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The Zhenya, or There and Not Back

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I know this is going to seem weird, that I blogged about my first day in America before blogging about my trip here. But sometimes I just like doing things backwards. And it’s probably the jetleg kicking in as well!

My mom and I left Vladimir at about 3 am on Wednesday morning, the cab driver was super fast, we got to Sheremetyevo in under 3 hours! There were a couple times when I really questioned our driver, and whether he had cut out his license out of a cereal box or not! Once at Sheremetyevo I checked my bags, and after spending a little bit more time with my mom, I went to the passports control. It didn’t take a lot of time, and I soon found myself catching up on the latest episode of Chelsea Lately.

That’s when I saw one of the Russian TV hosts, Vladimir Pozner. He’s been on TV well for forever! I remember watching him when I was about 6 or 7, because the cartoons were on, right after his talk-show. He was very nicely dressed and so tan! I was going to go get his autograph, but Chelsea Lately was more important, and I couldn’t find him afterwards, talk about missed opportunities here.

Terminal D was a very pleasant surprise, nice and clean, free wireless, a cafe called “Mama Russia”. I was hanging out by one of the outlets, watching the Kardashians and Jerseylicious and charging my Mac at the same time, which was further away from the gate. When I finally came up to the gate I saw that they have put the blue tape all around it and before you could get on the plane they checked your documents again.

And this is when the fun began. So apparently I was chosen by a computer for an additional search. I mean the girl looked through everything. Made me turn on all of my electronics. Had me take sips of my water. I also had a deodorant in my suitcase, I asked her if she wanted me to apply it. Then I said that it was okay for her to be searching my stuff, she was only doing her job, and that was probably the one way for her to make money. She also asked me if I was going for work. I said I was immigrating, getting married and all. After the search was over she wished me “happiness in marriage” and off I went, waiting in the gate area with other passengers. Other than me they also searched one other girl. I guess the computer was determined to only have the airport employees to search 2 people on the flight that day!

The good thing was – I got two seats to myself, which meant 2 blankets, 2 pillows, but no 2 meals, which weren’t good anyways. Sorry Aeroflot, food sucked!

Once I got States side, everything was a breeze, especially after I DIDN’T forget to pull out my New York State driver’s license.

Coming to Minneapolis, I also got 2 seats to myself! And arriving here was like coming home! I finally got to see the apartment that Sam wouldn’t show me on Skype, keeping it a surprise. I love every square inch of it! Already thinking about decorating it, but don’t want to buy everything just yet, with the wedding coming up I know I will be able to register for a lot of things.

Tomorrow I get to see my dress! I’ve never been more excited. Also, Sam and I have started premarital counseling!

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Fall 2011 Shows I am excited for

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It doesn’t take much to make my day! Usually one episode of Chelsea Lately is enough. Since I have run out of books to read written by her, and I haven’t had a chance to get my hands on “The Lies That Chelsea Handler Told Me” I am simply enjoying watching Chelsea Lately, every time it’s on TV. If there are no new episodes, I watch re-runs of That 70′s Show. Now last week the impossible happened, I learned that Laura Prepon will be starring in a new show based on one of Chelsea’s books – Are you there vodka? it’s me Chelsea. Which will air this fall. Don’t you just love this?

I don’t know why they picked Laura to play Chelsea, I like to think that it’s the Russianness that they both poses. And, well, they are both blond :)

I am also extremely excited for Chelsea herself to be on the show, playing a part of her sister. And of course Jo Koy!

So, thank you, NBC for this amazing show! I am officially excited!

The next show I am also excited for has my fav Zooey Deschanel. And it will air on Fox this fall. I am sure you’ve already figured out that I am talking about the New Girl!

Zooey’s face in this picture says it all! I am as excited for this as she is :)

I am also excited for the return of the Big Bang Theory, and the Office, and the other shows that I watch, except for I don’t think I’ll have this much time to watch them, because I’ll be married :)

YAY!

When you didn’t see it coming – it came – Long Distance Relationship

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I have been in a long distance relationship for over 2,5 years now. My best friend was in one for about the same amount of time. My good friend Alla from New Jersey was in one too. Lera Loeb was in a long distance relationship for Christ’s sake! If you don’t know who she is and you are living in NYC – shame on you, here is the fix for your ignorance


http://www.glamour.com/sex-love-life/2009/06/yes-this-woman-is-a-mail-order-bride

And yes, I cried when I read that story!

While brain-storming ideas for this post, I was reading some supposingly inspirational quotes, and looking for some visuals.

Man, did I get depressed! I think I was that depressed during the first 2 weeks after I was back in Russia. Some of the pictures even made me question the reality of LDRs. Do other people really see them like that? Like it’s a light at the end of the tunnel? Do we, people involved in LDRs, have some kind of a new disorder, do we need therapy, and a way out?

First of all you only get into an LDR if you WANT to be in an LDR. If you are blackmailed, forced or ultimatumed into one – get out of the relationship period.

Second, LDRs are all different. During the first 2 years of mine, my now fiance and I lived in the same country! Now we are in an International LDR, and well – that was one of the things I really wanted him to do before we got married – See my home country, and he got to use his Passport for the first time, experienced real jet-leg, and a lot of other fun things! Unlike Lera Loeb, I am not a mail order bride.

I have met only one mail order bride, she was my friend’s mom. And, unfortunately, her first husband didn’t work out, now she is on husband number 2, or three, if you count the one she had in her home country. What is my personal opinion? I have nothing against them, if this is how they choose to find happiness – so be it. Determination and Dedication are the DD’s of LDR (and no, I am not talking about Dunkin Dounuts here ;) )

Just be careful what you wish for, because you might just get it all! And I am not only talking to the men now…

but also to women!

Now I am sure you’ve seen this movie, if you are a girl!

If you are a guy, you should probably watch this…

It’s available on Hulu.com! Or here…



If you google Long Distance Relationship, you will end up with about 4,100,000 results (0.08 seconds). That includes – definitions, descriptions, advice, quotes, men’s side of the story, women’s side of the story, and a lot of other not very interesting, and useless information. As I have told you earlier, it made me depressed! I will have to double dose myself with Chelsea Lately just to get over this!

Here is my advice: DONT GET INTO A LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIP JUST TO BE IN A RELATIONSHIP.

Don’t get into a long distance relationship because you really like this one person and you saw someone make it work, and you think you can make it work. YOU MUST BE SURE!

Before you get yourself into a LDR ask yourself this – Do I see myself marrying this person? Can I live the rest of my life with him/her? Is he the one I see standing at the altar? Is she the one I see walking down the aisle?

Be ready for time difference, travel expenses, seeing each other every 2-3 months (this is actually the time I would recommend you maintain in between the trips/visits).

Now you are probably wondering, why is this crazy girl not talking about love? Seriously, when talking about LDRs I think it’s pretty self-explanatory!

What makes me a LDR expert? I am in one, I believe it’s enough!

Love and lace flowers

Xoxo

PS. All my friends are happily married to their Long Distance Relationship parters. Their marriage is not long distance!