Any change/s in you?

[bless.books]

Hello everyone! I have this question for all you ...

If youre a British I mean native, has there been any change/s in you since coming to/living in the Philippines and same question I throw to the Filipnos/Naturalised/Dual has there been any change/s since coming to/living in the UK?

In what aspect of your life - personally, professionally, physically perhaps emotionally or spiritually even? Has your perpective/outlook in life changed? Have you become more artistic? workaholic?

Thanks for sharing ...

[bless.books]

Hello everyone! I have this question for all you ... If youre a British I mean native, has there been any change/s in you since coming to/living in the Philippines and same question I throw to the Filipnos/Naturalised/Dual has there been any change/s since coming to/living in the UK? In what aspect of your life - personally, professionally, physically perhaps emotionally or spiritually even? Has your perpective/outlook in life changed? Have you become more artistic? Workaholic? Thanks for sharing ...

Change happen all the time, everytime ... nobody wants to admit it? Perhaps it's a touchy subject, well it is perfectly fine if you are reluctant to share or maybe I just hit you bullseye. This topic is not refereed to anyone specific. I just realise how things really changed when you've been other parts of the world.

You change ...
your attitude
your taste
your style
yourself ...

[prettycai]

this is an interesting topic. too bad i have nothing to share yet as i haven't been to UK

[filipina_owl]

I agree with bless books. People change in some ways but just too shy to admit it...But as of me, i cant tell if i've already change since i just came to uk.

[Steve.r]

Yes, I have changed since I have come back from Phil. I am now in a state of depression. I left my girl and a wonderful country behind me. Depression ends when I touch down in Phil again.

[pennybarry]

Physically, I changed nothing.
Emotionally, getting more matured! Finally I accept I'm married.
Style, baduy pa din.
Taste? I still like ampalaya, talong, smoke fish, bagoong than bacon.
Simple but rock sometimes.

Nothing changed really, I just changed my clothes into heavy one.
my sandals into boots
and everytime I visit my place in Pinas, my close friends, neighbors said nothing changed, still penny naka-duster sa bahay, mana sa Nanay.
Two feet still on the grounds.
And definitely no plans to change my bloody husband.

[MarBell379]

Since my wife arrived in the UK from Philippines I've had to turn my heating up a lot, and get used to some sulking.
She can now tell the difference between 0-5C and 8-12C, whereasa before it was all just 'malamig!!!!!'

[islander]

Since I arrived here in UK, I have been more mature & have learned to adjust the british culture, language, environment & people's way of life....

Well, nothing really changed much in me physically, except I added more fats in my belly though

[Jamesey]

After living in the Philippines for a year, I accepted that it is OK to eat rice for breakfast.

[joebloggs]

After living in the Philippines for a year, I accepted that it is OK to eat rice for breakfast.

for me its not acceptable to eat rice anytime

you can't beat a British spud

[Sim11UK]

you can't beat a British spud

My wife is eating a lot of potatoes now, since I showed her what one looked like.

[bless.books]

this is an interesting topic. too bad i have nothing to share yet as i haven't been to UK

Hello prettycai! Thank you for finding this topic interesting ... Oh, you already shared one and it is pretty okay. How about, change/s that happened to you since you became a member here?!

[bless.books]

I agree with bless books. People change in some ways but just too shy to admit it...But as of me, i cant tell if i've already change since i just came to uk.

Hello filipina_owl and thanks! Yes, you did and I can think of one and that is your accent or your expression like 'sorry' ... Because we deal with British people (unless you're working with/for Filipinos and Filipino is your primary language) - unknowingly - we acquire the way they talk and utter some of their expressions which isn't bad

[bless.books]

Yes, I have changed since I have come back from Phil. I am now in a state of depression. I left my girl and a wonderful country behind me. Depression ends when I touch down in Phil again.

Hello Steve.r! Oh, that is so so sweet (of you) for your girl ... Thanks for sharing ...

[Ana_may365]

Physically, I changed nothing.
Emotionally, getting more matured! Finally I accept I'm married.
Style, baduy pa din.
Taste? I still like ampalaya, talong, smoke fish, bagoong than bacon.
Simple but rock sometimes.

