I was approved!

A woman from the Brazilian consulate in Miami called me this afternoon, to my surprise, to notify me that my permanent visa has been approved and is back from Brasilia, ready for pick up. I know that I had just made a comment about how it'd only been a month since I applied and I was prepared to wait, but my visa is here - and it only took 37 days from when I dropped it off until it was ready for pick up. Record time, I'd say.

Even after all that mess I had to go through to even apply for the permanent visa, it all worked out quickly in the end. I can't say painlessly, but it was fast. It almost seems pointless that they would send my paperwork from Miami to Brasilia for it to come back so quickly. Why not just do it here? Had we been married for a year longer, it would have been approved here anyway.

Not only do I now feel a sense of relief (vs. having to worry that my visa won't be here before it's time to leave), I think that the school can now purchase our plane tickets. That's exciting! I was sure to send them an e-mail immediately so we can take the next step towards us moving to Brasilia.

All of this is perfect timing because E just passed his citizenship test and will have his naturalization oath ceremony tomorrow. Two of the obstacles in our ways to move to Brazil without a "legal headache" have been surpassed. Obviously E didn't need U.S. citizenship to move home, but it makes me feel better knowing that my husband has the same citizenship as me. I'm sure it's a relief to my mother, too, who expresssed concern years ago that she didn't want my husband to not be able to enter into the U.S. She has heard too many horror stories, so I knew that with U.S. citizenship, her mind should be at ease, as is ours. Plus, now we don't have to worry about him having to travel back and forth to the U.S. repeatedly just to maintain his residency AND citizenship is less expensive in the long run. 

We can now move to Brasilia knowing that I already have permission to live and work there while E will be able to easily travel back and forth between countries without a hassle. I guess he's got one up on me because I do not have Brazilian citizenship.

I know that my transition into Brazilian society will be smoother because I will enter the country as a resident (vs. a tourist). It should be easier for me to settle down, update/renew my CPF, open a bank account, and do anything else that any resident in any country will need to do. One of the best parts about having a permanent visa is that I won't need any more tourist visas. That'll save me money (especially since the school paid for my residency).

I also think, though maybe only on a superficial kind of way, that I will feel more like a Brazilian (-American) much like E must have once he obtained his residency in the U.S. It feels good to be "legal".

I just have to go to Miami (with my passport) to pick up my visa; but as I was told, there's no real rush. With that being said, E is able to get my visa for me (since he makes more trips to Miami than me) as long as he has my passport and the receipt. Just a tip for anyone going through the same process.

Angelina Jolie Famous Star Celebrity

Angelina Jolie

Growing up in Los Angeles, Jolie was no stranger to the film industry, being the daughter of Academy Award-winning actor Jon Voight. She later trained and performed at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, where she was seen in several stage productions.

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She worked as a professional model in London, New York and Los Angeles, and has also appeared in music videos for such artists as Meat Loaf, Lenny Kravitz, Antonello Venditti and The Lemonheads. In addition, she has acted in five student films for the USC School of Cinema, all directed by her brother, James Haven.

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Angelina Jolie is an Oscar-winning actress who has become popular by taking on the title role in the "Lara Croft" series of blockbuster movies. Off-screen, Jolie has become prominently involved in international charity projects, especially those involving refugees. She often appears on many "most beautiful women" lists, and she has a personal life that is avidly covered by the tabloid press.

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In her earliest years, Angelina began absorbing the acting craft from her parents - her father is the Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight and her mother is Marcheline Bertrand, who had studied with Lee Strasberg. At age 11, Angelina began studying at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute. She undertook some film studies at New York University and later joined the renowned Met Theatre Group in Los Angeles. At age 16, she took up a career in modeling and appeared in some music videos. Her exotic good looks may derive from her mixed ancestry which is Czech, French-Canadian, Iroquois and English.

