, and I'm secretly hoping that my parents will offer to pay some of my moving costs as a birthday present (my birthday's in August - I'm hoping I'll be moving soon afterwards!) I can't exactly earn any more - there's no point switching jobs as no one would employ me for only six months (plus I rather like my job!) Things keep cropping up - and friends and family keep insisting I visit them before I move, although no one's offered to pay for any train tickets!
Is this terrible of me? I would never, ever expect to have to rely on my family financially, but I don't earn that much and no one's appearing sensitive to the fact that I'm having to pay for trips to London, a plane ticket, moving costs, and a wedding! Argh!And yes, Igor's lists are huuugely helpful - thank you very much to the mysterious Igor
Dr. Zhivago was on TCM last night.....I don't know if Olga has an aunt Lara
But I hope so, cause I love peach cobbler.Rachel, I agree with you about the July, August, and Sept filers - they need to get some CSC Love. Actually, Eli, who has been sitting out there since early July just got approved today - which is great news.
I also agree that this is a very expensive process. I believe that rather than run all over getting together with friends and family - have them all come to you for a party or something. Even better, make it a pot-luck so they can each bring food as well. We all have to watch out pennies at this time, especially for us USC's as we watch our exchange rates plummet. Argh! is right.
Rachel, this is not terrible of you. Yes the process is very expensive and having to spend money for other things (such as visit friends and family) sometimes sounds unaffordable, and people don't get it.
As for the dress and the wedding, I don't want to spend a lot (I say "I" instead of "we" because I have more money than my fiance, so I know i'll be the one paying, even though that won't make much difference once we're married). The process is expensive enough, and like you I won't have an income for several months once in the US. We'll probably do only a small ceremony. Like exchange our vows in front of people we know and then have an appetizer, or cakes, something simple. There won't be a big dinner, decoration will probably be very light, etc. And the fact that we can't choose a date yet doesn't make it easy, so let's keep it simple.
For the dress, you can look online. I found a beautiful dress on ebay, it was cheap. I sent them my measurements and now I'm waiting. Of course, as long as I don't get it, I'm still afraid it's not going to fit, but I know someone who will fix it for me if there's a problem. It's not as wonderful as going to stores but that is still an option.
never watched Dr. Zhivago, that's why I didn't know aunt Lara! though I looked for peach cobbler on google and it looks tasty.
As for the dress and the wedding, I don't want to spend a lot (I say "I" instead of "we" because I have more money than my fiance, so I know i'll be the one paying, even though that won't make much difference once we're married). The process is expensive enough, and like you I won't have an income for several months once in the US. We'll probably do only a small ceremony. Like exchange our vows in front of people we know and then have an appetizer, or cakes, something simple. There won't be a big dinner, decoration will probably be very light, etc. And the fact that we can't choose a date yet doesn't make it easy, so let's keep it simple.
For the dress, you can look online. I found a beautiful dress on ebay, it was cheap. I sent them my measurements and now I'm waiting. Of course, as long as I don't get it, I'm still afraid it's not going to fit, but I know someone who will fix it for me if there's a problem. It's not as wonderful as going to stores but that is still an option.
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Feb 29 2008, 06:24 PM)
Dr. Zhivago was on TCM last night.....I don't know if Olga has an aunt Lara But I hope so, cause I love peach cobbler.
But I hope so, cause I love peach cobbler.never watched Dr. Zhivago, that's why I didn't know aunt Lara! though I looked for peach cobbler on google and it looks tasty.
Thank you, Blake and Cecile! Yes, I'm trying to persuade my friends and family to visit me - although most of the time they want me to visit for birthday parties and the like! My dad's 50th is next month and he's having a huge party next weekend in my home town plus he wants immediate family to attend a concert in London for his actual birthday! Still, I'll get to see many of my relatives at the party, and after all, I was visiting Alex this Christmas so did not get to see them then.
