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QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Mar 25 2009, 08:16 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I just introduced them to each other. And if they fall in love, it's wonderful. If they don't, time to move on. But if not for me, then they may never meet and they will never be happy. What's wrong with bringing two lost souls together?

that these two lost souls could be perfectly wrong for each other and their union could cause havoc.

Nada es impossible con Dios. If they are not right for each other, they can always say no and move on. What is the difference between that and meeting someone in the bar? Do you think your chances are better of finding true love in a bar?

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-25 08:22:00

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QUOTE (melissa/martin @ Mar 25 2009, 05:21 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Maybe its just me but it really really turns me off when they ask me. Sometimes i don't know how to reply. Usually if its ym I just stop answering but if its in person... really caught me off guard. I don't want to be rude but sometimes when i'm not in the mood i really shove them off and act so mean. I guess I'm too serious

My husband doesn't like it too and said it gives some Filipina a bad name. Like what would their intention be? If its for money or love... we wouldn't really know right? I just don't want to take the risk and be blamed afterwards. One wrong move by a Filipina could easily be judged by the entire world. Sad but it is true. Not all people are open-minded.

exactly what i was thinking. i don't want to be accused of conspiracy if the relationship turns out to be a fraud. it could be romantic all right but i'm not going out of my way to play cupid for people who have not seen each other. if they're meant to be together, then there will be other ways.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-24 18:16:00

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QUOTE (John&Juvy @ Mar 24 2009, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes for me it is irritating and imbarassing.. specially when they asked that quistion direct to my husband, kc ayaw ko naman isipin ng husband ko na ng ha-haunting tayo ng americano

. I was like.. HELLLLOOOOO ! OK ka lang ?!?!??? What do u think about us BUGAW ? That is too little despirate of u. kadiri diba ? hahahaha. Have a little shame in ur self girl.

I don't find it pimping, gross and a desperate act for Pilipinas who wanted to hook up with American guys. I find it romantic. My husband is open-minded about it. As long as they are both consenting adults, why not? If the American guy has ulterior motive or has an ax to grind, that is a horse of a different color girl! Where is your hopeless romantic side?

My hopeless romantic side ?hhmmm.... I think i still have it. But finding a "GUY" here in U.S to hook up with other filipina or friends back in philippines is not part of my hopeless romantic side lol. Was just being sarcastic about the word being "bugaw" coz like i said, for me its annoying and i felt imbarassment when they asked "find me a guy" in states with their tone of begging of some of them infront of my asawa. And it's not about my husband not being open-minded coz he dont really care about it, but that just me being filipina.

Too bad you don't have a hopeless romantic side in you because I do. I don't find it irritating and embarrassing either. Oh well, different strokes for different folks. There is no accounting for taste I guess. Just my humble opinion.

Ok.....

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In a bar with john:

Me: Hon, can u wait for me a second here ?
John: Why what u ganna do honey ?
Me: Oh, there is another guy sitting in a bar i'm going there and talk to him for a'while.
John: Why ?

Me: Dont worry honey i just gonna ask him if his single and available and ask his e-mail ID so i can hook him up with my friend in phils.
John: DUMBASS !

Out with john's friends:

Me: Hi les.. Do u wanna meet some filipina like me?
Les: Juvy are u allright ?
Me: Yeah ! Just asking... just in case ur tired of ur marriage with ur american wife now and divorce her if u going to like my friend.

............. Just trying to imagine some scenario here how to be a hopelessly romantic.

Oh dear! I think you went a little overboard this time. That is not what I have in mind about being hopeless romantic. What I was trying to imply is that this American guy, who happened to be a department manager that time (and now's the assistant manager), likes Filipinas because they are sweet, smart and good looking

He was the one who asked me to hook him him up with my friends. I wasn't going around pimping my girls. If someone asks, I'll set them up. If they don't ask, I will not say anything, unless I really know the guy and I think he would be a good match to one of my homies.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-24 18:11:00

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Yes for me it is irritating and imbarassing.. specially when they asked that quistion direct to my husband, kc ayaw ko naman isipin ng husband ko na ng ha-haunting tayo ng americano

. I was like.. HELLLLOOOOO ! OK ka lang ?!?!??? What do u think about us BUGAW ? That is too little despirate of u. kadiri diba ? hahahaha. Have a little shame in ur self girl.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-24 14:48:00

QUOTE (John&Juvy @ Mar 24 2009, 10:10 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yes for me it is irritating and imbarassing.. specially when they asked that quistion direct to my husband, kc ayaw ko naman isipin ng husband ko na ng ha-haunting tayo ng americano

. I was like.. HELLLLOOOOO ! OK ka lang ?!?!??? What do u think about us BUGAW ? That is too little despirate of u. kadiri diba ? hahahaha. Have a little shame in ur self girl.

