ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
Philippinesaffidavit of support
so go get a job as a nurse now! as in right now!
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-01-16 08:33:00
Philippinesaffidavit of support
dencio, mane...who just passed the nclex? the usc petitioner or the beneficiary?
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-01-16 06:16:00
PhilippinesPLDT DSL and Vonage
i see...how much is that unlimited plan of vonage...is it the 24.99 per month? so i just have to get one vonage here, do all the software stuff here in the united states and send it to the philippines?

my husband and i chat but its so hard to stay on the computer all the time using headphones and talking so loud in order for us to hear each other...

and with vonage i can call him too anytime right?
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-01-16 15:21:00
PhilippinesPLDT DSL and Vonage
how does it work? is it like magic jack where you buy two phones and we have to use internet connection in order to get unlimited calls...i also want to buy one for the philippines...
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-01-15 12:43:00
Philippineschild citizenship
im a us citizen...and i never got a filipino passport. and i grew up in the philippines, the only overstaying fee i had to pay was at the airport when i leave the philippines to go on vacation in the united states or some other country...i think i paid like 2,000 pesos...thats all...

in addition, my parents are filipino
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-01-17 10:39:00
Philippinescall details as evidence of on going marriage
i am including my cellphone call details as evidence of ongoing marriage...i used phonecards that time...and i order them online and i receive the PIN number thru my email and the number to call to use the pin and make the call abroad. so the number that shows on my cell phone call details is the number i use to access the pin...i will attach a copy of the email recieving a phone cards and the number that i should call...should i highlight the times when i used the numbers to call to access the PIN number of the calling cards?
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-01-20 08:52:00
Philippinesfebruary filer
hi pinoys...im sending na my I 130 tomorrow...wish me luck! excited na me! and nervous, im praying so hard everything will be okay...thank you VJ for all your help, i read and read since december about the cr-1/ir-1 instead of spening thousands on a lawyer...everything is right here! GOD bless us all!
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-02-04 19:41:00
Philippinessophie 2nd time crba denied =(
hi, if her father is a USC and he can not get her US passport automatically, i suggest you do the IR-2....same procedure as filing the I 130. it will take a few months but once she is in the united states and lives with the USC parent she can get citizenship. that is what i am doing with my son because i did not live in the united states after 14 years old for 5 years so could not automatically give him the US citizenship...mabilis lang yan...
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-02-13 12:45:00
PhilippinesAnthony Bourdain - Travel Channel Monday Night
where can i watch this show? i was working thast night! i missed it
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-02-18 12:33:00
Philippineshas anyone been on AP from the USEM manila?
what was the reason? and what did u have to do?
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-02-18 12:46:00
Philippineshas anyone been on AP from the USEM manila?
i just wanted to know if any was ever put on AP from their interviews in manila?
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-02-18 12:34:00
Philippineshow to call usem
...how can i call the us embassy? i just want to know if they can issue a CR-1/IR-1 visa for my husband living in the philippines but he is pakistani...
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-03-03 01:30:00
PhilippinesI Passed NCLEX-RN
CONGRATULATIONS...IM STUDYING AS MUCH AS I CAN EVERYDAY TOO! IM SSSOOO HAPPY FOR YOU...
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-02-28 02:08:00
Philippinesany M.D.'s?
QUOTE (jhcruz18 @ Mar 7 2009, 04:50 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
yup i am. smile.gif and you? what step are you on now?


not me...my husband whom i am petitioning...he just graduated last year october 2008 and planning to do step 2 first instead of step 1...what about you? what school are you from?
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-03-08 07:07:00
Philippinesany M.D.'s?
HI PINOYS AND PINAYS...JUST WANT TO KNOW IF THERE ARE SPOUSES OUT THERE WHO ARE MEDICAL DOCTORS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND WANT TO TAKE UP RESIDENCY TRAINING IN THE UNITED STATES? ANYONE PLANNING TO TAKE THE USMLE? OR GOING TO TAKE THE USMLE?
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-03-07 14:03:00
PhilippinesGoing to visit Manila
QUOTE (Pinaylang @ Mar 7 2009, 02:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
taj'samericanwife
...dude there's milk for cereal in the philippines!...get a grip!


Hi Taj... I'm a dudette. hehehe I know there's milk in pinas. But hey it's not for me. Just want my love one to be happy.




Pepe Alvaréz
My answer to your question is another question ... are you nuts?

