Midnightgirl

[greg]

Kumusta! Good afternoon, kumusta ka na? Ummmm can you please post about that church named Eglesia ni Cristo or is it Iglisa ni Cristo? I don't belong to that Church, I attend a Christian Church(Jesus is Lord). I'm curious about your thoughts on this Iglisa na Cristo Church, what do you know about this Church? Yes, these Iglisa Churches are everywhere here in California(mostly in the Spanish Communities), but I never visited them before. BTW, are you Roman Catholic or are you an Iglisa member yourself?  Maraming Salamat, greg

[greg]

... in response to Midnightgirl, posted by greg on Mar 19, 2001

You still awake hehehee. Ummmm can you please give us tips on how we can make our Mahals more happy? What are your opinions on America? When I visited the Philippines last 1999, I was totally culture shocked. I had no real problems, no muggings, or anything. I only disliked the smog and stares. I feel more prepared for my second outting to RP. Well, my problem was staying in the Manila area for two months(yuk). This time I plan to leave the city as soon as I finish with issues at Embassy, thinking about taking my Son and his Mom to Cebu(never been there before). Don't feel afraid to Post, we need more Pinays on board :-) greg

[rgg]

... in response to Hello!!! Midnightgirl U out there???, posted by greg on Mar 20, 2001

Hi there Greg!!

What part of Iloilo does your son's Mom ) come from?  It so happened I grew up in Iloilo and am interested whether or not you will be posting impressions of your trip there later on.  Just in case you need a guide via remote control my e-mail is always at your disposal.  Regards       rgg

[greg]

... in response to Re: Hello!!! Midnightgirl U out there???, posted by rgg on Mar 21, 2001

Hi! Rgg, she lives in Mangil, Janiuay. Ummmm I don't think that I'm traveling to ILoiLo, don't want my Son traveling four trips back and forth on Ferry boat(ILoilo is one day journey on ferry to Manila). Thanks for the offer, but my Mahal's good at taking care of my needs there in the Philippines. :-) greg

[midnightgirl]

... in response to Hello!!! Midnightgirl U out there???, posted by greg on Mar 20, 2001

Hello Greg,

I don't know how to give tips to make all you Mahals happy co'z  when i arrived here, i already don't like it  maybe  because it's a countryside place and I'm not used to live which is far from the city, i frankly said it to my husband. What he did to me is, he always treat me to go outside watch movies , shopping like going to big malls in Minneapolis and Rochester. He also bought a VCD karaoke for me co'z i liked singing. Before when i was not working, i keep myself  busy doing some arrangement in the house, cooking dinner for my hubby when he got home from work. Since now were both working we shared the works in the house, sometimes he do the cooking and washing.

I really admired seeing big cities even i know how crowded it is, pollution because of the smog and traffic too but now i realize how nice and  wonderful to have a peaceful place to live were your far from harm and danger.

[greg]

... in response to Re: Hello!!! Midnightgirl U out there???, posted by midnightgirl on Mar 20, 2001

opinion on rings??? Maybe you should get paid for posting your advice hehehehe. I want to know if it's true that most Pinays sell, give away or pawn their enagement and marriage rings when breaking up with their Boyfriend or Hubby? The reason I'm asking you this question is becuz my ex American Pinay had many expensive rings from her last lover before meeting me, and since they broke up she got rid of all the rings cheaply. And my close Asian friend wants to sell her marriage rings cheaply even  through she's not divorced from her Hubby, only separated. So, I'm curious if most Pinays like that or do they treasure their rings after break ups. greg

[midnightgirl]

... in response to Re: Re: Hello!!! Midnightgirl What's You..., posted by greg on Mar 21, 2001

Greg,

Well, you'll be the one to pay for me since you had many questions ask....:0) just kidding.

My answer to your questions is that i could not do that, sell or pawn the engagement or the wedding ring. I will always treasured it no matter what even to the smallest thing he gave to me i still keep it but you know that depends on the woman too if she doesn't treasured the rings co'z maybe she doesn't want to reminisce all the days when they were together.

[Dave H]

... in response to Re: Re: Hello!!! Midnightgirl What's You..., posted by greg on Mar 21, 2001

Hi Greg,

I thought you might like to hear about the disposal of my wedding band. The first break up, I moved out of the house for a month. I was working construction with my brother to earn extra money. While holding a hammer one day, I got a brilliant idea. I smashed the ring...I remembered to take my finger out first though. ;o))

When we got back together, I managed to straighten it back to a lopsided oval. I took it to a jeweler and he miraculously got it round again.

On the final breakup, I decided to do things right. I cut the ring into 4 pieces with a ring cutter. Then I tried to melt it with a torch. I was somewhat successful. I was going to completely melt it down, but changed my mind. I ended up tossing it one piece at a time into a canal, as I drove down the rode in my car.

My ex told me that I was crazy and should have pawned it. I smiled and told her that I wanted to make darn sure that it never ended up back on my finger again or anyone elses for that matter.

So far her new husband has only smashed his. Give him time... ;o))

Dave H.

