ForumTitleContentMemberSexCountryDate/Time
PhilippinesCONFESSION!
QUOTE (envy_me @ Jul 24 2008, 06:04 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Jul 25 2008, 06:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was going to say that, but my male pride stood in the way! I have a feeling that some of you ladies getting ready to come over here will need a large cargo ship to haul all the clothes and stuff from your shopping sprees.....


How's that???? Is it big enough? headbonk.gif



rofl.gif @ large cargo ship to haul all the clothes and stuff from your shopping sprees.....

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Envy Me, if this ship isn't big enough, will this one work????
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DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-24 19:50:00
PhilippinesCONFESSION!
QUOTE (wizardfitz @ Jul 24 2008, 06:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
hey if you cant find it at walmart, kroger or lowes, you dont need it. now please tell maribel about"discount " stores. she is all about name brands , and if she reads this im dead.,lol


You are going to be a broke man if she reads this..... devil.gif Us guys can't win. helpsmilie.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-24 19:44:00
PhilippinesCONFESSION!
QUOTE (envy_me @ Jul 24 2008, 05:30 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Jul 24 2008, 07:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You ladies are scaring me! Got to hide this from Ruchie!! whistling.gif Whenever I hear the word SHOPPING, my wallet kind of feels alot lighter.... wacko.gif


LOL laughing.gif i thought you're gonna say you're wallet "feels empty".. rofl.gif
my SO thinks it's weird that i love those stores though.. unsure.gif






I was going to say that, but my male pride stood in the way! I have a feeling that some of you ladies getting ready to come over here will need a large cargo ship to haul all the clothes and stuff from your shopping sprees.....


How's that???? Is it big enough? headbonk.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-24 17:51:00
PhilippinesCONFESSION!
You ladies are scaring me! Got to hide this from Ruchie!! whistling.gif Whenever I hear the word SHOPPING, my wallet kind of feels alot lighter.... wacko.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-24 06:17:00
Philippinesgetting nervous.....
What your feeling is very normal.. We wish you a safe flight and a Happy Life! Good Luck to the both of you! good.gif You will do fine with your flight here... It will be over with before you know it...............
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-28 21:44:00
PhilippinesOMG!!!THI IS it!!!
Congratulations! You are almost there!! Good Luck with the rest of your Journey! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-28 17:38:00
PhilippinesFellow VJer attended my wedding
Congrats on your Wedding! It's always good when you get to meet someone from VJ... Good luck to you both! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-28 19:43:00
PhilippinesOur case has been referred to consular for further review
QUOTE (Jabberwocky @ Jul 29 2008, 02:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I've noticed from reading posts that a lot people here think the interview is a mere formality...it is not. You can't just go there, lay your evidence on the CO's desk and say, "Here's all the proof you need." The beneficiary has the burden of demonstrating that the document evidence is consistent with her explanation of the relationship and answering the CO in a way that helps him/her determine that. It's best to go into that interview with poise, sincerity, openness and honesty - to leave a good impression with the CO.


It could have not been said any better than this....... Great advice Steven!

I wish you both luck in getting your Visa... Hopefully, you won't be in Doc. Verification long..... Hang in there and you will be together before you know it! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-29 21:31:00
PhilippinesPoll For Filipino/American couples.
No, Ruchie wasn't specifically looking for an American Man.
I was looking for a Filipina because I have always heard that most of them are Honest, Faithful and Loving...

Ruchie had only one serious Relationship
I had been married 3 times previously. One divorce and 2 wives died of Cancer.

I met Ruchie on Filipinahearts.com and our relationship took off from there. I knew I had already fell inlove with her before I went to the Philippines, but it was all confirmed when I first laid my eyes on her.... I am very proud to be married to my Filipina... She is more than everything I asked for! heart.gif

Edited by DARUMA07, 30 July 2008 - 05:54 PM.

DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-30 17:54:00
PhilippinesHeaded to Philippines
Congratulations! May you have many years of Happiness.....
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-30 21:44:00
PhilippinesBringing your new spouse and ex-wifes, kids
I have all the respect for you loving and caring about your daughter.... Your daughter will grow up one day and start a new life of her own. She has to understand that Dad has a right to continue his life with whoever he chooses. I would keep assuring her that your love for her would never change just because you married someone else.

