All Pinays in Texas...

[rockhouse 1]

Hey gals, my finacee will be living here with me in Texas when she arrives from Cebu. I was wondering how all of you Filipinas that live in Texas like it.

Does the weather seem ok, have you spent a brutal Texas summer here yet? We don't really get much snow, and the winters are generally mild, so you may not feel too cold here. Tank tops and flip flops are the norm here for 9 months out of the year.

We have beaches here, not as nice as PI, but beaches none the less. We have many lakes and rivers, and because the weather is so warm here there is alot of water-sports to get involved in, (wakeboard, wakeskate, ski, swim, boating, etc.).

There are lot's of good fishing spots, so we have a good variety of fresh seafood.

The Spanish influence can be seen and felt through town's names, the food, people's last names, etc.

There are lot's of Hispanics here, so the black hair/eyes, and brown skin doesn't stand out at all.

All in all i think Texas is a great cross-over from the PI.....am i right ladies?

Salamat Yall!

[Don José 2]

The Spanish influence can be seen and felt through town's names, the food, people's last names, etc.

Hey bud. When my wife first saw the El Paso white pages she had goose bumps when she noticed thousands and thousands of Filipino last names, such as Garcia, Martinez, Ramirez, Perez and Ortiz, and first names like Jose, Pedro, Carlos, Felipe and Manuel. But a day later, she wondered why she couldn't see first names such as Bong, Bebot, Jinggoy, Boyet and Baby. She had to be reminded that our house is just around the bend from Chihuahua, Mexico!

[Jose Rizal 1]

Texas heat is not much different from the Philippines albeit the latter is humid.

[honey_me 7]

Hey gals, my finacee will be living here with me in Texas when she arrives from Cebu. I was wondering how all of you Filipinas that live in Texas like it.

Does the weather seem ok, have you spent a brutal Texas summer here yet? We don't really get much snow, and the winters are generally mild, so you may not feel too cold here. Tank tops and flip flops are the norm here for 9 months out of the year.

We have beaches here, not as nice as PI, but beaches none the less. We have many lakes and rivers, and because the weather is so warm here there is alot of water-sports to get involved in, (wakeboard, wakeskate, ski, swim, boating, etc.).

There are lot's of good fishing spots, so we have a good variety of fresh seafood.

The Spanish influence can be seen and felt through town's names, the food, people's last names, etc.

There are lot's of Hispanics here, so the black hair/eyes, and brown skin doesn't stand out at all.

All in all i think Texas is a great cross-over from the PI.....am i right ladies?

Salamat Yall!

Will be 105F today in Austin. Right, I love the weather here not much of an adjustment except winter though. But winter is manageable. I was at Missouri last Dec. and it snowed. I was dying to come back here. Texas is best for me so far.

[chadherm 0]

Im here in Near Fort Worth. So hot here also. Its different from Philippines to where I lived. It is hot there but there is cool breeze but here it is totally hot and cant stay longer under the sun but dont get me wrong i still love TEXAS.I feel like Philippines.

[TripleG 3]

She sure is one lucky Filipina, first she is getting to settle in the greatest state in the Union, plus she gets the Hill country to boot. She needs to buy a lottery ticket when she arrives. I spent alot of my youth and young adult life in Kerr county. Spent many, many summers and falls in those woods admiring God's masterful plan. Have spent many an hour walking up and down the Guadalupe river fishing, kicking rocks, and basking in the sun. I now make my home in the piney woods, due to commuting factors of the job market. One of the first trips my visayan fiance and I will make is floating the Llano river in Sept. We plan on taking advantage of all the natural resources the great state of Texas offers. An expat friend of mine has a Filipina wife from Toledo/Cebu and she loves Texas. The hot summer's down here on the Gulf Coast take some getting used to, but she loves it none the less. The Mexican's and Mexican/Americans speak spanish to her all the time because they think she is Latina hahaha....she just looks at me confused when this happens....I told her say "no habla espanol, por que yo soy Filipina" Hey its close enough for TEX-MEX.