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 24 March 2009 - 02:17 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-24 14:15:00

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hello again to my fellow visajourney goers! Hope you are all ok and happy with your loved ones! I know it's hard to be separated but I hope for those who are still waiting for their visas, you'll get it soon! Just always be positive

Anyways, I just one question and need your opinion about this. Do you guys find it so irritating (or seems not right) when your fellow Pinays ask you this "uy hanap mo naman ako ng papa dyan... or sino ang irereto mo sa akin dyan?" -translation- (hey, could you find me a lover there? or do you have somebody who you can introduce me to?" It really turns me off when my friends,so-called friends or even just somebody i worked with at the office ask me those. It seems for me that they only want a ticket to go to the USA. Sounds like it for me... but this is just my opinion. I might be getting paranoid too from not having enough sleep. lol No pms yet! Can't help but to think.. can't you find your own man?

Just want to know your opinion about this kind of attitude.

nope. i like playing cupid

I like playing cupid too. It so happened that one of my colleagues at work wanted to marry a Filipina and my Pinay friend in Manila wanted an American guy for boyfriend. They hit it off when I introduced my co-worker to my Pinay friend. They got married 4 days ago here in Sonoma County. I think it depends on how serious they are. If they asked you to hook them up in a jovial manner, it means they are not serious.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-24 10:49:00

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QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Jan 17 2009, 05:12 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ah, you pansies are all p#ssy whipped, and enjoy it! Get used to it!

--Bullwinkle

Bull, it's called keeping the peace. You've got to choose your battles.

When she lets you. Okay, now I need to go peace with the wife. Later!

--Bullwinkle

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-01-18 00:14:00

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QUOTE (sunandmoon @ Jan 17 2009, 03:51 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

another Filipina trait is pointing with lips. this apparently is taught at a very young age...

I hadn't thought about that until I watched the video.... So true, Roy!!

I watched the other videos in that series: Hilarious! Everybody eating balut.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-01-17 20:51:00

Ah, you pansies are all p#ssy whipped, and enjoy it! Get used to it!

--Bullwinkle

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-01-17 20:12:00

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QUOTE (jasman0717 @ Jan 17 2009, 11:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Or it's up to you! Sometimes I could strangle Claudeth because I can never get a straight answer from her. I.E. How do you like that drink? Its ok but not so much! What the heck

LOL....yes, the 'it's up to you' doesn't necessarily mean that.

I'm more flexible when it comes to what I'll eat or drink, but I'll be up front and to the point if I like or don't like something (in a polite manner of course). Jinky is much more finicky about what she'll eat or drink, but you wouldn't know it from asking her. Drives me crazy sometimes...

Be strong, man! Don't take "It's okay", or "it's up to you" for answer. I keep asking the question until I get a straight answer. "Oh, I forgot" does not work either anymore. They are like children, sometimes. (As I am sure we men appear to them as well!

)

-- Bullwinkle

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 17 January 2009 - 02:19 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-01-17 14:17:00

QUOTE (Mister Fancypants @ Jan 17 2009, 09:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Arrrrrrrrggggghhhhh... why is it that when you ask a yes or no question, Filipinos will answer with 'it's ok?'

Would you like a drink? - It's ok

Do you want me to bring you the item you forgot? - It's ok.

Is the word 'no' considered rude??? Bahhhhhhhh!

It's okay. Tell us what happened this morning.

-- Bullwinkle

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 17 January 2009 - 12:23 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-01-17 12:21:00

visa not yet delivered after a week of interview

QUOTE (josephlovesjeel @ Mar 27 2009, 07:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Hi guys!After i passed the medical and the interview, joseph and i thought the long wait is over....after i got the pink slip, anytime soon i will be receiving my visa and passport.We were dismayed that until now, it's been a week and i haven't gotten my visa. Two members of VJ whom I have met at the embassy, same date of interview, they have gotten theirs after two days. We can't believe how the embassy could hold up our application since we were approved. I called up the embassy yesterday to find out what's goin on with our papers and I was told to wait and if after 6 weeks I don't receive my visa, that is the time for me to call. 6 weeeeeksssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!####### are they doing with our papers????? I asked if there is any problem on our paper and i was told there is none. Even the consul said it during my interview, that he sees no problem at all. Ay yay yay. Is this really normal thing after passing the interview they will hold your papers this long? Gosh, we have waited so longgggggggggg....Our patience is running thin here...

