I won't lie. I had my doubts about this for the first three days. I felt down and weak. Small pimples made a short lived visit, but they are clearing out as fast as they came. I was sleepy and groggy most of day 2 and day 3. No workout!!
My detox symptoms were not as bad as most people because I have been vegan for more than 6 months now. Even then, I ate salad every day. Well almost. Green Apple-beet-celery-spinach-kale-carrot-ginger juice was a part of every morning routine.
I made this divine smoothie yesterday. 1/4th cantaloupe + ground flaxseeds + almond milk + 1 medium date. mmmmm... If you think it was high calorie stuff, the answer is it does not matter. Not when you are eating raw 24*7. As it is, getting enough calories on a raw food diet is the challenge, not watching calories :)
At the end of day 3 and since this morning (day 4), I am feeling great! The grogginess is all gone. An hour of cardio has done wonders. I feel more confident this morning than I did same time yesterday.
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Raw food challenge day 1
I scoffed at the idea when I read about it a while back. I changed my eating style in a big way in September of 2011. Unrefined plant based foods with absolutely no animal products. Dairy, Eggs, meat. (i have never eaten meat anyway). I lost 20 pounds in this time, even though I was eating junk on weekends. Stuff like samosa, chaat, chips, a cookie sometimes (it has egg I know.), a piece of cake at birthday parties.
But on most weekdays, it was fruit, sometimes oatmeal for breakfast. Huge salad followed by some dal-rice for lunch, steamed vegetables with soup and beans for dinner. I made pizza whenever the craving hit. No cheese, only vegetable pizza with herbs and spices. Yummy.
I guess, it was a natural progression when I started thinking of going raw, at least for a few days.
I started this morning and failed right away. Gobbling up about 7/8 Ritz crackers (low sodium). Just finished up with my breakfast smoothie - spinach, lettuce, 1 banana, 1/4th cantaloupe, ground flaxseed and cinnamon. it was, well, palatable.
I will be doing about 80% raw. It will be hard to last on 100% raw, psychologically that is. I might still eat some rice-dal at lunch, beans at dinner. I will try not to dig in the Ritz box again :) Will update progress every day.
But on most weekdays, it was fruit, sometimes oatmeal for breakfast. Huge salad followed by some dal-rice for lunch, steamed vegetables with soup and beans for dinner. I made pizza whenever the craving hit. No cheese, only vegetable pizza with herbs and spices. Yummy.
I guess, it was a natural progression when I started thinking of going raw, at least for a few days.
I started this morning and failed right away. Gobbling up about 7/8 Ritz crackers (low sodium). Just finished up with my breakfast smoothie - spinach, lettuce, 1 banana, 1/4th cantaloupe, ground flaxseed and cinnamon. it was, well, palatable.
I will be doing about 80% raw. It will be hard to last on 100% raw, psychologically that is. I might still eat some rice-dal at lunch, beans at dinner. I will try not to dig in the Ritz box again :) Will update progress every day.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
No milk moustache
Here's the thing. I have been dairy-free for 6 months now. No milk, butter, cream, cheese, yogurt, buttermilk, Most Indian desserts, Icecream. Yes, you heard it! IceCream too. Since October of 2011. Never even turned to look at the icecream isle in the supermarket.
I read Dr Joel Fuhrman's 'Eat to live', followed his nutritional approach in principle, straying a lot, but within plant products. One or two instances of eating milk products have not been pleasant. A small serving of kheer (rice pudding made with milk) one day gave me the worst migraine I ever had. It was hard to connect the dots, but another incident sealed in the conclusion. (pretty bad headache after some hot chocolate).
There have been many physiological changes which I will (hopefully) talk about on this blog.
But till then, Yeah! to 6 months free of animal products.
I read Dr Joel Fuhrman's 'Eat to live', followed his nutritional approach in principle, straying a lot, but within plant products. One or two instances of eating milk products have not been pleasant. A small serving of kheer (rice pudding made with milk) one day gave me the worst migraine I ever had. It was hard to connect the dots, but another incident sealed in the conclusion. (pretty bad headache after some hot chocolate).
There have been many physiological changes which I will (hopefully) talk about on this blog.
But till then, Yeah! to 6 months free of animal products.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan
My analysis of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's horoscope. I am not an astrologer. Not an expert by any stretch of imagination. Astrology is a hobby.
