sandinista!

I would also advise you to not get too ahead of yourself on this visit in regards to marriage and visas (although save all the evidence of your trip!) Try to mentally take yourself out of that mindframe. You've only spent two weeks together in person. Your focus right now should be getting to know him and making sure you are compatible as life partners.

I don't think anyone here is accusing you of being desperate. That being said, being beautiful, intelligent, and a real catch doesn't make one more prepared, immune to scammers, immune to marrying ill prepared men, etc. Do you think that the women who end up being scammed, taken advantage of, used, cheated on, married to men-children, etc. are all ugly, naive, desperate idiots? Discussing life in the US, particularly life as a step father to 4 children is not going to prepare a 24.5 year old (do we still count half years as adults?) Egyptian man for what really lies ahead. But you didn't come here for that. Honestly, getting married now isn't going to really make a difference since you've already met in person once. It just depends on which visa you want to go for. I knew my husband for a little over a year before we got married in Egypt. First visit. We didn't get extra AP or anything due to that. If you have your certified copy of your divorce decree with you and can fulfill any requirements of getting married within the two weeks you're in Egypt, go for it. To me, it makes no difference whether you get married here or there. Sh!t can happen either way as far as your relationship is concerned. You won't find out if things suck until you're living together in a real life situation anyways. Vacation relationships are almost always romantic, fun, exhilarating, etc. Your time spent in Egypt will no way prepare you for real life so do whatever makes you happy and is convenient right now.

I feel like a broken record on this subject, but you should slow down. Marriage isn't just a means to an end to get the visa-at least it shouldn't be. I know it's hard finally being with him, facing the prospect of another long separation and just wanting to get this arduous visa process underway. But you've spent barely any time with him.
What about your kids? Have they gotten to know him at all? Is there any way you all can try and meet up in a third country so they can meet him prior to him coming here? What about your ex? Could he cause problems for you if he feels you are springing a new marriage on the kids?
Have you discussed whether you want kids of your own? If so, how does he feel about fertility treatments and adoption? Does he expect you to convert is Islam? Have you talked about how you feel about a bi-religious household? If you have kids together, how will they be raised? Is he a casual Muslim or will marrying him mean major lifestyle changes for you and your kids? Even if he's casual now, how will you handle it if he becomes more devout in the future?
You said he's 24 y/o. Has he ever lived on his own? Does he know how to cook, clean and take care of himself? Does he know how to manage money? Has he had any romantic relationships before? How are his "relationship skills" ie communication and compromise? How does he feel about becoming a stepfather?
What's the process for getting married in Egypt? Have you researched it at all? Do you even have enough time? I know in Morocco it takes longer than two weeks, involves running around to multiple ministries, and involves tons of paperwork.
What if you don't get the visa? Will you move there, move to a third country, divorce, continue a long-distance relationship or just keep trying till you get it?
The questions I just asked? That's just the tip of the iceberg. You've been married and divorced. You know that marriage is hard, even between two people of the same nationality (assuming your ex is a USC). It's even harder when you throw in cultural differences, immigration, stepparenting relationships, moving halfway around the world and a sizable age gap. Best to be as prepared as possible before you tie the knot.

I do coupons that are worth the hassle - $5 bucks off a $30 or $40 purchase. $10 off $50 and such. I don't fiddle with penny coupons. Not worth my time.
But buying healthy foods - fruits, vegetables and proteins - you don't get by with $100 a week for a family of three around here. You can get by on $100 or less but then you're looking at processed, canned and frozen foods which I totally resent. And no, I don't care that I spend more on groceries. Eating well and healthy is important to me and my family.

Great. All this forum needs is another loon speaking gibberish.

Hello, and welcome to 2013. Where there's nucleic acid testing and other means of pathogen detection in the blood supply that were completely and totally non-existent 30 years ago when those tragedies occurred and the FDA were dragging their heels to do anything about it.
No one is asking for a big gay blood free for all, damn the risk. Anyone, gay or straight who engages in known to be risky behaviors in line with 2013 scientific research and epidemiology WILL BE SCREENED OUT. Duh.
Depending on the reason for being excluded, groups like British people being excluded typically dont whine about it because they're smart enough to know that there's no damn test to detect the infectious agent the FDA is scared of them having. Which is like, totally freaking different from HIV testing in 2013 in various screened groups. And nothing to do with politics.

Hello, and welcome to 2013. Where there's nucleic acid testing and other means of pathogen detection in the blood supply that were completely and totally non-existent 30 years ago when those tragedies occurred and the FDA were dragging their heels to do anything about it.
No one is asking for a big gay blood free for all, damn the risk. Anyone, gay or straight who engages in known to be risky behaviors in line with 2013 scientific research and epidemiology WILL BE SCREENED OUT. Duh.
Depending on the reason for being excluded, groups like British people being excluded typically dont whine about it because they're smart enough to know that there's no damn test to detect the infectious agent the FDA is scared of them having. Which is like, totally freaking different from HIV testing in 2013 in various screened groups. And nothing to do with politics.

Hello, and welcome to 2013. Where there's nucleic acid testing and other means of pathogen detection in the blood supply that were completely and totally non-existent 30 years ago when those tragedies occurred and the FDA were dragging their heels to do anything about it.
No one is asking for a big gay blood free for all, damn the risk. Anyone, gay or straight who engages in known to be risky behaviors in line with 2013 scientific research and epidemiology WILL BE SCREENED OUT. Duh.
Depending on the reason for being excluded, groups like British people being excluded typically dont whine about it because they're smart enough to know that there's no damn test to detect the infectious agent the FDA is scared of them having. Which is like, totally freaking different from HIV testing in 2013 in various screened groups. And nothing to do with politics.

