When you said “is ego getting in the way” I got chills. Exactly my thoughts for you. You’re in so deep with dreams, and I knew when reality eventually kicked in, you’d be absolutely like…what in tarnation did I do to myself…my neighbor is from Cebu and chooses Maine over PH everyday.
@MegMehann931 there are alot of phrases one can use. "Making the best of the situation" , " when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" or a million others. Lol 😆 reality is it's been six years, none of these thoughts are new. I'm always wondering. Biggest thing for me, is make sure I keep pushing forward and my head doesn't start looking like a basketball shape from sitting around being comfortable back home or in some province with all my needs met and get lazy. Ego is real issue, we all have yo battle it, mine might be a bit bigger than some, or maybe not. But ego does push me and helps me to keep moving forward. I've seen countless people choose easy peezy and that never has been appealing to me. Never will. Granted a little less crazy 🤪 is good. Happy new year! Jay
Happy new year Jay. Man you done a lot of travel but it was worth it to be with your wife’s family and of course enjoying that succulent pig . Keep up the good videos mate. Cheers 🍻
I guess its great you expose your daughter to the 2 sides of the world early. Just present her with the opportunituea. She'll decide herself once she grows up. Just provide for her future and she is good to start on her own.
A beautiful, happy day to celebrate Christmas in the province of Philippines with a smile, a grateful heart and lots of memories spent with family, friends and neighbors!!! thanks for sharing
I think as humans, that’s what keeps us from feeling true happiness because we are all focused or worried about what we did in the past and what we will do in the future that we take for granted the NOW. We are always wondering, questioning and overplanning for a future we are not guaranteed to have. 🙏
Hey when u say which BETTER FOR ur daughter right did u ever think which place WILL ur daughter like the MOST I think the best is to follow what ur daughter wants and SUPPORT her for u and her in DIFFERENT minds but the best thing is u will always be there for her! Just a thought anyway GODBLESS ur family man❤
Correct that's true, the connection and the experience of standing on line the traffic, the way to one point to another and dizziness, just Balance it. Happy New Year to you bro and to your family, Padayon lang! 🙏🤎🎉
Love your entire family my 22 year old has never been she's half Filipina half red head hahaha from her mom lol 😆 😄 😂 🤣 love the videos I watched them over and over ❤️ positive wholesome 💖
Hey brother Jay! I'm sure you would like to settle into a normal routine there and would be much easier just to stay in Dumaguete. However, it is all about the family and making sure your wife and daughter get to experience Christmas with family and friends.
Hey Jay my Brother ! Hey you hung in there ! It will all come together , give it time. Think like this, more family more love ! Happy New Years soon ! God Bless the whole family !
That’s the dilemma of FilAm families too on how to merge these two cultures on their kids. Here how it went with me, the first 15 yrs in the Philippines for friends and relatives connection. I went to US and stayed 45 yrs. I have both and it will happen to our kids too.
Jay, Happy New Year to you and your whole family US&PH! I like to see, hear your daughter speak filipino and her mother's native tongue also. For this is when children's mental acuity in absorbing languages is most prime. Peace be with you and Your family.
Happy Holidays Jay's n family! 🍾🎆🎉🙏 Christmas in the provinces is really very simple unlike in big cities like Manila. I hope you start enjoying travel in different islands of Philippines!👍
Jay happy New year to you and your family 🎉 please continue making videos, I totally feel you, when you doubt about your decisions. Were in the same boat as you guys although haven’t move permanently in the Philippines yet. Please keep us posted 🙏 thank you and stay away from negative thoughts.
That's a big part of my thinking and planning. So many "almost ready for the Philippines." I wanted to meet and learn and show it all before we are officially here full-time. Seems as though many of us have a long life left to enjoy this place when the time is ready. Be safe, and I hope to talk more. Jay
@ oh yeah. I came home pretty late me and my family from a new year fireworks at my area. Fireworks everywhere. You walk, something just bang next to you. Pretty crazy when it comes to fireworks here in the Philippines. Have a great one and be safe🇵🇭🇺🇸
Happy New Year Jay & Family. I'm sure we came from the same place your wife is. Born and raise there, but now i worked & settled in a far country. I missed Christmas in Biliran Province.
@jaysphilippines cool. 1 bed room and a balcony it will be amazing for sure. I plan to build a house near the beach or a beach condo somewhere in Cebu, bro. But the thing is, I'm a U.S. citizen who and buy a land, unless I marry a pinay. Wishing you and your family a prosperous yr2025 bro ☺️
if your undecided...it just means u werent ready to make the move. if the move to the PH was a sacrifice, then there shouldnt be any doubt or dilema...when u make sacrifices, its all about moving forward
Don't feel bad. Since I moved to the Philippines FULL TIME over 10 years ago. My New Philippines family over the past 20 years of our relationship and marriage have been a blessing. They are very loving, helpful and always contact us regarding our needs and if we need anything. But I *Never* hear from my USA family of 3 daughters and a Son, numerous cousins, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. But I bet If I won php500 Million in the Philippines Lottery I would get texts, friend requests, phone calls and personal visits. 😅 STAY HERE. Your choice to stay in the Philippines is the best idea.
