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hello people..me and my honey also filed it at CSC last january and currently waiting for our NOA2..can i join in here too? there are somethings that im really not familiar with yet..but i know i have to..like why people hereare comparing CSC and VSC.. uuhhmm...i feel like im a new member that needs to be oriented..i wish all of us here the best!
Welcome back Rachel, sounds like you had a good and long weekend!
And welcome shes!
About VSC and CSC, the only difference is that most of the time, VSC approves petitions a lot faster than CSC. Half of the people who filed in January already got their NOA2. As BlakeandOlha explained on the first post of this topic, he created this separate topic because on the "january filers" one, they all started to show how happy they were because they got NOA2, and they were talking about the next steps of the project. Even though we like them too (of course!) and we are happy for them, sometimes it was a little strange to have this big difference. I mean, we're far from that step and I know that reading so many messages about NOA2 made me a little upset sometimes.
That's why there are different topics. (though I read both of them!)
That's also why you will see many CSC people vent about how slow it is compared to VSC.
Though in the end, the result will be the same for everybody: we will be able to spend the rest of our life with our SO!
And welcome shes!
About VSC and CSC, the only difference is that most of the time, VSC approves petitions a lot faster than CSC. Half of the people who filed in January already got their NOA2. As BlakeandOlha explained on the first post of this topic, he created this separate topic because on the "january filers" one, they all started to show how happy they were because they got NOA2, and they were talking about the next steps of the project. Even though we like them too (of course!) and we are happy for them, sometimes it was a little strange to have this big difference. I mean, we're far from that step and I know that reading so many messages about NOA2 made me a little upset sometimes.
That's why there are different topics. (though I read both of them!)
That's also why you will see many CSC people vent about how slow it is compared to VSC.
Though in the end, the result will be the same for everybody: we will be able to spend the rest of our life with our SO!
Thank you, Cecile 
Hello shes! Of course you can post in this thread as well. I also hang round the VSC thread despite not having filed there.
dbears - I did indeed compliment my grandfather's eyebrows on behalf of you!
I've decided that after a rather indulgent long weekend I'm going to make good use of these remaining months before my wedding to get cracking on with the dieting again. I always seem to visit my parents and have my grandmother and mother go on about my weight (while feeding me cakes and pies - not exactly helping!) On the other hand everyone commented on how well and happy I looked which was really nice; they all said I was obviously with the right person and that I'd looked comparatively miserable with my ex.
I've also been trying very hard to get my five portions of fruit and veg and to eat good proteins and fish oils so I'm glad that the effects of that are showing, too.
Hello shes! Of course you can post in this thread as well. I also hang round the VSC thread despite not having filed there.
dbears - I did indeed compliment my grandfather's eyebrows on behalf of you!
I've decided that after a rather indulgent long weekend I'm going to make good use of these remaining months before my wedding to get cracking on with the dieting again. I always seem to visit my parents and have my grandmother and mother go on about my weight (while feeding me cakes and pies - not exactly helping!) On the other hand everyone commented on how well and happy I looked which was really nice; they all said I was obviously with the right person and that I'd looked comparatively miserable with my ex.
I've also been trying very hard to get my five portions of fruit and veg and to eat good proteins and fish oils so I'm glad that the effects of that are showing, too.
By the way Rachel, they are waiting on hints from you here: Where in the world
Oh, thank you! I checked that thread Monday morning but I forgot to check it today. I've posted a couple of hints now.
And I still don't know where these buildings are
But I'm not good at that game...
But I'm not good at that game...
Welcome back Rachel, we missed you! I hope you had a great weekend. I like the Where in the world thread, I'll start playing as well.
Thank you Blake! I had an excellent weekend and trust that you all had the same. 
I hope the question in that thread isn't too difficult...I didn't think it was gaging by some of the other questions asked but there are more clues I can offer if it remains unanswered. All three buildings were multi-million pound projects and at least two are major tourist attractions for the city although I'm probably misjudging the popularity of the city in the first place.
I hope the question in that thread isn't too difficult...I didn't think it was gaging by some of the other questions asked but there are more clues I can offer if it remains unanswered. All three buildings were multi-million pound projects and at least two are major tourist attractions for the city although I'm probably misjudging the popularity of the city in the first place.
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 13 2008, 09:24 AM) 
Thank you Blake! I had an excellent weekend and trust that you all had the same.
I hope the question in that thread isn't too difficult...I didn't think it was gaging by some of the other questions asked but there are more clues I can offer if it remains unanswered. All three buildings were multi-million pound projects and at least two are major tourist attractions for the city although I'm probably misjudging the popularity of the city in the first place.
I hope the question in that thread isn't too difficult...I didn't think it was gaging by some of the other questions asked but there are more clues I can offer if it remains unanswered. All three buildings were multi-million pound projects and at least two are major tourist attractions for the city although I'm probably misjudging the popularity of the city in the first place.
Yeah I looked at the "interesting" buildings. I don't know where they are either. But I will study your hints a little closer and see what I come up with. I had a great weekend in that I was busy the entire time and had didn't have the opportunity to get depressed or self absorbed. I think it's good to take a break now and again from this whole process - like you did.
Definitely! I'm actually going to be away four out of the next seven weekends so hopefully time will pass quickly!
Having good Google-fu can help...for the Austria question I think I searched for 'strange blob building Austria' and that found it.
Having good Google-fu can help...for the Austria question I think I searched for 'strange blob building Austria' and that found it.
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 13 2008, 09:43 AM)
Definitely! I'm actually going to be away four out of the next seven weekends so hopefully time will pass quickly!
Having good Google-fu can help...for the Austria question I think I searched for 'strange blob building Austria' and that found it.
Having good Google-fu can help...for the Austria question I think I searched for 'strange blob building Austria' and that found it.