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In the mid-1990s, Jolie appeared in various small films where she got good notices, including Hackers (1995) and Foxfire (1996). Her critical acclaim increased when she played strong roles in the made-for-TV movies True Women (1997) (TV), and in George Wallace (1997) (TV) which won her a Golden Globe award and an Emmy nomination. Jolie's acclaim increased even further when she played the lead role in the HBO production Gia (1998) (TV).

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This was the true life story of supermodel Gia Carangi, a sensitive wild child who was both brazen and needy and who had a difficult time handling professional success and the deaths of people who were close to her. Carangi became involved with drugs and because of her needle-using habits she became, at the tender age of 26, one of the first celebrities to die of AIDS. Jolie's performance in Gia (1998) (TV) again garnered a Golden Globe award and another Emmy nomination, and she additionally earned a SAG Award.

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Angelina got a major break in 1999 when she won a leading role in the successful feature The Bone Collector (1999), starring alongside Denzel Washington. In that same year, Jolie gave a tour de force performance in Girl, Interrupted (1999) playing opposite Winona Ryder. The movie was a true story of women who spent time in a psychiatric hospital. Jolie's role was reminiscent of Jack Nicholson's character in One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest (1975), the role which won Nicholson his first Oscar. Unlike "Cuckoo", "Girl" was a small film that received mixed reviews and barely made money at the box office. But when it came time to give out awards, Jolie won the triple crown -- "Girl" propelled her to win the Golden Globe, the SAG Award and the Academy Award for best leading actress in a supporting role.

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With her new-found prominence, Jolie began to get in-depth attention from the press. Numerous aspects of her controversial personal life became news. At her wedding to her Hackers (1995) co-star Jonny Lee Miller, she had displayed her husband's name on the back of her shirt painted in her own blood. Jolie and Miller divorced and in 2000 

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she married her Pushing Tin (1999) co-star Billy Bob Thornton. Jolie had become the fifth wife of a man twenty years her senior. During her marriage to Thornton, the spouses each wore a vial of the other's blood around their necks. 

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That marriage came apart in 2002 and ended in divorce. In addition, Jolie was estranged from her famous father, Jon Voight.

Upcoming ceremony...

My husband received notification in the mail today that his Naturalization Oath Ceremony will be in a couple of days. I was almost shocked to read that we were given less than a 48-hour notice, but at the same time pleasantly surprised because my husband will be a U.S. citizen shortly!!

It's also very convenient that neither E nor myself have to work on Friday so it's actually perfect timing. Now I just have to decide what to wear.

Musical March Madness - Adele

For my last session of Musical March Madness I wanted to post music from my favorite singer/performer, the one and only, ADELE. She is from England and is only 22 years old. Her albums are extraordinary and her performances are stunning.

My favorite song from her latest album "21" is called Someone like you. Adele may sing better live than she does in video and for this reason I'm posting one her live performances.

Disclaimer: You may experience goosebumps regardless of how many times you listen to the song.




Each song is unique and outstanding in its own way. That of course makes it difficult to choose my favorite songs, so I'll just showcase the songs that I listen to the most. The first is probably the most well known song by Adele; it's called Rolling in the deep. The album was written about one man, with whom Adele had a relationship that went bad. This song is about that man, but it gives completely different feelings about the relationship than does Someone like you. The final video is called Set fire to the rain and is another of my absolute favorites. The best version of this song is from the album; I couldn't find a video of high quality.

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Indian Model Mona Singh

Mona Singh

Mona Singh

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Born :- October 8, 1980 (1980-10-08) (age 30)

Punjab, India

Occupation :- Actress, Dancer, Television Presenter

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Mona Singh (born October 8, 1980) is an Indian model and television actress.

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Mona Singh is a Punjabi Sikh and lives in Lokhandwala, Mumbai and has an elder sister who lives in New Zealand. She is not married. She dated Karan Oberoi for 12–16 months but they broke-up in 2009.

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She played the central role in the popular television serial, Jassi Jaisi Koi Nahi. In 2006, she was the winner of the show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa on Sony Entertainment Television. She announced to make movies sometime in the future, one of them with Bobby Pushkarna. In November 2006, she also participated in an Aids Event.