@PhilippinesFarmLife I agree, I may do a fake lottery win just to see what happens. Lol I got some grandkids I want to get involved here and a son who i think can fit in here with all of us. I would really enjoy Philippines with them all here. Be way more fun. We always have KY back home, but am seriously determined to make Phil's feel like home. Happy New year!! Jay
@@jaysphilippinesThe fake lottery win was an idea of mine too. Just get one of those 4 ft tarpaulins printed to look like a lottery check and have a third party inform your USA contacts. Don't be surprised if your email box gets jammed and old USA contacts show up at your house here🤪🤣
Honestly couldn't tell you a thing about it. Besides landing there and immediately on the road to her family. We are upset about that also, as we planned to stay for 2 days and video it all. But, as usual we deviated from the plan. Lol
Please include your wife and daughter in your vlog so she can interact with your viewer and subscriber,my personal observation only,and I watching your blog.
Rent a car jay you drive you can do it to avoid car sickness i get it big time including the boat a swing set hahaha I am bringing dramamine I hope I found the one and will be meeting her family in province in Mindanao finally Feb 7 to March 2 2025 is around the corner back in June 3 weeks and November 3 weeks 🙏 🤲 Happy New Year- motion sickness i get it bad if I am driving riding my Harley nothing if passenger uggg drive you can do it!!
Thank you! I absolutely won't be a passenger next time. I'm either the driver or I'm staying in the city. Lol nausea is the worst. That affected me for 3-4 days. Then the bait ride back which I've done well with so far, but trip back was almost 5 hours. No thanks. Might wait for airport to be built for next trip. :)
100% I cannot be a passenger and will bring motion sickness patch because I want to see Coron in Palawan I get motion sickness on a swing set yet criss cross USA twice on my Harley through Grand Canyons, Zion National Park major twist and turns when I am driving nothing passenger forget about it - really easy to drive in Philippines defensive driving right of way does not exist hehehe in Philippines lol
I feel so bad that you got trapped. Wish you the best. You got a beautiful daughter out of it, but dang you totally got trapped. I feel like you’re way too old for this. 😢
😀 trapped? Come on now. I don't get trapped. I make the best of whatever is in front of me. If I don't like things, I just change them. I got a great loving wife and is a great partner. I don't waste time wondering where grass is greener. I see 1000s of dudes here trying to validate their worth with some young female and the men are miserable trying to keep an eye on her and if they can please them. Lol 😆 no thanks.
When you said “is ego getting in the way” I got chills. Exactly my thoughts for you. You’re in so deep with dreams, and I knew when reality eventually kicked in, you’d be absolutely like…what in tarnation did I do to myself…my neighbor is from Cebu and chooses Maine over PH everyday.
@MegMehann931 there are alot of phrases one can use. "Making the best of the situation" , " when life gives you lemons, make lemonade" or a million others. Lol 😆 reality is it's been six years, none of these thoughts are new. I'm always wondering. Biggest thing for me, is make sure I keep pushing forward and my head doesn't start looking like a basketball shape from sitting around being comfortable back home or in some province with all my needs met and get lazy. Ego is real issue, we all have yo battle it, mine might be a bit bigger than some, or maybe not. But ego does push me and helps me to keep moving forward. I've seen countless people choose easy peezy and that never has been appealing to me. Never will. Granted a little less crazy 🤪 is good. Happy new year! Jay
@ very honest and real perspective! I enjoy your channel and wish you and yours an adventurous year!!
Happy new year Jay. Man you done a lot of travel but it was worth it to be with your wife’s family and of course enjoying that succulent pig . Keep up the good videos mate. Cheers 🍻
Cheers to you as well! Happy new year and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
I guess its great you expose your daughter to the 2 sides of the world early. Just present her with the opportunituea. She'll decide herself once she grows up.
Just provide for her future and she is good to start on her own.
A beautiful, happy day to celebrate Christmas in the province of Philippines with a smile, a grateful heart and lots of memories spent with family, friends and neighbors!!! thanks for sharing
It really was a special day, thanks for watching! Thanks Sandie!
I think as humans, that’s what keeps us from feeling true happiness because we are all focused or worried about what we did in the past and what we will do in the future that we take for granted the NOW. We are always wondering, questioning and overplanning for a future we are not guaranteed to have. 🙏
Hey when u say which BETTER FOR ur daughter right did u ever think which place WILL ur daughter like the MOST I think the best is to follow what ur daughter wants and SUPPORT her for u and her in DIFFERENT minds but the best thing is u will always be there for her! Just a thought anyway GODBLESS ur family man❤
Love the credits at the end hahaha
My acting skills need improvement for sure! Lol
Correct that's true, the connection and the experience of standing on line the traffic, the way to one point to another and dizziness, just Balance it. Happy New Year to you bro and to your family, Padayon lang! 🙏🤎🎉
Yes, the dizziness is real! Happy New Year to you and your family too, Padayon!