As for your new wife! It is unfair for you to even think about getting an annulment. She trusted in you to love her and to take care of her. It is not her fault that you are having these other problems. Whatever you do, don't hurt your new wife.

Good luck to you and I hope you can get this problem straightened out! Don't throw in the towel with your new wife. Hang in there!! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-29 21:45:00
PhilippinesINTERVIEW PASSED!!!
Congratulations! Have a safe flight when you're ready to come here.... An early "Welcome to the USA"...... good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-31 09:37:00
Philippinesthe loneliest ive ever been
Hang in there! One day, all these roadblocks you are facing will be just a distant memory.... Keep your head up! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-24 05:03:00
Philippinespink slip!!!
A big Congratulations for the both of you! Hope you have many many Happy Years together! kicking.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-09 06:13:00
PhilippinesI-485 which Affidavid of Support to send ?
QUOTE (feldz23 @ Aug 2 2008, 01:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Aug 2 2008, 01:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (feldz23 @ Aug 2 2008, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can I send a I-134 Affidavid of Support with the I-485 form to the USCIS. I used the I-134 for our K1 visa.

The instructions for the I-485 say :

Submit an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) if your adjustment-of-status application is based on your entry as a fiancé(e).



We sent the I-864 in with the AOS. I wouldn't send the I-134 in........ How is life out there in Lee's Summit? Hope you two are doing good! good.gif


Things are doing fine. Carol arrived on 7/16, and she seems to be adjusting well to things here in the US.
I had to get her plastic tubs to wash her clothes by hand, and a bucket and tabo to take a shower with.
She is having a hard time learning to use the washing machine, dryer, vacuum cleaner and helping out around the house rofl.gif She has adjusted well to the food here kicking.gif




That brings back so many memories! rofl.gif Ruchie has been here over a year now and to the most part has adjusted very well...... Have you been to the China Market on 4th and Grand yet? I think I told you there was a Manila Grocery up North of the River off of 80th and N. Oak.... I am PMing you our Tel # if Carol would like to talk with Ruchie... It really helps with the homesickness when they have another Filipina to talk to.....
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-02 13:55:00
PhilippinesI-485 which Affidavid of Support to send ?
QUOTE (feldz23 @ Aug 2 2008, 01:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Can I send a I-134 Affidavid of Support with the I-485 form to the USCIS. I used the I-134 for our K1 visa.

The instructions for the I-485 say :

Submit an Affidavit of Support (Form I-864) if your adjustment-of-status application is based on your entry as a fiancé(e).



We sent the I-864 in with the AOS. I wouldn't send the I-134 in........ How is life out there in Lee's Summit? Hope you two are doing good! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-02 13:22:00
PhilippinesArguements
QUOTE (Jomo @ Aug 1 2008, 02:27 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Welshcookie @ Jul 31 2008, 07:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The trouble with IM's and texting is that things can very easily be taken out of context, or it is very easy to type something in anger and switch off a machine/phone.



I agree.

Everyone argues. It is good for a healthy relationship.

Hang in there.

QUOTE (rosal548 @ Aug 1 2008, 02:22 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well as far am my arguements are, we are going thru a major one right now as we speak and there are times that I do think that she will pull the plug but have not done so so far. Its the small things such as when I am chattting with her on Yahoo IM, her replies would be forever and come to find out that she is chatting with her friends at the same time, it really annoys me since I would prefer she would give all her attention to me while we are chatting. Another time is when she was not able to go online for a week and come to find out that she let her best friend borrow her laptop that i bought her. My friends here tell me that this is due to her age and inexperience in having a relationship since I am her first and will be her only man.

I guess its the long game of patience with her.



Tell her you have to go and she can call you when she has time to talk to just you. My hubby used to do that to me from Jamaica only he would talk to people all around us while we were on the phone. After a few times of telling him to call me when he could give me his undivided attention and then hanging up on him, he learned.


