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Title: It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today..tess Post by: Stephen on December 12, 2001, 05:00:00 AM How time flies..it seems like forever (LOL). I've been in America 395 days and also this is my second Christmas here. But I don't feel like it's Christmas because I miss a lot of things that we do in the Philippines.
Maybe you are curious about my adjustment here. I adjusted pretty well with other things except for the food. I don't feel good without eating rice once in a day. Stephen has been very supportive and instead give up his potato eating habit and switch to rice. He has been eating a lot more rice in our first year of marriage than in his entire life. We have a very simple life. We live in an Apartment but we are planning to get a house next year so we are saving for it. We had our first vacation to Alaska in September. We went to Dallas, Texas for Thanksgiving to see his brother and tomorrow we are going to Tulsa, Oklahoma for his son's college graduation. (Yeah...i'll meet his ex-wife at the graduation). We are planning on visiting my family and friends in the Philippines in the first few months of 2002. I'm done with my AOS interview and just waiting for my greencard....so I can run and be on my own (LOL) Finally, I've learned to enjoy watching football with Stephen. I had never seen a game before coming to USA. Stephen is a big Oklahoma University football fan. Hope you enjoy reading our update. Tess & Stephen http://communities.msn.com/StephenTessBrittain
Title: Opps, Am I late?... LOL.................Sally Post by: Jimbo on December 14, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
Congratulation both of you Stephen and Tesya. 24 years more for the silver anniversary. Ha! Ha! What? Are you waiting for your greencard and run? Don't do that Tess or else we become headlines again and front page. (o"o)
Title: Don't worry, Sally Post by: Jeff S on December 15, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Opps, Am I late?... LOL..................., posted by Jimbo on Dec 14, 2001
I've seen Stephen and Tess together and they're like high school sweethearts. No chance she's going to run anywhere but into his arms! :o) -- Jeff S. Title: Re: It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today..tess Post by: SteveB on December 14, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
We wish you many happy years together! Steveb and Juliet! Title: Happy Anniversary! Post by: Dave H on December 14, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
Hi Stephen and Tess, Congratulations! My how time flies! Tess, you get to meet Stephen's ex...that sounds like fun. :-( Marife was inquisitive, but I don't think she was too thrilled about meeting mine. Probably about as much fun as going to the dentist. Have a great time!!! Dave H. & Marife Title: Re: Happy Anniversary! Post by: kevin on December 14, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Happy Anniversary!, posted by Dave H on Dec 14, 2001
Or perhaps as about as much fun as the possibility of having to inform my ex about my employer's change in health insurance coverage plans in the event that my employer doesn't automatically contact her. I'm currently enrolled in an HMO along with my ex, but effective January 1, 2002, everybody at my place of employment will be under the same health insurer. A far cry from a few years ago when employees had choices of whom their providers would be. Come to think of it. What about the concept of "common law marriages"? Why should my ex even be on my health plan if she's living and fornicating with another man. Should not he be providing health coverage for her or vice versa? I beleive generally common-law marriages take 7 years to be recognized. Oh well, there's quite a disincentive to get a marriage made on legally binding paper. - Kevin Title: Happy 1st Post by: Bear on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
Honey's and mine is in just a few days. I sure hope she gets here before Christmas and it. Bear Title: Congratulations .... Post by: rgg on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
...on your first Wedding Anniversary.... and wishing you more happy moments together as a couple :0))
Title: congratulations, tess & stephen Post by: Peaches on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
And they lived happily ever after :)) Hope you are having fun talking to Stephen's ex. Best wishes, Title: Re: It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today..tess Post by: panther on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
Congratulations. I went to your web site and looked at your pictures. You look like a very happy couple. Title: Re: It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today..tess Post by: Windmill Boy on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
Congratulations to both of you! I hope that you have a pleasent vacation to okalahoma. I have enjoyed reading both of your posts and especially tess's participation on the board it helps round things out here. Maybe one of these days I'll have the opportunity to drive down to meet with both of you and Jeff and Mariko and anyone elsse we can rustle up. All the Best on The 1 year anniversary. What is the traditional gift Something out of Paper? Windmill Boy Title: Hey WB Post by: Jeff S on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: It's our 1st year wedding anniv. to..., posted by Windmill Boy on Dec 13, 2001
Big Japanese party Sunday the 23rd at one of Mariko's good friend's house. There's supposed to be lots of young, single Japanese women there. Stephen and Tess are coming too and I'm playing Santa Claus. I've been practicing how to say "Want to sit on my lap and tell me what you want for Christmas" in Japanese. Come on down! -- Jeff S. Title: Re: Hey Wb - - - ho ho ho uh oh ! Post by: Windmill Boy on December 14, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Hey WB, posted by Jeff S on Dec 13, 2001
