This one is for my 5yr old son, wearing size 11 shoe.
Make a magic ring (wish i could take a video)
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| Magic Ring |
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| 1st Row Ch 2 then hdc 12, Sl St |
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| 2nd Row Ch 2, Inc hdc on each ch |
Thursday, January 21, 2016
HOW TO CROCHET SHOE (kids size 11)
This one is for my 5yr old son, wearing size 11 shoe.
Make a magic ring (wish i could take a video)
LANCE WORKS (5YRS OLD)
I do need to post this here as when he grow older, he will see his stuff and what he did when he was just a toddler.
@5yrs old, TK Class at Miller School
He painted this last month (December 2015) at school. Its getting better than before. ON this one, he said the people on left was us. Mom, dad and him. We have apple tree that has falling leaves and fruits. It was raining last week so he said, its just a dark clouds(purple) but no rain and sun is out. Ofcourse our house.
Draw this last year too (don't remember the month but surely 2015)
Pretty proud on his drawing... So you know who's on his drawing... Mom, him and Daddy. We all have a happy face. Our house is kinda small lol... and we have a bird house ... i love the tree
spaghetti sauce on his face haha
He hand me this one today (Jan. 21, 2016). He said a ladder to the volcano haha
@5yrs old, TK Class at Miller School
He painted this last month (December 2015) at school. Its getting better than before. ON this one, he said the people on left was us. Mom, dad and him. We have apple tree that has falling leaves and fruits. It was raining last week so he said, its just a dark clouds(purple) but no rain and sun is out. Ofcourse our house.
Draw this last year too (don't remember the month but surely 2015)
He hand me this one today (Jan. 21, 2016). He said a ladder to the volcano haha
Monday, January 18, 2016
HOW TO CROCHET A FLOWER
I just finished one foot for my shoe project
and thinking I should add some decoration. Since I always use youtube as my guide, click here . There's 3 videos for the whole flower. The reason why I put it here in my blog so next time I don't need to watch again..here's my own language hahaha next time will put pic every stage...
Terminologies hehe
SngCro = single crochet
DblCro = double crochet
Ch = chain
SlipSticth = to lock or close
Make a 6 chain
then make a ring close it with a slipstitch
4 chains
single crocket
2 chain
CONTINUE till you made 8holes - then slipstitch to close then 1ch
making the FIRST LAYER 5 PETALS
5PETALS
1SngCro > 1ch > 2 DblCro & x2 > 1Ch > 1SngCro
skip some holes, key here is just to make 5 petals only...do the math lol
SECOND LAYER 8 PETALS
1Ch > turn the flower Over > on the first hook do > 1SlipStitch > 5Ch > (1DblCro + 2Ch)x8 or 7 lol not sure hahaha but here's the pic
lets do the petals...
start in 1loop by making (1SngCro > 3DblCro >1Ch>1SngCro) x 8
back view
front view
THIRD LAYER 8 PETALS
Turn upside down again then make 1Ch
For the loopies (8 loops)
SlipStitch on the first spoke > 6Ch > (1DblCro on the next spoke + 3Ch ) x 8
then 1Ch
for the petals
turn around your flower
(1SngCro > 1Ch > 4DblCro > 1Ch > 1SngCro) x 8
and here's your flower ..back view
front view...and here's your flower
and thinking I should add some decoration. Since I always use youtube as my guide, click here . There's 3 videos for the whole flower. The reason why I put it here in my blog so next time I don't need to watch again..here's my own language hahaha next time will put pic every stage...
Terminologies hehe
SngCro = single crochet
DblCro = double crochet
Ch = chain
SlipSticth = to lock or close
Make a 6 chain
then make a ring close it with a slipstitch
4 chains
single crocket
2 chain
CONTINUE till you made 8holes - then slipstitch to close then 1ch
making the FIRST LAYER 5 PETALS
5PETALS
1SngCro > 1ch > 2 DblCro & x2 > 1Ch > 1SngCro
skip some holes, key here is just to make 5 petals only...do the math lol
SECOND LAYER 8 PETALS
1Ch > turn the flower Over > on the first hook do > 1SlipStitch > 5Ch > (1DblCro + 2Ch)x8 or 7 lol not sure hahaha but here's the pic
lets do the petals...
start in 1loop by making (1SngCro > 3DblCro >1Ch>1SngCro) x 8
back view
front view
THIRD LAYER 8 PETALS
Turn upside down again then make 1Ch
For the loopies (8 loops)
SlipStitch on the first spoke > 6Ch > (1DblCro on the next spoke + 3Ch ) x 8
then 1Ch
for the petals
turn around your flower
(1SngCro > 1Ch > 4DblCro > 1Ch > 1SngCro) x 8
and here's your flower ..back view
front view...and here's your flower
Saturday, January 2, 2016
SWEET AND SOUR FISH
I've been searching for recipes last week as I feel I like to cook again and my favorite Filipino Restaurant here will be close on January 2- 16. Damn! we will be hungry lol.
