david_dawei Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Well they were back by 9:30 with the look of self-confidence she left with... I don't have time to tell the entire story but at 6:30 she was still laying in bed when some ladies are probably already standing in line. She left the apartment at 7:25; she knows she can get downstairs and around the corner prior to 7:30... she figures someone is going to be last in line so she doesn't care if it is her. She did the same thing at document turn-in. She moves in her time. She was forewarned not to get the Arabian female VO; the game play by the ladies is to go to the bathroom if your number is called to go to her window; then they are forced to slot you somewhere else in your absence. When Lulu's number was called (3rd called forward, so one of the first--so last in line paid off in her pragmatic thinking), the girls straightened up and whispered for her to 'exist stage left' to the bathroom... lulu got up and strode to the VO window without saying a word. So one can imagine the silent shock unfolding in the girls. In fact, what they didn't know is that this was exactly what she wanted. The night before Lulu said that a 5 minute interview is not enough time to present your case; she said she wanted a serious VO who wanted to ask questions and understand our story... she got exactly this. About 20 minutes, 20 questions to her and 5 to her daughter. In characteristic aplomb, she weaved a few stories to the girl and had her smiling most of the time. I followed my instinct on building our case and what advice to tell her on what to do; but most of all her naturally confident, studious and very organized way probably won the day. Much more later¡ Link to comment
Randy W Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 http://i28.tinypic.com/2mruqv6.jpgCongratulations !! http://i1.tinypic.com/3ygwmdz.gif Good job, and many kudos for all the excellent work you put into it. (3rd called forward, so one of the first--so last in line paid off in her pragmatic thinking), By the way, I agree with her thinking here. There is absolutely no reason to come early. Coming a LITTLE bit late can actually minimize your wait time and work to your advantage in that respect, as it did for her. Some like to come early, though. There's nothing wrong with that at all. Link to comment
dan1984 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Woo-hoo!! Congratulations!! Link to comment
Mr. Don Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Hey Congratulations!! One question. Was she CCP? My fiancee is and I am concerned about that part Well they were back by 9:30 with the look of self-confidence she left with... I don't have time to tell the entire story but at 6:30 she was still laying in bed when some ladies are probably already standing in line. She left the apartment at 7:25; she knows she can get downstairs and around the corner prior to 7:30... she figures someone is going to be last in line so she doesn't care if it is her. She did the same thing at document turn-in. She moves in her time. She was forewarned not to get the Arabian female VO; the game play by the ladies is to go to the bathroom if your number is called to go to her window; then they are forced to slot you somewhere else in your absence. When Lulu's number was called (3rd called forward, so one of the first--so last in line paid off in her pragmatic thinking), the girls straightened up and whispered for her to 'exist stage left' to the bathroom... lulu got up and strode to the VO window without saying a word. So one can imagine the silent shock unfolding in the girls. In fact, what they didn't know is that this was exactly what she wanted. The night before Lulu said that a 5 minute interview is not enough time to present your case; she said she wanted a serious VO who wanted to ask questions and understand our story... she got exactly this. About 20 minutes, 20 questions to her and 5 to her daughter. In characteristic aplomb, she weaved a few stories to the girl and had her smiling most of the time. I followed my instinct on building our case and what advice to tell her on what to do; but most of all her naturally confident, studious and very organized way probably won the day. Much more later¡ Link to comment
chilton747 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Good deal Dawei and congratulations!!! So how long will you be in GZ? Haihua will be in Guangzhou in about 15 or so hours, landing at CAN. I'm sure she would like to congratulate you two. When are your plans to come stateside? Link to comment
Kyle Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Congratulations, David! I'm happy for you both. Link to comment
dan_ling Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Congrats, I know that is one huge boulder off of your shoulders. Link to comment
Mick Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Congrats and best wishes for a wonderful future together. Link to comment
mykl Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Congrats!!! Do you know how long it takes them to mail the visa? Link to comment
Dennis143 Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Congratulations, David!! Looking forward to meeting Lulu some day. Link to comment
HongKong2LA Posted October 19, 2011 Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 Congratulations!!! Link to comment
Joanne Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 I am very happy for you! Congratulations. :cheering: Well they were back by 9:30 with the look of self-confidence she left with... I don't have time to tell the entire story but at 6:30 she was still laying in bed when some ladies are probably already standing in line. She left the apartment at 7:25; she knows she can get downstairs and around the corner prior to 7:30... she figures someone is going to be last in line so she doesn't care if it is her. She did the same thing at document turn-in. She moves in her time. She was forewarned not to get the Arabian female VO; the game play by the ladies is to go to the bathroom if your number is called to go to her window; then they are forced to slot you somewhere else in your absence. When Lulu's number was called (3rd called forward, so one of the first--so last in line paid off in her pragmatic thinking), the girls straightened up and whispered for her to 'exist stage left' to the bathroom... lulu got up and strode to the VO window without saying a word. So one can imagine the silent shock unfolding in the girls. In fact, what they didn't know is that this was exactly what she wanted. The night before Lulu said that a 5 minute interview is not enough time to present your case; she said she wanted a serious VO who wanted to ask questions and understand our story... she got exactly this. About 20 minutes, 20 questions to her and 5 to her daughter. In characteristic aplomb, she weaved a few stories to the girl and had her smiling most of the time. I followed my instinct on building our case and what advice to tell her on what to do; but most of all her naturally confident, studious and very organized way probably won the day. Much more later¡ Link to comment
amberjack1234 Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 That's wonderful news David. I know that the three of you are very happy. Larry Link to comment
warpedbored Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 Congratulations David, it pays to do your homework. Also as I've noticed in many interview reports. Confidence helps. Link to comment
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