Never thought of that
Another evening gone by...cooked a three course meal for friends, the middle course consisting of the two organic lamb shoulders my mother sent me home with (she has a wonderful butcher).
First course was fresh melon, mango and raspberries, main course was the lamb and honey roast parsnip, sweet potato and carrot, and dessert was a chocolate cheesecake...diet, what diet?
First course was fresh melon, mango and raspberries, main course was the lamb and honey roast parsnip, sweet potato and carrot, and dessert was a chocolate cheesecake...diet, what diet?
Sounds good (except the chocolate cheesecake... I don't like cheesecake). But how did you manage to get melon at that time of the year? isn't it a little early?
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 14 2008, 06:50 AM)
First course was fresh melon, mango and raspberries, main course was the lamb and honey roast parsnip, sweet potato and carrot, and dessert was a chocolate cheesecake...diet, what diet?
.. don't worry chocolate are made from cocoa beans so that will probably qualify it as fiber, along with mangos, raspberries, etc. And there's always tomorrow to start dieting again.... me, I'll start dieting on Monday... i'm just not sure yet which month it will be as long as it will be Monday 
{{me, I'll start dieting on Monday... i'm just not sure yet which month it will be as long as it will be Monday }}]]]]]]]]]]I JUST START DIETING LAST MONDAY,,,,,IM DOIN AFTER 6PM......ITS FUN COZ I CAN EAT WANT I WANT ALLDAY,EXCEPT EVENING.....
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 13 2008, 05:50 PM)
Another evening gone by...cooked a three course meal for friends, the middle course consisting of the two organic lamb shoulders my mother sent me home with (she has a wonderful butcher).
First course was fresh melon, mango and raspberries, main course was the lamb and honey roast parsnip, sweet potato and carrot, and dessert was a chocolate cheesecake...diet, what diet?
First course was fresh melon, mango and raspberries, main course was the lamb and honey roast parsnip, sweet potato and carrot, and dessert was a chocolate cheesecake...diet, what diet?
Sounds like a great meal--- that is one of the things I'll be excited about when Olga comes. I love to cook, and was a cook in a number of restaurants in the Chicago area when in college and graduate school. I love to cook for people, but really do not have much interest in cooking for myself. The first time I was out with Olga and her family I made a 7 course Mexican dinner with desert - which actually was the first time any of them had ever eaten mexican cooking. They all loved it. It was a little interesting finding the ingredients in a southern Ukrainian supermarket. Of course I packed the spices, tortillas, and peppers in my luggage for the trip over. I'm glad they never searched my bags.
If you look at my photos you'll also see Olga and me having dinner in the city's only chinese rest. and that in a city of close to a million. I've got 7 here in a town of 40,000. I love food, and so does Olga - so it looks like the family membership at the health club for us, or we'll both blow up like balloons.
Good morning all!
.. don't worry chocolate are made from cocoa beans so that will probably qualify it as fiber, along with mangos, raspberries, etc. And there's always tomorrow to start dieting again.... me, I'll start dieting on Monday... i'm just not sure yet which month it will be as long as it will be Monday
I like your way of thinking
Good luck!
Ooh, the Mexican dinner sounds amazing! I'll bet that made you immensely popular with her family!
My sister's boyfriend is a chef (for a two-rosetted restaurant no less) and all he eats himself is pizza and diet coke! My mother was appalled!
I think Alex and I are going to have to join a gym...I can just about get away with not always attending the gym here because I walk a couple of miles uphill to work, so I'm kept pretty active as it is. And Alex gets away with not attending a gym only because he eats the most minute portions (and not very healthy portions, either). I can see myself being a lot more inactive and us eating healthy and hearty meals so I'm hoping I don't balloon up as a result either!
Uh oh...my boss just gave me a huge Easter egg!
Well...it has now been two months since USCIS received our petition (their website says 14th Jan). Time is slowly slipping by! The next month should go by fairly quickly and then I'm really hoping we see our first approval in May!
QUOTE(dbears @ Mar 13 2008, 11:49 PM)
.. don't worry chocolate are made from cocoa beans so that will probably qualify it as fiber, along with mangos, raspberries, etc. And there's always tomorrow to start dieting again.... me, I'll start dieting on Monday... i'm just not sure yet which month it will be as long as it will be Monday I like your way of thinking
QUOTE(jego ryu @ Mar 14 2008, 12:42 AM)
{{me, I'll start dieting on Monday... i'm just not sure yet which month it will be as long as it will be Monday }}]]]]]]]]]]I JUST START DIETING LAST MONDAY,,,,,IM DOIN AFTER 6PM......ITS FUN COZ I CAN EAT WANT I WANT ALLDAY,EXCEPT EVENING.....
Good luck!
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Mar 14 2008, 03:30 AM)
Sounds like a great meal--- that is one of the things I'll be excited about when Olga comes. I love to cook, and was a cook in a number of restaurants in the Chicago area when in college and graduate school. I love to cook for people, but really do not have much interest in cooking for myself. The first time I was out with Olga and her family I made a 7 course Mexican dinner with desert - which actually was the first time any of them had ever eaten mexican cooking. They all loved it. It was a little interesting finding the ingredients in a southern Ukrainian supermarket. Of course I packed the spices, tortillas, and peppers in my luggage for the trip over. I'm glad they never searched my bags. If you look at my photos you'll also see Olga and me having dinner in the city's only chinese rest. and that in a city of close to a million. I've got 7 here in a town of 40,000. I love food, and so does Olga - so it looks like the family membership at the health club for us, or we'll both blow up like balloons.
If you look at my photos you'll also see Olga and me having dinner in the city's only chinese rest. and that in a city of close to a million. I've got 7 here in a town of 40,000. I love food, and so does Olga - so it looks like the family membership at the health club for us, or we'll both blow up like balloons.Ooh, the Mexican dinner sounds amazing! I'll bet that made you immensely popular with her family!