[rockhouse 1]

She sure is one lucky Filipina, first she is getting to settle in the greatest state in the Union, plus she gets the Hill country to boot. She needs to buy a lottery ticket when she arrives. I spent alot of my youth and young adult life in Kerr county. Spent many, many summers and falls in those woods admiring God's masterful plan. Have spent many an hour walking up and down the Guadalupe river fishing, kicking rocks, and basking in the sun. I now make my home in the piney woods, due to commuting factors of the job market. One of the first trips my visayan fiance and I will make is floating the Llano river in Sept. We plan on taking advantage of all the natural resources the great state of Texas offers. An expat friend of mine has a Filipina wife from Toledo/Cebu and she loves Texas. The hot summer's down here on the Gulf Coast take some getting used to, but she loves it none the less. The Mexican's and Mexican/Americans speak spanish to her all the time because they think she is Latina hahaha....she just looks at me confused when this happens....I told her say "no habla espanol, por que yo soy Filipina" Hey its close enough for TEX-MEX.

^Yeah, my girl is really excited to do all the stuff we do around here. She can't wait to go bass fishing, deer/hog hunting, wakeboarding, boating, swimming, etc....and really wants to try that famous Tex-Mex food!

Her cousin married a Brit and is about to head to England. I keep telling my girl that she's not going to have to adjust nearly as much as her cousin will!

Hopefully she can meet other Filipinas around the Austin area too....i guess i'll drag the one of the posts above you into this too, seeing that they seem to be in Austin.

Thanks for the response bro.

Edited June 26, 2009 by rockhouse

[rockhouse 1]

Hey gals, my finacee will be living here with me in Texas when she arrives from Cebu. I was wondering how all of you Filipinas that live in Texas like it.

Does the weather seem ok, have you spent a brutal Texas summer here yet? We don't really get much snow, and the winters are generally mild, so you may not feel too cold here. Tank tops and flip flops are the norm here for 9 months out of the year.

We have beaches here, not as nice as PI, but beaches none the less. We have many lakes and rivers, and because the weather is so warm here there is alot of water-sports to get involved in, (wakeboard, wakeskate, ski, swim, boating, etc.).

There are lot's of good fishing spots, so we have a good variety of fresh seafood.

The Spanish influence can be seen and felt through town's names, the food, people's last names, etc.

There are lot's of Hispanics here, so the black hair/eyes, and brown skin doesn't stand out at all.

All in all i think Texas is a great cross-over from the PI.....am i right ladies?

Salamat Yall!

Will be 105F today in Austin. Right, I love the weather here not much of an adjustment except winter though. But winter is manageable. I was at Missouri last Dec. and it snowed. I was dying to come back here. Texas is best for me so far.

You are in the Austin area? That's cool. I know it will make my fiancee happy to see these posts and know that she has some sisters near by. I live NW of Austin, about 30 minutes away. Maybe i will PM you sometime. I'm sure you have already found all the Filipino stores and what not around the area that my woman will inevitably be drawn to!

Thanks for the response!

Edited June 26, 2009 by rockhouse

[forestrose 0]

Hey gals, my finacee will be living here with me in Texas when she arrives from Cebu. I was wondering how all of you Filipinas that live in Texas like it.

Does the weather seem ok, have you spent a brutal Texas summer here yet? We don't really get much snow, and the winters are generally mild, so you may not feel too cold here. Tank tops and flip flops are the norm here for 9 months out of the year.

We have beaches here, not as nice as PI, but beaches none the less. We have many lakes and rivers, and because the weather is so warm here there is alot of water-sports to get involved in, (wakeboard, wakeskate, ski, swim, boating, etc.).

There are lot's of good fishing spots, so we have a good variety of fresh seafood.

The Spanish influence can be seen and felt through town's names, the food, people's last names, etc.

There are lot's of Hispanics here, so the black hair/eyes, and brown skin doesn't stand out at all.

All in all i think Texas is a great cross-over from the PI.....am i right ladies?

Salamat Yall!

Hey guys , my hubby is from Texas , though it is the hottest time of the year B) , i cant wait to be with him ; hope soonest .

[rockhouse 1]

^Yeah, it was actually 110 F yesterday at my place! Anyway, we are really glad too get some responses here. I know it makes her feel good knowing that she's not gonna be the only Filipina in this big state! Who knows, maybe some day we could all have a VJ get-together on a weekend at a lake. Bar-b-q, swim, fish, boat around....just hang-out and have a good time. We could even rent a karaoke machine so our women can sing 70's and 80's love songs together! lol

Edited June 26, 2009 by rockhouse

[DouglasFiel 53]

Hey gals, my finacee will be living here with me in Texas when she arrives from Cebu. I was wondering how all of you Filipinas that live in Texas like it.

Does the weather seem ok, have you spent a brutal Texas summer here yet? We don't really get much snow, and the winters are generally mild, so you may not feel too cold here. Tank tops and flip flops are the norm here for 9 months out of the year.

