~July 2007 K-1 Filers~

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Yeah - I think providing I don't denounce my UK citizenship then I can have dual citizenship when I naturalise... Hadn't heard anything about paying US taxes while abroad though... will defo have to look into that I can't imagine really settling down having to renew my GC every ten years either though - I would prefer to feel like I could settle down at last...

You only have to pay taxes to US government if you actually earn money in US. If you live outside US and have for example a US bank account with lotsa money on it, then you have to pay taxes from the interest profit, or if you own a land or rent something in the US. If you don´t then you have nothing to pay taxes from. Me thinks

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Have decided on UK wedding reception venue:

Does that mean you are having the next wedding in UK?

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

omg that's only 2 1/2 months!!

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

I changed my little ticker as I am sure that it is more relevant than a stab-in-the-dark- legal wedding date that really means nothing to me anyway

Take it as vows reneawal

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Nice to see you again.

Nice to see you back

[CBR 0]

Welcome back Rachel! Good to see you post here again. Hope things are going well for you

[rae_and_scott 1]

Welcome back Rachel! Good to see you post here again. Hope things are going well for you

They are -- so much better. Thanks for the welcome. I am happy to be back. Really, really happy.

[Jason-Sasha 1]

...15 more days!...

*sorry*

[Jeraly 4]

Anyhoo, hello all. Nice to see you again.

Welcome back!! Pull up a bean bag!!

So yesterday I performed at the Performing Arts Center here It was awesome Me and other girls danced and there were lotsa cool musicians playing really well. The event was sold out (about 300 places) and it was a lot of fun:D

Sounds awesome!! How did you get involved in that? Join an amateur dramatics society or something!? Sounds like great fun

well that´s no fun giving them all the originals....i guess you have to say bye bye to those

Yeah I am thinking this might be the case - ah well, gives us an excuse to make more memories

Have decided on UK wedding reception venue:

Does that mean you are having the next wedding in UK?

Well we are having the evening reception in the UK with the first dance and all that because we didn't do that in the US - we will get another (cheap) cake and have a disco and things

[Ovaltine Jenkins 5]

Well we are having the evening reception in the UK with the first dance and all that because we didn't do that in the US - we will get another (cheap) cake and have a disco and things

Cool So when is your husband flying over again?

Sounds awesome!! How did you get involved in that? Join an amateur dramatics society or something!? Sounds like great fun

I do belly dancing No drama

[Jeraly 4]

Oooh - you are braver than me!! I think I would scare people away with my belly dancing!!!

Jeremy is coming over... sometime...?! We haven't booked anything yet as we have no money right now!!

[Jason-Sasha 1]

We need a belly dancing emoticon.

[Jason-Sasha 1]

Hahahaha!!! Kirk, you're too much, man! That's terrific. She could use a little bit of a diet, but otherwise its perfect.

[Jeraly 4]

Marta looks much nicer than that!!! I am sure she belly dances better too

Jason/Sasha - you must be soo excited! And debz is moving in a couple days too - I am sooo excited for her and a bit jealous too - it's kinda nice having such a strong empathy for someone - it is giving me some idea of how I might feel although obviously on a much smaller scale! I am going to be so excited but so nervous at the same time and sad as well to be leaving my family and friends behind - I think I just have to get my head around thinking about it in a different way

[Jason-Sasha 1]

Marta looks much nicer than that!!! I am sure she belly dances better too

Jason/Sasha - you must be soo excited! And debz is moving in a couple days too - I am sooo excited for her and a bit jealous too - it's kinda nice having such a strong empathy for someone - it is giving me some idea of how I might feel although obviously on a much smaller scale! I am going to be so excited but so nervous at the same time and sad as well to be leaving my family and friends behind - I think I just have to get my head around thinking about it in a different way

Well, we are extremely excited. She is packing everyday, and I'm cleaning and preparing everyday. I'm actually hoping I have enough time to finish everything. I used to complain about how long the wait was, but now I'm draining every minute out of everyday to complete all of my tasks and still continue working. But nevertheless, we're thrilled beyond words at this point.

I know it must be harder for the non USC. Packing, tying up loose ends, saying goodbye to family and friends, etc. I almost feel guilty because I have so much less to do. As long as we get to Russia once per year, we should be just fine with the distance. Well, i can only speak for myself here. I'm sure there will be years when Sasha gets to go more often. at least 2 or 3 times. I know how important it is and I'd like our future children to really know their Russian family. I'm sure it will be the same for you. We're anxiously watching your progress, Aly. Good luck!