Our wedding will be cheap and small(ish) - many of my friends and family are prepared to fly out, which is very sweet of them, but also has me worrying about the number of people who'll be attending! I'm envisioning lots of home-made food and decorations (I've learned how to make lanterns from willow and tissue paper recently, I'm really tempted to make some). I think I shall have to look at ebay.
Yes - the exchange rate does indeed suck. I know Alex would be happy to help with some things but, like you, Cecile, I'm the higher earner (by a narrow margin) and he needs to save all he can for the months when I'll be unable to work.
Dr. Zhivago is one of my mother's favourite books, and she has a dog called Lara...does that count for anything?
Our wedding will be cheap and small(ish) - many of my friends and family are prepared to fly out, which is very sweet of them, but also has me worrying about the number of people who'll be attending! I'm envisioning lots of home-made food and decorations (I've learned how to make lanterns from willow and tissue paper recently, I'm really tempted to make some). I think I shall have to look at ebay.
Yes - the exchange rate does indeed suck. I know Alex would be happy to help with some things but, like you, Cecile, I'm the higher earner (by a narrow margin) and he needs to save all he can for the months when I'll be unable to work.
Dr. Zhivago is one of my mother's favourite books, and she has a dog called Lara...does that count for anything?
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Feb 29 2008, 07:45 AM)
QUOTE(Badrs Love @ Feb 28 2008, 08:53 PM)
I filed on 12/31, so I'm kinda a Jan filer. I congratulate all the new NOA2's from Vermont, but I still wish it was me too.
Since no one at the CSC was working on 12/31 (of that I can promise you), you can default yourself right into the January group if you want. How are you handling the wait and separation?
The wait is awful, but thankfully I'm flying out on March 4th to spend 3 weeks with my baby. And then hopefully it won't be much longer after that that he'll be coming home to me.
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Feb 29 2008, 12:39 PM)
Dr. Zhivago is one of my mother's favourite books, and she has a dog called Lara...does that count for anything?
Lara was Zhivago's long time love, ahem... and mistress. I don't think she was anyone's aunt. I just picked a name and there you go. Great movie and Pasternek wrote a great book - tragic love story. It was actually banned in the old Soviet Union. Go rent it, you'll enjoy it. And yes, it all counts for something.My wedding will be cheap and smallish too - nothing wrong with that at all. Tasteful doesn't have to mean expensive, nor does the money you spend indicate your degree of love for one another. That might be what the bridal mags tell you, but they're supporting an industry. Your lantern idea is great - just have fun and don't try to live up to other people's expectations - just you and your man.
QUOTE(Badrs Love @ Feb 29 2008, 12:47 PM)
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Feb 29 2008, 07:45 AM)
QUOTE(Badrs Love @ Feb 28 2008, 08:53 PM)
I filed on 12/31, so I'm kinda a Jan filer. I congratulate all the new NOA2's from Vermont, but I still wish it was me too.
Since no one at the CSC was working on 12/31 (of that I can promise you), you can default yourself right into the January group if you want. How are you handling the wait and separation?
The wait is awful, but thankfully I'm flying out on March 4th to spend 3 weeks with my baby. And then hopefully it won't be much longer after that that he'll be coming home to me.
Congratulations, I'm trying to save for all the moving, wedding, etc., etc., expenses - but I know I'll have to give in at some point to go see her. I miss her very much. Three weeks with your SO is great! I am very happy for you.
The Soviet Union banned some of the best books! Considering several of my favourite authors are either Russian or Ukrainian I shall have to read it one day. And then watch the movie.
Thank you for being so positive to everyone, Blake! You're doing a fantastic job keeping us January filers together.
And, aw, I received a letter from my paternal grandpa today - he's never written before, and he doesn't speak much, but last year when I was visiting I looked through the book he'd compiled on his WW2 experiences, and discovered that during that time he had spent a few months in America, and when this was mentioned to him he became very enthusiastic and enamoured; it was obvious his time spent in the US had meant a great deal to him. He sounds really delighted that I am going to be moving there!
Badrs - have a fantastic time with your fiancé! I'm quite jealous!