For whatever is correct in the analysis, I give full credit to my guru, Milindji (www.astromnc.blogspot.com) Whatever is wrong is all my fault :)
Here It goes.
1. 1994 Miss world title
Guru in Libra over her Sun, Shani in kumbha. 3rd to her moon. The whole miss world thing got her a lot of travels. Plus fame and gains 11th Guru. Moon is in Saggi plus venus is also there. So, guru was 11th not only from moon, but from Venus also, that too in Libra, Venus's own rashi. Over the Sun.
She had Moon-Saturn antardasha. Saturn in 10th in Gemini, Navamansh saturn also in 1oth in makar is sure good. It gives her the ability to work towards her goal at a well-measured, steady pace. Her next saturn antardasha was 2002-2003. (Devdas comes to mind as her grand work during this period.)
2. Next big success for her, directly 1999. HDDCS released in june. Shani and Guru BOTH in Aries. 5th to her moon and venus! Success, awards and ROMANCE :)
At the same time, Aries is 8th from Lagna. Got her into the very famous relationship with Salman, which started well, but took a bad turn later!!
3. 2001-2003 was tough and downhill. 2002 was fine with Devdas released. Guru in Gemini aspecting moon and venus. Along with Shani. Then in 2003, Infamous breakup with Salman, alleged affair with Vivek. Supposedly pushed him to do the infamous press conference. Saturn in Taurus (6th) and then Gemini over her natal saturn, in 10th house, 7th from moon. Guru 8th and powerless. not good for partnerships. Aspecting moon and venus in 4th house.
4.2003 end with shani still in gemini, Guru went 9th in Leo. In 2004, came Bride and Prejudice. Her first international venture.
5. 2004-2006, Ashtam Shani was somehow balanced due to 9,10,11 Guru. She got some good prjects like Raincoat, Shabd, Umrao Jaan. Most different and meaningful work she has ever done. Guru got her all this work, but critical acclaim was withheld. At least from the general public. That was Ashtam Shani making its presence felt. 11th Guru (again passing on her chart sun. Ego boosting.) towards the end of Ashtam shani was when she started dating Abhishek Bachchan.
6. Apr 2007, her wedding. Guru was by this time in Scorpio. 12th to her moon and Venus. Shani was retrogading in Cancer. Ashtam. Its imperative for me to say that this was a very calculated move. I am not a big fan of her, but I would not bash someone just for the sake of it. Guru in Scorpio passing over her Mercury. I would say, Scorpio Mercury is deadlier than Scorpio Moon or Sun. PLus in her case, this mercury has Mars aspect. Manipulation comes naturally to these people. And Guru passing over this Mercury at the time of wedding makes me think this was more a calculated move. Of course, nothing wrong in thinking practically before marrying someone.
7. Now as for the current peiod, Shani in Kanya is 10th to moon. Abhi-Ash has become a brand. May be over-rated. But a brand alright. In fact, Shani went 9th in Jul 2007 immediately after her wedding. Since then she is on a roller coaster ride of fame. Rated one of the top actresses in Bollywood.(justified or not! anyway, top actress is measured by the money they earn rather than acting abilities.) Bachchan last name has only added to the charisma. International face of bollywood. Appearing on Oprah, Martha Stewart etc. Pink Panther 2. Now! here I am not talking about talent as actress. But hey! it does not matter to her as long she is getting good money, fame, and media attention! This kind of frenzy for Aish was absent/ not very noticeable after 2000 (5th Guru). 9th Guru in 2004 got her good projects, but shani was holding back Ego-boosting attention. It came only when Shani entered Leo in Jul 2007.
8. Jun 2011- May 2012 would be another rocking period. We might very well see another HDDCS kind of performance. That time both shani-guru were 5th, This time Shani is 10-11 and Guru is 5th. Though this time possibly she might not get as many awards. Libra Shani will make sure of that.
9. Shani will be in Libra from Dec 2011. After Guru leaves Aries in May 2012, things would gradually get a little tough. Shani is Libra is good for her, 11th from Moon. There would be gains, yes. But it will pass over her Sun, and that would be a tough period socially. Not good for ego. All the Abhi-ash frenzy would slowly come down in 2012-13 and wrap up by 2014. Thats when her sadesati starts. Shani in Scorpio also passing over Mercury. No more manipulations would be possible for her. Whether its people, career, public appearances. Her PR would not do the good job that its doing today. Hype would be termed as hype and not accepted blindly by public. By the time she emerges from sadesati, it would be 2021. After that, she would play roles like what Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini etc. play now. She would be 48 then.