If your food intake isn't providing the vitamins and minerals you need, you're doing it wrong.
$1.99 chicken also insures that animal lived and died in unconscionable and inhumane conditions. Same with the egg prices. And milk. Mmm, love the taste of antibiotics and growth hormones in the am.

That's devil talk. And coming from a female and Muslim to boot, that's Super Devil talk.

(Hint, Super Devil is on the right)

Please do not inject facts into the debate. It confuses them.
Thank you for your cooperation.

I always love when logic and reason gives fear and misinformation a beatdown.

Barring any recent changes, blood donation deferrals are self-deferrals. It is possible for anyone in a deferred group to donate if they don't disclose that fact on the form.
Sometimes they even have a little box you can check on the form that basically says "do not use this blood for transfusion". That was originally put there for people who maybe got pressured into going to donate blood - by friends or a blood drive at work etc., and they don't want to tell everyone why they can't donate blood so they just check that box.

Hello, and welcome to 2013. Where there's nucleic acid testing and other means of pathogen detection in the blood supply that were completely and totally non-existent 30 years ago when those tragedies occurred and the FDA were dragging their heels to do anything about it.
No one is asking for a big gay blood free for all, damn the risk. Anyone, gay or straight who engages in known to be risky behaviors in line with 2013 scientific research and epidemiology WILL BE SCREENED OUT. Duh.
Depending on the reason for being excluded, groups like British people being excluded typically dont whine about it because they're smart enough to know that there's no damn test to detect the infectious agent the FDA is scared of them having. Which is like, totally freaking different from HIV testing in 2013 in various screened groups. And nothing to do with politics.

Hello, and welcome to 2013. Where there's nucleic acid testing and other means of pathogen detection in the blood supply that were completely and totally non-existent 30 years ago when those tragedies occurred and the FDA were dragging their heels to do anything about it.
No one is asking for a big gay blood free for all, damn the risk. Anyone, gay or straight who engages in known to be risky behaviors in line with 2013 scientific research and epidemiology WILL BE SCREENED OUT. Duh.
Depending on the reason for being excluded, groups like British people being excluded typically dont whine about it because they're smart enough to know that there's no damn test to detect the infectious agent the FDA is scared of them having. Which is like, totally freaking different from HIV testing in 2013 in various screened groups. And nothing to do with politics.

Hello, and welcome to 2013. Where there's nucleic acid testing and other means of pathogen detection in the blood supply that were completely and totally non-existent 30 years ago when those tragedies occurred and the FDA were dragging their heels to do anything about it.
No one is asking for a big gay blood free for all, damn the risk. Anyone, gay or straight who engages in known to be risky behaviors in line with 2013 scientific research and epidemiology WILL BE SCREENED OUT. Duh.
Depending on the reason for being excluded, groups like British people being excluded typically dont whine about it because they're smart enough to know that there's no damn test to detect the infectious agent the FDA is scared of them having. Which is like, totally freaking different from HIV testing in 2013 in various screened groups. And nothing to do with politics.

Hello, and welcome to 2013. Where there's nucleic acid testing and other means of pathogen detection in the blood supply that were completely and totally non-existent 30 years ago when those tragedies occurred and the FDA were dragging their heels to do anything about it.
No one is asking for a big gay blood free for all, damn the risk. Anyone, gay or straight who engages in known to be risky behaviors in line with 2013 scientific research and epidemiology WILL BE SCREENED OUT. Duh.
Depending on the reason for being excluded, groups like British people being excluded typically dont whine about it because they're smart enough to know that there's no damn test to detect the infectious agent the FDA is scared of them having. Which is like, totally freaking different from HIV testing in 2013 in various screened groups. And nothing to do with politics.

The OP's opinions seems to have morphed between composing the premise of this poll and her latest post..... wonders never cease....

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/craig-considine/us-depleted-uranium-as-ma_b_3812888.html

So I am guessing you've never had to support yourself ever. Good for you. Most people aren't nearly so lucky, entitled, and ignorant. When I was laid off from my old job I was at the point of taking to the streets screaming my effing lungs out. Only reason I found a new job was my new boss owed my dad a big favor. If you don't have connections in this life, you don't go anywhere fast. Period.
Get a clue girlie: Our country's economic and political regime of race to the bottom and the 1%/99% dichotomy is the problem - not the workers who dare to complain about 80 hour work weeks and no benefits or security.
Have a look at this. Learn something for once: http://gawker.com/tag/hello-from-the-underclass (The Unemployment Stories).

Yep, alllll the poors got that way and stay that way because of their own damn laziness and refusal to "work hard". Because of American refusal to work 80 hour work weeks that all the guys "working overseas" are already doing. Brilliant, just brilliant.

Yep, alllll the poors got that way and stay that way because of their own damn laziness and refusal to "work hard". Because of American refusal to work 80 hour work weeks that all the guys "working overseas" are already doing. Brilliant, just brilliant.

Yep, alllll the poors got that way and stay that way because of their own damn laziness and refusal to "work hard". Because of American refusal to work 80 hour work weeks that all the guys "working overseas" are already doing. Brilliant, just brilliant.

Wow, it's usually the American women who get slagged off on VJ for being useless. It's been a while since I've seen a post condemning American men.