Nothing changed really, I just changed my clothes into heavy one.
my sandals into boots
and everytime I visit my place in Pinas, my close friends, neighbors said nothing changed, still penny naka-duster sa bahay, mana sa Nanay.
Two feet still on the grounds.
And definitely no plans to change my bloody husband.

same2x

[pennybarry]

same2x

Rock on! Anna!

[singkit]

I have changed in many ways. There are good ones and I hate to admit...some bad ones.
-First I gained weight. My husband said I have to lose it. My defence, I get contented.
-Next, as a filipino, we are all courteous and polite and one example is by addressing "Sir or Ma'am" to your managers or anyone from your workplace with higher position. I say this all the time but I noticed british people don't like it. They said I made them feel old. Some of them actually irritatingly told me "Stop calling me Sir!". Since then, I just call them by their first names. Sometimes, I feel guilty but now, it just come naturally. I still greet our customers with Sir and Ma'am (old habits are hard to break).
-Oh yes, like Penny and many filipinas here, I wear layers of clothings. I still feel cold even in summer.
-I still love filipino food. But I'm addicted to Fish and Chips!
-My accent never changed. Still the adopted American accent which according to my manager..."What a shame!".
-I'm still looking for filipina friends nearby but I do never learned, most of them I get intouch with never replied to my text messages nor speak to me when they see me (yes...these are women who never like someone like me who's married to a brit guy).
-I watched Britain's Got Talent, X Factor, Strictly come Dancing, which my husband hates. But I still watch it anyway leaving my husband to go on computer.
-Too many to mention and space aren't getting enough to continue on and on.
Thanks for posting this thread, you made my fingers tipping on the keyboard again!

[bless.books]

Physically, I changed nothing. Emotionally, getting more matured! Finally I accept I'm married.
Style, baduy pa din. Taste? I still like ampalaya, talong, smoke fish, bagoong than bacon. Simple but rock sometimes. Nothing changed really, I just changed my clothes into heavy one. my sandals into boots and everytime I visit my place in Pinas, my close friends, neighbors said nothing changed, still penny naka-duster sa bahay, mana sa Nanay. Two feet still on the grounds. And definitely no plans to change my bloody husband.

Hello pennybarry! Thanks for sharing in ... nice to hear from you.

[bless.books]

Since my wife arrived in the UK from Philippines I've had to turn my heating up a lot, and get used to some sulking.
She can now tell the difference between 0-5C and 8-12C, whereasa before it was all just 'malamig!!!!!'

Hello Marbell379! I know ... that's one that will really change ...

[bless.books]

Since I arrived here in UK, I have been more mature & have learned to adjust the british culture, language, environment & people's way of life.... Well, nothing really changed much in me physically, except I added more fats in my belly though

Hello islander! Nice of you to share. Yes, we all do - lots and lots of adjustment - it's also another thing grow and learn ...

[bless.books]

After living in the Philippines for a year, I accepted that it is OK to eat rice for breakfast.

Hello Jamesey!

[bless.books]

for me its not acceptable to eat rice anytime you can't beat a British spud

Hello joeblogggs! I have to say, I like both ...

[bless.books]

My wife is eating a lot of potatoes now, since I showed her what one looked like.

Hello sim11Uk! Back home, as far as I know - there is only one kind of potato unlike here ... and I love Maris Pipers
:-)

[pennybarry]

-I still love filipino food. But I'm addicted to Fish and Chips!
-My accent never changed. Still the adopted American accent which according to my manager..."What a shame!".
-I'm still looking for filipina friends nearby but I do never learned, most of them I get intouch with never replied to my text messages nor speak to me when they see me (yes...these are women who never like someone like me who's married to a brit guy).
-I watched Britain's Got Talent, X Factor, Strictly come Dancing, which my husband hates. But I still watch it anyway leaving my husband to go on computer.
-Too many to mention and space aren't getting enough to continue on and on.
Thanks for posting this thread, you made my fingers tipping on the keyboard again!

Wish you're close to me so I can share you more fish as we live close to harbour.

Wish you to meet a genuine filipina friend. Just be patient as good friends are TOO hard to find. Many are jealous pinays that sometimes they will try to put you down if they are down! It took 2 years for me to find my good friends.
I watch that programs too. I leave him alone in our bedroom and go downstairs watch the program if he will not change the channel! Then after few minutes, he will call me to watch it upstairs.
Drama!

