First Celebration of Birthday in America

[one...two...tree 2,762]

This is question for any Filipinas (or their spouses) who've lived here in the states and have already celebrated your birthday here. How was it? Were you hoping for something more elaborate?

[Jasman0717 9]

Claudeth was spoiled rotten

[sunandmoon 450]

This is question for any Filipinas (or their spouses) who've lived here in the states and have already celebrated your birthday here. How was it? Were you hoping for something more elaborate?

Yazi's first b/day here is not till next month. guess now the pressure is on...

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Claudeth was spoiled rotten

I'm sure she was. May I ask, did she ask for Lechon (roasted pig) and if so, was it difficult to find?

[Sheriff Uling 3]

Steven - This is America! You'll find fat pigs everywhere... Opps! You're talking about something else...

[JVKn'CVO 11]

Claudeth was spoiled rotten

I'm sure she was. May I ask, did she ask for Lechon (roasted pig) and if so, was it difficult to find?

Steven, if you need/want (and dare ) to roast a pig yourself, Justin and his friends made one for our post wedding BBQ

It came out great, I can tell him to forward you the tips

Saludos,

Caro

[spidergirl 0]

I celebrated my first birthday here in US last June. My husband woke me up with a kiss, a dozen roses and a birthday cake. I didn't expect for a celebration because that time we just got married and he spent a lot for the wedding. On the evening he brought me to Olive Garden, i thought it was just a simple dinner for just the two of us, but i was surprized to see all our friends were there. Though my family were not there it was the best birthday i ever had.

[sunandmoon 450]

Steven - This is America! You'll find fat pigs everywhere... Opps! You're talking about something else...

but there not as tender and juicy... opps, my bad also...

[one...two...tree 2,762]

Claudeth was spoiled rotten

I'm sure she was. May I ask, did she ask for Lechon (roasted pig) and if so, was it difficult to find?

Steven, if you need/want (and dare ) to roast a pig yourself, Justin and his friends made one for our post wedding BBQ

It came out great, I can tell him to forward you the tips

Saludos,

Caro

Thanks, Caro! That's way out of my league at this time (we live in an apt.) but maybe someday.

I celebrated my first birthday here in US last June. My husband woke me up with a kiss, a dozen roses and a birthday cake. I didn't expect for a celebration because that time we just got married and he spent a lot for the wedding. On the evening he brought me to Olive Garden, i thought it was just a simple dinner for just the two of us, but i was surprized to see all our friends were there. Though my family were not there it was the best birthday i ever had.

That was nice!

[RonMay 1]

my husband knows that i have a bit of social-anxiety. so big party is not for me lol... we just recently moved into our new house last june so everybody wants to drop by or see it so its not a big deal for me if he said a friend of his would like to drop by for a beer or two. the day before my birthday he told me that our friend would like to have a dinner in the house and you know me, im not a COOK so i told him il just throw some burgers and shrimps on the grill lol. i noticed that day that he lets out all the frozen meats like feeding a bunch of people, so i thought ok no big deal. il cook that too... suddenly his parents came, plus a couple of friends and i notice my fave "chocolate cake". gosh i panic! lol... i was freakin out that everybody has to eat my cooking in my freakin surprise bday party. lol... (a very surprised indeed)... i think we had 20 guests more or less and when they left my husband gave me a card and a necklace... but on the next day (my real bday) he surprised me by pimping my mustang with big stereo system and a remote, plus an ipod... so it was awsome for him to do that in my first bday in the US. it feels like everyday is my bday though coz if i mentioned something that i like (not that i wanted to have it, just adoring something lol), he'll take it seriously and will buy it out of the blue (not that im complaining lol)...

[one...two...tree 2,762]

my husband knows that i have a bit of social-anxiety. so big party is not for me lol... we just recently moved into our new house last june so everybody wants to drop by or see it so its not a big deal for me if he said a friend of his would like to drop by for a beer or two. the day before my birthday he told me that our friend would like to have a dinner in the house and you know me, im not a COOK so i told him il just throw some burgers and shrimps on the grill lol. i noticed that day that he lets out all the frozen meats like feeding a bunch of people, so i thought ok no big deal. il cook that too... suddenly his parents came, plus a couple of friends and i notice my fave "chocolate cake". gosh i panic! lol... i was freakin out that everybody has to eat my cooking in my freakin surprise bday party. lol... (a very surprised indeed)... i think we had 20 guests more or less and when they left my husband gave me a card and a necklace... but on the next day (my real bday) he surprised me by pimping my mustang with big stereo system and a remote, plus an ipod... so it was awsome for him to do that in my first bday in the US. it feels like everyday is my bday though coz if i mentioned something that i like (not that i wanted to have it, just adoring something lol), he'll take it seriously and will buy it out of the blue (not that im complaining lol)...