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In March 2007, she signed an exclusive contract with Sony Entertainment Television to be brand ambassador for the channel for 13 months. In June 2006, she is expected to leave on a world tour with a number of other actors, performing to songs. Her next show on TV will be Extreme Makeover. and she is hosting Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 on Sony and extra shots on Set Max comes every Saturday. She has also been ambassador for various brands. Now she is the host of Entertainment Ke Liye ku Kuch Bhi Karega on sony entertainment television

  

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She has currently bagged a supporting role in Three Idiots directed by Rajkumar Hirani. And has shot two movies opposite Vinay Pathak.

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TV Appearances

Year TV series Role Other notes

2003-06 Jassi Jaissi Koi Nahin Jasmeet Walia (Jassi)

2006 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Contestant Winner

2007 Femina Miss India 2007 Host Hosted the show with Sajid Khan

? Kandy Floss (TV series) Guest Mona Singh Appeared on the show with Sakshi Tanwar

2007 Champion Chaalbaaz No.1 Host Later replaced by Shonal Rawat

2007 4 times lucky(Movie) Lead actress

2008 Ek Khiladi Ek Haseena (TV series) Contestant Winner with Harbhajan Singh

2008 Naya Roop Nayi Zindagi Host

2008 Radhaa Ki Betiyaan Kuch Kar Dikhayengi Raunak

2009 Arey Deewano Mujhe Pechano Contestant Winner

2009 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 Host

2009 3 Idiots Mona (Pia's sister)

2009 Entertainment Ke Liye Kuch Bhi Karega Host

2010 Meethi Choori No. 1 Contestant

2010 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 4 Host

Indian Tv Star Pooja Gaur

Pooja Gaur

Born :- June 1, 1991 (1991-06-01) (age 19)

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Other names :- Rano, Pooh, Pratigya

Occupation :- Television actor

Years active :- 2009-present

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Pooja Gauris an Indian television actress. She was born in Gujarat in the city of Ahmedabad on 1 June 1991. She plays the title role in the serial Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya on STAR Plus.

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Gaur has appeared in NDTV Imagine serial Kitani Mohabbat Hai as Purvi, ithe sister of the show's main character, before appearing as Pratigya in Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya.She is also linked to Raj Singh Arora of Remix fame.

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Year Show Role Notes

2009: Kitani Mohabbat Hai Purvi Mittal TV Series

2009–Present Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya Pratigya TV series - Main Role

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2010 Kaun Banega Crorepati Herself/Pratigya Participant/Guest appearance

2010 Comedy Circus Herself Participant (Few appearances)

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Year Show Award

2010: Star Parivaar Awards Favourite Naya Sadasya- Female

2010: Star Parivaar Awards Hottest Jodi with Arhaan Behl as Krishna

2011: Global Indian Film and Television Honours Best Actor in Leading Role (Female)

Model Mona Lizza

Mona Lizza

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December 11, 1985 (1985-12-11) (age 25)

Kuwait

Other names :- Mona Lisa, Mona Lizza

Occupation :- Model, actress

Years active :- 2003 - present

Height :- 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m)

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Mona Lizza, born on 11 December 1985 in Kuwait, is a Pakistani actress. She made her debut in the movie Kajraare and stepped into the Bollywood arena.

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Mona Lizza, born on 11 December 1965 in Kuwait, is a Pakistani actress. She belongs to a Muslim family and has four siblings. She was named Mona before her birth by her father, who was greatly inspired by the classic painting of Mona Lisa. He added Lizza at age of 3.

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After the death of her father in 2001, the family moved to Pakistan. Mona interests consist of poetry, painting, writing and travelling around the world.

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Mona accompanied a close friend who was a model to a photo shoot. The photographer took a few casual pictures of Mona. She did her first ad with Fair and Lovely. Mona Lizza made her acting debut in 2003 with Pakistani director S. Suleman in the serial Rabia Zinda Rahegi.