Her career would pretty much be wrapped up by 2014. It makes sense for her to hold on to the family, husband and motherhood when it happens.
10. As for the manglik question lot of people have, the answer is yes. Assuming her birth details I have are right, she sure is Manglik. I don't think its a big issue though, because she married at 34. Late marriage was good for her. The issue here, more than manglik is condition of Venus. It is in mool nakshatra. Plus the 7th lord Jupiter is deb in 5th house. This sure spells trouble for married life. Not necessarily divorce, but difficult married life. deb Guru in 5th house, and the strong Aries Mars is 5th from Moon. These can cause problems with having children. her best chance is when Guru is in Aries in Jun 2011- May 2012.
11. Lastly, Does her chart show acting abilities? IMO No! Venus is not in a good condition, in mool nakshatra. Close to Rahu. 2nd house Libra has the blazing Sun.
Taurus has the Mercury aspect. Its more about PR for her. She is a smart smart woman. She knows how to communicate effectively and use her good looks. Note that She has never said anything remotely controversial when Salman-Vivek-Rani have been burning up the gossip columns. Thats the shrewdness Scorpio Mercury gives you. That too in the 3rd house of communication. 5th house which governs creativity has deb Jupiter. Capricorn sign is far from creativity, but is very ambitious and good for success which is planned, calculated.
For whatever is correct in the analysis, I give full credit to my guru, Milindji (www.astromnc.blogspot.com) Whatever is wrong is all my fault :)
Here It goes.
1. 1994 Miss world title
Guru in Libra over her Sun, Shani in kumbha. 3rd to her moon. The whole miss world thing got her a lot of travels. Plus fame and gains 11th Guru. Moon is in Saggi plus venus is also there. So, guru was 11th not only from moon, but from Venus also, that too in Libra, Venus's own rashi. Over the Sun.
She had Moon-Saturn antardasha. Saturn in 10th in Gemini, Navamansh saturn also in 1oth in makar is sure good. It gives her the ability to work towards her goal at a well-measured, steady pace. Her next saturn antardasha was 2002-2003. (Devdas comes to mind as her grand work during this period.)
2. Next big success for her, directly 1999. HDDCS released in june. Shani and Guru BOTH in Aries. 5th to her moon and venus! Success, awards and ROMANCE :)
At the same time, Aries is 8th from Lagna. Got her into the very famous relationship with Salman, which started well, but took a bad turn later!!
3. 2001-2003 was tough and downhill. 2002 was fine with Devdas released. Guru in Gemini aspecting moon and venus. Along with Shani. Then in 2003, Infamous breakup with Salman, alleged affair with Vivek. Supposedly pushed him to do the infamous press conference. Saturn in Taurus (6th) and then Gemini over her natal saturn, in 10th house, 7th from moon. Guru 8th and powerless. not good for partnerships. Aspecting moon and venus in 4th house.
4.2003 end with shani still in gemini, Guru went 9th in Leo. In 2004, came Bride and Prejudice. Her first international venture.
5. 2004-2006, Ashtam Shani was somehow balanced due to 9,10,11 Guru. She got some good prjects like Raincoat, Shabd, Umrao Jaan. Most different and meaningful work she has ever done. Guru got her all this work, but critical acclaim was withheld. At least from the general public. That was Ashtam Shani making its presence felt. 11th Guru (again passing on her chart sun. Ego boosting.) towards the end of Ashtam shani was when she started dating Abhishek Bachchan.
6. Apr 2007, her wedding. Guru was by this time in Scorpio. 12th to her moon and Venus. Shani was retrogading in Cancer. Ashtam. Its imperative for me to say that this was a very calculated move. I am not a big fan of her, but I would not bash someone just for the sake of it. Guru in Scorpio passing over her Mercury. I would say, Scorpio Mercury is deadlier than Scorpio Moon or Sun. PLus in her case, this mercury has Mars aspect. Manipulation comes naturally to these people. And Guru passing over this Mercury at the time of wedding makes me think this was more a calculated move. Of course, nothing wrong in thinking practically before marrying someone.
