Day 12: How you found out about Blogger and why you made one
Before Blogger was in my life, there was a little love I like to call Journal Land. I'm not a blogging virgin, in fact this blog is a transplant. I used to belong to the wonderful community that was AOL Journals, before AOL decided to ruin everything by putting an end to journals and shutting us all down. I searched for a new home for my words and came across Blogger who did all the hard work for me by transporting my journal from one site to another.
When I was part of the AOL journal community, I had two blogs. When I first started out I wrote under the title of Public Thoughts and that's exactly what it was. My thoughts made public for the world to read. And then as I grew and changed, I created Sherms In The Middle. I still have my old blog for reference sake. I write because I love to write, I love to read and I love to connect with people. Some of the people I am closet to are bloggers and ex-bloggers I've never met. Go figure.
Friday, 30 September 2011
Day 11 of my 30 Day Blogging Challenge
Day 11: Another picture of you and your friends
This is a picture of me and some of my closet work girlies. We met up on Wednesday to celebrate my visa approval with dinner and a movie. Of course, there had to be wine too. We watched Crazy Stupid Love and I have to say, it was great. I laughed my hiney off, for sure it will be a movie that I'll buy when it comes out on dvd. I've worked with all of these girls and I can say they are my firm friends, I don't think distance will make a difference. And we're already discussing a holiday together next year.
Day 10 of my 30 Day Blogging Challenge
Day 10: Songs you listen to when you're Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
This one is difficult, only because I can't pin down one song for each emotion. I might have a couple songs I put on when I'm bored or sad, I usually have a whole playlist for each emotion.
Happy:
3. Ke$ha, Tik Tok
2. Bob Marely Ft Lauren Hill, Good Lovin (this is Adam and my song, so I love listening to it, reminds me of when we were younger)
1. Mary J. Blige, Just Fine
Sad:
3. Mary J. Blige, Not Gon' Cry
2. Jill Scott, Comes To The Light (Everything)
1. Aretha Franklin, It Hurts Like Hell
Bored:
3. Edith Piaf, La Vie En Rose
2. Donnell Jones, Where I Wanna Be
1. Alicia Keys, Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart
This one is difficult, only because I can't pin down one song for each emotion. I might have a couple songs I put on when I'm bored or sad, I usually have a whole playlist for each emotion.
Happy:
3. Ke$ha, Tik Tok
2. Bob Marely Ft Lauren Hill, Good Lovin (this is Adam and my song, so I love listening to it, reminds me of when we were younger)
1. Mary J. Blige, Just Fine
3. Mary J. Blige, Not Gon' Cry
2. Jill Scott, Comes To The Light (Everything)
1. Aretha Franklin, It Hurts Like Hell
3. Edith Piaf, La Vie En Rose
2. Donnell Jones, Where I Wanna Be
1. Alicia Keys, Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart
Hyped:
3. David Guetta Ft Akon, Sexy Chick
2. Kelis, Acapella
1. Kelly Rowland Ft David Guetta, Commander
Mad:
3. Carrie Underwood, Before He Cheats
2. Jazmine Sullivan, Bust Your Windows
1. Pink, So What
Day 9 of my 30 Day Blogging Challenge
Day 9: Something you're proud of in the past few days
I haven't really done anything in the past few days, I've just been working or seeing friends. Of course, I'm pleased that I managed to keep my cool long enough to get approved for my visa but that's not something that I'm proud of.
Should I be worried that I haven't done anything to be proud of?
I haven't really done anything in the past few days, I've just been working or seeing friends. Of course, I'm pleased that I managed to keep my cool long enough to get approved for my visa but that's not something that I'm proud of.
Should I be worried that I haven't done anything to be proud of?
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Approved
This little lady has been approved for her Green Card!
*Now I feel super silly about stressing over the interview*
Monday, 26 September 2011
Emotional...you don't say
The best quote from this weekend came from my four year old niece who when told about my interview on Wednesday, said to me; "I know they won't let you in Auntie Shermeen because when I went to America, I told them not to". You've got to love kids. My nephew however was a little kinder and told me that even though he would miss me, he knew I would be very happy to be with Unlce Adam again and hopes they say yes.
Everyone has been super nice and encouraging, if it only came down to whether or not we had a genuine relationship, I wouldn't be worried. But I have no idea about all the nitty gritty of how this process works and what exactly they look for. I remain nervous...and a little less excited. This morning whilst talking to the husband I had a little emotional breakdown. We've come to realize that it's just not financially possible for me to ship all my belongings with me right now. We just can't afford it and my current pay cheque won't cover it, so I'll be leaving quite a bit back here to ship at a later date. Which made me very emotional. The thought of having to say goodbye to my family and friends and to not have any of my personal belongings just overwhelmed me. I've never moved out of home before and I'm very close to my family, so to be saying goodbye to everything I've ever felt connected to at one time just seemed like too much. We discussed it and whilst I realize that the priority is to be together, it doesn't mean that I won't have girlie breakdowns from time to time. So if approved it'll just be me and two suitcase, not sure how much I can fit into them yet and I don't want to bring anything that can't be replaced. I've had the experience of luggage getting lost and having to go through insurance companies for it all to be replaced, I don't want to experience that again. Honestly, I think all the airlines/airports like loosing luggage once in awhile, they money they make at auction for lost belongings is ridiculous. And I don't understand how they loose luggage in the first place, it's all supposed to be scanned at the destination. I guess I should stop because I can go on all day about that, I shall just end by saying I lost the most beautiful clothes in that suitcase. Wasn't happy.