I am trying to use the stock that we have here at the house. I found a Halibut Fish (this drive me crazy, my Mom-in-law bought this for $25 geeeezzzz expensive). Good thing I found this Recipe from kawalingpinoy.com . This website has a lot of good recipe which makes me drool.
I made some changes and I use "tantiyahan" lol so If you want an exact measurement, visit that website
Ingredients (use my stock here at the house)
Halibut Fish (cut into pieces)
Soy Sause (i used just enough for the fish)
3 kalamansi ( got this from Mom's friend, doesn't looks like calamansi as it is orange but taste are same)
1 beaten egg
flour
salt and pepper
oil
red bell pepper ( I used just half and saved the other half)
onion (half also)
white vinegar
ketchup
brown sugar
salt
cornstarch
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, kalamansi and fish. Marinate for atlas 30 minutes.
2. In a bowl, place egg. In another bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. I dredge the fish into the beaten egg and then to the flour to coat. (I miss the recipe that you have to dredge to flour, then egg then flour again). I always use my left hand on the egg then right hand on the flour so it won't stick on
my fingers. Ito na yung pics after ko na madredge...
3. In a pan over medium heat, put oil (tantiya ulit) Fried the battered fish until brown. Put it in a paper towel to absorbed excess oil.
4. In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, sugar and salt. Stir then add cornstarch and stir again until dissolved then set aside.
5. In a pan, over medium heat with a little bit of oil, add the onion then bell pepper until half cooked. remove from the pan and set aside.
6. In a pan, boil the mixture, whisking regularly until thickened
7. Add bell pepper and onions, cook about 1min or until tender. Add fish fillet and toss gently.
and that's our lunch today with hot rice.
I am trying to use the stock that we have here at the house. I found a Halibut Fish (this drive me crazy, my Mom-in-law bought this for $25 geeeezzzz expensive). Good thing I found this Recipe from kawalingpinoy.com . This website has a lot of good recipe which makes me drool.
I made some changes and I use "tantiyahan" lol so If you want an exact measurement, visit that website
Ingredients (use my stock here at the house)
Halibut Fish (cut into pieces)
Soy Sause (i used just enough for the fish)
3 kalamansi ( got this from Mom's friend, doesn't looks like calamansi as it is orange but taste are same)
1 beaten egg
flour
salt and pepper
oil
red bell pepper ( I used just half and saved the other half)
onion (half also)
white vinegar
ketchup
brown sugar
salt
cornstarch
Instructions:
1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, kalamansi and fish. Marinate for atlas 30 minutes.
2. In a bowl, place egg. In another bowl, combine flour, salt and pepper. I dredge the fish into the beaten egg and then to the flour to coat. (I miss the recipe that you have to dredge to flour, then egg then flour again). I always use my left hand on the egg then right hand on the flour so it won't stick on
my fingers. Ito na yung pics after ko na madredge...
3. In a pan over medium heat, put oil (tantiya ulit) Fried the battered fish until brown. Put it in a paper towel to absorbed excess oil.
4. In a bowl, combine pineapple juice, vinegar, ketchup, sugar and salt. Stir then add cornstarch and stir again until dissolved then set aside.
5. In a pan, over medium heat with a little bit of oil, add the onion then bell pepper until half cooked. remove from the pan and set aside.
6. In a pan, boil the mixture, whisking regularly until thickened
7. Add bell pepper and onions, cook about 1min or until tender. Add fish fillet and toss gently.
and that's our lunch today with hot rice.
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
OUR K1/K2 PROCESS / TIMELINE
I opt to write a blog about this for some reasons. I'm not that old but trust me, I easily forget things so if a friend ask about how did we do it, atleast I can have her/him look at this page, lol. Plus, read alot of blog regarding their process and it really helps alot so I was inspired to write it too.
here we go...
I ended my contract at Guantanamo Bay Cuba last June 2014. Rudy proposed June 18, 2014, he didn't start the process right away as I know he has alot of things to at work and me, I wanted to spend more time with my son as I've been away for 21 months. I need to bond with my son. We're really not in a hurry.