Jeff Now you really have me envious ha ha ha. Unfortunately I have to work on the 23 rd. but I am sure you will make a fine outstanding Santa. Windmill Boy Title: Ok - but .. Post by: Jeff S on December 14, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Re: Hey Wb - - - ho ho ho uh oh !, posted by Windmill Boy on Dec 14, 2001
... don't be surprised if you get a few e-mails that start with, "Hello. I went to a Christmas party and Santa Craus gave me your website address..." Title: Re: Ok - but .. Post by: Windmill Boy on December 14, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to Ok - but .., posted by Jeff S on Dec 14, 2001
Well Santa that sure would be appreciated. But I recently realized that I spelled Vacuum wrong and I have to change it today. it's a little embarrasing considering it is my title and I spelled it wrong 2 times before ha ha ha. previously Vacume and Vaccum. Both times sort of knowing that it wasn't spelled quite right. I called my brother in Michigan last night for an hour and he looked it up in the dictionary. Thanks Santa for any help you can give me. Now about that pony ...... Windmill Boy Title: Tulsa? Post by: Bob S. on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
Hey, I'll be flying into OKC for Christmas with my family next week! Then cruising up to Stillwater for New Years (Go Pokes!). Anyway, bundle up nice and warm. You get a "Blue Northerner" blowing through them Plain States during the winter and you're talkin' some painful wind-chill factors. Hope to see y'all again next year! Title: Congratulations to a Lovely & Loving couple, Tess & Stephen! Post by: FilipinaCupid on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
I wish you the very best. Thank you Tess for your comments on your 1st year in USA. I have concerns that I adjust without driving Jerry nuts.hehe I appreciate your posts ( even Stephen's jokes :-) and hope your love continues to grow stronger each day. Jean Title: Has it been a YEAR already!? Post by: Howard on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
CONGRATULATIONS!!! I think the world of the two of you :c) I hope for nothing but a lifetime of happiness for you guys! Oklahoma? I knew that accent wasn't Californian :c) Hey... maybe if I watch Oklahoma I might regain my love for football, we don't have that around here :c( All we have is the LIONS!!! Grrrrrrr... Again, congrats! H Title: Congratulations Tess and Stephen! Post by: SteveG on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
Tess, Christmas has been the hardest time for Melly too every year and she has been here since Aug 95. One of these days we plan to spend Christmas in the Philippines - maybe when Kim gets older and the Rebel situation gets better in Mindanao. I believe you about the rice. :) Melly just can't go a day without it. I never knew you could buy the stuff in 50 lb bags before she got here. LOL Well, best wishes for the future for both of you! SteveG PS - Everytime I see your name here, I think of that mysterious Christmas card I got the first Christmas Melly was here. It was from a girl in the Philippines - I suppose one of the pen-pals I had written to but I didn't remember her - she was congratulating me on getting married and wished me and my wife Tess all the best. :O) I got cross examined several times about this mysterious Tess. By the way - I NEVER had a pen-pal named Tess. :) Title: Happy Anniversary......Best Wishes..............n/t Post by: tito on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM Title: Re: tips for greeting the EX Post by: Lori on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
Hi Tess, Well I really don't have any tips. Just greet with a smile. Kill'em with kindness..it's the American way...oh no...that's the Vietnamese way...I forget what the american way is. As for football, I really have to give you creadit there. I NEVER could get into it. I just thank God for multable TV's. Congrats, it's nice to hear someone is happy:-) Title: Re: It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today..tess Post by: Minnesota guy on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
Congratulations! It's always nice to hear success stories and interesting to hear of how one adjusts to a different culture. I have hopes that Carmen may enjoy football but am not counting on it. Best wishes for a long and happy future. Bill Title: Re: It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today..tess Post by: kevin on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
Congratulations! You make a very nice couple and I wish you manyy more happy decades. - Kevin Title: Re: It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today..tess Post by: taliman on December 13, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
Happy 1st year I thought it was at least your 2nd. Stephen has been around this board for a while. Hope Christine will post to the boards when she arrives. Take care on your Trip to Oklahoma Taliman Title: Happy Anniversary! n/t Post by: Ray on December 12, 2001, 05:00:00 AM Title: Congratulations Tess & Stephen! Post by: Jeff S on December 12, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
Gee, a whole year! Hope it was everything you hoped!Have a great trip and see you when you get home. -- Jeff Title: Cool Guys congrats! Post by: Humabdos on December 12, 2001, 05:00:00 AM ... in response to It's our 1st year wedding anniv. today...., posted by Stephen on Dec 12, 2001
I wish you two many years of happiness to come! Humabdos |