ZombieKitten said:

Cerebus said:

Wow. You should be really thankful nobody cleaned you up before you could become a citizen.

they tried!!! but I'm RESISTANT

Resistance to residue cleaners could definitely come in handy. I know a few people who could have used that trait, anyway.

Seriously, though - congrats! But why did it take so long, or why did you wait so long?

Cerebus said:

ZombieKitten said:

they tried!!! but I'm RESISTANT

Resistance to residue cleaners could definitely come in handy. I know a few people who could have used that trait, anyway.

Seriously, though - congrats! But why did it take so long, or why did you wait so long?

it's all about money it used to be cheaper to renew my swedish passport and resident return visa than become a citizen and get an australian passport.

since 2000, sweden has allowed dual citizenship - if they had to take away my EU passport, I wouldn't even consider it, but they raised the price of the return visa I need to re-enter australia, from $75 to $500, so now, it's cheaper to become an aussie

ZombieKitten said:

Cerebus said:

Resistance to residue cleaners could definitely come in handy. I know a few people who could have used that trait, anyway.

Seriously, though - congrats! But why did it take so long, or why did you wait so long?

it's all about money it used to be cheaper to renew my swedish passport and resident return visa than become a citizen and get an australian passport.

since 2000, sweden has allowed dual citizenship - if they had to take away my EU passport, I wouldn't even consider it, but they raised the price of the return visa I need to re-enter australia, from $75 to $500, so now, it's cheaper to become an aussie

That's kinda messed up, but funny. So are you now an Aussie with dual Swedish citizenship, or just an Aussie?

Cerebus said:

ZombieKitten said:

it's all about money it used to be cheaper to renew my swedish passport and resident return visa than become a citizen and get an australian passport.

since 2000, sweden has allowed dual citizenship - if they had to take away my EU passport, I wouldn't even consider it, but they raised the price of the return visa I need to re-enter australia, from $75 to $500, so now, it's cheaper to become an aussie

That's kinda messed up, but funny. So are you now an Aussie with dual Swedish citizenship, or just an Aussie?

Thursday week I shall be both

Vendetta1 said:

I'm moving to my dream place.

I was offered a job (I accepted) because of my volunteer work.

I am happier now than I have ever been in my entire life.

Yes!!!!

Vendetta1 said:

I'm moving to my dream place.

I was offered a job (I accepted) because of my volunteer work.

I am happier now than I have ever been in my entire life.

So happy for you!

Closed the re-fi on my place this morning. My payment's dropping almost $200 a month.

Genesia said:

Closed the re-fi on my place this morning. My payment's dropping almost $200 a month.

Mach said:

Genesia said:

Closed the re-fi on my place this morning. My payment's dropping almost $200 a month.

Now, I just have to make sure Michael Kors doesn't steal that money when I ain't lookin'.

Genesia said:

chocolate1 said:

Congratulations!
I did it in June... it really feels good.

Thanks! I close on Wednesday morning.

This is the second time I've refinanced. The first was in 2006 - I needed to convert from an ARM (the initial financing) to a fixed-rate mortgage. My interest rate and payment didn't change much that time.

This time, my interest rate is dropping almost two full percentage points - not to mention the fact that the principle has dropped quite a bit in that time. And because the note was already held by Fannie Mae, the new rules for condos didn't affect me. I didn't even need an appraisal!

$200 That's amazing! Congrats.

johnart said:

Genesia said:

Thanks! I close on Wednesday morning.

This is the second time I've refinanced. The first was in 2006 - I needed to convert from an ARM (the initial financing) to a fixed-rate mortgage. My interest rate and payment didn't change much that time.

This time, my interest rate is dropping almost two full percentage points - not to mention the fact that the principle has dropped quite a bit in that time. And because the note was already held by Fannie Mae, the new rules for condos didn't affect me. I didn't even need an appraisal!

$200 That's amazing! Congrats.

Thanks - I'm pretty damn excited about it.

My day is officially over... a-shoe-shopping I go!

I go on vacation in 38 minutes!

Noah and Daisy are having a BLAST this summer.

My bills are all paid, ON TIME.......by ME.

Were going to the shore in 2 weeks.

No one yells in my house. (Except me on ocassion)

My Ex husband and I get along better than we ever have, and the kids are loving it.

Work is great I love my boss.

My mom and I are talking again, after 2 months of me avoiding her and her screaming at me. Were going over there Sunday for dinner.

chocolate1 said:

My day is officially over... a-shoe-shopping I go!

It was too damn hot to ride anywhere in my car with no air.

I'm home now... it's not like I NEED shoes!

I once saw a cow walking backwards.

My art is expanding. I'm in talks to participate in the production of an photography/art documentary on the Chicago Bronzeville area. Wish me luck

heybaby said:

My art is expanding. I'm in talks to participate in the production of an photography/art documentary on the Chicago Bronzeville area. Wish me luck

Congratulations!

Just got cast in my first show of the season!

Not the lead I was going for, but a smaller part that will let me enjoy the rest of my summer. It's a bit of a showcase - nice monologue and a faaaaaaabulous wardrobe.

