What are the first things you should do when you arrive in the USA

[actob99 156]

Take a long non-sleeping nap! Everything is good.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

I definitely agree with the above poster! Find your gal a place where she can shop for stuff she likes. Imagine being in the Phil. and not being able to find american food... If there is a Costco nearby, get her a big bag of jasmine rice. The biggest bag available. For me, a 2lb bag of walmart rice will last me a year. For my gal, a 25lb. bag of rice might last her 1.5 month. Also, a rice cooker - at Walgreens it should cost less then $10.

Best of luck!

I bought a rice cooker about a year ago.... hehehe for making sushi but don't tell her that.

I found an Asian market and also a Filipino market near here. I think I will let her pick the rice, don't want the first night spent in the dog house. So I think I am good to go.

[I AM NOT THAT GUY 5,715]

I think I will let her pick the rice, don't want the first night spent in the dog house. So I think I am good to go.

Jasmine. You can't go wrong.

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

4. Find a Filipino grocery (if you are lucky) or a asian store. She will need a good rice. Buying rice in those plastic bags at wally mart or your local grocery is a BAD idea. Trust me, you will hear about it.

Gary speaks the truth..Don't welcome her to the home with Americanized rice. Dead serious , the rice is serious stuff

If you have a Sams go get this-Patriot is right. you better have rice when she hits the ground..in fact I would suggest having some KFC and rice stashed for the ride home..She is going to be hungry..

Edited August 19, 2013 by The conciliator

[actob99 156]

First day I brought the wife to the filipina store, bought her a 40 pound bag of rice at the asian store and a rice cooker. Just so that wasn't on her mind... Since she was a big fish and rice eater. Hell, now she eats everything..

[The Nature Boy 4,224]

First day I brought the wife to the filipina store, bought her a 40 pound bag of rice at the asian store and a rice cooker. Just so that wasn't on her mind... Since she was a big fish and rice eater. Hell, now she eats everything..

You rookies don't think we are joking about the rice

I surprised her and made southern style rice about the second week--Rice and salt...It got ugly at my house.

Then the day i introduced her to GRITS...She replied..Yes we have that..Poor people eat that in the philippines.

[Darnell 8,478]

Ya, rice cooker is very important.

The right kitchen gear MIGHT be important, if'n she knows how to cook.

[DavenRoxy 1,073]

Jasmine rice?? For a Filipina? As a decent substitute, when nothing else is available, perhaps. Medium-grain or short-grain rice only in this house. Long-grain Calrose or other American rice, only in an extreme emergency...

[The Conqueror 47]

First of ALL. Y'all guys ROCKS. You made my day.... had a good laugh here by myself... while watching Honey snoring ... in WA.... hehehe (thru skype).

I have all figure it out when I get there. Asked Honey if there's a nearest ASIAN store.... not because of RICE.... got to buy my PAPAYA.. hahahaha... Yep I given up RICE long time back substitute with lots of veggies ( steamed or fresh salad).... but don't serve PASTA my knees get weaker..... my only SEAFOOD Fettuccine....allergic with seafoods buy hey.. that's why there's ANTIHISTAMINE . I tried to be vegetarian not easy as I love seafoods and steaks.. hahaha...

Oh love love your sense of HUMOR... it is nice to have a good laugh once in a while.... specially when visa not in hand yet... lol.....

[MJandJON 1]

The first thing I will do when I get there was to EAT . Get a cocktail, my favorite amaretto sour and a medium well rib eye steak. That is what I missed in the States, cocktails and steaks are expensive here in PH. But my fiance already knows where to take me when I landed off the plane! So excited!! weeee

[The Conqueror 47]

Honey needs to proves that he makes an awesome grilled STEAK..... he said he's good at it... needs to taste it to believe lol..... with steamed asparagus and stir fried... mushroom in butter with lots of garlic... yes... I LOVE GARLIC!!!

But upon arrival need to surprise my parents in law ......... need to visit them before I knocked out . Of course before I knocked out... needs to eat that melt in your mouth.... steak first hahahaha...

Edited August 19, 2013 by dahlia0811

[lilsweetie 32]

Here are the top three:

1. Locate the vacuum and the cleaning supplies she'll need to clean your house.

2. Familiarize herself with the kitchen where she'll be cooking all of your meals.

3. Learn how you like your underwear and socks folded.

hahahahaha thanks i needed that laugh

[Travelpro 3]

Gary speaks the truth..Don't welcome her to the home with Americanized rice. Dead serious , the rice is serious stuff

If you have a Sams go get this-Patriot is right. you better have rice when she hits the ground..in fact I would suggest having some KFC and rice stashed for the ride home..She is going to be hungry..

That's good advise. I am going to have KFC and Chowking waiting for her.

[Tahoma 2,292]

...hehehe...

Things to do before she arrives:

1. Get rid of the "hehehe" laugh because it's how Filipinas laugh. It's not a guy-thing.

2. Don't switch your laugh to "jijiji" because that's how a Filipina jejemon laughs.

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Honey needs to proves that he makes an awesome grilled STEAK..... he said he's good at it... needs to taste it to believe lol..... with steamed asparagus and stir fried... mushroom in butter with lots of garlic... yes... I LOVE GARLIC!!!

But upon arrival need to surprise my parents in law ......... need to visit them before I knocked out . Of course before I knocked out... needs to eat that melt in your mouth.... steak first hahahaha...

Are you sure you are not half American? From your menu you eat like you have lived in the west. I like your choices as I like mushrooms with steak and steamed asparagus and omg love garlic.

My sweetie a few months ago gave up on rice (maybe once awhile but not every meal or everyday like before) she is like you and enjoys fruits and veggies (green leafy). Her children still eat rice so we will have it here.

BTW, have a safe trip and don't become a stranger here at VJ.