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ATTN: ALL Filipinos in the US. WHAT DO U WISH U BROUGHT WITH YOU IN THE US?

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Hi VJ,

So my hubby just booked a ticket for me, :dance: :dance: leaving early November for US. :luv: Now i am already thinking about wat stuff to bring with me in America. For u guys who's in the US now please take time to answer this question.. :)

WHAT DO U WISH U BROUGHT WITH YOU IN THE US? ( Can be food, meds etc.) :blush:

Just wondering what should i bring with me aside from some pasalubong. :yes:

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Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.]1st Cor 13: 4-7

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Fewer sleeveless tops.

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I wish I had my tooth filling done before I came here. I spent $200 with insurance during the first month.

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Dried mangoes! The ones over here are not as good.

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I wish I had my tooth filling done before I came here. I spent $200 with insurance during the first month. :(

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Dried mangoes! The ones over here are not as good.

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Any beauty products that are made in PI examples include, soaps, shampoo/conditioner like creamsilk, body scrubs etc.. my fiancee wishes she had brought more beauty products from PI. anything in sachets like ice teas, nescafe 3-in-1 or other flavored drinks. flipflops. and dried fish.

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I wish I had my tooth filling done before I came here. I spent $200 with insurance during the first month. :(

Yes. I am going to my dentist next week. I know it cost fortune for some dental services der. Thanks! :thumbs:

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Dried mangoes! The ones over here are not as good.

Ok so i am definetly bringing some dried mangoes as pasalubong :)

Any beauty products that are made in PI examples include, soaps, shampoo/conditioner like creamsilk, body scrubs etc.. my fiancee wishes she had brought more beauty products from PI. anything in sachets like ice teas, nescafe 3-in-1 or other flavored drinks. flipflops. and dried fish.

:thumbs: Oh do u think i can bring some dried fish with me? :blush: i tot perishable items are prohibited. :unsure:

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i wanted to go to the dentist before i leave PI, but my fiance told me that we have dental insurance for military spouses, is that true?

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Fewer sleeveless tops. :D

Ahahaha... bringing sleeveless tops are ok for me, since ill be living in Vegas. Its very hot der during summer time :) But ill be bringing some sweaters too for winter. :)

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.]1st Cor 13: 4-7

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Hi VJ,

So my hubby just booked a ticket for me, :dance: :dance: leaving early November for US. :luv: Now i am already thinking about wat stuff to bring with me in America. For u guys who's in the US now please take time to answer this question.. :)

WHAT DO U WISH U BROUGHT WITH YOU IN THE US? ( Can be food, meds etc.) :blush:

Just wondering what should i bring with me aside from some pasalubong. :yes:

Don't forget your Orinola, tabo (especially this one!), all your special creams, etc. he he he..LOL

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i wanted to go to the dentist before i leave PI, but my fiance told me that we have dental insurance for military spouses, is that true?

Yes your husband has Delta Dental insurance, but in some procedures you still have to pay a deductible.

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Hmmm, if you have sensitive skin and use a beauty regimen from here, you might want to bring ample supply til you find your "kahiyang" products available in the US. I broke out pretty badly last year when the season shifted from summer to fall, turns out my skin became too dry which caused my break-outs and I've got pretty sensitive skin I was afraid to try products from the US. I wished then that I brought more of my stuff from my dermatologist. :( But that's me!

If you like corned beef, I still prefer the ones from here - mas malasa and even the noodles (Lucky Me). :)

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Nice thread... :thumbs:

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