Thank you for being so positive to everyone, Blake! You're doing a fantastic job keeping us January filers together.
And, aw, I received a letter from my paternal grandpa today - he's never written before, and he doesn't speak much, but last year when I was visiting I looked through the book he'd compiled on his WW2 experiences, and discovered that during that time he had spent a few months in America, and when this was mentioned to him he became very enthusiastic and enamoured; it was obvious his time spent in the US had meant a great deal to him. He sounds really delighted that I am going to be moving there!
Badrs - have a fantastic time with your fiancé! I'm quite jealous!
The only downside of this is that I'll probably have to finally figure out the metric scale for measurements - which I've been avoiding since the days of Jimmy Carter.
www.onlineconversion.com is your friend!
www.onlineconversion.com is your friend!
Living in the UK can be hard - we give our height in feet, our weight in stones, measure small distances in centimetres and metres but long distances in miles. Food in the supermarkets is usually weighed in grams and kilograms but when I cook at home I use pounds and ounces. Phew!
I use online conversions all the time!
I use online conversions all the time!
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Feb 29 2008, 01:39 PM)
Living in the UK can be hard - we give our height in feet, our weight in stones, measure small distances in centimetres and metres but long distances in miles. Food in the supermarkets is usually weighed in grams and kilograms but when I cook at home I use pounds and ounces. Phew!
I use online conversions all the time!
I use online conversions all the time!
u guys are more messed up than we are. I checked out the online converter....its my new friend.
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Feb 29 2008, 01:09 PM)
The Soviet Union banned some of the best books! Considering several of my favourite authors are either Russian or Ukrainian I shall have to read it one day. And then watch the movie.
Mine too - I was a russian studies major at university, amongst other things. Never quite got a handle on the language though.
That is such a sweet memory from your grandfather - I'm sure the experience was amazing. I know you are going to enjoy it so much here.
And to all the January filers, you guys give me energy and hope - thank you so much!
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Feb 29 2008, 07:39 PM)
home-made food and decorations (I've learned how to make lanterns from willow and tissue paper recently, I'm really tempted to make some). I think I shall have to look at ebay.
I wish I could do that! Could you explain to me how to make them?
As for conversion, we use the metric system for everything here.
At least in UK, it's already messed up, so going from a messed up system to another one shouldn't be too difficult
QUOTE(Blake)
Mine too - I was a russian studies major at university, amongst other things. Never quite got a handle on the language though.
I guess that helps to talk to your soon-to-be wife!
QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Feb 29 2008, 01:59 PM)
As for conversion, we use the metric system for everything here.
At least in UK, it's already messed up, so going from a messed up system to another one shouldn't be too difficult :
At least in UK, it's already messed up, so going from a messed up system to another one shouldn't be too difficult
:My sister and her husband are moving to Flanders this summer - so she's going from messed up to sane - or as sane as things get over there. Still, this stuff gets pretty deeply engrained in you. When someone said it snowed 4 inches, I know exactly - if someone said it snowed 10.63cm I wouldn't have a clue. (online conversion.com tells me they're the same). And Olga speaks very good english - which is very fortunate because my russian stinks! :lol
And that's the exact opposite for me! 10 centimeters of snow, that's ok. 4 inches? no idea...
What seems the most annoying is not the conversion between metric and non-metric, it's the fact that the non-metric seems so complicated! it's so easy to have 10 millimeters in 1 centimeters, and 10 centimeters in 1 decimeter, etc. how do you remember how many inches there are in a foot, and how many gallons there are in... whatever is bigger than a gallon?
What seems the most annoying is not the conversion between metric and non-metric, it's the fact that the non-metric seems so complicated! it's so easy to have 10 millimeters in 1 centimeters, and 10 centimeters in 1 decimeter, etc. how do you remember how many inches there are in a foot, and how many gallons there are in... whatever is bigger than a gallon?
QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Feb 29 2008, 07:59 PM)
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Feb 29 2008, 07:39 PM)
home-made food and decorations (I've learned how to make lanterns from willow and tissue paper recently, I'm really tempted to make some). I think I shall have to look at ebay.
