Gong Xi Fa Cai!!

Happy Year of the Tiger!!

Here is the forecast for my sign for this year:

The Pig
The Pig is an innocent, sweet and lovable personality. They can also be quite melancholy and over-sensitive. The Pig loves the company of others, and adores parties, gossip and chit chat. They are highly intelligent, but prefer to keep this side of their nature under wraps. The Pig does not care that much for money, but is one of the zodiac signs that is very lucky.

Forecast for 2010

The Pig loves activity and challenges and the Year of the Tiger will certainly provide this. There may be additional financial pressure on the Pig this year, but with prudent spending and consideration, this need not be a problem. The Pig is an open, friendly soul and very trusting, but this year he must be wary. It’s possible that gossip may prove too tempting or that he may listen to false advice, causing upset and trouble. Be guarded and careful this year! The Pig must ensure that he follows up all correspondence or financial dealings – to delay or overlook details will prove costly. Short, fun, unplanned trips will feature throughout the year and will be excellent for off-setting any stresses and pressure the Year of the Tiger may bring. Interest in spirituality and self-development will be to the fore and any opportunity to study and explore these should be taken. November to January will provide excellent opportunites for changing career direction or to find a new job. August to December will prove particularly social, with many fun occasions and opportunities to make new friends.

Interesting Pig Facts

Zodiac Stone: Ruby

Special Flower: Chrysanthemum

Best Hours: 9-11 pm

Season: Autumn

Horoscope Colors: Purple, Red, White

38 Months

Between trying to clean and organize, extra working hours, the girls big dance production this weekend, and girl scout cookies we've been pretty busy. Today marks the 38 month LID'iversary. I suspect I'll be posting a lot more LID'iversaries. Amanda is always in our thought though no matter how busy we are.

37 Month LID-iversary

I'm not sure why I bother. Maybe just to feel like I'm making progress.

T-Shirt Fundraiser for a Family I know

Here are some nice t-shirts a family I know is selling as a fundraiser. They are hoping to travel by summer to bring home their 12 year old daughter.
http://www.adoptionbug.com/bringingErinhome/
http://www.thewildbarrettfamily.blogspot.com

March, 2006 is Done!

The CCAA has finished the placement of children for the families whose adoption application documents were LID before March 31, 2006.

Finally done with March, 2006. It only took all of 2009. But at least now we can move on.

Oh, and it's my birthday today. Age is only a number, right?

3 Years LID-iversary.

Okay, it's now been 3 years, 36 months, since my dossier was logged in at CCAA. Instead of talking about how hard it is to wait so long and have no end in sight, I'm going to go with a Thankfulness Challenge like many are doing on Facebook.

I'm thankful for:

1. the many friends I've met and keep me going who have also waited 3 years give or take. I couldn't still be sane without you.

2. the many friends I have because I decided to adopt from China and/or decided to become a single mom. Most of my best friends I didn't know at all 10 or so years ago.

3. the opportunities for my children like the Chinese Dance Theater.

4. the flexibility and closeness of my work so that I can attend school functions if I want and so that my kids can finally go without daycare after school.

5. CCAA for matching me with the most wonderful daughters I could ever have dreamed for, and for giving me the chance to adopt another some day.

6. GWCA for giving me a single's slot when I was ready and for helping me get Jessica and Anna as well.

7. God for making miracles come true and for guiding my life even when I wonder why I have to put up with certain things.

8. my family: mom, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, for being supportive.

9. the internet and yahoo groups and blogs for helping during the waits for my children.

10. my children, who are the biggest blessing of all. I don't know where my life would be without them.

Christmas Music Already!

They're playing all Christmas music on the radio station I normally listen to at work. Don't know if I can handle that so soon. It's actually nice here for November 16th. 49 degrees and sunny.

It's been a rough couple of months. I feel a little better today after deciding to clear the air and find out where I stand here at work.

I'm totally addicted to my Facebook games. At least it's calming. Knitting is too. Anyone have any ideas for something really easy to make to give as gifts?

Other than that, not much new to report.

Fingerprinted - Again!

I got my fingerprints done for the 3rd time. They said mine had worn away probably from working with computers and paper! At least they got them.

35 Months

and still waiting... with no light at the end of the tunnel to guide my way or know when it will end... but I wait...

Better Late Than Never

I mailed my application to grandfather my I-171H to U.S. Citizenship & Immigration today. I think it expires on Sunday. I hope I'm not too late...

This gives me another 3 years before I have to pay again.