7. Now as for the current peiod, Shani in Kanya is 10th to moon. Abhi-Ash has become a brand. May be over-rated. But a brand alright. In fact, Shani went 9th in Jul 2007 immediately after her wedding. Since then she is on a roller coaster ride of fame. Rated one of the top actresses in Bollywood.(justified or not! anyway, top actress is measured by the money they earn rather than acting abilities.) Bachchan last name has only added to the charisma. International face of bollywood. Appearing on Oprah, Martha Stewart etc. Pink Panther 2. Now! here I am not talking about talent as actress. But hey! it does not matter to her as long she is getting good money, fame, and media attention! This kind of frenzy for Aish was absent/ not very noticeable after 2000 (5th Guru). 9th Guru in 2004 got her good projects, but shani was holding back Ego-boosting attention. It came only when Shani entered Leo in Jul 2007.
8. Jun 2011- May 2012 would be another rocking period. We might very well see another HDDCS kind of performance. That time both shani-guru were 5th, This time Shani is 10-11 and Guru is 5th. Though this time possibly she might not get as many awards. Libra Shani will make sure of that.
9. Shani will be in Libra from Dec 2011. After Guru leaves Aries in May 2012, things would gradually get a little tough. Shani is Libra is good for her, 11th from Moon. There would be gains, yes. But it will pass over her Sun, and that would be a tough period socially. Not good for ego. All the Abhi-ash frenzy would slowly come down in 2012-13 and wrap up by 2014. Thats when her sadesati starts. Shani in Scorpio also passing over Mercury. No more manipulations would be possible for her. Whether its people, career, public appearances. Her PR would not do the good job that its doing today. Hype would be termed as hype and not accepted blindly by public. By the time she emerges from sadesati, it would be 2021. After that, she would play roles like what Jaya Bachchan, Hema Malini etc. play now. She would be 48 then.
Her career would pretty much be wrapped up by 2014. It makes sense for her to hold on to the family, husband and motherhood when it happens.
10. As for the manglik question lot of people have, the answer is yes. Assuming her birth details I have are right, she sure is Manglik. I don't think its a big issue though, because she married at 34. Late marriage was good for her. The issue here, more than manglik is condition of Venus. It is in mool nakshatra. Plus the 7th lord Jupiter is deb in 5th house. This sure spells trouble for married life. Not necessarily divorce, but difficult married life. deb Guru in 5th house, and the strong Aries Mars is 5th from Moon. These can cause problems with having children. her best chance is when Guru is in Aries in Jun 2011- May 2012.
11. Lastly, Does her chart show acting abilities? IMO No! Venus is not in a good condition, in mool nakshatra. Close to Rahu. 2nd house Libra has the blazing Sun.
Taurus has the Mercury aspect. Its more about PR for her. She is a smart smart woman. She knows how to communicate effectively and use her good looks. Note that She has never said anything remotely controversial when Salman-Vivek-Rani have been burning up the gossip columns. Thats the shrewdness Scorpio Mercury gives you. That too in the 3rd house of communication. 5th house which governs creativity has deb Jupiter. Capricorn sign is far from creativity, but is very ambitious and good for success which is planned, calculated.
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Dumb Mommy!!!
As usual, I am busy (?) on the laptop.
The kid shows her palms and says,
Mom What do I have in my hands?
I stop and think. (!)
She says, Come on! It starts with the letter Z.
I say, Zebra!!
(Z for Zebra is all that comes to mind
I wonder who was my KG teacher. She is to be blamed.)
No!!!! Not Zebra. Its a number!!
She is kind enough to give clues and I am dumb enough to not take it seriously.
There is NO number that starts with Z!!!
What are you saying?
There is! ZERO.
I have nothing in my hands!!
Gee...
Why do I have a feeling that this is just the beginning.
Of "smart kid dumb mom" series.
The kid shows her palms and says,
Mom What do I have in my hands?
I stop and think. (!)
She says, Come on! It starts with the letter Z.
I say, Zebra!!
(Z for Zebra is all that comes to mind
I wonder who was my KG teacher. She is to be blamed.)
No!!!! Not Zebra. Its a number!!
She is kind enough to give clues and I am dumb enough to not take it seriously.
There is NO number that starts with Z!!!
What are you saying?
There is! ZERO.
I have nothing in my hands!!
Gee...
Why do I have a feeling that this is just the beginning.
Of "smart kid dumb mom" series.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Bored kid... Help!!
Whats with children and "Mom! I am bored"?
Boredom is natural and according to me constructive. Spells of doing nothing for hours. Can help one develop patience, being introspective, even get more creative.
