When Everything Goes Right, Something Has to go Wrong
Am going to Chicago tomorrow as I have to go to the Indian Embassy for my American friends. I am going to go and get their visa stamping for India done. I have to turn in the passports by 12 pm and I should get them back by 3 pm.
Received some odd news today — we should be happy, but its just now another tension on our minds. 
Neeraj’s green card (permanent resident) interview date has arrived. Its on 25th May. 
This interview is crucial for Neeraj to be able to stay in the USA for long-term period. It says on there that you must have an emergency reason (illness or illness of a close relative) in order to reschedule your interview. As you may know we will be India during 25th May time period. We are not scheduled to return to the USA until 3rd June, so now its just another tension on our minds.
Just when life is going smooth, God throws a curveball. :???: Aaise kyon hota hai? Kaise hota hai? Papa is going to talk to my thoujee, and we may consult an immigration lawyer. It says that if the Immigration people don’t accept your reason for not coming to the interview, they can deny your case — which would mean that Neeraj would have no status in the US. 
As you can see this is a big deal — bahut soch samaj ke decision lena padega. 
Will keep an update on what happens.
Otherwise — gas price has skyrocketed to $2.58 per gallon. 
What a pain — at one time in my lifetime the cost of gasoline was $.99 per gallon. By 2020, the price is going to be around $8/per gallon. Can you imagine?????? Eeks. 
What was up with that model and her losing her dress on the ramp of that famous designing show in India???? Yikes. Can’t designer make more secure clothing?? Hadd hai yaar.
Chal chal, kal subah jaldi oothne ka hai. Am waiting for my cousin to send me some photos of the invitation card so that I can yes that everything is written correctly, and they can send it for printing. Haan maharani (that would be me 
) ki approval chaiye hota hai. 
Aakhir main shaadi kiski hai?? 
Alvida. Jai Mata Di.
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March 31st, 2006 at 1:25 am
FIRST !!!!
March 31st, 2006 at 1:32 am
ohh yeah u shud consult an immigration lawyer…delicate n imp issue hai…I hope and pray ke sab theek ho jaaye..i mean dates re-scheduling n all….
arre petrol i mean amreka mein gas…ke baat he mat karo toh acha hai….prices increasing all the time..here its about 51 INR/litre…
ahaan so u have all the latest info about the lakme india fashion week..yeah that model was carol…her top fell when she was on top of the ramp…n another hot shot news…gauhar khan (model) was on the ramp n kuch deeer baad she realised the her skirt is torn form the back (butts se)…sachi yaar y do these fashion designers have to make such uncomfortable dresses
n when u ask some model/actor…that was is ur style statement…they’ll say…wear what u feel comfortable in….dont just copy style n wear watever is IN…
March 31st, 2006 at 4:07 am
Good luck … i hope things willl go well…. :)
March 31st, 2006 at 5:19 am
woww, it’s like it has been ages that I haven’t come here and it’s changed ! New layout
It’s really nice layout …. for preparing your wedding soon 
really excited for you.
kinda wierd 
Suhadi is still thinking whether he wants to move here or not, haven’t got apartment yet ….
Ohh about the interview, hmm that’s a pretty hard …. hope it will sort out soon. Things hardly run smoothly, isn’t it ?
I will start working in Accenture again on Monday
I have few problems too that I can’t solve it yet
*hugs* hope things will be fine soon at your side because you will get married yeyyyy *hugs*
March 31st, 2006 at 7:28 am
woa… hmmm life is so damn unpredictable !
all the best !
March 31st, 2006 at 4:56 pm
Hey Poonam…..
I am so glad that you somehow found our blog! And I am so excited for you and Neeraj—even though I have never met him. Congratulations on your upcoming marriage!!!!!! We are living in Indianapolis if you are ever in the area and would like to visit!
Jessica
March 31st, 2006 at 5:33 pm
I know re! Kaisa khel khelte hai yeh bhagvaan! Really….its like they are telling us we cant give you everything there has to be a challenge naa…but then koi na koi raasta toh nikal aayega…immigration lawyer is the way to go
March 31st, 2006 at 10:13 pm
Thanks Ankur.
Good to see you after such a long time Mona!!!
You are back at Accenture by this Monday? 
That’s really great!! I shall email you on your email ID. 
You all have not decided yet abt. Suhadi coming, and when he is coming?? I hope that everything works out for you very quickly. 
Are you coming to India anytime soon?? Soon like in maybe May. 
Think about it. 
Thanks Kunal.
Nice to see your comment Jessica.
I found your blog from your AIM ID, silly. 
You haven’t met Neerajand I haven’t met Jonathan — I guess we are even. 
So true Kaush dear.
I know something will happen — let’s see what that is. 
April 1st, 2006 at 2:59 am
about 3.78 litres in one Gallon
Day 4 of Lakme India Fashion Week….another model…Ujjwala raut this time…drops her top on the ramp..* i smell some kind of publicity stint here…*
April 1st, 2006 at 5:09 am
the clothes cudn’t stay for a few minutes on the ramp….they expect ppl out there to follow that stupid fashion n have the same view on the streets everyday?!!
btw we’re feeling the gas prices heat back here in india as well :(
April 1st, 2006 at 9:37 am
You know Harry that was one of the most wondered things of the world for me as well!!! The clothes that they were in these fashion shows have no resemblance to what people wear in real life… maybe its more for the reel life and/or the upper class (i.e. famous people).
As for the gas prices, it seems the price is just about the same in both countries. Not good.
April 23rd, 2006 at 3:39 pm
Loved the end of your every post.. JAI MATA DI
Hope the tension ends & problems get solved soon
Take care,
Aarti
July 26th, 2006 at 10:08 pm
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