I was going through the draft posts that I made since I started this blog and I've noticed that there's one post that I've forgotten to publish online. Well I've kinda written it almost a year back (October 2011) but apologies for the year long delay (like someone's following or reading my blog... Not! LOL... well except may be for my BFF Jeandy). So here goes that post...
I never thought that October would bring such great surprises (good news to be exact... actually I've been waiting for it... the answer, the result, the decision).
I never thought that October would bring such great surprises (good news to be exact... actually I've been waiting for it... the answer, the result, the decision).
At the start of the year I've never thought of planning a major (I mean really major, which involves my entire savings) trip. The year started really good that on the very first day of the year 2011 good things started to happen. From meeting a great guy on new years (sadly it only lasted for a few months, but still), to having a great time with the family (this really is a big deal 'coz the last time we were all together was during my mom's funeral in 1999), to getting a promotion few months after, to making my dad happy on his 73rd birthday, to getting a raise $! I've been blessed!
Middle of the year it dawned to me... I was talking to my friend in the US. We've been friends since high school and she's pregnant with her 2nd child and she's due on August. While talking and updating each other with what's happening I got the idea why not visit them in US. It's just a thought at first because visa wise, with my citizenship and all, that would leave me a 50/50 chance of approval. But I said to myself... heck yeah what's the worst thing that could happen anyway, at least I tried, right? So I've decided on November 2011. Though I don't have enough time to save up for this trip but still I was positive that I can get through the $$$ constraints.
October 18, 2011 came, the much awaited schedule has arrived, my US visa interview. I've never felt this nervous before, hands-shaking-palm-sweating nervous. I was praying so hard that I'd be interviewed by a nice person and my prayer was answered (thank you God). All the high tensed nerves calmed down a bit and I was smiling :) Five minutes after I've finally heard the words that I have been anticipating to hear come out from her mouth... "VISA APPROVED"!
After hearing those beautiful words I right away called up my Dad and told him of the great news, he after all was helping me pray that I'll get the visa (thanks Daddy for the prayers). And then the whole of my FB friends knew of the good news next :)
I'm not that religious or anything but I constantly pray and thank Him. So blessed!
October 18, 2011 came, the much awaited schedule has arrived, my US visa interview. I've never felt this nervous before, hands-shaking-palm-sweating nervous. I was praying so hard that I'd be interviewed by a nice person and my prayer was answered (thank you God). All the high tensed nerves calmed down a bit and I was smiling :) Five minutes after I've finally heard the words that I have been anticipating to hear come out from her mouth... "VISA APPROVED"!
After hearing those beautiful words I right away called up my Dad and told him of the great news, he after all was helping me pray that I'll get the visa (thanks Daddy for the prayers). And then the whole of my FB friends knew of the good news next :)
I'm not that religious or anything but I constantly pray and thank Him. So blessed!