Pepe,,, to answer your question.. yes, I can be. Well yeah I am. lol



among all the things your s.o. can ask for...why milk from america?
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-03-07 14:42:00
PhilippinesGoing to visit Manila
QUOTE (Pinaylang @ Mar 7 2009, 02:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
whistling.gif Hello Everyone! I know this is a bizarre post but I just want to ask so I won't be sorry if I do decide to bring it.

Do you guys know if I can bring milk (Yes milk,,, milk to put in your cereal lol ) to Manila. I was thinking of freezing a gallon of milk for 3 to 4 days so when I arrive in manila it won't be spoil hehe. I know what you guys are thinking.. There are plenty of milk in manila but I was told it tastes different... I want to make sure that it is ok bring it. Of course I will put it in the balikban box. Will they allow this??

Thank you again. blink.gif



...dude there's milk for cereal in the philippines!...get a grip!
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-03-07 14:26:00
PhilippinesBest way to call us embassy manila...
they ask for 18$...is the petitioner calls from the US...is that for a one time call only for for whenever i need to call to verify something and schedule the interview and everything?
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-03-12 04:34:00
Philippinesany pinoy RNs?
anyone want to share the qbank with me? im going to sign up in about 2 weeks or so...PM me...im looking for just two more people...so there will be three of us...
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-03-26 07:27:00
Philippinesany pinoy RNs?
QUOTE (jack&anais @ Mar 3 2009, 09:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Kaplan q-bank will assess what topic you are good/bad. If lot of people will use this,the overall result wont be accurate. and you cant tell if you answered all the questions in Q-bank coz many are using it.

you can use kaplan for 3 months.

Q-trainer would be alright for lot of users because you can take the same test while you can also get your score.

Goodluck and God bless..

Go Go Go.... Future RN's.


Thank you for the advice...i took the kaplan comprehensive last year in the philippines before i left and i just need to refresh myself with more questions and to practice more with questions. i have all the kaplan books and materials from kaplan and i did go thru the 7 q trainers before. i am still debating to myself if i should take the ncsbn or the kaplan q bank...
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-03-03 18:52:00
Philippinesany pinoy RNs?
QUOTE (ChrisB0707 @ Mar 2 2009, 10:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (taj'samericanwife @ Mar 2 2009, 05:58 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hi is anyone going to take their nclex soon? im planning to do the kaplan q bank online but the cost is s alittle too much for me...anyone want to share and we can both have access? the more the better!



Hey all, ShaSha and one of her Filipina friend used the kaplan Qbank (both had seperate account) and took the NCLEX on Feb 11th and passed. I was talking with her about this and she said the only bad thing sharing would be this course keeps track of your test scores and assess where you are strong and weak to help you get ready for the actual test. May not want to share with to many people if you really want it to help



HHHMMMMM....so i guess it is not good to share with alot of people then...maybe just 3?
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-03-02 22:53:00
Philippinesany pinoy RNs?
...NOT LEGAL...but i guess it is okay...i just hope kaplan doesnt browse thru visajourney.com and catch us...hahahaha...

good.gif good.gif good.gif

i'll give it to the end of this week to gather up some people...just PM me and i will put people in a list that has signed up for it... good.gif good.gif good.gif
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-03-02 20:41:00
Philippinesany pinoy RNs?
QUOTE (ez2007 @ Mar 2 2009, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Yup, the soonest the better.

Can't do it on April Lai unsure.gif

I work graveyard shift as a Caregiver and I am so drowsy during the day. Guess my body is not yet adapted to it.


SAME HERE! i work as a nursing assistant at a rehab center. i work nights too from 11 - 7. i use to work 40 hours a week but since my exam is coming up i cut down to only 32 hours...it is very hard but i picked working at night because it is less crazy than on days and sometimes i can get to study too...

so how many are we now? i agree too the sooner the better, besides it is good for 3 months i think...

a nurse from work actually recommended that i could ask people to share...i took the kaplan comprehensive course in the philippines last year and it was really good...i just need to refresh myself before i take my exam...