Bob (Rudy) started filling up form I-129F last January 2015 but mailed it February.
So, we're good. I will have my final check on my docs on Saturday.
7/20/15 - US Embassy Manila Interview..WE PASSEDDD
(this is the longest waiting on visa ever....)
9/12/15 - Visa On Hand
9/18/15 - CFO
9/26/15 - POE at LAX
10/13/15 - Received letter from the hospital that lance(k2) need to have a blood test due to positive skin testing at St. Lukes
11/2/15 - Went to the TB Control hospital for Lance blood testing
11/7/15 - Wedding Day
11/23/15 - Obtained the Certified Copy of Marriage License
11/23/15 - Applied for SSN number using my married name
11/25/15 - Received the negative result on the blood testing
11/28/15 - Received SSN in the mail
my AOS timeline here....
Here's our timeline:
Feb. 5, 2015 - Mailed application package to USCIS includes the ff:
- cover letter also stated his intent to marry within 90 days once approved
- application fee of $340(check)
- USCIS Form G-1145 (e-notification)
- USCIS Form I-129F (petition for alien fiance)
- G-325A of beneficiary and petitioner (biographic information)
- Photos (2x2) of petitioner and beneficiaries
- Dissolution of Marriage's
- Birth certificates (petitioner and beneficiaries)
- Photos for evidence of meeting
- Airline itinerary and boarding passes as evidence of travel together (if you have)
March 03, 2015 - NOA 1 (Notice of Action) Receipt (Will post pic later)
April 09, 2015 - Request for Evidence (RFE) thru online checking
April 20, 2015 - Rudy received the RFE letter stating that I have to provide an "intent to marry" to which stated to "submit evidence from the beneficiary that she plans to marry you within 90 days of her admission to the United States. Evidence of benefiary's intent may be a statement, wedding preparation or other evidence that clearly establishes her intent to marry"
April 21, 2015 - Comply to RFE (sent mail)
May 6, 2015 - USCIS received our RFE.
May 12, 2015 - NOA 2 Receipt (Notice of Action) wherein mail stated that application was sent to NVC. Beneficiary will be interviewed for visa blah blah...
During this stage, i start gathering some civil documents like NBI, NSO Cenomar, NSO BirthCertificate for me and my son, police clearance.
Then the long waiting for packet 3 was ended. My sister received a letter from US Embassy Manila while me and my son we're at the mall (watched Jurassic) and it was
June 23, 2015 - Received Packet 3 (letter from NVC with Manila Case Number)
I emailed Rudy right away and I started reading a lot of blog on the internet what to do next as I'm lost lol or maybe I'm just too excited as I think of Rudy that we will be together again so soon. so this is it...
First thing I did was I set an interview appointment online. but before you can do that you "must"
1. pay visa fee of (Php 11,925/each) so x2 for us as for k1 and K2
I paid online as I have a BPI account. Either you pay at the teller or online, you have to keep a copy of the deposit slip as you will need to show it on your interview day. It must be a separate deposit slip if you are paying for multiple beneficiaries.
2. Scheduling your Interview Day.
After paying the visa fee. You have to make an allowance this they credited your payment. Keep it mind that you have to allocate time for your medical atleast 2 weeks from your interview. A day after, I scheduled our interview. I chose July 20. I realized I shouldn't scheduled it Monday as it always a busy day.
After paying the visa fee. You have to make an allowance this they credited your payment. Keep it mind that you have to allocate time for your medical atleast 2 weeks from your interview. A day after, I scheduled our interview. I chose July 20. I realized I shouldn't scheduled it Monday as it always a busy day.
IMPORTANT or i rather say PRE-REQUISITE...you have to fill-up DS-160 for K Visas. So separate DS-160 for me and my son. wooaaahhh, this took me 2 days to complete lol. Make sure that all is correct as once you submitted it, it can never be re-open or edit again. double check your entry. You can save it and re-open again. but as i was said. once it was submitted, can never open again for editing. it will just allow you to print the confirmation.
Once you submit it, you can now Schedule your medical
3. Schedule your Medical. I log to SLEC website and register. It will not guarantee you a seat number but it will less your medical process. (will post about our medical experience soon)
After our medical, I started organizing our documents. Printed all documents that Rudy sent me such as
Form 1040
W2
The copy of the package that he sent to USCIS listed at the top.