I wish I could do that! Could you explain to me how to make them?
As for conversion, we use the metric system for everything here.
At least in UK, it's already messed up, so going from a messed up system to another one shouldn't be too difficult
True
The lanterns are deceptively simple. You'll need willow sticks (purchasable in bundles online), PVA glue, extra-strong tissue paper, masking tape, a sponge and some clippers!
You just soak the willow sticks in water for a few hours, until they are nice and pliable. Then you bend and cut to create your lantern shape and tape joints together using the masking tape. The joints may look a little messy but once the lantern is finished you won't really notice them - it'll be a part of the rustic charm!
You can make a lantern in any shape you desire - a very easy thing to do is to create two 2D shapes and then join them together with short connecting sticks. Leave some space at the bottom for the candle to go. I'd also recommend not having too many large spaces for the tissue paper to cover as it's so flimsy.
Once you've made your lantern frame the next stage is to cover it in tissue paper! Make a mix in a plastic tub (we used old margarine tubs) of 1/2 water 1/2 PVA glue. Tear the tissue paper into strips (I found this much easier to apply) and dip the sponge in the PVA glue mix and cover one side of the tissue paper. Then place the tissue paper over the frame.
All you have to do then is wait for it to dry! I wish I'd taken pictures of the one I made, but it was for this year's Sharrow lantern festival - here's information on last year's:
http://thewhiteroseofyorkshire.blogspot.co...-april-1st.html
QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Feb 29 2008, 08:23 PM)
And that's the exact opposite for me! 10 centimeters of snow, that's ok. 4 inches? no idea...
What seems the most annoying is not the conversion between metric and non-metric, it's the fact that the non-metric seems so complicated! it's so easy to have 10 millimeters in 1 centimeters, and 10 centimeters in 1 decimeter, etc. how do you remember how many inches there are in a foot, and how many gallons there are in... whatever is bigger than a gallon?
What seems the most annoying is not the conversion between metric and non-metric, it's the fact that the non-metric seems so complicated! it's so easy to have 10 millimeters in 1 centimeters, and 10 centimeters in 1 decimeter, etc. how do you remember how many inches there are in a foot, and how many gallons there are in... whatever is bigger than a gallon?
See...I have no idea - the problem with using two systems concurrently in the UK is that no one's really sure what's what! We have pints of milk but litres of petrol, we don't use gallons for anything. I know what a mile is like but not a kilometer, but I have no idea how many feet are in a mile!
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Feb 29 2008, 11:17 PM)
With all the waiting involved I've been thinking about ways not to let either myself or Olha to get depressed about all this. I want to redocorate the house - paint, drapes, new carpeting, and all that. Initially I was thinking that it would be good to do all these things before she arrived. I'm starting to think, however, that perhaps that is not such a good idea. I think having her spend time thinking about what she'd like to do, planning how she'd like things to look, and then actually working side by side with me to get it done, will not only give us both something to distract us for the next 6 months, but also give her that sense of immediate contribution to our new "family" when she is here. Once the fun of planning the decorating wears off, my next step is to encourage her to start shopping for her wedding dress, that should extend the good mood for at least another 45 days.
Anybody have any other ideas on how to help our SO's get through this as well?
Anybody have any other ideas on how to help our SO's get through this as well?
My big bear asked about good color for the kitchen the other night... though I keep telling him I want to be able to help with the painting when i get there and the only thing he said was, "i will surely leave some for you to paint..."... i do hope he was not thinking of making me paint the roof
QUOTE(dbears @ Feb 29 2008, 11:35 PM)
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Feb 29 2008, 11:17 PM)
With all the waiting involved I've been thinking about ways not to let either myself or Olha to get depressed about all this. I want to redocorate the house - paint, drapes, new carpeting, and all that. Initially I was thinking that it would be good to do all these things before she arrived. I'm starting to think, however, that perhaps that is not such a good idea. I think having her spend time thinking about what she'd like to do, planning how she'd like things to look, and then actually working side by side with me to get it done, will not only give us both something to distract us for the next 6 months, but also give her that sense of immediate contribution to our new "family" when she is here. Once the fun of planning the decorating wears off, my next step is to encourage her to start shopping for her wedding dress, that should extend the good mood for at least another 45 days.
