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FilAmericanMom

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American expat in the Philippines

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Speaks Tagalog, English

Registration: 19 May 2011

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FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
9 hours ago
Enzyte Bob

Disappointing Trip to Lander's Today by Enzyte Bob

Lander's in Arcovia finally opened after a fire in February. After the fire I shopped at Lander's BGC. It is on two floors and the aisle layouts were very confusing.So I started shopping at S&R BGC and now since Lander's Arcovia reopened, I ...

FilAmericanMom

So I started shopping at S&R BGC and now since Lander's Arcovia reopened, I shopped there today. Many of my favorite items were not there anymore. Gold Seal Tuna in Oil, Kraft Mayo with Olive Oil, Edan Cheddar Cheese, Glad Tie String Kitchen ... Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
10 hours ago
PalawOne

'Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night' by PalawOne

Would-be Expats ..Let your bright deeds dance in green bays .. wild men, catch and sing your suns in flightlet your eyes blaze like meteors, and be gay.

FilAmericanMom

Across the Universeby John LennonWords are flowing out like endless rain into a paper cupThey slither wildly as they slip away across the universePools of sorrow, waves of joy are drifting through my opened mindPossessing and caressing me. . .Images ... Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
10 hours ago
mugtech

Banned For One Week by mugtech

On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...

FilAmericanMom

Seems there are many on here that have drunk more than their fair share of the Trump kool aid LOL - @FindlayMacD Forget the Kool Aid. I'd like to drink Diet Coke. I don't like its taste, but Trump drinks it, and he has so much energy. I wish I had ... Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
12 hours ago
mugtech

Banned For One Week by mugtech

On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...

FilAmericanMom

As for 25% tariffs designed to punish Columbia, try again, Mr. Trump. Your first victim is going to be US company owned by veterans. https://calibercoffeecompany.com/ I wonder how many of their people voted for Trump, and how many are saying ... Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
Yesterday
mugtech

Banned For One Week by mugtech

On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...

FilAmericanMom

some truly sad seppos here why are you in the philippines if americans politics is so great, isnt that the reason you are here to get away from that garbage this thread is the reason why most expats wont to stay away from other expats and enjoy the ... Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
last month
PalawOne

U.S. Philippines Ambassador warns of deportation under Trump by PalawOne

Philippine ambassador warns of mass deportation under TrumpBy Cristina Chi - Philstar.com November 8, 2024 | 12:51pmhttps://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/11/08/2398606/philippine-ambassador-warns-mass-deportation-under-trumpPhilippine ambassador ...

FilAmericanMom

Things are getting heated on this thread. Maybe I should continue the story about my date with this guy with an expiring work visa. It gets interesting because he started talking about planning our wedding. Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
last month
PalawOne

U.S. Philippines Ambassador warns of deportation under Trump by PalawOne

Philippine ambassador warns of mass deportation under TrumpBy Cristina Chi - Philstar.com November 8, 2024 | 12:51pmhttps://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/11/08/2398606/philippine-ambassador-warns-mass-deportation-under-trumpPhilippine ambassador ...

FilAmericanMom

The pertinent section of the 24th amend. citizenship clause states: All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdicRtion thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. "And ... Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
last month
PalawOne

U.S. Philippines Ambassador warns of deportation under Trump by PalawOne

Philippine ambassador warns of mass deportation under TrumpBy Cristina Chi - Philstar.com November 8, 2024 | 12:51pmhttps://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/11/08/2398606/philippine-ambassador-warns-mass-deportation-under-trumpPhilippine ambassador ...

FilAmericanMom

Trump repeated some of his oldies but goodies today. He repeated his desire to change the 14th amendment, which provides immediate citizenship for anyone born in the USA. He claimed again that the USA is the only country where this is done. Of ... Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
last month
PalawOne

U.S. Philippines Ambassador warns of deportation under Trump by PalawOne

Philippine ambassador warns of mass deportation under TrumpBy Cristina Chi - Philstar.com November 8, 2024 | 12:51pmhttps://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/11/08/2398606/philippine-ambassador-warns-mass-deportation-under-trumpPhilippine ambassador ...

