Monday, December 28, 2009

Being Deported?

When our school got our resident permits for us, they were unable to get ones that lasted the entire length of our contract (June 30th, 2010), so our visas only last until the 26th of June. So, I like to say that we are being deported (it's so much more exciting so say that you were deported. It would be a great conversation starter). Matt doesn't like this. Our conversations on the topic usually go something like this

Me (to a third party when asked when we will be returning to the US): Well, we are being deported on the 26th of June.
Matt: No, we aren't
Me: Why?
Matt: Because they aren't sending us home.
Me: Our visas expire, that sounds like being sent home to me. 
Matt: but they aren't 'sending' us home (like, paying for it and escorting us out of the country)
Me: Yes, but we are being kicked out against our will, I think that counts
Matt: (silence)

We have had this conversation many times, so eventually Matt gives up the will to argue anymore. 

I think we are being deported. What say you? 

9 comments:

Aaron and Julie said...

I like the being deported thing, it sounds so much cooler!!

Olivia Carter said...

HAHA! I love that you two fight about stuff like that.

Put that Matthew in his place!

Robin said...

Yep... you're being deported. I only hope that America will let you in with a sad story like this. Ha ha

April Carter said...

Matt has met his match in the arguing department. We love it! WHY?

Anonymous said...

Your blog keeps getting better and better! Your older articles are not as good as newer ones you have a lot more creativity and originality now keep it up!

Aaron and Julie said...

rachel thinks matt should get a second chinese wife or you a second chinese husband so you can stay in the country!!

Scott said...

Sounds like deportation to me

Corina said...

haha! i like it.

Marlena said...

haha
I'll have to agree with you Kristal i would stick with saying deported as well you sound more dangerous!!