Everything is Big in America!

Dear Filipina Girls,

When you come to America, you will be surprised with the sheer size of everything. Things, Drinks, especially Foods - are Extremely BIG!!!

The  American Barbecue - can be larger than your face!

Let's say, if you go McDonalds-America vs. McDonalds-Philippines, when you order for a Small Drink (Sprite, Coke) that's considered a Large Drink in McDonalds-Philippines!

Here's one of my unforgettable experience. My husband and I had breakfast at Montana City Grill with my Grandparents-in-Law. I ordered Pancakes (Short Order Only!) meaning the smallest size order of their Pancakes. When my order was served, I was like Whhaatt??! Is this really a Short Order?? As in, It's extremely BIG, It's not even funny, - I got 2 BIG-plate-size of pancakes! I could not eat all of it, had only like 1/4 of a one Pancake and I was done. Plus, I had scrambled eggs, coz I really did not expect to get a Small Order of Pancake that Big!

The Pancakes serve at Jollibee-Philippines were not even half of the Short-Order Pancakes at Montana City Grill.

The American Burger - this is just a 1 Patty Burger, not even 2 yet!

The American Size Eggplant & the American Size Empanada

Life in America is Big, Fat, & Abundant. Sometimes, I do wish that my family in the Philippines lives in America too, so they could experience the abundance of everything and enjoy a comfortable life in America.

Dating Tips for Girls: Go for Small Order or Short Orders - these are considered as Large Orders in the Philippines. And watch what you eat or you'll get BIG too! :p

Introducing my foreign boyfriend to my family

The kids just love him!

Dating tips for foreign men, be aware that in a Filipino Culture, family plays a very important role to Filipinos when it comes to making decisions including dating and relationships. As parents, they always want to have the best for their children. 

A new girlfriend or boyfriend in the family is typically known by most of the family members in a few days. Many Filipino relationships start with meeting most  of the family members beyond the immediate parents.

In my experience, Introduced my foreign boyfriend when he came into the the Philippines the second time around. Dating Tips for Girls, Ask your boyfriend first if he would be willing to meet your family, just to make sure if he is comfortable with it. You can also explain to him that it is part of a Filipino Culture.

Then, the following day after my foreign boyfriend arrived, we went to our house and I introduced him to my parents, brothers, and sisters.

Dating Tips for Men to remember, although most Filipinos can speak English, they typically communicate with their families in Filipino. Don't get offended when they start talking in Filipino to each other.

Dating Tips for Girls , to make it fair to your foreign boyfriend, tell your family ahead of time to avoid or at least minimized speaking in Filipino when your foreign boyfriend is around, as a sign of respect.

Dating and Relationship Tips
Take different pictures of you and your foreign boyfriend with your family, you will be needing these pictures  as "proof of your relationship" when you apply for a K1 Fiancee Visa or apply for any Visa to come to America.

Take your Boyfriend or Fiance for a Quick Tour

Taoist Temple, Cebu Philippines

It's good to give your boyfriend or fiance a quick tour of your home town.

When my husband and I were still dating. He visited me in the Philippines twice. One of things that we did is a 2-hours tour within Cebu City. Took a Cab and asked the driver to wait for us.

Dating and Relationship Tips for Girls
Few days before your foreign boyfriend arrives. Think of what are the three spots should be on the “must see” list for every visitor of your place?, What’s amazing about your city, town or neighborhood?, What offbeat places not on the typical tourist list would you suggest?

THE PLACES THAT WE VISITED

Taoist Temple - this is our first stop from the hotel. 

Going to the Taoist Temple seems like taking a peek of China. The architecture is distinctively Chinese. 

Dating Tips: The Taoist temple is a tourist destination that lies in a village subdivision where you can't easily get taxi gab. If you're taking a taxi from the city it may be advisable to pay for the taxi to wait until you're done with your trip, which shouldn't take more than 30 minutes.

Taoist Temple, Cebu Philippines

Taoist Temple, Cebu Philippines

Taoist Temple, Cebu Philippines

From Taoist Temple, drove our way to Mango Avenue (heart of Cebu City). Then, we passed by Santo Niño church on our way to The South Road Properties (SRP). Our second stop was at:

Crocolandia, Talisay Cebu - a small zoo located in Talisay City, just south of Cebu City, Philippines. The major wildlife categories at the park were the crocodiles, turtles, snakes, lizards and birds. 

Crocodile at Crocolandia

Dating and Relationship Tips  
When you are taking a Taxi Cab with a foreign man, tell the driver to flag down the meter. Pay him an extra money after the total cost of the meter if you keep him on waiting.

Dating and Relationship Tips
Take different pictures of you and your foreign boyfriend, you will be needing these pictures as proof of your relationship when you apply for a K1 Fiancee Visa or apply for any Visa to come to America.