My sister's boyfriend is a chef (for a two-rosetted restaurant no less) and all he eats himself is pizza and diet coke! My mother was appalled!
I think Alex and I are going to have to join a gym...I can just about get away with not always attending the gym here because I walk a couple of miles uphill to work, so I'm kept pretty active as it is. And Alex gets away with not attending a gym only because he eats the most minute portions (and not very healthy portions, either). I can see myself being a lot more inactive and us eating healthy and hearty meals so I'm hoping I don't balloon up as a result either!
Uh oh...my boss just gave me a huge Easter egg!
Well...it has now been two months since USCIS received our petition (their website says 14th Jan). Time is slowly slipping by! The next month should go by fairly quickly and then I'm really hoping we see our first approval in May!
Bryan started to exercise at his house, and I did the same. Would be a lot better to join a gym, I'll probably do that once in the USA. Like you I'm afraid I'm going to be a lot more inactive once I get there...
Two months and a half since we sent the petitions. Time flies quite fast, but CSC isn't doing a great job either. We need a few more approvals this week: I wanted to be 150th on Igor's list at the end of the week, right now we're 152nd... please CSC we need at least two more approvals. 150th would be a small victory. it seems that every week it's the same: there's a good start with 4 or 5 approvals a day, and then... almost nothing for the end of the week.
Two months and a half since we sent the petitions. Time flies quite fast, but CSC isn't doing a great job either. We need a few more approvals this week: I wanted to be 150th on Igor's list at the end of the week, right now we're 152nd... please CSC we need at least two more approvals. 150th would be a small victory. it seems that every week it's the same: there's a good start with 4 or 5 approvals a day, and then... almost nothing for the end of the week.
QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Mar 14 2008, 10:54 AM)
Bryan started to exercise at his house, and I did the same. Would be a lot better to join a gym, I'll probably do that once in the USA. Like you I'm afraid I'm going to be a lot more inactive once I get there...
Two months and a half since we sent the petitions. Time flies quite fast, but CSC isn't doing a great job either. We need a few more approvals this week: I wanted to be 150th on Igor's list at the end of the week, right now we're 152nd... please CSC we need at least two more approvals. 150th would be a small victory. it seems that every week it's the same: there's a good start with 4 or 5 approvals a day, and then... almost nothing for the end of the week.
Two months and a half since we sent the petitions. Time flies quite fast, but CSC isn't doing a great job either. We need a few more approvals this week: I wanted to be 150th on Igor's list at the end of the week, right now we're 152nd... please CSC we need at least two more approvals. 150th would be a small victory. it seems that every week it's the same: there's a good start with 4 or 5 approvals a day, and then... almost nothing for the end of the week.
i think i gonna to buy that stuff.
http://fitnesscube.domyos.com/EN/
It look really nice, and after winter i need to do some exercises too
What an interesting device. It looks strange. It's funny, it seems that everybody needs to do some exercise or to start a new diet 
Well, we are all getting married!
Yep i'm dieting too. Trying to lose 40 pounds.....
So I ate all the chocolates that came with the Easter egg so that I could be rid of them more quickly and thus start my dieting sooner only now I feel sick from too much sugar 
So is the marriage everybody's first motivation?
I'm not doing it for the marriage. I'm not trying to lose weight or to look slimmer. (that would actually be alarming if I lost weight!). My main motivation is that I don't exercise enough and it will be worse in the USA. So I'm starting now.
And about diet, I'm trying to eat better. I almost don't eat meat so I have to figure out how to get all the good nutrients and vitamins that are missing in my diet.
I'm not doing it for the marriage. I'm not trying to lose weight or to look slimmer. (that would actually be alarming if I lost weight!). My main motivation is that I don't exercise enough and it will be worse in the USA. So I'm starting now.
And about diet, I'm trying to eat better. I almost don't eat meat so I have to figure out how to get all the good nutrients and vitamins that are missing in my diet.
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 14 2008, 08:13 AM)
Well, we are all getting married!
As the old saying goes, Fat & happy!
I like the gym or rec center idea because it is a place you two can go to together, making exercise a family activity. A lot of rec centers have aerobic classes, or swiming or matial arts - which can be a shared hobby as well. the YMCA is good, not expensive, and not a fashion show like some private health clubs.
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 14 2008, 02:20 PM)
So I ate all the chocolates that came with the Easter egg so that I could be rid of them more quickly and thus start my dieting sooner only now I feel sick from too much sugar
try to drink a lot of water, maybe that's going to make you feel better... that's what I do when I eat too much chocolate or candies.
QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Mar 14 2008, 01:24 PM)
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 14 2008, 02:20 PM)
So I ate all the chocolates that came with the Easter egg so that I could be rid of them more quickly and thus start my dieting sooner only now I feel sick from too much sugar
try to drink a lot of water, maybe that's going to make you feel better... that's what I do when I eat too much chocolate or candies.You are all making me hungry!!
Yes and no.
I mean, I am always trying to maintain my weight at a sensible level. I do fluctuate. I don't do crash dieting, I guess I just have periods where my diet is a little healthier than before (I have a very sweet tooth and I have to really work hard at making sure I don't have too much refined sugar in my diet).
I always mean to be healthy first and foremost, so I wouldn't eat fewer than 1200 calories a day (that'd send my body rocketing into starvation mode) and I always try and get some exercise out of doors (even if it's just a short walk) and I always try and have a balanced diet (so, fruit and veg and protein).
However even going just 100-200 calories over your daily limit can pile on the pounds over a few months and cakes and desserts are terribly calorie-laden, and I'm not perfect and there are some months where I've said, 'sod it'. Thus over a period of 5-6 years I've piled on 30 lbs in total which was a little alarming when I finally realised! I've only really gone up one dress size but certain parts of my body look really ugly to me - for example I have huge upper arms which I absolutely detest!
