I didn’t do much on Valentine’s Day – I didn’t even get a card or anything from my honey :( but at least he didn’t forget Valentine’s Day completely and he promised me on the phone that he’s already working on a nice birthday package for me ;) YAY! Yesterday...
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I just heard from J that we got I-797, NOA1 (Notice of Action) from the USCIS in the mail – Receipt notice for our I-130 application. I know, I am confusing some of you with all of these weird abbreviations and form numbers, but some others might actually be able...
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I am sorry I couldn’t get online earlier. I thought we would have Internet access at the guesthouse we were staying at, but we didn’t and you all know how much they charge at Internet cafés :( Anyway, I had a blast! We arrived early Saturday morning last week, had...
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My Dad is taking me on the skiing trip with his school to Austria. We’re leaving tonight! I am so excited and looking forward to skiing again :) I haven’t been skiing for over a year [last time I went was with Jon at Lake Tahoe in January 2005] and...
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my sister broke the news to my family on Tuesday that she and her boyfriend are planning to get married this summer, too. Nina has been talking about marriage for years and everybody thought she would get married before I do – even myself ;) Apparently, Nina and Dirk had...
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One of my sister’s close friends was diagnosed with cancer last week. He’s in his late 30’s, has a wife and two daughters. I am at a loss of words. This is so terrible. It made me realize once again that you have to be thankful for every morning that...
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OMG – this was fun! I went gown-shopping with my Mom and my sister on Friday. Nina picked us up at noon and we drove to Düsseldorf. First stop was “HONEYMOON“, a pretty exclusive bridal store. Ahm, yes, and we came without an appointment – big no no! :( [but...
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