All we can do is WAIT....

What could be the problem?We are clueless. Tomorrow is saturday, I hope and pray to receive a text message from Air21. Oh please....

As long as there is nothing wrong with your case, then you may have to wait until your visa arrives. I got mine after 8 days. Some waited a month, couple of months.

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 27 March 2009 - 10:34 AM.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-27 10:33:00

Medical exam at St. Luke's

QUOTE (maritoni @ Mar 24 2009, 09:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Goodluck sa Medical mo Sis Linda:)

Good luck din sa medical mo Linda. Magdala ka ng kahit dalawang bottled water saka crackers. Ako ginutom at nauhaw sa sobrang tagal na paghihintay sa x-ray plate sa second day. Pero first day, dami ko ininom na tubig para sa urine test. He he he!

get all the shots in St Luke's. Mahal dito kapag dito ka nagpa-vaccine. Saka kasama na yun sa bayad mo sa St Luke's di ba?

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 25 March 2009 - 12:17 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-25 12:15:00

Withdrawal of Application

QUOTE (MercyandBill @ Mar 25 2009, 02:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

When you go in the front door of the Embassy in Manila there is a hallway that goes straight down the middle and then there is a large waiting room on the left and an even larger one on the right and the one on the left is for immigrant visas and the one on the right is for non-immigrant visas or that could be reversed. Then if you proceed straight down the hall you come to a guard next to the guard on the right is a bench against the wall, with about 8 chairs along the wall next to it. Diagonally to the left looking at the guard is another waiting room for citizen services. The guard at the end of the hall would not let me go in with Mercy to the interview. He was letting other people go through that worked for the Embassy and had other business with the Embassy. At 8:30 in the morning the bench and all the chairs were full and when the guard started letting people through there was a mob at the guard gate.

Are you guys this bad to everyone that posts on this forum or do you want to know the color of the paint on the walls as well.

Give it up, noob! If you are seriously loving this girl, marry her now, and in five years, you can bring her to the US.

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 26 March 2009 - 10:05 AM.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-26 10:02:00

Withdrawal of Application

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QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Mar 23 2009, 07:42 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

This shows you are a first class sleaze, and I think she got off lucky. What kind of life would she have had with you anyways? Definitely not being treated as a wife, but as a possession.

Actually one of my Lawyers threatened to quit if I got married again I wonder what that makes him? I then explained that I still wanted to have a family and kids as I have not been blessed so far in life and I also do not believe in having kids without being married so he gave in.

A lawyer with a conscious, no doubt.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-24 09:25:00

Withdrawal of Application

QUOTE (MercyandBill @ Mar 23 2009, 02:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I know that not sharing my information is a problem for the Embassy. But they have to understand my situation that is I have a lot of money and I did not necessarily go into that with my Fiancée. For obvious reasons. I do not want a gold digger. But I think she already knows. I have to many offices and to many phone numbers for her not to wonder. I did not think that she would understand the financial statements and that did not worry me but I did expect the Embassy to. As far as deductions I did not mean normal deductions like dependents and interest deductions and things. I file a joint return with my real estate company because it is a LLC and I had a lot of vacancies that year and my other companies floated me. But my assets are in the millions and the other companies made plenty of money that year if they bothered to look.

As far as her occupation she was a waitress in a restaurant when I met her and I was looking into the history on the Bataan Death March from WWII. My Great Uncle died on the death march and is buried in Manila. A lot of soldiers from New Mexico died on that march because the New Mexico Nation Guard was there at the start of the war. I have since posted information on Wikipedia.org about the Battling Bastards of Bataan Memorial at Camp O'Donnel. I met her while I was there in a restaurant. I did not expect to get into a relationship but she got me to get on-line with Yahoo which I had not done before and before I knew it we were spending hours and hours each night on-line. If you do not call that a relationship I do not know what is. We spend more time conversing each day then most married people. As far as what she is doing now she is enrolling in College in Tacloban and taking Computer Science.

I think that you are right that once she signed she was screwed. I am contemplating what to do next. I was wondering a little what the rest of you thought. My lawyer wants me to accept the Prostitution charge and ask for a waiver. He says that, that might take 5 years and it still could be denied if they think she hasn't sufficiently reformed herself. We will be getting married this fall between semesters and we are planning to start a family.

I still want to sue the US Govt. in Federal Court in Guam. I am sure we could win but all we could do is sue for them some procedural infraction and then it would be sent back to the Embassy for them to dream up something else. Something that is harder or murkier to fight like my income or moral turpitude or maybe even the age difference. That is why my lawyer does not want me to fight it. But I am absolutely offended that they labeled my fiancée a prostitute.

