Calling all PINAY ( who just arrive this YEAR here in USA)

[dan.and.audrey 2]

MY LOCATION : Chicagoland ( Indiana Merriville )

Hello.. Pinay's friends, I just arrive here NOVEMBER 17, 2009 - mag 1 month na ako this week..

Homesick na ako :-( wala pa akong friends here.. sana makakita ako ng friends na pinay..

Happy ako with my hubby - pero kung aalis na sya punta work.. MINGAW naman ako..

next month I am sure maging busy na ako.. we are having a BABY BOY ( I can't wait )

My 1st thanksgiving

My 1st x-mas

Na experience ko na ang my 1st SNOW SNOW sa wakas, pero after 5 minutes, d ko na kaya ang lamig.. Grrr..

maganda tingnan. pero kung tatagal kasa sa snow hindi ko na kaya hehehe..

Sa mga bagohan d2.. kamusta na kau.. please share kau ng experience nyo.. homesick naba??

MY LOCATION: Texas

Hello! Congrats on your baby! Magkalapit lang tayo ng date of arrival. Nov. 20 ako dumating dito, so malapit na akong mag-1 month! Ang pinakamalaking adjustment sa akin e ung cold weather kasi madali akong lamigin! (BRRRRRR!!!) Dapat palagi akong nakatapat sa heater namin sa apartment. Hehehe!

Hindi naman ako nalulungkot dito. Paminsan-minsan sinasama ako ng fiance ko sa work niya. (Ok lang naman un sa mga kasamahan niya. ) Tsaka, madalas kaming lumabas ng mga friends niya kaya masaya rin! May mga Pinay friends (from high school) ako, kaya lang sa ibang states sila nakatira, so hanggang text at tawagan lang kami.

Masaya ang thanksgiving experience ko, pero mamimiss ko ang Pasko at Bagong Taon sa P'nas!

Next month, ikakasal na kami! YAY!!!

Sa lahat ng mga Pinay dito, INGAT & GOD BLESS!!!

Edited December 18, 2009 by dan.and.audrey

[~happyndinlove~ 540]

To HAPPYINLOVE - I am here in Oklahoma too. I have so many pinoy friends here kasi sa church. I am in Moore and you are just 20-30 mins drive from our house. Oi wla akong ka close na friend dito din kasi yon nga puro cla busy. Sana we'll meet sometime para namn may friend na rin ako. if you like

And to all of you - Nakakamis talaga ang pinas lalo na ngayon na pasko. Wla pang snow dito sa Oklahoma. D ko pa na experience yan. Tsaka yong mga buntis congrats sa inyo. It's a great blessing for all of you.

Nice meeting you all and God Bless ! !

hi Hazel, thanks...YES i'd like to meet you sometime...will PM you...

[sweet_wifey22 0]

Hello sa Lahat!

Location: Michigan

I arrived here last August 5, 2009. Super na mimiss ko talaga pamilya ko sa pinas. Iba ang pasko dito...as in! hindi mo ma fefeel ang pasko dito, oo at may decorasyon at regalo but deep inside sa puso nila di nila alam ang tunay na kahulugan ng pasko!

Minsan din stress ako kasi na aadjust sa mga anak ng asawa ko. Kapapanganak ko nga palang last October 28. My baby will be 2 months this 28th.

Keep in touch tayo dito mga Sistah...

Lalo na yung may mga step sons and daughters..anong mga issues ninyo?

Lets share here...

sweet_wifey

[hopeful pinay 0]

Got here August 26th.

Eto ang ginagawa ko gabi gabi... Recite with me:

"Palabok, lechon, manga at bagoong, isaw, fishball, binagoongan, bicol express, jolibee chicken, kfc gravy, taho, jolibee spag, longaniza, tocino, tapa, tuyo, crispy pata, at sisig."

Gumagawa lang ako ng listahan ng kakainin ko pag-nabisita ako sa Pinas ulit! hehehe.

You made me laugh here chinese mutt:) nice one! yeah same here, mag imagine na lang ako at mabusog hahaha.