i keep going over the kaplan course book sometimes i am sick of looking at it, and i do questions on saunders and nclex 3500...
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-03-02 20:21:00
Philippinesany pinoy RNs?
http://www.kaplannur...clex_qbank.html

it's 299$...hopefully more will want to share...just keep in touch with me! i want to start this in the month of april!
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-03-02 18:58:00
Philippinesany pinoy RNs?
hi is anyone going to take their nclex soon? im planning to do the kaplan q bank online but the cost is s alittle too much for me...anyone want to share and we can both have access? the more the better!
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-03-02 08:58:00
Philippinesanyone else have this CO?
i actually talked to that CO when i was in the philippines, she wasnt very nice...
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-01 07:55:00
PhilippinesIlocano vs Visayas Where most bar girls come from?
i think ilocanas are definitely prettier and dont have that annoying accent! hahahaahah peace! innocent.gif
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-05 21:54:00
PhilippinesRight Degree...Wrong Job!
QUOTE (jom @ Apr 8 2009, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (taj'samericanwife @ Apr 8 2009, 09:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (jom @ Apr 8 2009, 09:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BSN-1990 Silliman University, Dumaguete City - worked as an OR nurse from 1991-1998
LLb- 2003, Andres Bonifacio College, Dipolog City- Passed the Bar in 2004, worked as a trial lawyer 2004-2007
Certified Nursing Assistant - Central Florida COmmunity College - December 2008 - Currently working as a Nursing Assistant in Ocala while reviewing for the NCLEX-RN. Planning to pursue a degree in becoming a Nurse Legal Consultant.



hi! when are u planning to take your nclex exam? wanna trade study advices and tips...???



No date yet but my papers are already with the FL BON for review and I await for the authorization to take the exam.

I work 40 hours a week with every other weekend schedule 3 to 11 shift. During my work days I dedicate 3 hours to read, thats from 9am to 12. I grew up waking up early so even if I arrive home from work at already 12 midnight I still wake up at 6am and by 9 I stop and start reading. I am very lucky to have a husband who helps in the household chores. During my off days, I dont read at all because I want to spend all my free time with my husband and the boys if they are with us during the weekend.

I talk while reading so I usually read in the pool area where it is quiet.

There are three tips I can give as study advice R R and R.....READ READ and READ smile.gif

Goodluck to us smile.gif


i agree with you! i work too as a nursing assistant! i use to work 40 hours a week, 11 - 7 am but i cut my hours to 32 hours a week and also every other weekend...i wanted to concentrate studying! i bring my notes everywhere with me and i read and read and read the same topics over and over again with me...it retains in my memory more that way plus i also read and read and read the rationales to the questions i answer, sometimes i print them out and bring my paper with me always (esp the ones from the saunders cd)...i use the kaplan course book and basics book, saunders comprehensive CD, kaplan q bank trainer and soon will register for the kaplan q bank. its hard to work and study at the same time too...but i like working 11 - 7 shift because i always get time to sit down and go over things at work...minimum of about 2 hours per night and on not so busy nights sometimes even 3 - 4 straight hours studying in the hallway...good luck to us...my documents are recently being reviewed for the CES CGFNS...have to go thru that to register here in massachusetts...

taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-08 21:56:00
PhilippinesRight Degree...Wrong Job!
QUOTE (alienlovechild @ Apr 8 2009, 09:57 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BS Biology (1996) Central Mindanao University, Bukidnon
MS Env. & Resource Mngt (2003) University of Southeastern Philippines, Davao City
BS Nursing (2008) North Valley College, Kidapawan City
Worked as an Associate Professor in University of Mindanao, Davao City (1997-2008)
Currently reviewing for the NCLEX-RN


hi, how are u studying for the exam?
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-08 09:10:00
PhilippinesRight Degree...Wrong Job!
QUOTE (jom @ Apr 8 2009, 09:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
BSN-1990 Silliman University, Dumaguete City - worked as an OR nurse from 1991-1998
LLb- 2003, Andres Bonifacio College, Dipolog City- Passed the Bar in 2004, worked as a trial lawyer 2004-2007
Certified Nursing Assistant - Central Florida COmmunity College - December 2008 - Currently working as a Nursing Assistant in Ocala while reviewing for the NCLEX-RN. Planning to pursue a degree in becoming a Nurse Legal Consultant.



hi! when are u planning to take your nclex exam? wanna trade study advices and tips...???
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-08 08:55:00
PhilippinesRight Degree...Wrong Job!
QUOTE (Jeff&Madz @ Apr 8 2009, 09:19 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (taj'samericanwife @ Apr 8 2009, 08:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
ME: B.S. Biology, University of Santo Tomas (not much jobs available after...unless u go to med school...but i did things like tutor english to koreans, server at friendly's restaurant, and bookseller at barnes and noble)
B.S. Nursing, Lyceum...currently working as a Nursing assistant and reviewing for my nclex-RN exam! im hoping to be an RN soon!

