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Arrived in the US October 2007 and travelled with my husband for a year and able to see 16 states outside of Florida. During our travels I learned how to drive via the backroads and eventually got my driver's license May 2008.

Started to work January 2009.

Now reviewing for my NCLEX exam.

Boating, fishing and camping during my off days.

Because I work 3-11 shift I am not able to watch my favourite shows like CSI NEw York , Greys Anatomy ( I worked in the OR for 8 year so I just love this show ) , Project Runway and Top Chef. But I was able to watch all episodes of Grey's Anatomy Season 5 via Netflix where George died

We are still doing overtime to have a baby but so far no luck yet but I am very happy and contented with my life. Having my own child will probably be the ultimate gift from God but if not ,I can't complain because my husband completes me.

What did she need so she could take a cruise, documents wise?

we took her GreenCard aka LPR (Legal Permanent Residence) and her Texas Driver licenses

We couldn't find her Passport at the time, due to it being misplaced during our move

When we went thru Immigration in Galveston, they asked me if she lived with me, and she presented GC and DL

Piece of cake

Thats awasome...and I thought when you leave the country , a passport is a must.I guess all immigration offices here are nto the same.

Nice pics by the way

I enjoy both worlds... manicured lawn on the lower part and the natural exotic look on the upper part...works great for both of us

Oh, she doesnt use bleach on any part of her body and she hardly has hair on her underarm.

This is either a BUSHY or a CLEAR topic

For international flights you are supposed to check in 2 hours before your scheduled flight. I also took the same flight to SFO, PAL 10:30 pm . but I was already in Manila the day before my departure date to get my CFO sticker.

ANyhow , is there a way that you can reschedule your domestic flight at an earlier time? I know there are several PAL flights from Cebu to Manila so why not take an early one, to give you an allowance for delays. If I were you, I will make sure I am already in Manila before 4pm...that should give you enough time to get everything ready.

If you fly PAL from Cebu to Manila all you have to do is walk to the other side to get to the international terminal for checking in.

Better be there early. You will never know what could happen. Always give yourself enough time .

Have a safe trip.

whoever said talk is cheap sure doesn't have to pay your phone bill!

Apparently it's the Filipino way We sent money to her parents because their water and electric was about to be shut off so what did they do? they bought a camera

Its not a filipino way. Its an irresponsible move that any people can do, filipino or whatever nationality.

Jasman,

Normally, if a person has been exposed to a certain amount of money and suddenly have more that he/she used to. Most of the time, they dont know how to handle the money.

Guess, this is the thing happening to claudeth and her family. And its up to you to control it. If you want to help them, you have tp control it until they know how to do it.

Just my 2 cents. Input based on my previous training on handling money.

Its not like they have been exposed to any additional money, we help when we can afford to. It just seems very irresponsible to spend the money on something you don't need when there are critical issuse to deal with. This isn't the first time nor the only Filipino family have I seen this behavior with plus my sister, who was in the Phlippines back in the 50s for 3 years, describes behavior she observed that is very similar to what we are seeing so it certainly isn't an isolated incident.

I must agree with rheanick, its not a Filipino way.

Not to offend your wife or her fmaily but is there anybody in her family back in the Philippines who is working? How come their water and electric bill is still your responsibility? Dont enable them so they will learn to stand on their feet and not depend on you.

Anyhow, goodluck to you...obviously your wife has some issues that you need to deal with.

Congratulations and have a safe trip

A very talented 5 year old kid. I cried while she was singing "you were born to be loved".

Amazing She is definitely a Savant

One month suppy ng coleslaw

If you have tried everything and she still wants to go home...sent her home. There is no point of being miserable just because one person refuses to work things out together. If she really loves you, she will adjust and learn the ways of life here.

I may sound harsh but she probably just used you to come here and when she found out that life was not what she expected...she wants out.

Goodluck and may faith and wisdom lead you to the right decision.

