Dabawenya Babe goes to Hawaii
I am taking a xenadrine ultra right now (too impatient to lose weight by exercising and proper diet alone). That’s true, I’m not kidding. I bought it over the counter since I really want to lose weight (like right now) and it’s so hard doing it when you just gave birth.
I just want to lose my excess weight, that’s all.
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netbooks are cheaper nowadays! That’s if you want a handy laptop type of computer that you can bring on any of your travels. I was a fan of netbooks but I changed to tablets since it has gotten too bulky for a reader like me. But that is because I mainly use these small gadgets for reading but netbooks are really cool.
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And lastly, my US Citizenship timeline.. This is if you are also planning to apply for one, here’s my timeline. Again, each applicant has different timeline; some are faster than mine and some are slower.
Just be patient…you’ll get there 
US Citizenship Timeline (N-400)
11-03-10 — sent N-400 application [used the USPS express delivery service]
11-04-10 — N-400 app received [tracked it online]
11-08-10 — INS cashed check
11-09-10 — received NOA1
11-16-10 — Biometrics Notice sent out [tracked it online]
11-20-10 — Biometrics Notice recieved
11-30-10 — Biometrics Appt
01-20-11 — Interview [Passed]
02-15-11 — Oathtaking
*Total time of processing 3 months and 2 weeks.
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Here’s my I-751 timeline or the removal of condition timeline. Removal of condition because I arrived here in the States on a fiance(e) visa and I was on a conditional visa for 2 years (that’s the approved AOS).
It has to be removed inorder for me to legally stay in the States. I-751 (if approved) will give an applicant a 10 year unconditional visa/greencard. It is renewable OR you can also apply for a US citizenship after some conditions are met.
So here it is..
I-751 timeline (Removal of the condition/10 year green card)
09/15/09 — sent sponsor change of address (since we relocate)
09/16/09 — applicant online change of address
09/25/09 — mailed out application
10/05/09 — cashed check
10/06/09 — received 1 year extension
10/22/09 — received biometrics schedule
11/12/09 — biometrics
11/20/09 — Approved and Document production
*Total time of processing 2 months and 6 days.
*** please read all my other posts regarding my K-1 fiance(e) visa application so you will understand some terms I used here.
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Here’s my AOS timeline , please take note that each application is handled differently so we may never have the same timeline. Yours might be faster or sometimes slower but nevertheless this is mostly the sequence of how it works.
One great advice, make sure to submit ALL the required documents needed to avoid delays. The more RFE’s (request for evidence) you get, the longer the process is. As always, you can download all the forms at www.uscis.gov.
AOS TIMELINE
06-19-07 -TD shot
06-28-07 – Completed filling up the AOS forms
07-06-07 – Vaccination Transferred
07-16-07 – Sent the AOS package to USCIS (Chicago)
07-18-07 – USCIS received our package
07-26-07 – Our application entered the USCIS system
07-31-07 – NOA1 via snail mail
08-04-07 – ASC Appointment Notice(Biometrics)
08-25-07 – Biometrics DONE
10-18-07 – Interview APRROVED
10-29-07 – Received the welcome Notice
11-02-07 – Received my green card
*Total time of processing 4 months and 2 weeks.
*** I know this has long been overdue but it’s better late than never lol. Sorry, I was really really busy and posting an update about my K-1 process became my last priority.
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Are you a facebook junkie? When I said junkie, if you’re on it the moment you get up, before bedtime, during mealtime/breaktime or even office time lol. I was.. , ok, that’s an revelation and it’s a “WAS” because I’m not into FB that much anymore. Things have literally changed when I had my little Sebastian. First, I only have a pair of hands and both were busy with taking care of my son plus, it really is not a productive habit.
I might as well go back on blogging than on facebooking.. So what about you? Are you still a junkie or slightly a junkie? lol
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If you are too busy to take care of some of your household chores, never worry; there are a lot of house helps available on the web right now. Carpet cleaning raleigh or www.cleanhomenc.com , is one of the websites that offers carpet cleaning services.
Come and check out the website now and see for yourself. The website has a published phone number that you can call.
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My heart goes out to the people of Japan 
.. I have no idea what’s going on with the world right now but it’s really really heart breaking. It was a shock especially when I saw the intensity of the quake. Imagine an 8.9, a tsunami is always in the window. And true to what I think will happen, when I flipped the channel to CNN; a tsunami warning was issued (of course Hawaii is included, we’re kind of ‘on the way’).
I also saw the live footage of the tsunami when it hit Japan, it was horrible, very scary and it feels like my heart just stopped beating for a moment. And for following days, they were bombarded with aftershocks after aftershocks, not to mention leakage of radiation from their nuclear plant and lately, the eruption of one of their volcanoes. SAD..SAD..SAD..
Is the world really coming to its end? And ohh, reports said that our axis tilted from the quake in Japan. So what do we do now?
To be honest with you, when the tsunami warning was issued in Hawaii; I panicked. I have a 3 month old son and I was so scared for him. Hawaii is an island right and theres water everywhere. There were a lot of questions in my mind..where would we run, what would we do..you know, things that normally pops out your mind when there’s tsunami that’s coming. Of course, its not my first time; we have the same scare last year but, having a kid is different. I’m just glad that my husband is very calm and composed. I was able to calm myself after an hour or 2.
But anyway, let’s all try to help Japan, a small donation will go long way. And prayers too, prayers can help big time. Let’s all pray for guidance and a stronger us, so we can survive the test of times.
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