HUBBY: B.S. Biology, Pakistan Airforce Degree College
Doctor of Medicine, Saint Louis University
(He has always wanted to become a doctor...its really tough as i have witnessed him study his butt off and spend most of his time in the hospital during his senior year of med school but i consider him the smartest person i know and i am so proud of my hubby...currently working as a post graduate intern (internal medicine) baguio general hospital...and studying for the USMLE...go baby!)


Hi! I met this Doctor in Saudi, He has 2 sons studying Medicine at St Louis University..I just can't remember their names,hahaha! pakistani i think or Sudanese....


my hubby just graduated last year, batch 2008...there is one other pakistani currently in 3rd year i think...
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-08 08:52:00
PhilippinesRight Degree...Wrong Job!
ME: B.S. Biology, University of Santo Tomas (not much jobs available after...unless u go to med school...but i did things like tutor english to koreans, server at friendly's restaurant, and bookseller at barnes and noble)
B.S. Nursing, Lyceum...currently working as a Nursing assistant and reviewing for my nclex-RN exam! im hoping to be an RN soon!

HUBBY: B.S. Biology, Pakistan Airforce Degree College
Doctor of Medicine, Saint Louis University
(He has always wanted to become a doctor...its really tough as i have witnessed him study his butt off and spend most of his time in the hospital during his senior year of med school but i consider him the smartest person i know and i am so proud of my hubby...currently working as a post graduate intern (internal medicine) baguio general hospital...and studying for the USMLE...go baby!)

taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-08 07:32:00
PhilippinesHAIR REBOND
ok thanks salamat! its better than davids salon?
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-14 16:03:00
PhilippinesHAIR REBOND
yoko ng super straight, yung may body pa rin ha...hehehe, my hair is so long now but i just cant stand it anymore...so im gonna cut it short...thanks mariel!
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-13 23:18:00
PhilippinesHAIR REBOND
hi pinays, we are all known for long straight hair and i want my hair rebonded in the philippines...any suggestions? im gonna cut my hair around 2 inches past my shoulders and i dont want it super straight because it will make my face llook long...straight but with volume hahahaha...
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-13 22:32:00
PhilippinesWhat do you miss most from the philippines?
QUOTE (tallcoolone @ Apr 16 2009, 10:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sitting around and drinking Red Horse or San Mig all day long

Driving MotorBike around town

Cheap Food and Coke with Sugar instead of High Fructose Corn Syrup

Helpers doing my cooking and laundry........


I AGREE! i miss manang yayas at home and manong driver...they do all the work, clean, cook, laundry, and u just tell the driver where you wanna go too!
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-17 07:43:00
PhilippinesWhat do you miss most from the philippines?
i miss the philippines very much and i am really looking forward to visiting soon...(i actually already started to fill those balikbayan boxes for my pasalubongs to random people back home...(para kayla manang-maids, manong-driver, etc) anyway i think this is a very interesting topic...and i want to take my mind off my I 130 with no touches and no NAO2 since feb18 (so dissapointed with Vermont Service Center)

here it goes
1. my family of course
2. the pedicures and manicures (iba talaga dun, dito hindi ko feel na sobrang nila na linis...)
3. hot oils and cellophanes
4. greenhills! 168...hahaha, feeling ko mas maarte sila dun
5. sa food...chowking, max, i like the dimsum in the philippines better....dami pa

your turn
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-16 18:28:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?




na pagupit ako...hahaha finally after 9 months...the girl could not even speak english...latina yung haircutter...its the kind of salon where u come in tapos nag eespanol sila lahat...it was funny but i liked my haircut tapos worth the 20$...will have it rebonded at ricky reyes in the philippines!
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-20 03:03:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?
nagpagupit me ng hair...spring na kasi eh...ahahahaha
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-19 15:00:00
PhilippinesDare to Bare?
QUOTE (Mj24 @ Apr 14 2009, 03:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Taj some questions offtopic45vn.gif .... curious lang hehehe Yung hubby mo from Pakistan sya? Pero US citzen ba? Where kayo ngFile ng petition? smile.gif


im the u.s. citizen, my husband is from pakistan but he is in the philippines...i sent our I 130 from here (US) currently at vermont service center...but yung consulate sana sa manila...he has been living in the philippines for about 4 -5 years kasi nag aral siya dun...he lives with my parents na now...
taj'samericanwifeFemalePakistan2009-04-14 03:01:00