[Arthur Little]

Well, nothing really changed much in me physically, except I *added more fats in my belly though

... following a recent [superficial] medical check-up, my Filipina wife has discovered *this, too!! But other than that, she's adjusted very well to life in the UK.

[bless.books]

I have changed in many ways. There are good ones and I hate to admit...some bad ones. -First I gained weight. My husband said I have to lose it. My defence, I get contented. -I still love filipino food. But I'm addicted to Fish and Chips! -My accent never changed. Still the adopted American accent which according to my manager..."What a shame!".
-I'm still looking for filipina friends nearby but I do never learned, most of them I get intouch with never replied to my text messages nor speak to me when they see me (yes...these are women who never like someone like me who's married to a brit guy).-Too many to mention and space aren't getting enough to continue on and on.

Thanks for posting this thread, you made my fingers tipping on the keyboard again!

Hello singkit! Thank you for your contribution, quite a long one and was good to hear your experience ... My aim is for anyone is to think back and think now - compare- sort of a self-reflection

-First, gaining weight is normal , as long as you're happy and contented with it - stay as you are - just consider the health risk 'thing'[.

-Oh same here, I love Fish and Chips! /COLOR]
-Perhaps your manager more like to hear you in British accent .
-And making friends, I don't find that easy either ... and I gave up looking ... ... there are so many reasons why acquaintances remain as that ... hmmm,

But I hope you find one ... you come out to be a nice person and genuine. Just be very careful and be very choosy as well. It takes a long to find a friend, real friend.

Many thanks for sharing singkit and have lovely day!

[Florge]

hmm.. this is interesting! In my almost 4 months of stay here in UK, I didn't change a lot. I still love rice and I'm thankful that my husband loves it and would prefer rice over potatoes and bread now. I am not back to cooking. I don't cook when I was in Pinas because I have no time. Just go to restaurants for my meals... that's what I miss here... Dining out is expensive that I prefer to cook at home instead.

Like Ate Penny, I have never worn as many clothes.. ever! I am now house-bound as I can't work coz of my visa status.. didn't gain weight though and didn't lose any.. lol...

Don't like Fish and chips though as I find them bland.. or maybe I just bought the wrong one.. My accent is still the same and find some british pronunciation funny...

Haven't found Pinay friends here yet.. only friend I got were the sister-in-law and my hair dresser... which is entirely different from back home as my weekends are so full with meetings/dinner out with friends from school, or officemates, or whoever...

And...I have to be content with doing my own nails.. and no weekly spa trips as well! waaaa...

Oh, the things you give up for love.

[bless.books]

... following a recent [superficial] medical check-up, my Filipina wife has discovered *this, too!! But other than that, she's adjusted very well to life in the UK.

Hello Arthur Little! It's good to know your wife is well adjusted to the life here in the UK

[bless.books]

hmm.. this is interesting! In my almost 4 months of stay here in UK, I didn't change a lot. I still love rice and I'm thankful that my husband loves it and would prefer rice over potatoes and bread now. I am not back to cooking. I don't cook when I was in Pinas because I have no time. Just go to restaurants for my meals... that's what I miss here... Dining out is expensive that I prefer to cook at home instead.

I am now house-bound as I can't work coz of my visa status .. didn't gain weight though and didn't lose any.. lol...

Don't like Fish and chips though as I find them bland.. or maybe I just bought the wrong one.. My accent is still the same and find some british pronunciation funny...

Haven't found Pinay friends here yet.. only friend I got were the sister-in-law and my hair dresser... which is entirely different from back home as my weekends are so full with meetings/dinner out with friends from school, or officemates, or whoever...

And...I have to be content with doing my own nails.. and no weekly spa trips as well! waaaa... Oh, the things you give up for love.

Hello Florge! Thanks for finding my thread interesting ... If I remember, you're from Manchester? Wow, has it been 4 months now?

Not gaining/losing weight is good and really good, maintain that! And about friends, you will find one in the long run ... don't you worry ...

[Florge]

Hello Florge! Thanks for finding my thread interesting ... If I remember, you're from Manchester? Wow, has it been 4 months now?

Not gaining/losing weight is good and really good, maintain that! And about friends, you will find one in the long run ... don't you worry ...

yes bless... I'm in Manchester... my nurse and my dietician told me to lose weight though as I am a bit overweight for my height... oh how I wish I am taller! lol