What does it mean when a Filipino tells you 'it just happened' when they did something like spend too much or was gone too long or whatever?

Our sweet way of saying, "it is what it is, so deal with it"

I refuse to just deal with it. Credit card previlages have been suspended indefinitely

Time to sit down and talk .

On the serious side, I will take my wife as an example. When she goes shopping for personal items ( clothes, shoes etc) she has a limit ( by her own choice)on how much to spend even before she goes out that door..with that, I don't worry at all that she overspends. She works but she is also very conscientious of how much she spends. Emergency saving is a big thing for her and I must say I feel very lucky with how she handles money. Because of this, she handles our finances..when its time to pay bills, I just ask her how much I have to pay and I'll transfer money from my personal account to our joint one without questions.

She works full time, 40 hours a week, every other weekend so when she has her off day, she spends it with me or our friends, together. Before, when I travel she sometimes visit friends during her off days but I am fully updated where she is because she calls everytime. Now that she is reviewing for the NCLEX, she just reads during her off days.

I don't believe in "deal with it" ..if it becomes an issue, the two of you must sit down and resolve it. When one's action is bothering the other, it should be addressed with and not ignored.Kill the fire while there is only smoke.

NEITHER

Not a gamble because when you gamble you are not sure of winning or losing...when you enter into marriage you are SURE at that time and place ,this is the person you want to spend the rest of your life , you are sure that you have won.

Not a business contract per se because the latter has the strictest terms and conditions that both parties must follow.

In a way marriage is a contract but in a different sense because you commit to your vows but on the other hand you also find yourself accepting and loving the other person's faults and weaknesses. It is true that it will take a lifetime to know your partner and being married is an everyday adjustment, it is about making decisions, good or bad and from that you both face the consequences together , as a team, as partners. You find yourself bending forward or backward ( now dont take this literally ) to accomodate your partner but sometimes you also stand your ground and say NO...this is what marriage is all about.

When I married my husband, I know I have won. I am still adjusting to his ways, even after almost two years of marriage but it is a very exciting and wonderful experience. I didn't gamble on him..I was sure.

I don't particularly like or dislike Obama. However, I think awarding him the Nobel Peace Prize is jumping the gun. Obama hasn't had time to do much of anything yet (good or bad) as president and to give him the Nobel Peace Prize only cheapens the award. Sure, the award is based on who has TRIED to broker peace and may or may not have succeeded. But what has Obama done? His greatest contribution has been that he isn't GWB. I'm sure that's fantastic for many people, but is that really enough for the Nobel Peace Prize?

I'm not Bush, I haven't invaded any countries or become a "warmonger" and people don't hate me (at least on the same scale that Bush was). So why can't I get the Nobel Peace Prize? I've accomplished just as much for the U.S. and the world as Obama has -- in other words, not a whole lot.

Someone earlier in this thread said, "Geez! Stop the whining and just be happy that a US president has received some recognition." That's the problem right there. Obama hasn't done anything to DESERVE it. Think of the situation like this: you're competing in the Olympics and you were awarded the gold medal for simply showing up. While an Olympic gold medal is nice and you worked hard to GET TO the Olympics, you didn't do anything in the actual event to EARN it.

SHOES!!! Don't even get me started on shoes....

What does it mean when a Filipino tells you 'it just happened' when they did something like spend too much or was gone too long or whatever?

i think it means there was a shoe sale.

Amen to this!!!!!!!! Myla is turning into Imelda.. its her weakness and to think she works full time and actually wears rubber shoes to work...her "other" shoes are jealous Is buying extra extra shoes a Filipina thing?????

Is that what happens when its been five years?????????? I better talk to my wife...so far she hasn't said or done that . Don't want surprises after 5 years

As long as it is discussed before marriage and both parties agree to it, a pre-nup is not an issue.

My husband has assets that he acquired before marrying me, and so do I back in the Philippines . I have 4 step children..23, 21, 7 and 8. Even before our marriage we both know what our assets are, debts and liabilities and we married into it.