[hopeful pinay 0]

Hi everyone! Happy Holidays! I have been here in NJ since April of 2009 and still haven't adjusted fully. The first thing I need to adjust was the weather, considering I am from east coast,so cold making my brain freeze all the time especially now it's winter. The coldest temp we have in Philippines is like 75deg Fahrenheit which is very normal temp in the states. Layering is the key to keep ourselves warm at this season. I am loving it. I prefer cold weather actually even if it freezes my brain, advil can ease the pain.lol

I assumed you will all agree with me that our lives turned 360 degrees when we decided to leave our mother land, leaving our comfort zone. The adjustment is so overwhelming. Culture, language, and age difference for majority. In my case, my husband and i are of the same age,first and last marriage I felt like I was reborn,feeling like a child,growing and discovering alot of things in new environment. I have to learn to do chores, cleaning,cooking,laundrying and all,which I hardly do in Philippines. But hey, I am enjoying it,having fun learning how to cook although I miss my mom's dishes badly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Her adobo,kare-kare, kaldereta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I tried cooking adobo, but i can't mimic the taste of my mom's adobo. Poor girl!(me) Thanks to my husband, even before i got here, he was able to find filipino store/restaurant near us where I can eat filipino dishes and buy fish sauce(patis),datu puti soysauce and vinegar,knorr's sinigang mix,etc. Goin to filipino store makes me feel i am in my mother land. It feels different, i must admit the more i miss home.

The first few months was fine,it was all excitement and thrill. More of observation of the things around me. The wide and clean roads which caught my attention. Malls where I enjoy walking around and checking stuffs. I tried hard to control myself from buying lol. Malls in Manila is always crowded, goin to restaurants or fast food chain is another story. I love the malls here. Feels good walking at the mall where you can actually run and won't be bothered by crowd coz there is no crowd at all. It is natural to feel homesick. There were times I would cry, missing my parents and my sister. If not for my very supportive husband, I would be crying everyday feeling homesick. He makes everything fine for me, his family is wonderful,they welcomed me to the family very warmly. I am very close to his parents. Last week, my mother in law brought me to NYC. It was amazing! I call my inlaws mom and pop. How about you guys? Most americans call their inlaws by name.

Another adjustment I will be facing is the driving. I started driving since 16 in Philippines. I have always driven a stick although I have tried driving automatic once but that was about it. As I observed the drivers in NJ, they really follow the speed limit, and road signs. I think I will have a problem.lol. As for all you filipinos know, how crazy filipino drivers are. No laws, no speed limit, drive aimlessly. FYI I got my driver's license in Philippines without taking written exams. Money talks as they say. It works. I remember there was a case in Philippines wherein a blind man was given a driver's license. Wow! The only problem I will have to face is their exams. I got the driver's manual and started reading them. It is givin me headache. Wish me luck girls!

I got my GC December 02,2009 before my birthday. It was a nice birthday present for me. I did not have an interview. My application was filed in Vermont Service Center but was transferred to California which was good because it was only in Cali when my papers were given full attention. We submitted our AOS first week of September. It was pretty fast after my papers was forwarded to California. So for those whose papers were transferred to Cali, it's a good sign. Now that I have my Green Card, everything now is official. I am a legal permanent resident of USA, " welcome to united states of america!" What are you waiting for? start find a JOB I have been applyin online, no response yet. I am keepin myself optimist about it. I don't want another stress..K1 and AOS was very stressful one. I need a break from it.

For 8 months that I have been here, I keep myself busy. Almost 24 hours I am online Corresponding to my family and friends makes me feel near them. Seeing their photos on special occasions like Christmas, All Soul's Day,where filipino families gathered together in those two occasions, geesh! the more I miss Philippines. My first christmas in the states....was great but nothing compares to what you have used to. Nothing beats familiarity. Being with my second family (my husband's family/relatives) last christmas eve,was an eye opener. It was a reality that I am no longer in Philippines. On special occasion like this, the more we will be depressed. It is important that we keep in touch to our family despite the distance. Hearing their voices, seeing them on camera, texting, will help.

I dunno what awaits me in new jersey. All I know is I left Philippines, everything there is, because of LOVE. I will never trade this LOVE I have for my man for anything else. I married an American because of love. He is awesome! He is the man of my dreams. My answered prayers.