In the interview they found the Pre-nuptial agreement my lawyer had written for me and it had notes for me for further clarification. It was in the briefcase and I forgot it was there. They used it to attack me and say that I was not a good person with her and she should only trust them. They also did not give the agreement back at the end of the interview.

If she is just after my money isn't that my choice to make not the Embassy's! Or maybe they can decide that not just that a person makes to little to have their petition approved but there will be an upper limit as well?

This shows you are a first class sleaze, and I think she got off lucky. What kind of life would she have had with you anyways? Definitely not being treated as a wife, but as a possession.

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 23 March 2009 - 08:44 PM.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-23 20:42:00

ENGLISH TIPS

QUOTE (ShaneJean @ Mar 25 2009, 07:11 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Just want to share what i learned from my Standard American English: Diction, Intonation and Enunciation Training from all the call centers i worked for. NCO (XBOX 360 Tech Support), DELL (Tech Support), Convergys (AT&T Tech Support) and the recent was KGB formerly INFONXX (Directory Assistance.. yeah we are those agents from the directory service 411). The recent job was fun cause i get to check the latest movies showing in the US. Got to know all business listings in the US, from different coffee shops to different telecom companies. Anyway, back to the purpose of posting this on board, 2 basic tips i learned from my previous trainings

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1. Listen to English songs and/or watch English movies/tv shows.
This will help you on your listening skills. Most people, who are not native English speakers, have hard time to comprehend English words/sentences they just heard because for them the words are pronounced exaggeratedly aka "slang". The fact is, it isn't. Sooner or later you will get use to hear & understand English conversations and would definitely know how to pronounce the words the right way as well. In my case, i do open my tv in the morning and just listen to CNN. I do that to be familiarized how the "slang" words sound when they are pronounced.

2. Read.
Try to read out paragraphs or phrases on your free time and apply proper pronunciation of words. It will practice you on your American English pronunciation and intonation. Americans mostly connect words (liaisons) that is why sometimes we can't understand the set of words they say and/or we hear from them and we tend to ask to repeat. They liaise words to sound more conversational and won't sound like a robot, speaking word by word.

Oh, and when i am not sure if i pronounced the word correctly, i go to Merriam Webster Site and click the small speaker icon beside the word and listen how it is pronounced. Others may find it sound like "maarte" to read/say an English word but hey you are just saying it in a proper way and the best part of it you wouldn't get misunderstood.

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I know at first it will feel and sound awkward cause you aren't an English native speaker. I definitely absolutely been there... done that stage, i sounded awful at first, but i pushed myself to practice and now i got confidence to speak English around people. It will not hurt to try

.

Ahh.. ok, i am just friggin' bored. Now i feel to see a movie. Thanks for reading anyway

Been there, done that, wore the shirt

I finally got the accent from my husband. I do find it funny when you speak the King's english and you are in the Philippines. I wouldn't be surprised at all if you get a lot of weird looks and raised eyebrows. But not here. LOL.

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 25 March 2009 - 11:07 AM.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-25 11:05:00

Problem with the decision of my annulment

QUOTE (botche @ Mar 24 2009, 07:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I was annulled in November of 2006.the findings was my ex husband is psychologically incapacitated.In my annulment decision it was stated that my ex left Philippines in 2004 to attend seminar in America and no intention to return and it also stated that i learned my ex returned to Phils but did not stay with us. (me and my daughter) ....the truth is he left philippines 2001 and never come back till now it was abandonment ....my lawyer told me that the respondent should appear he is in philiipines the time i filed my annulment coz i will spend more money in publication. i paid 140k and i shoulder all of it....i dont know how to justify it to the consul and i know they will do background check and will see when my ex left and never exit USA....and one thing more i even asked for his deportation sometime in 2004 ..i emailed fraud unit in manila embassy .. and they told me to produce necessary documents to prove iam telling the truth thats what i did but nothings happen. Please enlighten me on what to do? I annulled my marriage coz i wanted to be out of his life completely ... and after so many years i found a wonderful man that i can trust and love again.

I see that your marriage was annulled in 2006 on the ground that your husband was psychologically incapacitated to comply with his marital obligations. I don't see any problem with the decision of your annulment. The court granted your petition for annulment, right? That's what matters. It means your marriage was declared null and void from the beginning. It means you can remarry again. As far as your ex-husband is concerned, you have done everything for his deportation and nothing happened. It's not your problem anymore if he committed fraud for overstaying in the United States. It's time to move on. Go girl!