The director said, "It's a smaller part, but I need someone who can walk on that stage and own it - and you can. And we all (I know the director, the associate producer and the stage manager) really, really want you in the show - and working with [this theatre group] again." (Which I haven't in four years.) "So please say 'yes.'"

I did.

Genesia said:

Just got cast in my first show of the season!

Not the lead I was going for, but a smaller part that will let me enjoy the rest of my summer. It's a bit of a showcase - nice monologue and a faaaaaaabulous wardrobe.

The director said, "It's a smaller part, but I need someone who can walk on that stage and own it - and you can. And we all (I know the director, the associate producer and the stage manager) really, really want you in the show - and working with [this theatre group] again." (Which I haven't in four years.) "So please say 'yes.'"

I did.

CONGRATS!!!!!

chocolate1 said:

Genesia said:

Just got cast in my first show of the season!

Not the lead I was going for, but a smaller part that will let me enjoy the rest of my summer. It's a bit of a showcase - nice monologue and a faaaaaaabulous wardrobe.

The director said, "It's a smaller part, but I need someone who can walk on that stage and own it - and you can. And we all (I know the director, the associate producer and the stage manager) really, really want you in the show - and working with [this theatre group] again." (Which I haven't in four years.) "So please say 'yes.'"

I did.

CONGRATS!!!!!

Thanks. I'm a teensy bit disappointed but, on balance, pretty happy about it. It's going to tie me up in September, but it's a nice way to ease into the season.

And I wanted to take the part, because this group has something big coming up later this season that I want bad. I'm really happy to be on their radar before that comes up.

Sometimes, you have to lower your sights in the near term and look at the big picture.

Genesia said:

chocolate1 said:

CONGRATS!!!!!

Thanks. I'm a teensy bit disappointed but, on balance, pretty happy about it. It's going to tie me up in September, but it's a nice way to ease into the season.

And I wanted to take the part, because this group has something big coming up later this season that I want bad. I'm really happy to be on their radar before that comes up.

Sometimes, you have to lower your sights in the near term and look at the big picture.

Genesia said:

chocolate1 said:

CONGRATS!!!!!

Thanks. I'm a teensy bit disappointed but, on balance, pretty happy about it. It's going to tie me up in September, but it's a nice way to ease into the season.

And I wanted to take the part, because this group has something big coming up later this season that I want bad. I'm really happy to be on their radar before that comes up.

Sometimes, you have to lower your sights in the near term and look at the big picture.

There u go

Good for you, Genesia.

Nothinbutjoy said:

I go on vacation in 38 minutes!

I just went on a late night trip to Wendy's where I ordered two chicken sandwiches and some fries. As I pulled up to the window, the woman who took my order was super-friendly and smiley. I told myself it doesn't necessarily mean anything as I waited on my food and debated with myself if I found her attractive or not, given my limited view of her. Then she came back after a minute or two with my food and said "The chicken is fresh" then got all giggly and said "You have beautiful eyes"...in her heavy, sexy as hell Hispanic accent.

She went from maybe being attractive to me fantasizing about banging her by the Baconator station.

Of course, she was being all sweet and here I am being a shallow asshole.

Anyhow, this all reminded me of the thread with johnart saying "Latino" which is why I thought to share it on here.

[Edited 7/21/10 21:28pm]

FauxReal said:

I just went on a late night trip to Wendy's where I ordered two chicken sandwiches and some fries. As I pulled up to the window, the woman who took my order was super-friendly and smiley. I told myself it doesn't necessarily mean anything as I waited on my food and debated with myself if I found her attractive or not, given my limited view of her. Then she came back after a minute or two with my food and said "The chicken is fresh" then got all giggly and said "You have beautiful eyes"...in her heavy, sexy as hell Hispanic accent.

She went from maybe being attractive to me fantasizing about banging her by the Baconator station.

Of course, she was being all sweet and here I am being a shallow asshole.

Anyhow, this all reminded me of the thread with johnart saying "Latino" which is why I thought to share it on here.

that's hot I like this (I'm not going to put it on my facebook, don't worry)

ZombieKitten said:

FauxReal said:

I just went on a late night trip to Wendy's where I ordered two chicken sandwiches and some fries. As I pulled up to the window, the woman who took my order was super-friendly and smiley. I told myself it doesn't necessarily mean anything as I waited on my food and debated with myself if I found her attractive or not, given my limited view of her. Then she came back after a minute or two with my food and said "The chicken is fresh" then got all giggly and said "You have beautiful eyes"...in her heavy, sexy as hell Hispanic accent.

She went from maybe being attractive to me fantasizing about banging her by the Baconator station.

Of course, she was being all sweet and here I am being a shallow asshole.

Anyhow, this all reminded me of the thread with johnart saying "Latino" which is why I thought to share it on here.

that's hot I like this (I'm not going to put it on my facebook, don't worry)

FauxReal said:

ZombieKitten said:

that's hot I like this (I'm not going to put it on my facebook, don't worry)

sorry!!

For what?

FauxReal said:

For what?