What with the 24 hour cartoon channels, On Demand and the internet, Boredom threshold has sure gone waaaay down.
The kid sets off for school 7:15, comes back 3:35. Has 2 of her favourite programs between 4 to 5. Arthur and Word girl. At 5, she puts off the TV, yells, "I AM BORED"...You JUST put off the TV kid! left thumb still on the TV remote power button....Bored?
And today morning, while I am surfing away, she is watching Spongebob Squarepants. She goes, "I am bored". I am like, "excuse me, i think you are watching Spongebob?" Yes! But its the commercial break!! And I am bored!!
Boo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!
Boredom is natural and according to me constructive. Spells of doing nothing for hours. Can help one develop patience, being introspective, even get more creative.
What with the 24 hour cartoon channels, On Demand and the internet, Boredom threshold has sure gone waaaay down.
The kid sets off for school 7:15, comes back 3:35. Has 2 of her favourite programs between 4 to 5. Arthur and Word girl. At 5, she puts off the TV, yells, "I AM BORED"...You JUST put off the TV kid! left thumb still on the TV remote power button....Bored?
And today morning, while I am surfing away, she is watching Spongebob Squarepants. She goes, "I am bored". I am like, "excuse me, i think you are watching Spongebob?" Yes! But its the commercial break!! And I am bored!!
Boo hoo!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Meteor Shower
As I lie down on the bed and look at the cloudy sky from the bedroom window, I say to hubby:
There's going be a Meteor shower tonight.
He is like, What Shower?
Meteor Shower!!
What is it?
Remember this thing that happened some 8-10 years back? Its like....
WAIT!!! Before you delve into a scientific explanation, just answer one question.
Err.... What?
Is it going to rain?
NO!!!
Then its ok. Coz if it does, I don't want to get up in the middle of the night to close that window.
@#@#@#@#
There's going be a Meteor shower tonight.
He is like, What Shower?
Meteor Shower!!
What is it?
Remember this thing that happened some 8-10 years back? Its like....
WAIT!!! Before you delve into a scientific explanation, just answer one question.
Err.... What?
Is it going to rain?
NO!!!
Then its ok. Coz if it does, I don't want to get up in the middle of the night to close that window.
@#@#@#@#
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Clean energy
We get our electricity from this company www.greenmountain.com
You can choose your electricity company and not rely on what's there. Say MSEB. We chose this one.
The electricity bill says something like this each month. Very unique.
Thanks for helping clean the air we breathe! By purchasing Green mountain energy electricity, you have helped avoid the emission of this much CO2, pollution over the past month
KWh Electricity used : 1,316
CO2 emissions avoided (pounds) : 280
Equivalent Automobile miles not driven : 312
Quite something to have on an electricity bill?
You can choose your electricity company and not rely on what's there. Say MSEB. We chose this one.
The electricity bill says something like this each month. Very unique.
Thanks for helping clean the air we breathe! By purchasing Green mountain energy electricity, you have helped avoid the emission of this much CO2, pollution over the past month
KWh Electricity used : 1,316
CO2 emissions avoided (pounds) : 280
Equivalent Automobile miles not driven : 312
Quite something to have on an electricity bill?
Monday, July 13, 2009
nimbooda
There's this small Indian restaurant nearby. They play hindi movies. Were there for breakfast on the morning of July 4. They were playing "Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam".
The point where Aish gets married, she is reading the letters from Salman.
One of the letter ends like
Tumhara,
Khatta Nimbooda
Ok.. what I am trying to say? The best part about watching Hindi movies in US, for me, is the English subtitles.
The above part was translated like-
Undersigned
Your's
Tangy Lemon
The point where Aish gets married, she is reading the letters from Salman.
One of the letter ends like
Tumhara,
Khatta Nimbooda
Ok.. what I am trying to say? The best part about watching Hindi movies in US, for me, is the English subtitles.
The above part was translated like-
Undersigned
Your's
Tangy Lemon
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Passports renewed in a week...yay!
Hubby and kid's passports had to be renewed.
After a month's procastination, I decided to take action. Made hubby fill up the online forms (read: harassed him) and get the printouts. Filled the blank spaces on the form with pen.
Decided to spend 18$ for passport size photos taken at Walgreens. Hubby insisted on taking prints from our digicam photos. But my decision prevailed. The last thing I wanted here was a returned application due to some issue with the photos.