Edited by Rocky_nBullwinkle, 24 March 2009 - 11:03 AM.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-24 11:01:00

QUOTE (sj5 @ Mar 24 2009, 09:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Bituin @ Mar 24 2009, 09:48 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

No matter what you've finished back in Philippines as Filipinos we will always be categorized as 2nd or 3rd class citizens here in US since we came from a poor country and that is the truth.

Peace!

I'm a college drop-out and am not embarrass about that.Worked in Taiwan as factory worker,finished my contract went back to Philippines, enrolled in culinary school, met my husband the rest is history...I'm proud of the many pinoys who were very successful not just here in US but in many other countries as well.

I'm not ashamed being from third country. Our public schools in Philippines are not good as American public schools. In Philippines, you have to buy everything if your parents aren't interested to educate you then you're screwed.I accomplished my grade school and high school diplomas on my own sweat and tears. I was a working student in Cebu City as a tendera(retail and wholesale store). My four years high school were challenging. I worked 12 to 16 hours a day and study at night time. When my employer said, "You'd have to missed your class today." Then I had too. I frustrated every time I missed my school day. They would threatened to fire me if I compelled regarding my performance at school."As a working student, your attendance should be exempted." My employer said. Long short story, after 4 years worked, I graduated in high school. However, here in US, some students are so whiny. They don't appreciate what they have. If I was born in US, I probably finished any four year degree. Then I could pay back the tax payers for sending me to school.

Anyway, I don't really care about grumpy people from First World because its just coincidence that I'm not an American or a Marsian from mars

but I have good common sense like everybody else. I speak 3 Filipino dialects fluently.

On the other hand, my husband knew about my dreams that I want to pursue my education(dreams). My child was just 3 years old when we immigrated here in US so I didn't go to school right away, I stayed at home as full time mother and wife. Also, I was willing to give up my dreams for my husband so I would not scare my husband(some man doesn't want a busy woman)although he agreed. He deliberately told me that he wants me to achieved my ambition.

Both of my parents are responsible but when my mother died, my father became ferocious and irresponsible.Long short story, even though I had lost both of my parents, I survive and never take any illegal narcotics. I never wanted to make other people to sorry for me because of my family tragedy. In fact, I didn't really like to tell anyone about my parents otherwise I drop my tears. But now I don't mind to share half of my past experience. Imagine a 10 years old girl
sat on their front door and fall asleep while waiting for her mother to come home.

On April 01, 2009 is my mother's 18th death Anniversary.

Okay drama is over.

I'm just exercising online.

Thanks for sharing your story with us. Appreciate it. Good things come to those who patiently wait. My dad was so mean to us (his children) too. He has a different view about life especially in the Philippines. But when all of his children migrated to the United States, he has changed a lot. Very funny huh!

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-25 10:52:00

QUOTE (Bituin @ Mar 24 2009, 09:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

QUOTE (Rocky_nBullwinkle @ Mar 24 2009, 12:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

You know, having a degree is great. It's always nice to be educated. Hell! I even got 2 myself. One in law and one in business. But they are worthless here in America. I'm stuck answering the phone and folding clothes in Walmart. And after a year, I get to use a price gun. Woohoo!

That's fine rocky,at least you are earning dollars!

Hmm,I really want to work but I have an infant maybe when he's 10 years old

and he's daddy will allow me.

Yeah, at least the pay is better compared to what I was earning in the PI before. An idle mind is the devil's workshop. Just wanted to keep myself while waiting to get my citizenship and I am able to give financial support to my parents in Manila at the same time. Going back to school is an option for self-aggrandizement and better employment opportunities. I'm keeping it in the back burner for a while what with the recession going on in this country. It's nice if you have a job here because you get to be financially independent from your husband. Plus you get to help him with all the bills. I hope your husband will allow you to work when the baby gets older.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-24 14:43:00

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-24 12:03:00

I'm proud to be Pinay from Sampaloc Manila although I was born and raised in Alicia Isabela. Tis true that a lot of Filipinos in the United States are educated and some of them holders of two college degrees (like me), but then even a Filipino who has a Ph. D can get a job here picking apples.

My college degrees did not matter at all from where I work right now. Although I am still building up my resume and patiently waiting to be transferred to the Human Resources Department as an HR Officer someday and as soon as I can prove to the big boss that I am staying in the company. They appreciate the fact that you are a good worker and they reward you for it. That was my experience here. Everyone starts from the bottom.