Tomorrow I'm going to have my hair treated and trimmed. I cannot tell you the last time I went to the hair dresser but I'm in desperate need, I've miss-treated my hair something rotten. In fact, it needs relaxing...you know, that creme crack...but I refuse to do it whilst my hair is in such bad shape. And I'm gonna go have my eyebrows threaded, I don't know about you but just having those two beauty regiments taken care of makes me feel a ton better. I shall hopefully be feeling like a million bucks tomorrow and if I'm lucky that feeling will continue for Wednesday and give me a little confidence boost!
I'm also excited to try my hand at vlogging later this week, I've got your questions and I'm really excited to answer them. If you want to ask a question but haven't, it's not to late. Be bold people of blogger land.
If Wednesday doesn't go well, I really don't know what I'll do. First I shall drown my sorrows in wine and dessert, then cry and drown my sorrows some more. I would hate to think about going through this immigration journey again to bring Adam back to the UK. I'd hate to think about telling Adam that he has to move back to the UK, that would NOT be a fun conversation.
I guess, I'm just gonna ask everyone to wish me luck...please...
Everyone has been super nice and encouraging, if it only came down to whether or not we had a genuine relationship, I wouldn't be worried. But I have no idea about all the nitty gritty of how this process works and what exactly they look for. I remain nervous...and a little less excited. This morning whilst talking to the husband I had a little emotional breakdown. We've come to realize that it's just not financially possible for me to ship all my belongings with me right now. We just can't afford it and my current pay cheque won't cover it, so I'll be leaving quite a bit back here to ship at a later date. Which made me very emotional. The thought of having to say goodbye to my family and friends and to not have any of my personal belongings just overwhelmed me. I've never moved out of home before and I'm very close to my family, so to be saying goodbye to everything I've ever felt connected to at one time just seemed like too much. We discussed it and whilst I realize that the priority is to be together, it doesn't mean that I won't have girlie breakdowns from time to time. So if approved it'll just be me and two suitcase, not sure how much I can fit into them yet and I don't want to bring anything that can't be replaced. I've had the experience of luggage getting lost and having to go through insurance companies for it all to be replaced, I don't want to experience that again. Honestly, I think all the airlines/airports like loosing luggage once in awhile, they money they make at auction for lost belongings is ridiculous. And I don't understand how they loose luggage in the first place, it's all supposed to be scanned at the destination. I guess I should stop because I can go on all day about that, I shall just end by saying I lost the most beautiful clothes in that suitcase. Wasn't happy.
Tomorrow I'm going to have my hair treated and trimmed. I cannot tell you the last time I went to the hair dresser but I'm in desperate need, I've miss-treated my hair something rotten. In fact, it needs relaxing...you know, that creme crack...but I refuse to do it whilst my hair is in such bad shape. And I'm gonna go have my eyebrows threaded, I don't know about you but just having those two beauty regiments taken care of makes me feel a ton better. I shall hopefully be feeling like a million bucks tomorrow and if I'm lucky that feeling will continue for Wednesday and give me a little confidence boost!
I'm also excited to try my hand at vlogging later this week, I've got your questions and I'm really excited to answer them. If you want to ask a question but haven't, it's not to late. Be bold people of blogger land.
If Wednesday doesn't go well, I really don't know what I'll do. First I shall drown my sorrows in wine and dessert, then cry and drown my sorrows some more. I would hate to think about going through this immigration journey again to bring Adam back to the UK. I'd hate to think about telling Adam that he has to move back to the UK, that would NOT be a fun conversation.
I guess, I'm just gonna ask everyone to wish me luck...please...
Day 8 of my 30 Day Blogging Challenge
Day 8: Short term goals for the month and why
I think I was looking forward to answering this one least, just because I have so few goals for this month. In fact I have very few short term goals in general, simply because I have no idea what's going to happen in the next few days. And if I do get approved, I have no idea of what to expect of life in TN. Obviously, most important is to have a successful immigration interview later this week. I have been nervous and excited mostly but I honestly have no idea what to expect. And I am concerned in case they want some evidence I can't provide. All I can do is wait and see. I'm trying not to get stressed out about it but we'll see how I do on the actual day.
If I do get approved, I want to spend as much time with friends and family as possible. And just go about life in general. See, this one was so short and boring. Basically, no short term goals except to get approved. Ta Da! xx
I think I was looking forward to answering this one least, just because I have so few goals for this month. In fact I have very few short term goals in general, simply because I have no idea what's going to happen in the next few days. And if I do get approved, I have no idea of what to expect of life in TN. Obviously, most important is to have a successful immigration interview later this week. I have been nervous and excited mostly but I honestly have no idea what to expect. And I am concerned in case they want some evidence I can't provide. All I can do is wait and see. I'm trying not to get stressed out about it but we'll see how I do on the actual day.
If I do get approved, I want to spend as much time with friends and family as possible. And just go about life in general. See, this one was so short and boring. Basically, no short term goals except to get approved. Ta Da! xx
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