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Mona Lizza has given dance performances in the United States, UK, and Canada. She has also done theater, Anarkali, Shahyad Issi Ka Naam Mohabbat Hai Sheiftaa, in Karachi and Delhi.

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In 2008, Mona made her debut in Bollywood film industry with the Indian movie Kajraare. She was signed by the Bollywood producer Bhushan Kumar for the film, which was directed by Pooja Bhatt. She starred opposite Himesh Reshammiya. Mona plans to continue to work in Bollywood.

Hollywood Model Teresa Palmer

Model Teresa Palmer

Adelaide born actress and model Teresa Palmer has gathered some impressive film credits. Born in 1986, Teresa completed high school at Mercedes College in 2003, where she was a popular student who was well-known for her practical jokes. She worked in a Cotton On outlet in Rundle Mall until she was discovered and cast on the spot - without an audition - in her feature film debut and breakthrough role in 2:37 (2006). Made by first-time writer/director/producer Murali K. Thalluri, the film competed in the 2006 Cannes Film Festival in "Un Certain Regard" and chronicles the lives of six students over the course of day and ends in a devastating suicide.

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Teresa immediately went to work on back to back film projects including December Boys (2007) opposite "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe; a coming of age story about four adolescent orphans, based on the book by Michael Noonan and directed by Rod Hardy (Robinson Crusoe (1997), Buffalo Girls (1995) (TV), "The X-Files" (1993) and "The Practice" (1997)).

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Teresa also stars as stripper-turned-criminal "Dale" in the UK/Australian co-production Restraint (2008), a film noir/psychological thriller which follows the plight of a pair of fugitives on-the-run from a murder scene. Directed by David Denneen, the film also features former Calvin Klein model Travis Fimmel and UK actor Stephen Moyer.

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In 2006, Teresa worked with Japanese director Takashi Shimizu on the Sony Pictures production The Grudge 2 (2006). Set in Tokyo, the horror sequel to the box office hit The Grudge (2004) also stars Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jennifer Beals. Later that year, she signed on to play the female lead in Doug Liman's action fantasy flick Jumper (2008), but was subsequently replaced by Rachel Bilson.

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Early 2007 saw her star opposite former real-life boyfriend Topher Grace as the love interest in the upcoming retro comedy Take Me Home Tonight (2011). 

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Shortly after filming ended, Teresa decided to move permanently from Adelaide to Los Angeles following a public split from her then-boyfriend of two years, Australian Rules football star Stuart Dew. Teresa was due to play a small part in George Miller's doomed superhero film "Justice League: Mortal", but the production fell through after months of problems. Teresa briefly dated her "Justice League: Mortal" co-star Adam Brody in early 2008; later that year, she had a relationship with UK comedian Russell Brand, whom she met on the set of her latest film, Bedtime Stories (2008). Bedtime Stories is a Disney children's comedy starring Lucy Lawless, Guy Pearce, and Keri 

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Russell and was released on Christmas 2008. As of January 2009, she is back with former on-off boyfriend, Topher Grace, and soon to star in an advertising campaign for Aussie clothing chain "Just Jeans".

Olivia Palermo In Rachel Roy – Runway To Green Event

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Olivia Palermo was at Christie’s in New York City last night to attend the ‘Green Auction: A Bid To Save The Earth’ featuring a ‘Runway to Green’ fashion show which was supported by Net-A-Porter.com.

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I’m usually a huge fan of what Olivia wears, but on this occasion her styling isn’t as impeccable as we’ve come to expect from her.

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She wore a long sleeve Rachel Roy Pre-Fall 2011 feather and beaded embellished top, with a pleated marble print skirt which I think might be from Mango due to her association with the brand.

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As much as she tried, the two pieces don’t work together.

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I applaud Olivia for always bring the high street to the red carpet, but it doesn’t work on this occasion.

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There is so much detail on the top that a solid skirt would’ve worked better. It might be the safer and less interesting option, but I would’ve preferred it to what’s currently going on here.