To those of you who are still looking for a job, keep trying and don't stop. Be persistent. We can speak English. We know how to speak the American language. It is to our advantage. Whatever job offer they give you, take it.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-02-26 15:46:00

BEBENG

QUOTE (ruby_jade @ Mar 29 2009, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Registered nurse si Bebeng sa L.A. Kasama nya ang
kanyang ina na
nagpagamot
doon. Namatay ang ina nito. Dahil sa kamahalan ng
pamasahe pabalik sa
Pinas,
nagtipid si Bebeng. Pinauwi na lang nya ang kabaong
ng kanyang ina na
mag-isa.

Pagdating ng kabaong, napansin ng mga kapamilya niya
na nakadikit ang
mukha
ng ina sa salamin ng ataul. Nagkomento ang isang
anak, "Ay, naku!
Tingnan mo
yan.. di sila marunong mag-ayos ng bangkay sa
Amerika! Nakudrado tuloy
ang
mukha ng inay."

Upang ayusin ang itsura ng bangkay, binuksan ang
kabaong. May sulat
na-nakastaple sa dibdib ng ina. Kinuha nila ito at
binasa. Ang nilalaman
ng
liham ni Bebeng:

Mahal kong itay at mga kapatid:

Pasensya na kayo at di ko nasamahan ang nanay sa
pag-uwi riyan sa
Pilipinas
dahil napakamahal ng pamasahe. "Ang gastos ko pa
lang sa kanya ay
mahigit
$10,000 na. Ayoko nang isipin pa ang eksaktong
halaga. Anyway, ipinadala
ko
kasama ni nanay ang mga sumusunod...

Nasa likod ni nanay ang dalawampu't apat na
karnenorte at isang dosenang

spam. Ang adidas na suot ni nanay ay para kay tatay.
Ang limang pares ng

de-goma ay nasa loob ng dalawang asul na Jansport na
backpack na inuunan
ni
nanay. Tig-iisa kayo.

Ang iba't-ibang klase ng tsokolate at candy ay nasa
puwetan ni nanay.
Para
sa mga bata ito. Bahala na kayong magparte-parte.
Sana'y hindi natunaw.
Ang
pokemon stuffed toy na yapos-yapos ni nanay ay para
sa bunso ni ate.
Gift Ko
sa first birthday ng bata. Ang itim na Esprit bag ay
para kay Nene.

Ate, nasa loob ng bag ang pictures ni inay, japanese
version ng pokemon
trading cards at stickers. "Suot ni nanay ang
tatlong Ralph Lauren, apat
na
Gap at dalawang Old Navy t-shirts. Ang isa ay para
kay Kuya at tig-iisa
ang
mga pamangkin ko. Maisusuot ninyo ang mga iyan sa
fiesta.

Suot din ni inay ang anim na panty hose at tatlong
warmer para sa mga
dalaga
kong pamangkin. Isuot nyo sa party.May isang
dosenang NBA caps sa may
paanan ni nanay. Para sa inyo, itay, kuya, dikong,
Tiyo Romy. Bigyan nyo
na rin ng tig-iisa 'yung mga pamangkin ko at 'yong
isa ay kay Pareng
Tulume.

Ang tigdadalawang pares ng Nike wristband at knee
caps na suot-suot din
ni
nanay ay para sa mga anak mo, diko, na
nagbabasketball. Tigdadalawang
ream
ng Marlboro lights at Winston red ang nasa pagitan
ng mga hita ni nanay.

Apat na jar ng Skippy Peanut Butter, dalawang
dishwashing liquid, isang
Kiwi
glass cleaner at tig-aanim na Colgate at Aqua Fresh
ang nakasiksik sa
kilikili ni nanay. Hati-hati na kayo, huwag
mag-aagawan.

Isang dosenang Wonder bra ( Victoria 's Secret ata
ang tatak)gustong-gusto
ni Tiya Iskang society natin, suot-suot din ni
nanay. Alam kong
inaasam-asam
nyo 'yan, tiya. Anim na lipstick lang ang kasya sa
bra. Ang Rolex na
bilin-bilin mo tatay, suot-suot ni nanay. Nakatakip
sa Nike na
wristband.
Kunin mo agad, Itay.

May isinisik akong zip-loc sa bunganga ni Inay na
naglalaman ng $759
dollars. Hindi na ako nakatakbo sa ATM. Puede na
siguro sa libing iyon.

Iyong tong na makokolekta, i-time deposit niyo Kuya
para pag namatay si
Tatay may pambili na ng ataul.Ang hikaw, singsing at
kuwintas (na may
nakakabit pang anim na nail cutters) nagustong-gusto
mo, ditse, ay suot-

suot din ni nanay. Kunin mo na rin agad, ditse.
Ibigay mo ang isang
nailcutter kay Jay bakla sa kanto.