Anybody have any other ideas on how to help our SO's get through this as well?
Anybody have any other ideas on how to help our SO's get through this as well?
My big bear asked about good color for the kitchen the other night... though I keep telling him I want to be able to help with the painting when i get there and the only thing he said was, "i will surely leave some for you to paint..."... i do hope he was not thinking of making me paint the roof
I think your safe
QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Feb 29 2008, 02:23 PM)
And that's the exact opposite for me! 10 centimeters of snow, that's ok. 4 inches? no idea...
What seems the most annoying is not the conversion between metric and non-metric, it's the fact that the non-metric seems so complicated! it's so easy to have 10 millimeters in 1 centimeters, and 10 centimeters in 1 decimeter, etc. how do you remember how many inches there are in a foot, and how many gallons there are in... whatever is bigger than a gallon?
What seems the most annoying is not the conversion between metric and non-metric, it's the fact that the non-metric seems so complicated! it's so easy to have 10 millimeters in 1 centimeters, and 10 centimeters in 1 decimeter, etc. how do you remember how many inches there are in a foot, and how many gallons there are in... whatever is bigger than a gallon?
I think we all pretty much understand the logic of the metric system - its all based on units of 10 - but 10 what? The length of a centimeter is mysterious, although theoretically there are 100 of these little buggers in a meter, which is slightly less than one of our yards, which is equal to three feet. Hmmmmm....sounds confusing, you're right. So let me start again....There are always 12 inches in a foot. Why? who knows, ask the English who gave us this system (that's one to you Rachel) There's not much bigger than a gallon here, gallons are made of just 4 quarts which is about the same as a liter. Now, not to confuse anything, but if you go to Canada you don't get what we call gallons you get what are called "imperial gallons" which are a little different.
Still, a pint of beer is still a pint, the world around. Kilos are how we measure the size of the drug arrests, and the mile is something like 5,248 feet. Which is really only important to know in Denver, Colorado aka the "Mile High City." Unless your a doctor, scientist, or engineer no one you talk to about metric measures will really know what you're talking about. Welcome. Thank god our SO's love us....
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Feb 28 2008, 01:08 PM)
Hellow fellow January filers at the CSC. There are a lot of you out there, but I don't see many of you posting in the regular January filers thread. I don't begrudge the wonderful speed at which the VSC filers are being approved - Congratulations to all of them - but it points out how different the experience is for CSC filers vs. VSC filers. While the January thread is full of great news about approvals and touches, etc. we CSCers have our own issues to deal with. For myself, I know it is difficult to empathize with a January filer who voicing impatience with a process that is so much shorter than the one I am facing - it may not be "fair" that our processing times are so different, but its also not fair to rain on their parade or dismiss the concerns of the VSC filers. There is also the relevancy - when the CSC side is talking about approvals the VSC group will be talking about interviews or weddings.
So how are you doing? Are you frustrated, concerned, or excited? Knowing the wait that sits in front of you, how will you use the next 5 months. If you think this is a valuable thread then please add to it. Regardless of CSC or VSC, I hope we can all support each other on this amazing journey.
Like I said there are a lot of January CSC filers, I have listed them below (based on I-129f sending date).