P.S. The ring contained 3 small diamonds, if anyone wants to go diving for the pieces. 0-)

[greg]

... in response to Re: Re: Hello!!! Midnightgirl What's You..., posted by greg on Mar 21, 2001

What I'm saying is that those Asian women were upset with their Boyfriend and Hubby, so they wanted to get rid of those expensive rings. I'm concerned, I see many Pinays with gold rings with very large diamonds that cost much $$$$$'s. It doesn't make sense to spend thousands of dollars on a ring for your Mahal, then becuz they break up she gets rid of it cheaply. My American Pinay of over two years of courtship wanted me to buy her an expensive engagement ring with a large diamond, I remembered how she got rid of all those expensive rings from her last lover, so of course I found reasons not to buy the ring for her, thank goodness, becuz we are no longer together and I'm sure that she would have sold that ring worth thousands of dollars for pennies smile. greg

[midnightgirl]

... in response to BTW, Midightgirl, posted by greg on Mar 21, 2001

Greg,

Not all asian women, i am one of that. In fact, my boyfriends before gave me some expensive things like rings, watch etc. etc. etc. after my broke up with i still have it so why should i sell or pawn or gave to anybody. For me that was the part of my past life.

Then don't buy an expensive one for your mahal if it doesn't make sense you know. It's not the value of the ring is important but how you love the woman and how the woman loves you right! That's all.

My husband didn't buy too much $$$$$$ on the engagement ring he gave to me.

[may10]

... in response to Re: Re: Hello!!! Midnightgirl What's You..., posted by greg on Mar 21, 2001

May I share MY sentiments on the issue?....*s*
As far as I know (meaning me and other filipinas i have known all my life),  a wedding ring is what's IMPORTANT.
Value is immaterial.  An engagement ring is NOT necessary.

Supposing for example that indeed an engagement ring is given  or any other valuable gifts ,  and a "breakup" happens.....it is then imperative for me  (honor-bound) to return all the things.

Sometimes,  even letters and/or cards are returned tied with a pink ribbon.   *s*

I hope this helps clear the issue.  

[greg]

... in response to Re: Hello!!! Midnightgirl U out there???, posted by midnightgirl on Mar 20, 2001

God's been good to You. Everything sounds exciting for You and your Hubby. Your marriage sounds like a successful story that the board need to hear, I think your a good wife to your Hubby and he's very good to you. BTW, my Father is very emotional becuz my Son and his Mommy are not here in the States, I must find a way to get them here when I go visit them in RP. My goodness, it's going to be very hot during my stay there. greg

[midnightgirl]

... in response to Re: Re: Hello!!! Midnightgirl U out ther..., posted by greg on Mar 21, 2001

Greg,

I wish you all the luck and happiness. Everyone of us deserves happiness , just look the bright side of your new one and forget the past one.

[Bob S.]

... in response to Midnightgirl, posted by greg on Mar 19, 2001

A little clarification of terminaology seems in order.

A web search of "Church of Christ" will generally yield 4 main topics.

1. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
The Mormons. You can find info on them at their official web site at http://www.lds.org/.

2.  The United Church of Christ
Another main-stream denomination.  Their web-site is at http://www.ucc.org/.

3.  The churches of Christ
This non-denominational denomination came out of the 19th century restoration movement.  Though it can be found world wide, it is mostly popular in the southern United States where in every town you can find 3 churches: a Methodist, a Baptist, and a Church of Christ (and there is a great deal of cross-polination of style but not doctrine).  Their web site is at http://church-of-christ.org/.

4.  The International Churches of Christ
a.k.a. the Boston Movement Churches of Christ.  Though carrying the same name as number 3, it is a sectarian off-shoot dating back to around the 1970's and has an emphasis on evangelism and strict doctrinal adherance (i.e. no dating outside the church).  Info on them can be found at http://www.unc.edu/~elliott/iccbib.htm.  There is little love lost between 3 and 4 and they hate being confused with each other.

I hope this helps.

[SteveG]

... in response to Iglesa ni Cristo/Iglesia de Cristo FYI, posted by Bob S. on Mar 20, 2001

Bob,
 Thanks for your time to look these up but none of these four churches are the same as the Iglesia ni Cristo which originated in the Philippines in the very early part of the 20th century.   The founder was Felix Manaldo(Manalo???) who had been raised Catholic and then converted to one or two protestant churches before starting his own church.  I think he was at one time Methodist?   He "modestly" claims that his life and works are prophesied in the Bible, but when you go to the verses quoted in Isaiah, it clearly is talking about King Cyrus the king of Cyria defeating Babylonia.  If there is any doubt, the realization of the prophesy is written in later chapters.  This is what I keep trying to be sure anybody involved with Filipinas understands - the Iglesia ni Cristo is totally unique and does not accept any outsiders.   Don't ignore this fact when getting involved with a lady in this church.   If you are getting serious with her, be frank and get it out in the open as soon as possible to avoid dissapointments later on.
                                SteveG