[sweet_wifey22 0]

Hi everyone! Happy Holidays! I have been here in NJ since April of 2009 and still haven't adjusted fully. The first thing I need to adjust was the weather, considering I am from east coast,so cold making my brain freeze all the time especially now it's winter. The coldest temp we have in Philippines is like 75deg Fahrenheit which is very normal temp in the states. Layering is the key to keep ourselves warm at this season. I am loving it. I prefer cold weather actually even if it freezes my brain, advil can ease the pain.lol

I assumed you will all agree with me that our lives turned 360 degrees when we decided to leave our mother land, leaving our comfort zone. The adjustment is so overwhelming. Culture, language, and age difference for majority. In my case, my husband and i are of the same age,first and last marriage I felt like I was reborn,feeling like a child,growing and discovering alot of things in new environment. I have to learn to do chores, cleaning,cooking,laundrying and all,which I hardly do in Philippines. But hey, I am enjoying it,having fun learning how to cook although I miss my mom's dishes badly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Her adobo,kare-kare, kaldereta!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I tried cooking adobo, but i can't mimic the taste of my mom's adobo. Poor girl!(me) Thanks to my husband, even before i got here, he was able to find filipino store/restaurant near us where I can eat filipino dishes and buy fish sauce(patis),datu puti soysauce and vinegar,knorr's sinigang mix,etc. Goin to filipino store makes me feel i am in my mother land. It feels different, i must admit the more i miss home.

The first few months was fine,it was all excitement and thrill. More of observation of the things around me. The wide and clean roads which caught my attention. Malls where I enjoy walking around and checking stuffs. I tried hard to control myself from buying lol. Malls in Manila is always crowded, goin to restaurants or fast food chain is another story. I love the malls here. Feels good walking at the mall where you can actually run and won't be bothered by crowd coz there is no crowd at all. It is natural to feel homesick. There were times I would cry, missing my parents and my sister. If not for my very supportive husband, I would be crying everyday feeling homesick. He makes everything fine for me, his family is wonderful,they welcomed me to the family very warmly. I am very close to his parents. Last week, my mother in law brought me to NYC. It was amazing! I call my inlaws mom and pop. How about you guys? Most americans call their inlaws by name.

Another adjustment I will be facing is the driving. I started driving since 16 in Philippines. I have always driven a stick although I have tried driving automatic once but that was about it. As I observed the drivers in NJ, they really follow the speed limit, and road signs. I think I will have a problem.lol. As for all you filipinos know, how crazy filipino drivers are. No laws, no speed limit, drive aimlessly. FYI I got my driver's license in Philippines without taking written exams. Money talks as they say. It works. I remember there was a case in Philippines wherein a blind man was given a driver's license. Wow! The only problem I will have to face is their exams. I got the driver's manual and started reading them. It is givin me headache. Wish me luck girls!

I got my GC December 02,2009 before my birthday. It was a nice birthday present for me. I did not have an interview. My application was filed in Vermont Service Center but was transferred to California which was good because it was only in Cali when my papers were given full attention. We submitted our AOS first week of September. It was pretty fast after my papers was forwarded to California. So for those whose papers were transferred to Cali, it's a good sign. Now that I have my Green Card, everything now is official. I am a legal permanent resident of USA, " welcome to united states of america!" What are you waiting for? start find a JOB I have been applyin online, no response yet. I am keepin myself optimist about it. I don't want another stress..K1 and AOS was very stressful one. I need a break from it.

For 8 months that I have been here, I keep myself busy. Almost 24 hours I am online Corresponding to my family and friends makes me feel near them. Seeing their photos on special occasions like Christmas, All Soul's Day,where filipino families gathered together in those two occasions, geesh! the more I miss Philippines. My first christmas in the states....was great but nothing compares to what you have used to. Nothing beats familiarity. Being with my second family (my husband's family/relatives) last christmas eve,was an eye opener. It was a reality that I am no longer in Philippines. On special occasion like this, the more we will be depressed. It is important that we keep in touch to our family despite the distance. Hearing their voices, seeing them on camera, texting, will help.

I dunno what awaits me in new jersey. All I know is I left Philippines, everything there is, because of LOVE. I will never trade this LOVE I have for my man for anything else. I married an American because of love. He is awesome! He is the man of my dreams. My answered prayers.

Good post!

[hopeful pinay 0]

Good post!

thanks sweet_wifey22.

[Llyne 0]

Hello happy holidays!!

mabuti naman, eto waiting for green card to come, u received yours already? share your experience naman, i like to work na, waiting for GC then SSN

[Lingladyinred19 13]

Hello happy holidays!!

mabuti naman, eto waiting for green card to come, u received yours already? share your experience naman, i like to work na, waiting for GC then SSN

hello... lapit na yan dating ang GC mo.. and SSN. ma una ang SSN then GC... good luck sa JOB HUNTING hehehe..

happy new year...