I've been finding it really hard to lose the weight. I've managed to prevent myself from gaining any more, but the weight I already gained? It's tough! When I have periods (I managed 6 months last year) where I go to the gym and cut out sugar from my diet and pay really close attention to how many calories I am consuming and I still don't lose weight it's really hard to stay motivated.
Before I've just avoided having my photo (well, a photo that doesn't include just my face!) taken, but obviously people are going to be taking photos at my wedding, and so I'm using that as a motivator - but it's not the sole reason
I mean, I am always trying to maintain my weight at a sensible level. I do fluctuate. I don't do crash dieting, I guess I just have periods where my diet is a little healthier than before (I have a very sweet tooth and I have to really work hard at making sure I don't have too much refined sugar in my diet).
I always mean to be healthy first and foremost, so I wouldn't eat fewer than 1200 calories a day (that'd send my body rocketing into starvation mode) and I always try and get some exercise out of doors (even if it's just a short walk) and I always try and have a balanced diet (so, fruit and veg and protein).
However even going just 100-200 calories over your daily limit can pile on the pounds over a few months and cakes and desserts are terribly calorie-laden, and I'm not perfect and there are some months where I've said, 'sod it'. Thus over a period of 5-6 years I've piled on 30 lbs in total which was a little alarming when I finally realised! I've only really gone up one dress size but certain parts of my body look really ugly to me - for example I have huge upper arms which I absolutely detest!
I've been finding it really hard to lose the weight. I've managed to prevent myself from gaining any more, but the weight I already gained? It's tough! When I have periods (I managed 6 months last year) where I go to the gym and cut out sugar from my diet and pay really close attention to how many calories I am consuming and I still don't lose weight it's really hard to stay motivated.
Before I've just avoided having my photo (well, a photo that doesn't include just my face!) taken, but obviously people are going to be taking photos at my wedding, and so I'm using that as a motivator - but it's not the sole reason
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Mar 14 2008, 01:23 PM)
As the old saying goes, Fat & happy!
I like the gym or rec center idea because it is a place you two can go to together, making exercise a family activity. A lot of rec centers have aerobic classes, or swiming or matial arts - which can be a shared hobby as well. the YMCA is good, not expensive, and not a fashion show like some private health clubs.
I like the gym or rec center idea because it is a place you two can go to together, making exercise a family activity. A lot of rec centers have aerobic classes, or swiming or matial arts - which can be a shared hobby as well. the YMCA is good, not expensive, and not a fashion show like some private health clubs.
I'm often quite shy about joining classes and I prefer to have someone to go with - so hopefully Alex and I can go to classes together. I'd love to attend a dance class.
QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Mar 14 2008, 01:24 PM)
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 14 2008, 02:20 PM)
So I ate all the chocolates that came with the Easter egg so that I could be rid of them more quickly and thus start my dieting sooner only now I feel sick from too much sugar
try to drink a lot of water, maybe that's going to make you feel better... that's what I do when I eat too much chocolate or candies.Thanks - I shall!
QUOTE(Saffyre @ Mar 14 2008, 01:26 PM)
You are all making me hungry!!
Sorry - I know, it's terrible, people talk about food and I feel my stomach rumbling - I guess I just really love my food.
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 14 2008, 08:31 AM)
Yes and no.
I mean, I am always trying to maintain my weight at a sensible level. I do fluctuate. I don't do crash dieting, I guess I just have periods where my diet is a little healthier than before (I have a very sweet tooth and I have to really work hard at making sure I don't have too much refined sugar in my diet).
I always mean to be healthy first and foremost, so I wouldn't eat fewer than 1200 calories a day (that'd send my body rocketing into starvation mode) and I always try and get some exercise out of doors (even if it's just a short walk) and I always try and have a balanced diet (so, fruit and veg and protein).
However even going just 100-200 calories over your daily limit can pile on the pounds over a few months and cakes and desserts are terribly calorie-laden, and I'm not perfect and there are some months where I've said, 'sod it'. Thus over a period of 5-6 years I've piled on 30 lbs in total which was a little alarming when I finally realised! I've only really gone up one dress size but certain parts of my body look really ugly to me - for example I have huge upper arms which I absolutely detest!
I've been finding it really hard to lose the weight. I've managed to prevent myself from gaining any more, but the weight I already gained? It's tough! When I have periods (I managed 6 months last year) where I go to the gym and cut out sugar from my diet and pay really close attention to how many calories I am consuming and I still don't lose weight it's really hard to stay motivated.
Before I've just avoided having my photo (well, a photo that doesn't include just my face!) taken, but obviously people are going to be taking photos at my wedding, and so I'm using that as a motivator - but it's not the sole reason
I mean, I am always trying to maintain my weight at a sensible level. I do fluctuate. I don't do crash dieting, I guess I just have periods where my diet is a little healthier than before (I have a very sweet tooth and I have to really work hard at making sure I don't have too much refined sugar in my diet).
I always mean to be healthy first and foremost, so I wouldn't eat fewer than 1200 calories a day (that'd send my body rocketing into starvation mode) and I always try and get some exercise out of doors (even if it's just a short walk) and I always try and have a balanced diet (so, fruit and veg and protein).
However even going just 100-200 calories over your daily limit can pile on the pounds over a few months and cakes and desserts are terribly calorie-laden, and I'm not perfect and there are some months where I've said, 'sod it'. Thus over a period of 5-6 years I've piled on 30 lbs in total which was a little alarming when I finally realised! I've only really gone up one dress size but certain parts of my body look really ugly to me - for example I have huge upper arms which I absolutely detest!
I've been finding it really hard to lose the weight. I've managed to prevent myself from gaining any more, but the weight I already gained? It's tough! When I have periods (I managed 6 months last year) where I go to the gym and cut out sugar from my diet and pay really close attention to how many calories I am consuming and I still don't lose weight it's really hard to stay motivated.