Thomas & Michelle 01-01
Cecile & Bryan 01-02
Janeth & Derek 01-02
Ten & DJ 01-03
Yuliya & Brian 01-03
Paola & Chris 01-04
Thanh & Cao 01-04
Zrinka & Eric 01-05
P & J 01-07
Shirley & Steven 01-07
Maria & Eric 01-09
S & KP&SS 01-09
Pamela & Joshua 01-11
Eliciana & Benjamin 01-11
Rachel & Alex 01-11
Bing & John 01-12
Erica & Scott 01-12
WW & MM 01-12
Stuart & Amy 01-14
jj & sh 01-15
Elena & Sergey 01-15
jen & jay 01-16
Agatha & Robert 01-17
VRP & SK 01-18
gabbie & erv 01-22
Chris & Therese 01-23
nr123 & nm123 01-23
Laura & Scott 01-23
yan & isa 01-24
199 a & o 01-24
Greivin & Courtney 01-24
Jeroen & Michelle 01-24
Olga & Blake 01-25
Lea & Ron 01-25
jennie & matthew 01-25
Paul & Joanna 01-25
Supida & Supida 01-28
Lena & Val 01-29
TS & BNR 01-29
Alexandra & Mark 01-29
Susan & Chris 01-30
Benny & Cassi 01-31
Ge & Haibo 01-31
Sapna & Dinesh 01-31
So how are you doing? Are you frustrated, concerned, or excited? Knowing the wait that sits in front of you, how will you use the next 5 months. If you think this is a valuable thread then please add to it. Regardless of CSC or VSC, I hope we can all support each other on this amazing journey.
Like I said there are a lot of January CSC filers, I have listed them below (based on I-129f sending date).
Thomas & Michelle 01-01
Cecile & Bryan 01-02
Janeth & Derek 01-02
Ten & DJ 01-03
Yuliya & Brian 01-03
Paola & Chris 01-04
Thanh & Cao 01-04
Zrinka & Eric 01-05
P & J 01-07
Shirley & Steven 01-07
Maria & Eric 01-09
S & KP&SS 01-09
Pamela & Joshua 01-11
Eliciana & Benjamin 01-11
Rachel & Alex 01-11
Bing & John 01-12
Erica & Scott 01-12
WW & MM 01-12
Stuart & Amy 01-14
jj & sh 01-15
Elena & Sergey 01-15
jen & jay 01-16
Agatha & Robert 01-17
VRP & SK 01-18
gabbie & erv 01-22
Chris & Therese 01-23
nr123 & nm123 01-23
Laura & Scott 01-23
yan & isa 01-24
199 a & o 01-24
Greivin & Courtney 01-24
Jeroen & Michelle 01-24
Olga & Blake 01-25
Lea & Ron 01-25
jennie & matthew 01-25
Paul & Joanna 01-25
Supida & Supida 01-28
Lena & Val 01-29
TS & BNR 01-29
Alexandra & Mark 01-29
Susan & Chris 01-30
Benny & Cassi 01-31
Ge & Haibo 01-31
Sapna & Dinesh 01-31
wow!..well we are excited and patiently waiting..I hope it won't take too long for us! goodluck for those who got their Noa2
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Mar 1 2008, 11:30 AM)
I think we all pretty much understand the logic of the metric system - its all based on units of 10 - but 10 what? The length of a centimeter is mysterious, although theoretically there are 100 of these little buggers in a meter, which is slightly less than one of our yards, which is equal to three feet. Hmmmmm....sounds confusing, you're right. So let me start again....There are always 12 inches in a foot. Why? who knows, ask the English who gave us this system (that's one to you Rachel) There's not much bigger than a gallon here, gallons are made of just 4 quarts which is about the same as a liter. Now, not to confuse anything, but if you go to Canada you don't get what we call gallons you get what are called "imperial gallons" which are a little different.
Still, a pint of beer is still a pint, the world around. Kilos are how we measure the size of the drug arrests, and the mile is something like 5,248 feet. Which is really only important to know in Denver, Colorado aka the "Mile High City." Unless your a doctor, scientist, or engineer no one you talk to about metric measures will really know what you're talking about. Welcome. Thank god our SO's love us....
Still, a pint of beer is still a pint, the world around. Kilos are how we measure the size of the drug arrests, and the mile is something like 5,248 feet. Which is really only important to know in Denver, Colorado aka the "Mile High City." Unless your a doctor, scientist, or engineer no one you talk to about metric measures will really know what you're talking about. Welcome. Thank god our SO's love us....
