Growing up in the Northeastern part of the United States means I’ve been exposed to just about every race imaginable. You name it, I’ve hated
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Empty Seats in the Philippines Are Treated Differently Than in the US
One constant reminder regarding the difference between the Philippines and US is how people treat the empty seat next to them. Specifically, the way we
Cold Showers Are All Over the Philippines
I grew up thinking cold showers were for torturing criminals and testing the limits of our nipple length. Jenny, as a Filipino native, thought differently.
Benefit of a Long Distance Relationship: It’s All Yours
Long distance relationships don’t come with many benefits. It’s like my work offering a one-percent 401K match. It’s a kind gesture, but would take a
Filipino Flavors: What’s an Ube?
Filipinos have many of the same flavors as we do in the US. Chocolate is common in the Philippines as are many other classics. I’m
Fall is FreezingAF for Someone from the Tropics
I still haven’t gotten used to the cold autumn weather. Everyday is just freaking cold to me, no matter what time of the day. When I
LDR No More
Three days ago, I met Timmy again after six months. It was different from the last times we’ve been together. Back then it ended in
Are You Afraid of Foreign Food?
Marrying a foreigner means an opportunity to eat the food she grew up with. What’s normal to Jenny isn’t always something I’m too familiar with.
3 Years of Bee-ing Together in Accurate AF Pictures
Year 1 – Year 2 – Year 3 Happy third loveaversary, Drunky McPotato O’Bee!!! Soon we will move on from that third picture. Especially since
LDR is Freaking Hard. And I Wouldn’t Have it Any Other Way
Many times in a long distance relationship you’d have to force yourself to be positive. Positive that you’ll see each other soon enough. That you’ll
Cooking 101: Humba (Or How to Feed Your Husband-to-Bee)
In a couple of weeks’ time, I’m gonna rob Timmy of his glorious bachelor’s life. To do that, I’d have to move away from my
Privacy in Filipino Bathrooms vs. American Bathrooms
A quick observation I’ve made during both of my trips to the Philippines: the bathrooms are different. I won’t even get into the tabos. I’ll
Love is Patient…Until it’s Not
Loving someone from half a world away is painful at times. True, I wouldn’t change a thing on how my relationship with Timmy evolved. I
Real Men Wear Flowers
It’s been 2 months and 12 days since I last saw Timmy/felt the tip of his fingertips brush against mine as he walked away from
Love is Hiding Together from the Rest of the World
I miss Timmy all the time. Sometimes even when we’re chatting on Facebook. The longing to be with, to touch your sweetheart gets stronger everyday.
What It’s Really Like to Ice Skate for the First Time
If there is one thing Timmy is way better than I am at (except buffets), that is ice skating. During beecation last April, he showed
Old People Would Rather Watch Batman vs Superman than Jungle Book in the Philippines
No beecation is complete without watching at least one movie in the theater. Beecations are the only time Timmy and I get to do this
How to Give Your Wife the Best Birthday Ever
DISCLAIMER: This is only guaranteed to work if wife is a bee. Tire yourself out the day before so you could sleep early and wake
Show Me Your Puso: Rice is Close to the Hearts of All Filipinos
Puso is the Visayan word for rice. Puso is also the Tagalog word for heart. Jenny Bee speaks Visayan, an off-branch of the Filipino language.
Lechon a.k.a. Roasted Pig/King of all Filipino Foods
You’re not a real Filipino if you don’t recognize what a lechon is. Even those who don’t eat it because of religious beliefs know how
