It has been good so far…….
Here’s a run down of what I and my family been up to….
Last Saturday morning my hubby went crabbing (Dunggeness kind) with Jimmy, Dorothy’s hubby. they caught 10 crabs — 5 each for them. I boiled the crab and had them for lunch. Feel kong nasa island of PInas ako– you know those typical islander family. Hubby goes fishing then come home with the catch of the day and eat together… I love it. Bianca Ann loves crab too!
At 5 pm we start heading to Shoreline to attend the Novena— the Calbayognon in Washington get together every Saturday for the Novena for Our Lady Nativity–the patron saint of Calbayog City. We do it as a potluck– I was a co-sponsor for the Novena last Saturday–my first time. Of course theres a lot of food tapos sayawan of KURADANG or Kuratsa… we did not stayed that long –we went home around 9:20. Bianca Ann just loving all the attention she is getting from everyone…. sayaw din siya when asked to shake her booty.
Heading home we were following an Ford explorer, a SUV just like mine. My ever TALKATIVE Bianca Ann , made a comment. Dad Look at that ugly car just like MOmma’s car! …my hubby and I look at each other with my right eyebrow on the 10th floor–speechless! And I did remind my child that was not very nice, Mommy’s car might be (15 years) old but not UGLY!!! Be thankful we have a car to drive to go places!!!
Tuesday Family Night Out:
After Bianca Ann swimming we stop by on the Lake Stevens downtown, they are having the Crime against night. They had a free bouncy, food, safety information and a lot free kiddie stuff. They even have a contest for the hula hoop—course join si Mama, and winning and Beauty kong walang ganda sa category nang 30 years old and up. I won –my prize was a Starbucks gift card. I won this category also last year… 
INS fingerprint on Thursday:
My hubby took a day off yesterday from his work so he can drive me to Tukwila for my fingerprint appointment at 9 am. I have a friend Michelle offered to drive me to Tukwila if ever I get my fingerprint appointment notice. SInce it was alright for my hubby to drive to Tukwila di ko sinabihan si Michelle. I only asked for help when my hubby cant drive me to my appoinment or to all driving that involved freeway. Senya na takot talaga ako—for the safety of everyone including myself better not to drive sa freeway ha!ha!a!
My appoinment went ok–got there at 9:15 am (its an hour drive from my house)… traffic was so bad! just glad made it a little after 9 am. They give me a book with a CD to study for my US Citizenship Exam. Traffic going back home is bad too, the Blue Angels (US NAVY JET PLANES) were practicing for the SEAFAIR this weekend— they closed the I-90 floating bridge. Good thing Bianca Ann was fell asleep and was asleep the whole time on our way home, nagising lang siya sa sound nang Ambulance and police siren.
I hope mapasa ko ang exam…Michelle told me on her interview she was not really asked about the civic questions–tinanong lang kung all her BIO info is all correct–thats It! sigh…wish me luck!!! Hopefully sa awa nang Diyos my interview will be within 8 months…
August 4th, 2006 at 2:47 pm
Hey Jcka I had my interview last July 18,2006 yeah all the questions are so easy. Pass lagi na nimo. 2 months pa akong Oath Taking so that will be this September 18. Just be positive with all the answers kay they’re very authoritative. They let me write one sentence and that’s it and 6 questions pero simple ra tanan. Basic American History and Goverment. Good luck!
Tuod you just had your fingerfrint? Maybe in 2 months interview na nimo kay ang ako I filed Feb. 2006 By July 18 naka schedule nako for interview.
August 6th, 2006 at 6:30 am
wow! goodluck na lang sa imo, dali lang man jud ng mga citizenship exams ba…hubby and I went for ours the same time 4 years ago, sus perti namong study, but sa test, mura lang ug pang grade one, hehehehe…kaya lagi na nimo!
August 6th, 2006 at 8:00 pm
Wow, you won! Good job. hehehe… Good luck on your citizenship exam.I’m sure you will pass it.
August 7th, 2006 at 11:57 pm
Shabem: Just got back from your blog. I talk about my applying for US Citizenship and the interview coming…drive me nuts!
I filed mine last June 26, received the notice for fingerprints July 24.
Arlene: Canadian ba sa imo Arlene?? Dali din daw ang Canadian eh…Congratulations sa imo and your hubby!
Ice: Thanks ice…bisag na-ay bil-bil hala bira lang gihapon sa hula-hoop!! ha!ha!ha!
Salamat ladies sa inyong mga encouraging and kind words regarding my interview..I do realy hope I will make it! Nerboyosong daku intawon ako.
August 8th, 2006 at 5:07 am
i read this last time but didn’t have much time to comment. anyway, hapit na diay ka mag citizen Jess. congrats! ambot kanus-a pa ko ani. i have to ask INS first i guess. katawa man sad ko ni Bianca oi. i have not introduced the word “ugly” to AJ. he heard the kids next door saying ugly months ago and i told him that wasn’t a nice word, haha! were u here 15yrs na ba? wow! dugaya na jud diay no. happy tueusday and kisses to Bianca.
August 9th, 2006 at 3:15 pm
HI Rissa…
Good afternoon!! hope all is well with you and your family. Just want you to know that I have been married to Billy through fiancee visa last 25 Dec.2001, got married in Guam. I have my green card (10yrs) just last year. Been here in mainland since April 2003 (so mga 3 years pa lang ako dito and been married to Billy for 4 and half years pa lang) I could have applied as soon I received the notice that my application for green card is approved! due to financial and interest problem medyo natagalan…ang pag-apply ko.
One of the reqts. to apply for citizenship is : A LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENT FOR AT LEAST 3 YEARS AND YOU HAVE BEEN MARRIED TO AND LIVING WITH THE SAME U.S. CITIZEN FOR THE LAST 3 YEARS….I GUESS YOU ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY NOW….
For more info about HOW TO for US CITIZENSHIP check/visit http://www.ins.usdoj.gov
Hope you do it before tuma-as na naman ang application fee….I paid –I mean my good friend pay for my application fee of $400.00; big thanks to MICHIKO!!!