LOL...thanks for sharing. My wife is very social and loves get togethers.

[JSRF 0]

Claudeth was spoiled rotten

I'm sure she was. May I ask, did she ask for Lechon (roasted pig) and if so, was it difficult to find?

There is several place in the Valley of the Sun (Phoenix area) that you can get roast pig. Or you can get sucking pig and roast it your self. I live in the Glendale I name off several place over here. Have fun that is the most important thing about b-day party. God bless

[Paulily 0]

Paul surprised me with a birthday Cake he bought after work then he invited his family in a beach in that weekend. We grilled hotdogs and burgers then spent whole day swimming. The next day we went to mall for some clothes and shoes shopping. I had a wonderful birthday last May.

Lily

[~krakatoa~ 27]

This is question for any Filipinas (or their spouses) who've lived here in the states and have already celebrated your birthday here. How was it? Were you hoping for something more elaborate?

It was depressing. My in-laws did not call me on the actual day, which I found very strange. They didn't call my husband either when it was his day. They usually celebrate the family member's bday on a weekend or when the celebrant goes to their house for a visit. A simple call to greet isn't that hard, is it? Anyway, I won't mope around about it.

So we went over my in-laws' place, ate dinner with them and conversed. The only food that came close to the "cake" was the pie. Not that I didn't like it, I am just sharing my story. My husband and I also went to a fine restaurant, and he requested, prior to my arrival, for a bday cake complete with the candles, singing and all the works. It didn't happen. The staff forgot to do the entire thing, and when my husband asked, then only did they start getting the cake ready. It could have made a difference, if they brought in the cake with the candles, but oh well, they forgot the candles this time. And one staff even chimed in "Blow the candles, make your wish?". I don't really fancy cakes and all the jazz, but they are supposed to do what was requested of them & everything was paid for.

In other words, it was the worst bday ever (plus the fact that I am away from my loving Fil family) but it was the best bday too since I have spent it with the most important man in my life. And that alone, made the difference.

So make sure you plan it well & ahead for your wife, or at least make her feel loved and welcome. Missing the family is the worst on that special day. It never hurts to pitch in some flowers and a bday card and some gifts, if she's into that.

Good luck!

Edited November 10, 2007 by mysticbluerose

[one...two...tree 2,762]

This is question for any Filipinas (or their spouses) who've lived here in the states and have already celebrated your birthday here. How was it? Were you hoping for something more elaborate?

It was depressing. My in-laws did not call me on the actual day, which I found very strange. They didn't call my husband either when it was his day. They usually celebrate the family member's bday on a weekend or when the celebrant goes to their house for a visit. A simple call to greet isn't that hard, is it? Anyway, I won't mope around about it.

So we went over my in-laws' place, ate dinner with them and conversed. The only food that came close to the "cake" was the pie. Not that I didn't like it, I am just sharing my story. My husband and I also went to a fine restaurant, and he requested, prior to my arrival, for a bday cake complete with the candles, singing and all the works. It didn't happen. The staff forgot to do the entire thing, and when my husband asked, then only did they start getting the cake ready. It could have made a difference, if they brought in the cake with the candles, but oh well, they forgot the candles this time. And one staff even chimed in "Blow the candles, make your wish?". I don't really fancy cakes and all the jazz, but they are supposed to do what was requested of them & everything was paid for.

In other words, it was the worst bday ever (plus the fact that I am away from my loving Fil family) but it was the best bday too since I have spent it with the most important man in my life. And that alone, made the difference.

So make sure you plan it well & ahead for your wife, or at least make her feel loved and welcome. Missing the family is the worst on that special day. It never hurts to pitch in some flowers and a bday card and some gifts, if she's into that.

Good luck!

Thanks for sharing that. I have to say that we Americans (I'm generalizing here) are not that festive about birthdays. My parents were very low key when it came to birthdays even when we were kids and I'm ashamed to say that as an adult, I've kind of adopted their way. I really like the festivity that many Filipinos have when it comes to celebrating, so I hope I can get out of the dreary, almost unnoticable way I approach birthdays.

(You reminded me to let my parents know when my wife's birthday is so they can call her on that day).