Before I've just avoided having my photo (well, a photo that doesn't include just my face!) taken, but obviously people are going to be taking photos at my wedding, and so I'm using that as a motivator - but it's not the sole reason
Doin't worry too much - nervous energy leading up to the wedding can help. Cutting out sweets will definitely help, and perhaps having your avitar not eat so much might help as well
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 14 2008, 02:35 PM)
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Mar 14 2008, 01:23 PM)
As the old saying goes, Fat & happy!
I like the gym or rec center idea because it is a place you two can go to together, making exercise a family activity. A lot of rec centers have aerobic classes, or swiming or matial arts - which can be a shared hobby as well. the YMCA is good, not expensive, and not a fashion show like some private health clubs.
I like the gym or rec center idea because it is a place you two can go to together, making exercise a family activity. A lot of rec centers have aerobic classes, or swiming or matial arts - which can be a shared hobby as well. the YMCA is good, not expensive, and not a fashion show like some private health clubs.
I'm often quite shy about joining classes and I prefer to have someone to go with - so hopefully Alex and I can go to classes together. I'd love to attend a dance class.
I'm shy too, but not in the same way. I wouldn't want to exercise with my husband. It seems so strange. I'd rather join a gym class where I don't know anybody than exercise with him.
I can't explain why. He knows almost everything about me, so do I, we share lots and lots of things, and we're definitely not prudish. But when I think of working out together, somehow there's a block in my mind.
But maybe we will.
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Mar 14 2008, 02:37 PM)
Don't worry too much - nervous energy leading up to the wedding can help. Cutting out sweets will definitely help, and perhaps having your avitar not eat so much might help as well
that's exactly what I was thinking!
hey girls i just got cured about something
I felt in love with the Max Chaoul wedding dresses.
http://www.maxchaoulcouture.com/index.htm
I just come back from the store where i tried some dresses.
Just 2 dresses, the less expensive ones... (3200 euros)
It look really really nice but.... no.
Even a wedding dress don't need to be so expensive.
I felt in love with the Max Chaoul wedding dresses.
http://www.maxchaoulcouture.com/index.htm
I just come back from the store where i tried some dresses.
Just 2 dresses, the less expensive ones... (3200 euros)
It look really really nice but.... no.
Even a wedding dress don't need to be so expensive.
QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Mar 14 2008, 08:41 AM)
I'm shy too, but not in the same way. I wouldn't want to exercise with my husband. It seems so strange. I'd rather join a gym class where I don't know anybody than exercise with him.
I can't explain why. He knows almost everything about me, so do I, we share lots and lots of things, and we're definitely not prudish. But when I think of working out together, somehow there's a block in my mind.
But maybe we will.
I can't explain why. He knows almost everything about me, so do I, we share lots and lots of things, and we're definitely not prudish. But when I think of working out together, somehow there's a block in my mind.
But maybe we will.
There's exercise and then there's fun active stuff to do. I don't really want to sit around and lift weights with Olga, nor would I be particularly excited about a spin class or joining her in aerobics (I don't look as good in tights as I used to
) What I do plan to do with her is play a lot of tennis, go to the pool (what guy wouldn't want to see his gal in a bathing suit), bike riding, and lots and lots of walking. I know if we don't do these things we'll sit around in the kitchen talking or on the couch watching TV or other sedintary type things. Not good for anyone's waistlines.
QUOTE(MissYoko @ Mar 14 2008, 09:10 AM)
hey girls i just got cured about something
I felt in love with the Max Chaoul wedding dresses.
http://www.maxchaoulcouture.com/index.htm
I just come back from the store where i tried some dresses.
Just 2 dresses, the less expensive ones... (3200 euros)
It look really really nice but.... no.
Even a wedding dress don't need to be so expensive.
I felt in love with the Max Chaoul wedding dresses.
http://www.maxchaoulcouture.com/index.htm
I just come back from the store where i tried some dresses.
Just 2 dresses, the less expensive ones... (3200 euros)
It look really really nice but.... no.
Even a wedding dress don't need to be so expensive.
Wow, those are beautiful. That's pretty amazing. You can talk him into it!!!
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Mar 14 2008, 03:13 PM)
QUOTE(MissYoko @ Mar 14 2008, 09:10 AM)
hey girls i just got cured about something
I felt in love with the Max Chaoul wedding dresses.
http://www.maxchaoulcouture.com/index.htm
I just come back from the store where i tried some dresses.
Just 2 dresses, the less expensive ones... (3200 euros)
It look really really nice but.... no.
Even a wedding dress don't need to be so expensive.
I felt in love with the Max Chaoul wedding dresses.
http://www.maxchaoulcouture.com/index.htm
I just come back from the store where i tried some dresses.
Just 2 dresses, the less expensive ones... (3200 euros)
It look really really nice but.... no.
Even a wedding dress don't need to be so expensive.
Wow, those are beautiful. That's pretty amazing. You can talk him into it!!!
prices are beautifull too
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Mar 14 2008, 03:10 PM)
There's exercise and then there's fun active stuff to do. I don't really want to sit around and lift weights with Olga, nor would I be particularly excited about a spin class or joining her in aerobics (I don't look as good in tights as I used to ) What I do plan to do with her is play a lot of tennis, go to the pool (what guy wouldn't want to see his gal in a bathing suit), bike riding, and lots and lots of walking. I know if we don't do these things we'll sit around in the kitchen talking or on the couch watching TV or other sedintary type things. Not good for anyone's waistlines.
) What I do plan to do with her is play a lot of tennis, go to the pool (what guy wouldn't want to see his gal in a bathing suit), bike riding, and lots and lots of walking. I know if we don't do these things we'll sit around in the kitchen talking or on the couch watching TV or other sedintary type things. Not good for anyone's waistlines.Bike riding and walking sound good. we'll probably do that. Apparently there is a park next to where he lives, I'm sure we'll go there from time to time.