Tanggalin niyo ang bulak sa ilong ng inay, may
isiniksik ako 3 diyamante
sa
bawat butas. Ibangon niyo lang si inay at tiyak na
malalaglag na ang mga

iyon. Konting alog lang siguro ng ulo.

Marami pa sana akong ipaglalalagay kaya lang, baka
mag-excess at si
nanay pa
ang maiwan. Basta parte-parte kayo, tatay, kuya,
ate, dikong, ditse.
Para sa
inyo lahat ito. Bahala na kayo kay nanay.Pamimisahan
ko na lang siya
rito.
Balitaan ninyo na lang ako pagkatapos ng libing.
Alam ni ate ang email
ko.
Paki-double check ang lista kung walang nawala sa
mga ipinadala ko.

Nagmamahal,
Bebeng

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-29 21:58:00

PAL - Photocopy of credit card

True. Make sure all the numbers in the credit card are clear and visible (photocopy) and on the Id card.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-29 08:23:00

Are you a rabbit or a turtle?

When my husband and I spent Christmas with his family in LA in December last year, we saw this sign posted on the wall in this assisted living facility where my mom in-law lives. It says, "When you wake up in the morning, are you a rabbit or a turtle? Rabbits take the stairs. Turtles take the elevator.

We didn't have to ask mom this question because we got the answer right away. She prefers taking the elevator going up and down. Is your mom in-law a rabbit or a turtle? Are you a rabbit or a turtle? Funny, but it makes sense. Sometimes I am a rabbit and sometimes I am turtle.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-29 22:55:00

anyone else have this CO?

Patience is a virtue. I got mine after 8 days. Some even waited a month or two. You will get your visa. Just relax.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-04-01 09:34:00

Jasmine rice

QUOTE (Allan_D @ Mar 31 2009, 07:34 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Yeah, I don't like brown rice either. It's also an energy waster because it takes twice as long to cook.

I didn't like brown rice at first because of the color and the smell. But after two weeks of eating this stuff, my bowel movement became regular and my skin complexion became lighter and no more zits for me. It only takes getting used to the smell of it.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-31 19:15:00

Thank You so much Lord....Visa on Hand

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After 30 days of waiting, I received our visa today at 1:45pm........thank you so much Lord, im so happy

Finally! God is good. Tenga un buen viaje.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-04-02 17:43:00

Advice lang po sa mga tulad ko...

You should watch this movie and get a few pointers. I don't have stepkids, but I've got nieces and nephews. I love them, but they are undisciplined and a pain in the butt sometimes.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-05 10:26:00

i miss kinilaw na tamban sa pinas

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QUOTE (bmtrrbt @ Feb 25 2009, 01:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

na miss ko na ang kinilaw na tamban sa amin..tsaka pritong tamban..miss ko na rin ang tyan ng bangus..miss ko na rin ang itlog sa pinas...iba ang lasa ng itlog dito..miss ko na rin ang mara clara soup ng papa ko...huhuhu..miss ko na ang durian...miss ko na ang alige ng alimango...miss ko na ang danggit...miss ko na ang letsong manok sa pinas...miss ko na ang lechong baboy...miss ko na ang handaan..kakaiba pa rin ang pagkaing pinoy...nakakamiss...di mapantayan ng pagkaing kano.

Hahahaha hala ka, paano kasi di ka pweding magluto jan, ako parati nagluluto ng filipino food but i cant find dried fish even at Asian Market, there's a tilapia in a grocery store....

Miss ko na din tinapa saka daing. Wala sa Asian Store di ba Stevee? Punta kami bukas ni Bill sa Vallejo? Gusto mo sumama? Lemme know. Miss ko na kasi longganisa at tocino at daing na bangus. Marami sa Seafood Center sa Vallejo.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-03-30 14:10:00

Change of Name after the wedding

Hi. I have a friend who is doing her AOS right now. She decided to use her mother's last name to be her middle name for some reasons. We don't know yet if the USCIS will allow it. She is using her husband's last name.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-04-04 20:42:00

Change of Name after the wedding

QUOTE (pasaway na angel @ Apr 4 2009, 10:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ask ko lang po. To all Pinays.

I was wondering kasi about this. What middle name is everyone using after they got married to their USC hubby?
Are you using your maiden surname as your middle name just like what is the usual Philippine practice? or do you retain your middle name (which is your mother's maiden surname)?

I am confused by this.