It feels like I need to go to school again.
by the way, Rachel, thank your for the willow lanterns.
QUOTE(Mattjen @ Mar 1 2008, 11:57 AM)
wow!..well we are excited and patiently waiting..I hope it won't take too long for us! goodluck for those who got their Noa2
Hello! There's nothing else to do but patiently waiting anyway
No problem!
Imperial measurements have several advantages and would've been more useful in a pre-digital age.
First of all, they're a little easier to relate to in a physical sense. A foot? That's roughly the inside length of an adult's lower arm. A yard was a good measurement to use when buying and selling fabric, and it's also an easy length to pace. A pint? That's a good measurement of drink - a litre is a little bit too much to drink in one go, but a pint of beer feels just right. Baking? Much easier to remember imperial measurements - a basic cake is 4 ounces of flour, 4 ounces of butter, 4 ounces of sugar and 2 large eggs.
Also, base units of 10 are harder to divide - a foot, for example, is easily divisible by 2, 3, 4 and 6. This is why we still have 24 hours in a day and 60 minutes in an hour. You can't easily chop 10 into thirds or quarters.
Of course, if you're getting into complex mathematics or wanting to build buildings, metric is the way to go, but for every day purposes, it's easy to see why Britain has found it hard to shake the use of imperial measurements!
I am glad, though, that we don't deal in shillings, old pennies and old pounds any more - now that really would've been confusing!
Imperial measurements have several advantages and would've been more useful in a pre-digital age.
First of all, they're a little easier to relate to in a physical sense. A foot? That's roughly the inside length of an adult's lower arm. A yard was a good measurement to use when buying and selling fabric, and it's also an easy length to pace. A pint? That's a good measurement of drink - a litre is a little bit too much to drink in one go, but a pint of beer feels just right. Baking? Much easier to remember imperial measurements - a basic cake is 4 ounces of flour, 4 ounces of butter, 4 ounces of sugar and 2 large eggs.
Also, base units of 10 are harder to divide - a foot, for example, is easily divisible by 2, 3, 4 and 6. This is why we still have 24 hours in a day and 60 minutes in an hour. You can't easily chop 10 into thirds or quarters.
Of course, if you're getting into complex mathematics or wanting to build buildings, metric is the way to go, but for every day purposes, it's easy to see why Britain has found it hard to shake the use of imperial measurements!
I am glad, though, that we don't deal in shillings, old pennies and old pounds any more - now that really would've been confusing!
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 1 2008, 04:19 PM)
imperial measurements!
I am glad, though, that we don't deal in shillings, old pennies and old pounds any more - now that really would've been confusing!
I am glad, though, that we don't deal in shillings, old pennies and old pounds any more - now that really would've been confusing!
I could never get that one figured out.
Mattjen - welcome to the thread, I hope you and your SO are doing well. The waiting is the hardest part, but we CSC filers get really good at it. Thankfully they've picked up the pace at CSC a little, but it'll still be a long haul to approval. How do you and your SO spend the time?
Rachel - like the new avitar, but the hamster was pretty good too.