[criszel 0]

hello everyone....meron bang pinay dito sa vj na nasa new york?share nmn...im here in new york arrived here last nov.12,,wala pa akong pinay friends and hindi pa ako nkakita ng pinay dito....happy new year to all vjers

im from cebu...sino taga cebu dito or pinay na nandito sa new york?

[♥JOHN♥JULIE♥ 0]

LOCATION: Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hi sa lahat sali din ako d2 heheh

I arrived here last Oct 21, 2009. Grabe nga lamig. sakit din sa ulo kala ko sa pinas lng ako mgkakamigraine dahil sa sobra init. d2 din pala wala akong ligtas hehhe.

about sa foods d ko nman namis kc lagi pinoy foods kinakain nmin at niluluto d2 . pinoy din kc hubby ko kaya ndi nman hirap mg-adjust lalo na sa foods.

hi criszel, meron ako kilala pinay na nasa new york pero ndi sya member d2 sa visajourney. nun nov 7 lng sya dumating. nksabay ko kc sya sa medical noon sa st. lukes.

[pepperoni 0]

MY LOCATION : Chicagoland ( Indiana Merriville )

Hello.. Pinay's friends, I just arrive here NOVEMBER 17, 2009 - mag 1 month na ako this week..

Homesick na ako :-( wala pa akong friends here.. sana makakita ako ng friends na pinay..

Happy ako with my hubby - pero kung aalis na sya punta work.. MINGAW naman ako..

next month I am sure maging busy na ako.. we are having a BABY BOY ( I can't wait )

My 1st thanksgiving

My 1st x-mas

Na experience ko na ang my 1st SNOW SNOW sa wakas, pero after 5 minutes, d ko na kaya ang lamig.. Grrr..

maganda tingnan. pero kung tatagal kasa sa snow hindi ko na kaya hehehe..

Sa mga bagohan d2.. kamusta na kau.. please share kau ng experience nyo.. homesick naba??

HI.dito me chicago i arrived here last jan.26.So far d ko nman masyadong na miss ang filipino food kc malapit kme sa mga filipino grocery stores kya i can buy and eat wat i want.hmmm..bored lng kc walang kausap pag day time hubby nsa work kya e2 laptop ko ang laging kaharap..sino dyan tga chicago labas na..

[loveaboo 0]

LOCATION: Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hi sa lahat sali din ako d2 heheh

I arrived here last Oct 21, 2009. Grabe nga lamig. sakit din sa ulo kala ko sa pinas lng ako mgkakamigraine dahil sa sobra init. d2 din pala wala akong ligtas hehhe.

Try mo acupuncture for your migraine. It wouldn't totally cure it but it will lessen the occurrence and the intensity. My husband stopped taking migraine medications since he started with acupuncture. It works for him.

[JSVP08 3]

waaahhhhh ...lahat yata taga- east !! nasan na mga taga-west??......

musta mga valentines nyo?? ...ops sori...ambush toh sa orig post..... happy hearts day nlang!! (belated)

Edited February 19, 2010 by JSVP08

[marriedtomrg 140]

My Location: Tallahassee, FL.

WOW...what a beautiful baby you have there. :-)

Pippo and I landed here October 21, 2009. Had a great Christmas and New Year, we spent it at my in-laws' place in Louisiana! I made the folks a Filipino meal (which they loved, thank goodness...hehehe...found a Filipino store in Baton Rouge so we bought supplies there). Cooking the food reminded me of my Mom, who I miss very much.

We also spent our first year wedding anniversary in Florida and our first Valentine's Day!

Finally got my EAD and SSN, so I have been applying for work...so far I have 1 interview pending....will let you know how that goes!

MY LOCATION : Chicagoland ( Indiana Merriville )

Hello.. Pinay's friends, I just arrive here NOVEMBER 17, 2009 - mag 1 month na ako this week..

Homesick na ako :-( wala pa akong friends here.. sana makakita ako ng friends na pinay..

Happy ako with my hubby - pero kung aalis na sya punta work.. MINGAW naman ako..

next month I am sure maging busy na ako.. we are having a BABY BOY ( I can't wait )

My 1st thanksgiving

My 1st x-mas

Na experience ko na ang my 1st SNOW SNOW sa wakas, pero after 5 minutes, d ko na kaya ang lamig.. Grrr..

maganda tingnan. pero kung tatagal kasa sa snow hindi ko na kaya hehehe..

Sa mga bagohan d2.. kamusta na kau.. please share kau ng experience nyo.. homesick naba??