It was funny though because a pre-nup came into our discussion because of my husband's second ex-wife ( Mother of the 7 and 8 boys )Somehow, my brother in-law read somewhere that she maybe able to sue my hsband for additional child support ( and she is already receiving $1,050 a month!!!) once I start working here in America because it is considered an additional income to the family. He told me we may have to do a pre-nup to protect my future income from the greedy ex wife. To settle the issue, he consulted his lawyer and what a big relief that under Florida laws, the ex-wife can't do that.

Anyhow, we don't have a pre-nup so everything is ours and if anyhthing happens to any of us we both trust each other to do the right thing, especially on his part with regards to the kids.

On the other hand, if my husband decided to have a pre-nup to keep his assets to his name, It would not have been an issue because technically I have no right to his assets acquired before marrying me. I dont believe in short cuts and don't respect people who uses others for a meal ticket.

If you love your husband and he wants a pre-nup, respect that and don't cloud your mind about not being trusted. Just make sure that you read all the terms and conditions . Make sure that it is clearly stated that once you are working and bringing income to the family, or if he doesnt want you to work and just be a homemaker, that you have a share of the assets acquired after marriage.

Goodluck on the journey and be happy

I have not read about a Police Certificate being a requirement for the AOS interview. I had a Police certificate from Malaysia that I submitted during my K1 interview in Manila but not durig the AOS.If she already submitted one in Manila I believe she is good to go for the AOS interview .

Goodluck on the journey

Any question in any form that requires you to put the countries you have been to outside the Philippines, even if you were only there for a day, as long as it was outside the Philippines , you have to put it.

Praying for all those who have been affected by the typhoon.

On a positive note, I grew up in Mindanao ( Dipolog City) and have never experienced a flood in my 38 years before I came here. I say, we are so lucky to be in such a location. Yes we get the strong winds but not the floods.

I use Aveeno shampoo and conditioner. Love my hair

Be strong....

Some find love the first time...

Some find it the second time...

Most find it, when it matters the most..

You will eventually find it, or it will find you..just hang in there.

May time heal your wound.

Joe and Myla

Thanks Joe and Myla

you are right.... time is the essence....

I just wish I can find a moderator that allow me to change my screen name to EROS_ONE....now...

I believe you can do it yourself by going to your controls and edit your personal info. I remember our account name before was joemyla but changed it to jom, without the moderator involved.

Goodluck in your future endeavors.

Go to MY CONTROLS and find CHANGE DISPLAY NAME

Be strong....

Some find love the first time...

Some find it the second time...

Most find it, when it matters the most..

You will eventually find it, or it will find you..just hang in there.

May time heal your wound.

Joe and Myla

Thanks Joe and Myla

you are right.... time is the essence....

I just wish I can find a moderator that allow me to change my screen name to EROS_ONE....now...

I believe you can do it yourself by going to your controls and edit your personal info. I remember our account name before was joemyla but changed it to jom, without the moderator involved.

Goodluck in your future endeavors.

Be strong....

Some find love the first time...

Some find it the second time...

Most find it, when it matters the most..

You will eventually find it, or it will find you..just hang in there.

May time heal your wound.

Joe and Myla

My wife Myla is a big __________ !!!!!!!!!

S-smart

H-honest

I-intelligent

T-tolerant

and she is the best thing that ever happened to me

Be strong, I believe your situation can still be rectified.

First, I hope and pray your fiancee still has the corrected and right International police clearance.

Second, why not call the US Embassy and explain te situation? Coming from the USC petitioner I am sure they will listen and from there you can take further steps to make everything ok. This is just a matter of submitting the correct document which is actually existing.

I can understand your frustration and anger because of what happened especially that you kept telling her to bring the correct one during the interview. She was probably nervous and anxious which was expected.

Dont give up on the journey .

Goodluck.