Right On, Jomo's girl...... good.gif

After working all day and staying up half the night so I could chat with Ruchie. I expected her undivided attention. Even though we never had those problems like that, but I still expected it.....
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-01 14:44:00
PhilippinesArguements
It's all normal! The stress being away from each other is enough to cause disagreements. We all have been through that and believe me it will get better once you two are together. Hang in there! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-31 19:44:00
Philippinesim back! :) thank you.. :)
Welcome back envy_me....... Don't mess with your account!!! headbonk.gif laughing.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-31 12:23:00
PhilippinesGot an interview appointment!
Congratulations! You will do fine..... Just make sure all your paperwork is in order. Go to the Interview with Confidence and don't volunteer any info unless it's asked for.... Good Luck to you! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-01 08:28:00
PhilippinesPROUD TO BE MRS. WILSON
Congratulations! The photos were Great! You made a Beautiful Bride...... good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-01 21:31:00
Philippinesgurls... be careful with what you eat..
QUOTE (july052007 @ Jul 28 2008, 06:14 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (DARUMA07 @ Jul 27 2008, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ronjie @ Jul 27 2008, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if it is white, don't eat it...., flour products like doughnuts, cookies, cakes, pastas, bread, pizza, and even rice. if you must eat white rice, then do small portions and not everyday. artifcial sweeteners are worse than pure sugar. stay away from sodas, and sweet drinks. if you must eat any of these things. then do it only on weekends or certain pre determined days. stick to lean meats and fish with salads veggies, fruit, nuts and exercise. buy a bicycle or kayak. swim, hike, and walk. if you don't eat right and stay active. YOU WILL GET FAT. it worked for me. i lost 70 lbs. but sometimes you just have to get tired of being fat, before you do something about it. there are a lot of advantages to being lean... heath being number one. but its also great for making love too. good luck to everyone and their struggle to stay thin biggrin.gif biggrin.gif ron


It's the rice that has put weight on me! I am the husband... whistling.gif I had Ruchie cut our Rice intake by 1/2 in order to get rid of these extra calories. No more buying a 50# sack of Jasmine Rice... blink.gif


hehehe thats funny... good you like rice.. my hubby seldom eats rice why i cant cook it everyday...


For some reason, I have always loved Rice.... It just don't love me!...... laughing.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-28 19:00:00
Philippinesgurls... be careful with what you eat..
QUOTE (ronjie @ Jul 27 2008, 11:43 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
if it is white, don't eat it...., flour products like doughnuts, cookies, cakes, pastas, bread, pizza, and even rice. if you must eat white rice, then do small portions and not everyday. artifcial sweeteners are worse than pure sugar. stay away from sodas, and sweet drinks. if you must eat any of these things. then do it only on weekends or certain pre determined days. stick to lean meats and fish with salads veggies, fruit, nuts and exercise. buy a bicycle or kayak. swim, hike, and walk. if you don't eat right and stay active. YOU WILL GET FAT. it worked for me. i lost 70 lbs. but sometimes you just have to get tired of being fat, before you do something about it. there are a lot of advantages to being lean... heath being number one. but its also great for making love too. good luck to everyone and their struggle to stay thin biggrin.gif biggrin.gif ron


It's the rice that has put weight on me! I am the husband... whistling.gif I had Ruchie cut our Rice intake by 1/2 in order to get rid of these extra calories. No more buying a 50# sack of Jasmine Rice... blink.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-27 17:09:00
PhilippinesOne + one = THREE!!!
I remember you two! Congratulations on that Beautiful Baby Girl!..... good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-30 19:30:00
PhilippinesVISA!!! :-) :-) :-)
Congratulations! Have a safe flight and WELCOME TO AMERICA!!!!
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-21 05:03:00
PhilippinesMrs. Taylor!!!
Congratulations Mrs Taylor.... Hope you have many many years of Happiness.....
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-25 22:11:00
PhilippinesThank God !
Congratulations! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-07-31 19:40:00
PhilippinesFil/American Poll III
Bump!
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-02 19:58:00
Philippinesfinally home...
Welcome to the USA! Have a very Happy Life! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-04 16:54:00
PhilippinesTogether Forever
Welcome to the USA! Have a very Happy Life together..... good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-05 05:26:00
Philippinesvisa interview today - pink slip YAY !!!
A Big Congratulations to you Mike and Maribel..... good.gif Have a safe flight Aug. 16th and may you both have many many Happy Years together. I remember your Video that you had over in the Philippines.... You both were Great! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-05 17:36:00
PhilippinesWar Brides
If you ever have a chance to go to Leyte Landing, it is just outside of Tacloban City, Leyte. I was in awe when I was there. The History of it!!!! Nice Article Steven! good.gif

Edited by DARUMA07, 06 August 2008 - 06:21 PM.

DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-06 18:19:00
PhilippinesFinally!!! My visa's here!!!!
Congratulations! Have a safe flight!!!! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-06 06:04:00
Philippines4 wks of AR and Delbros has the visa
That's Great! Have a safe flight and "Welcome to America"................ good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-07 17:59:00
PhilippinesHAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!
You have a great one too! biggrin.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-08 22:23:00
PhilippinesVisa in Hand.....USA here we come!!
Congratulations! good.gif Have a safe flight and welcome to America!
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-08 18:08:00
PhilippinesMY EXPERIENCE AT THE US EMBASSY
Congrats! Have a safe flight!!!! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-08 22:20:00
PhilippinesSpeak Out Episode 13 Sell Out or Success
QUOTE (Jabberwocky @ Aug 10 2008, 09:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>



Thanks for sharing! Glad to see the young Filipino people speaking up and trying to get rid of the stereotypes that a lot of people have toward them. All I can say is to "GO FOR IT"................ good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-10 11:14:00
PhilippinesTO WORK OR NOT TO WORK
I think that both should work if the couple agrees upon that.... It gives both a sense of accomplishment and contribution! Marriage is a partnership and when you both contibute, it makes your marriage that much closer and stronger. Believe me, you can always find time for each other when you both work. There is 24 hours in a day! Good Luck to you! good.gif
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-07 19:15:00
PhilippinesTouchdown LAX 08-08-08 8PM
QUOTE (mrsartis @ Aug 10 2008, 01:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hi Vjs..

thank you so much for the prayers.. i really had a nice flight last nigh.. im usually scared of flying.. but having the 13 hour-flight, i got used o the idea... it was actually a smooth flight.. Kudos to the Captain.. GreAt job.. kicking.gif

.. Here's what happened last night at the POE:

we went first to the immigration, it was along line actually,,,the officer in the immigration was i think an indian national,, but she was nice.. she asked me where and when did my fiance and i met...also how long do we know each other.. got my finger scanned and my picture taken..then i get to have the I-194 attached in my passport.. (it expires on November 06, 2008) then i have to wait for like an hour for my baggage to be in the carousel.. i was able to carry them in and out of the cart (its funny coz they are really heavy) mad.gif

then i get to go the customs, i was asked to get to LANE A.. to have my baggage checked, when it was done, i asked one of the guys in there where is next, he said exit.. so i did fell in line for the exit, when the officer checked out my paper.. he said i have to got o lane A,, i said i already did.. he said you are lying... hold on a second??? im lying???? i told him i wasnt lying why would i lie? then i get to the exit of LANE A and told the guy he should put a stamped on it so i would be tagged as a liar..he apologized and did the stamping and didnt checked my baggage anymore im surprise (what if i had other peoples baggage?) hmmm

Then when i came out of LAX after 2 hours, im scared that MIke is not going to be there, so i asked one of the police in there of a ohone booth so i can make a call to my fiance.. but before i got to the booth, mike is coming towards me holding a bouquet of flowers, ballons, and a teddybear with a little bag and some chocolates in there.. (that was sweet of him) i think after that long hauled flight illbe exhausted, but when i saw mike with his new clothes looking hansdome as ever, i cried of relief.. (he told me he got scared that i was about to call him you know and say that i backed out of the wedding and not call me anymore,,) well it was all worth it (so far)

we grab a bite a very quick one and went to his parents house, finally meet his dad.. and find a gift waiting for me.. its a basket of spa things from his aunt.. that was nice of her to do so.. i dont know her yet, but i will meet her tomorrow.. its my FIL-to be's birthday.

by the way just a little update: i got my wedding dress today, with the accessories.. (its gorgeous) i think it was made for me.. heheheheh the MIL-to be paid for it.. thank Goodness... driving around LA is weird.. nothing like the PI, i nmea being here is weird.. it felt weird.. not my turf you know but i hope i van get used to it...

Hanny said i shoud get an SSN before i get married so i can have a job soon (anyone have done this?) thank you so much!

Until next udates guys,, have a good one..



Ruchie applied for her SSN 2 weeks after she arrived here. You need to give them time to put you into their system. She got the SSN in her maiden name and changed it after we got married. She took the Marriage License to the SSA office to show them the name change and they issued her a new one in her married name. It arrived about 7 to 10 days later... You will need to file your AOS, so you can get your EAD to work. It's best to wait to go to work when you have your EAD in hand.....
DARUMA07MalePhilippines2008-08-10 11:05:00