FilAmericanMom

Dan Finn you are absolutely on point. My wife’s brother’s petition (her dad was the petitioner) took more than 20 years to be approved because he was married and had kids. He died shortly before the petition was approved. Sadly his wife ... Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
last month
PalawOne

U.S. Philippines Ambassador warns of deportation under Trump by PalawOne

Philippine ambassador warns of mass deportation under TrumpBy Cristina Chi - Philstar.com November 8, 2024 | 12:51pmhttps://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/11/08/2398606/philippine-ambassador-warns-mass-deportation-under-trumpPhilippine ambassador ...

FilAmericanMom

@FilAmericanMom that it was not important to know each other before getting married, and started talking about planning our wedding on our first and only date. LOL. Maybe I'll tell that story on a future post. Please do FAM. Don't keep us all in ... Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
last month
PalawOne

U.S. Philippines Ambassador warns of deportation under Trump by PalawOne

Philippine ambassador warns of mass deportation under TrumpBy Cristina Chi - Philstar.com November 8, 2024 | 12:51pmhttps://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/11/08/2398606/philippine-ambassador-warns-mass-deportation-under-trumpPhilippine ambassador ...

FilAmericanMom

Dan Finn you are absolutely on point. My wife’s brother’s petition (her dad was the petitioner) took more than 20 years to be approved because he was married and had kids. He died shortly before the petition was approved. Sadly his wife ... Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
last month
PalawOne

U.S. Philippines Ambassador warns of deportation under Trump by PalawOne

Philippine ambassador warns of mass deportation under TrumpBy Cristina Chi - Philstar.com November 8, 2024 | 12:51pmhttps://www.philstar.com/headlines/2024/11/08/2398606/philippine-ambassador-warns-mass-deportation-under-trumpPhilippine ambassador ...

FilAmericanMom

I think the Philippine Ambassador is being irresponsible by engaging in fear mongering. He seems to paint a picture that ICE will just knock on Filipino illegal immigrants' doors, arrest, and deport them once Trump gets inaugurated. As Tom Homan, ... Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
2 months ago
FindlayMacD

Consequences of Trump as US President. by FindlayMacD

There are so many Americans here in Philippines and I think that the majority of them vote Republican and therefore vote for (or support) Trump, but how many of them, (And I'm talking about the ones who live here in the Philippines permanently) have ...

FilAmericanMom

Agreed. But what do you think about a womans right to an abortion FAM? Just curious. - @Lotus Eater A woman has the right to do what she wants with her body. Get a tattoo, a nose job, donate one of her kidneys, lose / gain weight, eat processed ... Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
2 months ago
FindlayMacD

Consequences of Trump as US President. by FindlayMacD

There are so many Americans here in Philippines and I think that the majority of them vote Republican and therefore vote for (or support) Trump, but how many of them, (And I'm talking about the ones who live here in the Philippines permanently) have ...

FilAmericanMom

Agreed. But what do you think about a womans right to an abortion FAM? Just curious. - @Lotus Eater A woman has the right to do what she wants with her body. Get a tattoo, a nose job, donate one of her kidneys, lose / gain weight, eat processed ... Read More

FilAmericanMom replied to a thread
2 months ago
FindlayMacD

Consequences of Trump as US President. by FindlayMacD

There are so many Americans here in Philippines and I think that the majority of them vote Republican and therefore vote for (or support) Trump, but how many of them, (And I'm talking about the ones who live here in the Philippines permanently) have ...

FilAmericanMom

@FilAmericanMom I remember you saying your place is in Quezon city. Near the Alli Mall or perhaps the Araneta Coliseum? Seen a few concerts there. - @Lotus Eater Our place is in Quezon City. But nowhere near Araneta Coliseum in Cubao. We're in the ... Read More