Made out cashier's checks in favor of CGI Houston.
Got a stamp-pad from Office Max for the kid's thumbprint. I am sure she can now sign her initials, but may not be able to reproduce the signature. Thumb print was safer.
Printed out a Change of appearance form...for the kid...infant to child
Bought a set of 2 sized paper clips. organised the documents using small paper clips...eg utility bills together, marriage cert, 'add spouse name' application, my passport photocopy together.....and wrote on the top document what the bunch was for. eg- For addition of spouse name.
Took the small clip bunches together and secured with a large paper clip along with the application, remaining 2 photos(1 affixed on application) and original passport.
Went to the Fedex shipping center where they have a notary. Got all photocopies notarised. For passport copies, only the pages with a picture.
Sent everything to CGI Houston, along with a pre-paid self addressed envelope. It reached them on June 24. I got the new passports today, July 1. In exactly 1 week. I'd like to believe its the organised paperwork I sent, that got the process speeded up. Could be the efficiency of their staff? Yes, lets give them half the credit. :)
And for those of you who are in the process and have bumped into my blog looking for information
Photocopies:
Got 2 copies of my passport, 3 of hubby's and 1 kid's
a copy of my passport each with both their applications, a copy of hubby's passport with both (even his own...wierd i know) and a copy of both their passport for our records.
2 photocopies of both of their I94s and Visa pages. - 1 to be sent and 1 for records
Photocopies of marriage cert and kid's birth cert.
This is what i attached :
For husband
1. 3 passport size photos, including 1 pasted on the form
2. photocopies of first 5 and last 2 pages of passport, I-94, and visa page.
3. Passport application
4. original passport - along with the I-94
5. An application for addition of Spouse name
6. Two utility bills - cable and phone
7. Photocopy of my passport
8. Cashiers check 40$
For daughter
1. 3 passport size photos including 1 pasted on form
2. passport application
3. Original passport along with the I-94
4. Change of appearance form
5. Photocopy of both parent's passport.
6. Cashier's check 25$
After a month's procastination, I decided to take action. Made hubby fill up the online forms (read: harassed him) and get the printouts. Filled the blank spaces on the form with pen.
Decided to spend 18$ for passport size photos taken at Walgreens. Hubby insisted on taking prints from our digicam photos. But my decision prevailed. The last thing I wanted here was a returned application due to some issue with the photos.
Made out cashier's checks in favor of CGI Houston.
Got a stamp-pad from Office Max for the kid's thumbprint. I am sure she can now sign her initials, but may not be able to reproduce the signature. Thumb print was safer.
Printed out a Change of appearance form...for the kid...infant to child
Bought a set of 2 sized paper clips. organised the documents using small paper clips...eg utility bills together, marriage cert, 'add spouse name' application, my passport photocopy together.....and wrote on the top document what the bunch was for. eg- For addition of spouse name.
Took the small clip bunches together and secured with a large paper clip along with the application, remaining 2 photos(1 affixed on application) and original passport.
Went to the Fedex shipping center where they have a notary. Got all photocopies notarised. For passport copies, only the pages with a picture.
Sent everything to CGI Houston, along with a pre-paid self addressed envelope. It reached them on June 24. I got the new passports today, July 1. In exactly 1 week. I'd like to believe its the organised paperwork I sent, that got the process speeded up. Could be the efficiency of their staff? Yes, lets give them half the credit. :)
And for those of you who are in the process and have bumped into my blog looking for information
Photocopies:
Got 2 copies of my passport, 3 of hubby's and 1 kid's
a copy of my passport each with both their applications, a copy of hubby's passport with both (even his own...wierd i know) and a copy of both their passport for our records.
2 photocopies of both of their I94s and Visa pages. - 1 to be sent and 1 for records
Photocopies of marriage cert and kid's birth cert.
This is what i attached :
For husband
1. 3 passport size photos, including 1 pasted on the form
2. photocopies of first 5 and last 2 pages of passport, I-94, and visa page.
3. Passport application
4. original passport - along with the I-94
5. An application for addition of Spouse name
6. Two utility bills - cable and phone
7. Photocopy of my passport
8. Cashiers check 40$
For daughter
1. 3 passport size photos including 1 pasted on form
2. passport application
3. Original passport along with the I-94
4. Change of appearance form
5. Photocopy of both parent's passport.
6. Cashier's check 25$
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