Upon checking the requirement/checklist for the interview
I was like OMG! We don't have the affidavit of support. I freaked out lol, I emailed Rudy right away. It must be original..oh no! Mail in GTMO is slower than snail. We're 1wk apart to the interview date. Then he told me to bring a scanned copy. Also he mentioned
in the i-134 instructions, it states;
Execution of Affidavit
If you are sponsoring more than one alien, you must submit a separate Form I-134 for each alien. Form I-134 must be signed in your full name. (Note: Signing Form I-134 is under penalty of perjury under U.S. law). For this reason, it is not necessary to sign Form I-134 before a notary, nor to have your signature notarized after you sign it.
If you are sponsoring more than one alien, you must submit a separate Form I-134 for each alien. Form I-134 must be signed in your full name. (Note: Signing Form I-134 is under penalty of perjury under U.S. law). For this reason, it is not necessary to sign Form I-134 before a notary, nor to have your signature notarized after you sign it.
Copies
Unless specifically required that an original document be filed with an application or petition, a legible photocopy may be submitted. Original documents submitted when not required may remain a part of the record.
Unless specifically required that an original document be filed with an application or petition, a legible photocopy may be submitted. Original documents submitted when not required may remain a part of the record.
Any Form I-134 that is not signed will be rejected with a notice that your Form I-134 is deficient. You may correct the deficiency and resubmit Form I-134. Form I-134 is not considered properly filed until accepted by USCIS.
So, we're good. I will have my final check on my docs on Saturday.
7/20/15 - US Embassy Manila Interview..WE PASSEDDD
(this is the longest waiting on visa ever....)
9/12/15 - Visa On Hand
9/18/15 - CFO
9/26/15 - POE at LAX
10/13/15 - Received letter from the hospital that lance(k2) need to have a blood test due to positive skin testing at St. Lukes
11/2/15 - Went to the TB Control hospital for Lance blood testing
11/7/15 - Wedding Day
11/23/15 - Obtained the Certified Copy of Marriage License
11/23/15 - Applied for SSN number using my married name
11/25/15 - Received the negative result on the blood testing
11/28/15 - Received SSN in the mail
my AOS timeline here....
OUR K1/K2 VISA TIMELINE
This is the summary actually..you will also find detailed here.
2/5/2015 - Fiance (now hubby) mailed the application (to read more about this, click here)
3/3/2015 - NOA1
4/9/15 - RFE thru online checking
4/20/15 - Received RFE letter
4/21/15 - Send RFE (my letter of intent)
5/6/15 - RFE received
5/12/15 - NOA2
6/23/15 - I Packet 3 received with Manila Case Number letter
7/1-2/15 - My Medical
7/6-7/15 - K2 Medical
7/20/15 - US Embassy Manila Interview
(this is the longest waiting on visa ever....)
9/12/15 - Visa On Hand
9/18/15 - CFO
9/26/15 - POE at LAX
10/13/15 - Received letter from the hospital that lance(k2) need to have a blood test due to positive skin testing at St. Lukes
11/2/15 - Went to the TB Control hospital for Lance blood testing
11/7/15 - Wedding Day
11/23/15 - Obtained the Certified Copy of Marriage License
11/23/15 - Applied for SSN number using my married name
11/25/15 - Received the negative result on the blood testing
11/28/15 - Received SSN in the mail
Check here for my AOS Timeline
2/5/2015 - Fiance (now hubby) mailed the application (to read more about this, click here)
3/3/2015 - NOA1
4/9/15 - RFE thru online checking
4/20/15 - Received RFE letter
4/21/15 - Send RFE (my letter of intent)
5/6/15 - RFE received
5/12/15 - NOA2
6/23/15 - I Packet 3 received with Manila Case Number letter
7/1-2/15 - My Medical
7/6-7/15 - K2 Medical
7/20/15 - US Embassy Manila Interview
(this is the longest waiting on visa ever....)
9/12/15 - Visa On Hand
9/18/15 - CFO
9/26/15 - POE at LAX
10/13/15 - Received letter from the hospital that lance(k2) need to have a blood test due to positive skin testing at St. Lukes
11/2/15 - Went to the TB Control hospital for Lance blood testing
11/7/15 - Wedding Day
11/23/15 - Obtained the Certified Copy of Marriage License
11/23/15 - Applied for SSN number using my married name
11/25/15 - Received the negative result on the blood testing
11/28/15 - Received SSN in the mail
Check here for my AOS Timeline
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