QUOTE(MissYoko @ Mar 14 2008, 03:21 PM)
QUOTE(BlakeandOlha @ Mar 14 2008, 03:13 PM)
QUOTE(MissYoko @ Mar 14 2008, 09:10 AM)
hey girls i just got cured about something
I felt in love with the Max Chaoul wedding dresses.
http://www.maxchaoulcouture.com/index.htm
I just come back from the store where i tried some dresses.
Just 2 dresses, the less expensive ones... (3200 euros)
It look really really nice but.... no.
Even a wedding dress don't need to be so expensive.
I felt in love with the Max Chaoul wedding dresses.
http://www.maxchaoulcouture.com/index.htm
I just come back from the store where i tried some dresses.
Just 2 dresses, the less expensive ones... (3200 euros)
It look really really nice but.... no.
Even a wedding dress don't need to be so expensive.
Wow, those are beautiful. That's pretty amazing. You can talk him into it!!!
prices are beautifull too
Yes these are beautiful dresses! They're so beautiful I'd be afraid to wear them and break or dirty them!
Some of those dresses are fabulous!
I think if I were to spend a lot of money on a dress it'd have to be a crazy couture dress for sure - going over the top once in a rare while with something utterly outrageous is definitely something I'd do if the funds allowed for it!
I think if I were to spend a lot of money on a dress it'd have to be a crazy couture dress for sure - going over the top once in a rare while with something utterly outrageous is definitely something I'd do if the funds allowed for it!
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 14 2008, 09:30 AM)
Some of those dresses are fabulous!
I think if I were to spend a lot of money on a dress it'd have to be a crazy couture dress for sure - going over the top once in a rare while with something utterly outrageous is definitely something I'd do if the funds allowed for it!
I think if I were to spend a lot of money on a dress it'd have to be a crazy couture dress for sure - going over the top once in a rare while with something utterly outrageous is definitely something I'd do if the funds allowed for it!
I used to work for a french apparel company as finance director for their US subsidiary - it would make you positively ill to know how much these things cost to make vs. how much you are charged. Thank goodness crazy couture has not yet caught on in the Ukraine - there's a chance I could get out of this alive
Oh - I know there's a hideously huge mark-up and that you're paying almost entirely for the label...but I still think it'd be fun to do just once in a lifetime!
I wouldn't go too crazy and I've certainly not overindulged before, but I can understand the appeal. I could only do it guilt-free if I didn't desperately need anything else, or if the money was only to be allocated to me for a particular extravagance. For example, my mother would like to help me buy a decent quality wedding dress - if I do receive financial assistance from her it will be for a dress only, I couldn't ask that she spend the money on something else instead.
In the same way I wish I could be able to afford an expensive haircut, or to have a massage or have my nails done before I die - have a taste of what it is like to be a rich person for a day.
I wouldn't go too crazy and I've certainly not overindulged before, but I can understand the appeal. I could only do it guilt-free if I didn't desperately need anything else, or if the money was only to be allocated to me for a particular extravagance. For example, my mother would like to help me buy a decent quality wedding dress - if I do receive financial assistance from her it will be for a dress only, I couldn't ask that she spend the money on something else instead.
In the same way I wish I could be able to afford an expensive haircut, or to have a massage or have my nails done before I die - have a taste of what it is like to be a rich person for a day.
I'd say something like 400€ to make -> 3200€ in the stores?
QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Mar 14 2008, 10:11 AM)
I'd say something like 400€ to make -> 3200€ in the stores?
Very good guess!!! The answer really depends on where its made - if in France using technical materials or very high threadcounts (as I'm sure these are) you could run around 400 euros, perhaps even a little more. If made in China (most of assembly work is made there - but since the inital sewing was performed in France, they can still put "made in France" on the label) the cost coudl come down another 20-30%. All that slick advertising, fashion shows, magazine placements and store supports, cost a lot of money.
The company I worked for would contract manufacture a child's down filled coat in China for about $12, sell it to Saks or Nordstrom for $50, and they would turn around and sell it to the consumer at $180. Work the ratio's backwards and you can get an idea. A lot of people make money along the way.
I've considered making my own dress, but I am not an experienced seamstress (I've only recently managed to lay hands on my sewing machine again; haven't used it in several years) and besides, I'm not sure what style would suit.
Feeling better after yesterday! Porridge for breakfast and watercress and tuna sandwiches for lunch. I'm also making broth from the lamb as there was a lot of fat and skin and marrow left on the bones. I'll soak a lentil/bean mix overnight and use that and the broth to make a vegetable soup tomorrow. I like soup for lunch but store-made soups either have dairy products in (which I'm trying to avoid) or too much salt.
I'm not a science-fiction fan normally, but as part of a Secret Santa present I received two books by Connie Willis and they are really good. So that's what I've been reading this weekend.
I do the Secret Santa every year with the forums that Alex & I met on, and it's surprising how generous strange internet people can be! The average price of a gift is somewhere around $100 - although the only rule is that you give what you can afford. Some people have even received TVs and DSes in the past! You do get the occasional person who doesn't send anything, but they are swiftly banned from the forums, and usually someone chips in to buy the person who was stiffed another present.
Now, to be more on-topic, I've decided that should we receive the NoA2 before the end of May, then we'll marry in the last week of October and I'll probably fly out at the beginning of September. If we receive the NoA2 in June or later, then we'll marry the third or fourth week of February (depending when the school half-term is) and I'll fly out at the beginning of January. Of course, this is barring unforeseen delays - i.e. being placed in extended review, or NVC losing our petition or something.