We have beaches here, not as nice as PI, but beaches none the less. We have many lakes and rivers, and because the weather is so warm here there is alot of water-sports to get involved in, (wakeboard, wakeskate, ski, swim, boating, etc.).

There are lot's of good fishing spots, so we have a good variety of fresh seafood.

The Spanish influence can be seen and felt through town's names, the food, people's last names, etc.

There are lot's of Hispanics here, so the black hair/eyes, and brown skin doesn't stand out at all.

All in all i think Texas is a great cross-over from the PI.....am i right ladies?

Salamat Yall!

I have lived in the Austin area for more then 15 years. It is a great place and there are many Filipinos in the area, in fact I

had two working for me at one point in time in the computer field. The Filipinos seem to adjust well to any environment.

But, I think they will not know they are moving to a great place... As, it is often stated, "I was not born in Texas. But, I got here as soon as I could". Texans have a pride for the State that you will not see elsewhere.

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My Wife is a Registered Nurse and should be here in September as our case just finished at the NVC...

Any other Filipino Nurses,, that are making the transition to Texas,,, with a K1 K2 or IR/CR1?

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regards,

[forestrose 0]

^Yeah, it was actually 110 F yesterday at my place! Anyway, we are really glad too get some responses here. I know it makes her feel good knowing that she's not gonna be the only Filipina in this big state! Who knows, maybe some day we could all have a VJ get-together on a weekend at a lake. Bar-b-q, swim, fish, boat around....just hang-out and have a good time. We could even rent a karaoke machine so our women can sing 70's and 80's love songs together! lol

why not , we can have a get together sometime in the future , would be fun .

[jamesNrei 0]

Texas is so hot lately, it's more of dry heat. I can't stay under the sun for too long coz it feels like my skin is burning considering I used to play soccer so I am used to the hot sun. But the sun is so near compared back home and there is cool breeze in Pinas so it's like a bit suffocating for me in Texas especially when I have to get into the car which has been under the hot sun for several hours. Geez. . now I am in Canada oh the wheather here is such a good break for me coz it's cooler yet sunny too like in Texas. aside from that everything is nice in Texas.

[rockhouse 1]

^Yeah, i work all week up around the Decatur area and it's very hot and dry, feels like a giant hair dryer blowing on you outside! I live in central TX though. It's nicer there as there is a little more humidity and more hills and rivers. It still gets hot as you know what, but the hot air isnt near as bad as North TX, or places like Houston where the humidity presses down on you.

All you Pinays need to overcome your fear of water, learn to swim, and then really enjoy and look foward to the summers!

[honey_me 7]

Hey gals, my finacee will be living here with me in Texas when she arrives from Cebu. I was wondering how all of you Filipinas that live in Texas like it.

Does the weather seem ok, have you spent a brutal Texas summer here yet? We don't really get much snow, and the winters are generally mild, so you may not feel too cold here. Tank tops and flip flops are the norm here for 9 months out of the year.

We have beaches here, not as nice as PI, but beaches none the less. We have many lakes and rivers, and because the weather is so warm here there is alot of water-sports to get involved in, (wakeboard, wakeskate, ski, swim, boating, etc.).

There are lot's of good fishing spots, so we have a good variety of fresh seafood.

The Spanish influence can be seen and felt through town's names, the food, people's last names, etc.

There are lot's of Hispanics here, so the black hair/eyes, and brown skin doesn't stand out at all.

All in all i think Texas is a great cross-over from the PI.....am i right ladies?

Salamat Yall!

Will be 105F today in Austin. Right, I love the weather here not much of an adjustment except winter though. But winter is manageable. I was at Missouri last Dec. and it snowed. I was dying to come back here. Texas is best for me so far.

You are in the Austin area? That's cool. I know it will make my fiancee happy to see these posts and know that she has some sisters near by. I live NW of Austin, about 30 minutes away. Maybe i will PM you sometime. I'm sure you have already found all the Filipino stores and what not around the area that my woman will inevitably be drawn to!

Thanks for the response!

Your welcome! We only went to one Filipino store where I bought milkfish(bangus) and our broom and send balikbayan boxes though. The rest we buy at wal mart as it is cheaper. I heard there's another bigger Filipino store up north but not been there. We love the townlake which is 5 mins from where we are. Sometimes drive at lake Austin and recently at lake Travis just for sightseeing. For me, Austin has a friendly atmoshphere too. I am sure your fiancee would like it here.