January 2009 Archives
I sympathize with the Muslim family that was kicked out of a AirTran flight in Washington after some passengers reported a suspicious conversation among family members. I applaud that family after hearing interviews with them, that they understood why the suspicion would be there if they had mentioned the words "bomb" or "explosive" and they praised the FBI for their professional treatment.
These are the times we live in.
My sister and I submitted our applications for citizenship at the same time almost two years ago. She received appointments for her fingerprinting, interview and oath-taking within the year. She's an American citizen now. I, meanwhile, am waiting.
Last week, I received a letter from the INS saying they have to retake my fingerprints since it had expired, having been taken 15 months ago. When I came in to the El Monte office to get that done, the consul told me the reason my application was taking so long was because of my name. Not my last name, mind you. But my first: Anissa, which is Arabic for "friendly girl."
The FBI had to clear me first and that was what was taking awhile.
I don't mind this one bit. Please be safe and thorough.
These are the times we live in.
These are the times we live in.
My sister and I submitted our applications for citizenship at the same time almost two years ago. She received appointments for her fingerprinting, interview and oath-taking within the year. She's an American citizen now. I, meanwhile, am waiting.
Last week, I received a letter from the INS saying they have to retake my fingerprints since it had expired, having been taken 15 months ago. When I came in to the El Monte office to get that done, the consul told me the reason my application was taking so long was because of my name. Not my last name, mind you. But my first: Anissa, which is Arabic for "friendly girl."
The FBI had to clear me first and that was what was taking awhile.
I don't mind this one bit. Please be safe and thorough.
These are the times we live in.
Okay, okay, I've read the books. Seen the movie. (Only once though!) And yes, I'm on board.
My niece Lauren was the one who started reading Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series of books way back in 2005. Shortly after, she couldn't wait for each book to come out and she started saving pictures of this Rob Pattinson dude on the computer with the titles "Beautiful" and "Perfect."
I chalked it up to a great book and a great choice of a leading man. Hey, I remember getting all excited about the Sweet Dreams books when I was Lauren's age. She told me "Twilight" is a vampire love story (and a bit about werewolves too). O-kay.
My niece Lauren was the one who started reading Stephenie Meyer's "Twilight" series of books way back in 2005. Shortly after, she couldn't wait for each book to come out and she started saving pictures of this Rob Pattinson dude on the computer with the titles "Beautiful" and "Perfect."
I chalked it up to a great book and a great choice of a leading man. Hey, I remember getting all excited about the Sweet Dreams books when I was Lauren's age. She told me "Twilight" is a vampire love story (and a bit about werewolves too). O-kay.
Continue reading 'Twilight' mamas.