Feeling better after yesterday! Porridge for breakfast and watercress and tuna sandwiches for lunch. I'm also making broth from the lamb as there was a lot of fat and skin and marrow left on the bones. I'll soak a lentil/bean mix overnight and use that and the broth to make a vegetable soup tomorrow. I like soup for lunch but store-made soups either have dairy products in (which I'm trying to avoid) or too much salt.
I'm not a science-fiction fan normally, but as part of a Secret Santa present I received two books by Connie Willis and they are really good. So that's what I've been reading this weekend.
I do the Secret Santa every year with the forums that Alex & I met on, and it's surprising how generous strange internet people can be! The average price of a gift is somewhere around $100 - although the only rule is that you give what you can afford. Some people have even received TVs and DSes in the past! You do get the occasional person who doesn't send anything, but they are swiftly banned from the forums, and usually someone chips in to buy the person who was stiffed another present.
Now, to be more on-topic, I've decided that should we receive the NoA2 before the end of May, then we'll marry in the last week of October and I'll probably fly out at the beginning of September. If we receive the NoA2 in June or later, then we'll marry the third or fourth week of February (depending when the school half-term is) and I'll fly out at the beginning of January. Of course, this is barring unforeseen delays - i.e. being placed in extended review, or NVC losing our petition or something.
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
Please include us..Paulie $ Ai.. Jan 8, 2008
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 15 2008, 07:31 PM)
I've considered making my own dress, but I am not an experienced seamstress (I've only recently managed to lay hands on my sewing machine again; haven't used it in several years) and besides, I'm not sure what style would suit.
...
Now, to be more on-topic, I've decided that should we receive the NoA2 before the end of May, then we'll marry in the last week of October and I'll probably fly out at the beginning of September. If we receive the NoA2 in June or later, then we'll marry the third or fourth week of February (depending when the school half-term is) and I'll fly out at the beginning of January. Of course, this is barring unforeseen delays - i.e. being placed in extended review, or NVC losing our petition or something.
...
Now, to be more on-topic, I've decided that should we receive the NoA2 before the end of May, then we'll marry in the last week of October and I'll probably fly out at the beginning of September. If we receive the NoA2 in June or later, then we'll marry the third or fourth week of February (depending when the school half-term is) and I'll fly out at the beginning of January. Of course, this is barring unforeseen delays - i.e. being placed in extended review, or NVC losing our petition or something.
Bryan has a friend who is a seamstress and she prefered to buy her dress. It's probably very time consuming and stressful to make your own dress, even though you are a good seamstress. I think what she ended up doing is that she bought her dress on ebay (cheap dress from China) and then made a few changes on it to make it "her own dress".
That Secret Santa sounds fun!
Is Alex still at the university? Waiting until January seems quite long (though some in the past had to wait longer than that) I hope you will receive NOA2 before the end of May. I don't know how long it takes between NOA2 and the interview in England, but it seems to me that if you have your NOA2 at the end of June, you might still be able to go back there early enough to marry in October.
Welcome smiley84!
QUOTE(smiley84 @ Mar 15 2008, 08:00 PM)
Please include us..Paulie $ Ai.. Jan 8, 2008
Hello there, you are now officially included. Actually there have been others who have joined after I posted the list who filed during January - is that the case here or did I must mess up
As we get closer to the time when we can expect to see some approvals I'll put together another list so that everyone is included.The St Patricks celebration yesterday was a lot of fun, so I'm slowly recovering with a quiet morning and a dark cup of coffee. How is everyone doing? There were a number of new approvals I saw from yesterday and my projected adjudication date moved down one day = a good mood for me.
Rachel, the getting a seamstress Idea is what I'd like to do also, it would save a lot of money but it would also put someone to work. Of course it comes down to Olga's wishes, if she can find the right fabrics and seamstress. If not, we'll be buying like everyone else. I hope everyone is doing great today!
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QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Mar 16 2008, 09:33 AM)
Bryan has a friend who is a seamstress and she prefered to buy her dress. It's probably very time consuming and stressful to make your own dress, even though you are a good seamstress. I think what she ended up doing is that she bought her dress on ebay (cheap dress from China) and then made a few changes on it to make it "her own dress".
That's a good idea! And yes...I don't really have the time or experience to make an entire dress.
QUOTE
Is Alex still at the university? Waiting until January seems quite long (though some in the past had to wait longer than that) I hope you will receive NOA2 before the end of May. I don't know how long it takes between NOA2 and the interview in England, but it seems to me that if you have your NOA2 at the end of June, you might still be able to go back there early enough to marry in October.
Alex is currently taking classes (or, a class) although he's not at university full time yet (that comes later, when I have a job and can support *him*
). When I was referring to school half-term I meant for my youngest brother and sister.The main reason for waiting is a matter of timing and money. I'd like to give people 6 months notice for the wedding so that travel arrangements and plans can be made in plenty of time. My two tentative wedding dates, depending on the NoA2 date, are the autumn half-term (last week of October) and the spring half-term (sometime in February). I'd coincide the wedding with a school holiday so that my parents and siblings could fly over and not miss too much school. (Half-term = a week's holiday.) The other option would be to have the wedding over Christmas, but flights are likely to be more expensive then, plus my parents would probably like to spend time with my grandparents. October and February should be reasonably cheap months to fly in.
Getting the NoA2 in June would normally give me plenty of time still to make an October wedding, but it wouldn't give our guests much time, so assuming that I had my interview in late July or August I could afford to wait 5-6 months and fly out in December or January instead.
Blake - as I understand it's much cheaper to buy a dress in a store here, and having a seamstress make it for you is the expensive/luxurious option! It'd be amazing to have a dress handmade to your specifications, though!
Today's been quiet...started reading a new book (finished the other) and cleaned my bedroom/the bathroom. Also made that soup - it's pretty spicy, I think I overdid the chilli/garam masala. Still, good for the cold weather!
