sweetpink

There is no spaghetti and fried chicken in McDonald's menu and I'm tired of answering "I'm good" everytime someone ask me "how are you?"

Welcome in Sunshine State. I live in Florida too but in Port St. Lucie. I am from Cebu.

even if you are a US Citizen, do you still need the Philippine Passport in travelling abroad?

The whole thing happened because of Christmas I didn't know Filipinas were this sensitive

I've been here in the US for 4 1/2 years and YES I do still miss my family in the Philippines (Cebu) a lot specially during Christmas and New Year but I would say I have adjusted very well because of the help of my husband, his family, my 2 year old son and having a job is also a big help for me coz it keeps me busy.

Also, I could agree more of what togetherforever13 has said.

It's near impossible to fail. But if you belong to the 1% who do, you have two more shots at the same money. Then you would have to reapply and pay again. I don't know if that ever happened in real life. If it happens to you, accept it as a sign from the gods.

Thank u so much for the quick response. I am just a kind of person that has plenty of "what if" so I will know of what to do when it happens. But your statement is very uplifting. Thank u once again.

I am now eligible to apply for Naturalization and I guess it's normal to have a feeling of apprehension. If ever I fail, can I re-apply right away? do I have to pay again?

Thanks in advance

Love works as long as the prospect of divorce makes it too expensive to even consider. It's like doing time, counting the days until one of you expire, or you get paroled.

Me and my husband have known with each other for 7 yrs. and been married for 4 years and we have a 2 yr old son. My first year here in the US was a lot of adjustments there were ups and downs and kinda hard to admit but I was being impossible and used to have bad temper. I remember on the first couple of months of our marriage my husband told me "if I just don't love you I'm going to return you to your parents...LOL". We are happily married and very thankful to my husband for standing by me through all these years.

Hi everyone, im new here in the US,want meet a new filipina friend from south daytona coz i dont know no one here.and gets me bored sometimes..want to make a gud friend with u if possible...huhuhuhu

hi welcome here in florida. I live maybe an hour and 30 mins. drive from you. There's an organization called Filipino-American Association in Treasure Coast and they have plenty of activities infact this January 2012 is the 2nd year celebrations of the Sinulog Festival.

here's their fb link...Fil-Am Association of Treasure Coast

the behavior was scary indeed but couldn't blame the guy too. spending all his effort and money just to meet the girl. The girl should have ended the "relationship" before it was gotten way too far.

Was he aware? I dunno. The film was too stereotypical of the "prostitute" thing, IMO. James Erik, most of his cases, the father knew about the child and a good number even know their father's SSN.

What was his thoughts, by the way? When was he stationed?

I wish they included Clark AB too in the film, not just the Navy.

It was 1988 when he was stationed in Subic. Most of his experiences I find it quite hilarious. Most of the time, they had to go out in a group coz they were being told that going alone isn't safe at all. One time they went into a bar and local girls started talking to them, the girl that my husband was talking to looked very young and was the daughter of the bar owner (he didn't know at first), the father approached their table and asked if he wants to marry his daughter...LOL

I have multiple thoughts about the whole issue of the movie. It saddened both me and my husband how the film was presented. Reality wise, some of those service men had a serious relationship with women who were not sex workers but for some reason that we don't know and not for us to judge, lost communications with each other after the Base was closed.

Although almost at the end of the movie they showed few White Amerasians too but I wish it was presented clearly on the movie why the 4 stories only evolved on black Amerasians? I kinda understand that probably they tried to portray the struggles of the black amerasians to fit in in Filipino society or in any society in general. For a country that is deeply rooted from Hispanic values and beliefs, ..."the whiter you are the prettier you are..." When you are an illegitimate child of white father you don't get the same criticism as of those child with black father.

In the case of Margarita, I think what the director implied is the cause and effect of the situation. MAYBE if Margarita's grandpa didn't abandoned her dad (just an assumption since it wasn't specified in the film) they should have a better life? Just a thought...

I wish the director and Robert (the journalist in the film) has blog of where they can answer all our questions.

http://www.wcti12.com/video/index.html

You can view and sign the petition here, anyone 13 and older :

http://wh.gov/g0d

Please help me get US citizenship for my daughter and others.

signed Goodluck! you and your daughter and other Amerasians who are still fighting for their rights..my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Did you try to post this link to Facebook to get more signatures?

I have purchased a copy of "Left by the Ship" documentary film and it was very touching and glad of the awareness of the issue that it brought to us (both Filipinos and Americans) at the same time. While watching, hubby also shared to me his experience of what it was like to be in Navy at that time being stationed in Subic Bay.

Another Filipino Amerasian Reunion

I always love this kind of story with happy ending..hope and pray it goes the same way to all Amerasians

Have a Bachelors degree in Psychology in University of San Carlos (Cebu). Had mine evaluated and is equivalent to US degree. Though right now I work in a Montessori School, I am still debating of whether to go in a grad school to get my Masters or shift into Nursing...sigh!

Filipino Amerasian

I cried and happy for this man to find his dad. I'm not an Amerasians but I grew up without a dad and I know the feeling.

http://www.leftbytheship.com/home.html

so happy for you guys here in vj we'll wait for more of your pictures posted

Welcome here @ VJ! keep posted

I'm curious... why would you want a coupon for a service that is only $6 to use?

Tried xoom just right now to send money to my mom in cebu and it was my first time. As soon as I signed in it gave me code "LIBRE" (i guess for the first time user) and it saved me from paying $5.99..hey I'm a very cheap person and I'm very happy that I did save

a call for big celebration..CONGRATS! more happy moments ahead for both of you

usually got my clothes (petite XS or Small) @ Old Navy, American Eagle, Charlotte Russe or Walmart if lucky to find my size that I like. Shoes mostly @ Famous Footwear

McDonald here in US don't have spaghetti nor fried chicken I used to call chicken sandwich as chicken burger(that's how we say it in Philippines)

I Found Strange everybody talk Tagalog but......MOST signs on Buildings and the Malls and other Buildings were in English!!!

imagine if everything including signs are in tagalog, wouldn't visitors from other country feel lost?

I had such a good time reading the other thread about what your fiancee / wife thought about life in the States, that I decided to turn it around a little bit.

When you or your spouse first visited in the Philippines, what was most shocking to them? Here is our list!

-Security guards armed with shotguns and automatic rifles. Checkpoints before entering malls, even cities.

don't make a wrong move..they won't hesitate to shoot you lol

-Toilet paper must be purchased in public restrooms, and absolutely NOT flushed.

nothing is for free.

-Traffic is chaotic and disorderly. It takes hours just to drive a short distance.

that's what they say, "if u can drive in Philippines you can drive anywhere else in the world"

-Spoons are the most common utensil. Even for cutting!

I would say, spoon and fork together (very spanish)

-Large fences and walls everywhere. Not common to see parks or open grassy areas.

wealthy people loves their privacy. beware, behind those gates are security guards with shotguns too

-Stray dogs and chickens wander everywhere!

I miss this scenario!

-Churches are always full no matter what time of day.

very religious people. when everything else fails, FAITH in God always works!

-Medicine can be bought without a prescription.

accessible for drug addict

-Beautiful skyscrapers RIGHT next door to dumping grounds.

-Power lines are a tangled mess... even in urban areas.

that's why candles and oil lamps are available in most convenient stores