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Feb 28 2008, 10:08 PM)
Thomas & Michelle 01-01
Cecile & Bryan 01-02
Janeth & Derek 01-02
Ten & DJ 01-03
Yuliya & Brian 01-03
Paola & Chris 01-04
Thanh & Cao 01-04
Zrinka & Eric 01-05
P & J 01-07
Shirley & Steven 01-07
Maria & Eric 01-09
S & KP&SS 01-09
Pamela & Joshua 01-11
Eliciana & Benjamin 01-11
Rachel & Alex 01-11
Bing & John 01-12
Erica & Scott 01-12
WW & MM 01-12
Stuart & Amy 01-14
jj & sh 01-15
Elena & Sergey 01-15
jen & jay 01-16
Agatha & Robert 01-17
VRP & SK 01-18
gabbie & erv 01-22
Chris & Therese 01-23
nr123 & nm123 01-23
Laura & Scott 01-23
yan & isa 01-24
199 a & o 01-24
Greivin & Courtney 01-24
Jeroen & Michelle 01-24
Olga & Blake 01-25
Lea & Ron 01-25
jennie & matthew 01-25
Paul & Joanna 01-25
Supida & Supida 01-28
Lena & Val 01-29
TS & BNR 01-29
Alexandra & Mark 01-29
Susan & Chris 01-30
Benny & Cassi 01-31
Ge & Haibo 01-31
Sapna & Dinesh 01-31
Cecile & Bryan 01-02
Janeth & Derek 01-02
Ten & DJ 01-03
Yuliya & Brian 01-03
Paola & Chris 01-04
Thanh & Cao 01-04
Zrinka & Eric 01-05
P & J 01-07
Shirley & Steven 01-07
Maria & Eric 01-09
S & KP&SS 01-09
Pamela & Joshua 01-11
Eliciana & Benjamin 01-11
Rachel & Alex 01-11
Bing & John 01-12
Erica & Scott 01-12
WW & MM 01-12
Stuart & Amy 01-14
jj & sh 01-15
Elena & Sergey 01-15
jen & jay 01-16
Agatha & Robert 01-17
VRP & SK 01-18
gabbie & erv 01-22
Chris & Therese 01-23
nr123 & nm123 01-23
Laura & Scott 01-23
yan & isa 01-24
199 a & o 01-24
Greivin & Courtney 01-24
Jeroen & Michelle 01-24
Olga & Blake 01-25
Lea & Ron 01-25
jennie & matthew 01-25
Paul & Joanna 01-25
Supida & Supida 01-28
Lena & Val 01-29
TS & BNR 01-29
Alexandra & Mark 01-29
Susan & Chris 01-30
Benny & Cassi 01-31
Ge & Haibo 01-31
Sapna & Dinesh 01-31
That's funny...i was considering we're january filers(got the NOA1 on 3rd january and filed on new year's vve),but,ha-ha, i guess the fact that we filed on 31st december makes us december filers...woo-hooo, i feel like i'm i month closer to the NOA2
Good luck to all
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Mar 2 2008, 03:36 PM)
Rachel - like the new avitar, but the hamster was pretty good too.
Hehe, thanks! It was a tough decision to make, but I'm a little addicted to the game my current avatar is from at the moment (hey, it passes the time, right?) It's from the fourth Ace Attorney game for the DS.
Well...another weekend has passed! I baked a buckwheat and almond cake and generally tidied the house.
Hi everybody, we got our NOA 1 in January too, to be more exact - january,3. Good luck to everybody in this process!!!
QUOTE(DaMa @ Mar 2 2008, 06:05 PM)
Hi everybody, we got our NOA 1 in January too, to be more exact - january,3. Good luck to everybody in this process!!!
Welcome aboard!! Your two months into this thing now, hopefully the journey has been smooth for you. Whatcha been up to?
Welcome to this thread, DaMa! We have a fantastic group of January filers and I'm always glad to see more join us!
So what has everyone been up to lately. I spent the weekend cleaning the basement - what fun! I will say that staying busy is the key to having time pass by quickly. I'm little allergice to dust, so I also spent much of the day sneezing. The things we do for entertainment. In order to get out of the house for a bit I went and saw a movie last night. It's not the same as going with my sweetie, but going on solo runs like this has almost become second nature. I will be happy for the day when it is not.
I think that the saddness of the first 30 days has passed a bit, so I'm on a more even keel right now. It is frustrating to see that Olga and I slipped from number 200 on the CSC list on Friday to 204 today. I know it doesn't mean anything as far as approval goes but still, I like to move FORWARD not backward on any list.
So what has everyone been up to?
I think that the saddness of the first 30 days has passed a bit, so I'm on a more even keel right now. It is frustrating to see that Olga and I slipped from number 200 on the CSC list on Friday to 204 today. I know it doesn't mean anything as far as approval goes but still, I like to move FORWARD not backward on any list.
So what has everyone been up to?
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