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 16 2008, 07:35 PM)
Alex is currently taking classes (or, a class) although he's not at university full time yet (that comes later, when I have a job and can support *him* ). When I was referring to school half-term I meant for my youngest brother and sister.
). When I was referring to school half-term I meant for my youngest brother and sister.Same here, he's waiting for me and my money to go back to school
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel)
The main reason for waiting is a matter of timing and money. I'd like to give people 6 months notice for the wedding so that travel arrangements and plans can be made in plenty of time. My two tentative wedding dates, depending on the NoA2 date, are the autumn half-term (last week of October) and the spring half-term (sometime in February). I'd coincide the wedding with a school holiday so that my parents and siblings could fly over and not miss too much school. (Half-term = a week's holiday.) The other option would be to have the wedding over Christmas, but flights are likely to be more expensive then, plus my parents would probably like to spend time with my grandparents. October and February should be reasonably cheap months to fly in.
I just spent 3 hours talking with Bryan online, and we talked about the wedding. First, what we wanted to do was go to the court house when I arrive (well, sometime during the first month), go to a restaurant with friends to celebrate it, and then, next Spring, we would have a more formal ceremony. That formal ceremony would not have to be a big one, with awesome dinner and everything, but it would still be a nice wedding ceremony, and that way we would have more time to prepare it and to give more time to people to make all the arrangements. That was the original idea.
I've thought about it a lot, and I'm not really comfortable with that idea anymore. Maybe we're going to have so many things to deal with that in the end we won't have time to think of that ceremony and we won't do it. You know how it's like sometimes, you plan things and then the longer you wait, the harder it is to take care of things.
And the second reason is that it sounds kind of strange to have two wedding dates. He says the second one (the formal one) will be our real wedding. But we will already be married. As soon as I'm going to become Mrs. Young, I will feel like I am his wife. It just sounds strange. He also said that it can be considered as if we renew our vows but usually when people renew their vows, that's not 6 months after the wedding!
So I'm all confused. I don't know what to do or what to think anymore. I'd rather have everything at once: have our nice formal ceremony when I first get there. But of course, that will be harder to plan, and that means some people might not be able to come. And it all depends when we're approved. We can't plan the same thing if it's the summer or the winter!
I don't know... Maybe I should stop thinking about it for a while. Maybe it would be good to know what other people think/plan to do.
For everybody reading this topic: What are you planning for your wedding, guys?
QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Mar 16 2008, 08:40 PM)
QUOTE(Alex & Rachel @ Mar 16 2008, 07:35 PM)
Alex is currently taking classes (or, a class) although he's not at university full time yet (that comes later, when I have a job and can support *him* ). When I was referring to school half-term I meant for my youngest brother and sister.
). When I was referring to school half-term I meant for my youngest brother and sister.Same here, he's waiting for me and my money to go back to school
Glad to know I'm not the only one!QUOTE(Cecile and Bryan @ Mar 16 2008, 08:40 PM)
I just spent 3 hours talking with Bryan online, and we talked about the wedding. First, what we wanted to do was go to the court house when I arrive (well, sometime during the first month), go to a restaurant with friends to celebrate it, and then, next Spring, we would have a more formal ceremony. That formal ceremony would not have to be a big one, with awesome dinner and everything, but it would still be a nice wedding ceremony, and that way we would have more time to prepare it and to give more time to people to make all the arrangements. That was the original idea.
I've thought about it a lot, and I'm not really comfortable with that idea anymore. Maybe we're going to have so many things to deal with that in the end we won't have time to think of that ceremony and we won't do it. You know how it's like sometimes, you plan things and then the longer you wait, the harder it is to take care of things.
And the second reason is that it sounds kind of strange to have two wedding dates. He says the second one (the formal one) will be our real wedding. But we will already be married. As soon as I'm going to become Mrs. Young, I will feel like I am his wife. It just sounds strange. He also said that it can be considered as if we renew our vows but usually when people renew their vows, that's not 6 months after the wedding!
So I'm all confused. I don't know what to do or what to think anymore. I'd rather have everything at once: have our nice formal ceremony when I first get there. But of course, that will be harder to plan, and that means some people might not be able to come. And it all depends when we're approved. We can't plan the same thing if it's the summer or the winter!
I don't know... Maybe I should stop thinking about it for a while. Maybe it would be good to know what other people think/plan to do.
For everybody reading this topic: What are you planning for your wedding, guys?
I've thought about it a lot, and I'm not really comfortable with that idea anymore. Maybe we're going to have so many things to deal with that in the end we won't have time to think of that ceremony and we won't do it. You know how it's like sometimes, you plan things and then the longer you wait, the harder it is to take care of things.
And the second reason is that it sounds kind of strange to have two wedding dates. He says the second one (the formal one) will be our real wedding. But we will already be married. As soon as I'm going to become Mrs. Young, I will feel like I am his wife. It just sounds strange. He also said that it can be considered as if we renew our vows but usually when people renew their vows, that's not 6 months after the wedding!
So I'm all confused. I don't know what to do or what to think anymore. I'd rather have everything at once: have our nice formal ceremony when I first get there. But of course, that will be harder to plan, and that means some people might not be able to come. And it all depends when we're approved. We can't plan the same thing if it's the summer or the winter!
I don't know... Maybe I should stop thinking about it for a while. Maybe it would be good to know what other people think/plan to do.
For everybody reading this topic: What are you planning for your wedding, guys?
Well, if it helps, I completely agree with the bolded statements! My mother feels the same way, which is why she and my dad are going to do their best to attend my wedding, no matter how small or cheap it is! But yes, it is harder to plan, hence me doing my best to give six months' notice. If I have to delay my entry into the states so be it; after some deliberation, I've decided I'd rather do this than hurry to be in the US and thus cause everyone to miss the legal ceremony.
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