My paternal last name became my middle name and my husband's last name became my last name.
Thanks.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-04-04 20:32:00

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QUOTE (Mariel_Esteban @ Apr 5 2009, 09:16 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

Ay! May "topak" na nga talaga tong taong to!

Lam mo sis.Drug addict yta un eh....

Hindi siya drug addict. Bastos lang siya.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-04-05 21:23:00

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FOR THE OP OF THIS THREAD..TO MAKE THIS THREAD CLOSE PLEASE ZIPPER YOUR BIG MOUTH...AND STOP DEFENDING YOURSELF...Your lucky there is still Filipina like and want you..

Well to close the thread, then you should stop posting to it. Think about what is in your control and not how others can control you. You dont need to click on this thread. You have the power.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-04-05 21:02:00

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QUOTE (Mykuls Merry Ann @ Apr 6 2009, 09:03 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

I had a talk with some filipinas and I found out that most of the girls that you see in the bars working as bargirls are usually Visayan. I also now see what they mean. In fact while I was stationed and visit the Phiippines I noticed the U.S. bases are near more people who have Ilocano culture, and that you have to travel very far to Visayas. So most of the girls who leave the province and work as bar girls are usually from Visayas regions. Because Ilocano live so close and interact more with military and foreigners they are more likely to know the good and bad of western culture and how it affects pilipino culture.

It seems also true that most of the Visayan girls try to act like they have more class and culture than their Ilocano counterparts.

But what I see happening is that the Ilocana seems to know more about foreigners (especially military) and the Visayan do not see what they are getting themselves into dealing with American military and all the foreign men who visit the Philippines just to meet poor Asian women. So its probably that the Ilocana has seen the bad experiences that western culture brings to pilipino culture. And they know how some military and foreigners can be. So they are more likely to stay away and try to hold on to their pilipino cultural heritage. But this education is not as good or as strong for the Visayan women. They are more likely to think that meeting an American or a foreigner is a dream lifestyle. Education is needed here.

Which is probably why more Visayan are working in clubs in higher numbers.

How sure are you of the things you are saying? How many Filipinas have you talked to, by the way? bar girls in the Philippines are from all over.

yes your right angel its all over and i think the OP must be responsible of what he posted here you should consider some of the things that should not be posted.. i knew you want to speak out but you should watch your word generalizing visayan woman think about it sir and be responsible on your act............ peace its holy week... and by the way im from MINDANAO the land of promise

come to think of it, did you mean VISAYAN as the language they use to communicate? or are u referring to an archipelago of visayas... i was born in cebu which makes me a visayan. raised in mindanao and still that makes me a visayan coz i speak a visayan language... ilocano/a (if you're referring to those who live in ilocos?) is only a very small margin when you talk about "visayan" (whatever you mean by that statement), knowing FYI are consisting of visayas and mindanao region. please you cant just start giving statistics where your margin can be compared as day and night... and here u are talking about education is being need in the country... let's start to educate ourselves shall we? and yes i need more education too... thats why im on the computer/internet most of the time (online study lol)...

Well the bigger question is, is it true that the majority of girls working in a club are from the visayas region, di ba? There are several regions in the PH, and I am talking about the visayas region,including Mindinao.

Maybe someone from visayan region hurt you or busted you that why you hate visayan ladies.lol..Sorry but mostly visayan ladies are so picky to choose husband they prefer to marry handsome guys not black guys..

I am guessing you are Visayan and also worked as a bargirl, di ba?

Ano ba naman yan Mykuls! I was trying to help you out na nga for them to understand you why you start this thread...nakikipag-away ka pa!

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-04-05 20:52:00

This thread is getting way too personal, and should be closed and made invisible.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-04-05 20:31:00

QUOTE (Mykuls Merry Ann @ Apr 5 2009, 04:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

What seeems to be your major malfunction? How dare you even think about starting a post like this here?

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-04-05 20:23:00

Let the beauty we love be what we do.

QUOTE (abcdefghijklmnopq @ Apr 5 2009, 08:52 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>

If either man or woman would realize that the full power of personal beauty, it must be by cherishing noble thoughts and hopes and purposes; by having something to do and something to live for that is worthy of humanity, and which, by expanding and symmetry to the body which contains it.

Medyo malalim ito. Wala ako masabi. Nice post.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-04-05 23:52:00

Original NBI, or copy ok?

Tell your fiancee to go the NBI in Carriedo, Quiapo Manila. She will only have to wait 2 hours for the NBI clearance. It's fast. I got my NBI in Carriedo and I waited for two hours only. Same day release. Good luck to both of you.

Rocky_nBullwinkle

Female

Philippines

2009-04-04 20:54:00