@jaysphilippines yes dizziness plus vertigo attack me once awhile I ride, cause our temple get old
Love your entire family my 22 year old has never been she's half Filipina half red head hahaha from her mom lol 😆 😄 😂 🤣 love the videos I watched them over and over ❤️ positive wholesome 💖
Red headed filipina?? Haha, I see the attraction already. 🦄 girl. Appreciate you Ricio!!
😂😂😂 28 days Jay and I cannot wait trip #3 Feb 7 to March 2, 2025 have three trips planned for 2025.
Hey brother Jay! I'm sure you would like to settle into a normal routine there and would be much easier just to stay in Dumaguete. However, it is all about the family and making sure your wife and daughter get to experience Christmas with family and friends.
Hey Jay my Brother ! Hey you hung in there ! It will all come together , give it time. Think like this, more family more love ! Happy New Years soon ! God Bless the whole family !
@brittbrittingham9871 thank you brother. Appreciate you and your words. Always helps. Jay
Marry Christmas & happy new year my friend's
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you as well!
Don’t sweat it! What will be will be. Just pray for guidance always. Never rely on your own understanding!🙏🙏🙏
Thanks so much, I will!
Jay, great video.
Hey, thank you Lazy A! Hope your doing well. Happy new years
That’s the dilemma of FilAm families too on how to merge these two cultures on their kids.
Here how it went with me, the first 15 yrs in the Philippines for friends and relatives connection. I went to US and stayed 45 yrs. I have both and it will happen to our kids too.
Jay, Happy New Year to you and your whole family US&PH! I like to see, hear your daughter speak filipino and her mother's native tongue also. For this is when children's mental acuity in absorbing languages is most prime. Peace be with you and Your family.
Thank you! It's always a fun challenge to try and get her speaking different languages. I appreciate the support.
Happy Holidays Jay's n family! 🍾🎆🎉🙏 Christmas in the provinces is really very simple unlike in big cities like Manila.
I hope you start enjoying travel in different islands of Philippines!👍
Yeah I agree, it's a different pace here. I'm definitely looking forward to exploring more of the Philippines.
Jay happy New year to you and your family 🎉 please continue making videos, I totally feel you, when you doubt about your decisions. Were in the same boat as you guys although haven’t move permanently in the Philippines yet. Please keep us posted 🙏 thank you and stay away from negative thoughts.
That's a big part of my thinking and planning. So many "almost ready for the Philippines." I wanted to meet and learn and show it all before we are officially here full-time. Seems as though many of us have a long life left to enjoy this place when the time is ready. Be safe, and I hope to talk more. Jay
Happy holidays bud and to your families. Yup Filipino tradition and just go whatever happens today, go lol. Happy new year ✨✨🎉🎉
Happy Holidays! It's definitely a 'go with the flow' kind of holiday here.
@ oh yeah. I came home pretty late me and my family from a new year fireworks at my area. Fireworks everywhere. You walk, something just bang next to you. Pretty crazy when it comes to fireworks here in the Philippines. Have a great one and be safe🇵🇭🇺🇸
Happy New Year Jay & Family. I'm sure we came from the same place your wife is. Born and raise there, but now i worked & settled in a far country. I missed Christmas in Biliran Province.
Happy New Year to you too! Biliran is a beautiful place.
Happy New Year Jay and family 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😊
Happy New Year to you too! Hope it's a great one.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you and your family God Bless you all for 2025 ❤❤
Merry Christmas to you and your family as well, thank you and stay safe! 🎄
They have beautiful house next to the ocean. You should build a 2nd floor for your family vacation 😊
@@kcindtt718 it's already being discussed. It's a must if we keep coming. :) good observation
@jaysphilippines cool. 1 bed room and a balcony it will be amazing for sure. I plan to build a house near the beach or a beach condo somewhere in Cebu, bro. But the thing is, I'm a U.S. citizen who and buy a land, unless I marry a pinay. Wishing you and your family a prosperous yr2025 bro ☺️
Stay in the US. Come in the Philippines for a holiday!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
Happy New Year Doc!! Stay safe friend!
Very happy new year my friend
Happy New Year, hope all is well!
if your undecided...it just means u werent ready to make the move. if the move to the PH was a sacrifice, then there shouldnt be any doubt or dilema...when u make sacrifices, its all about moving forward
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2025 JAY AND YOUR FAMILY.
hello Michael!! 👋 hope your doing well and have a great start to the new year! Jay
😍😍❤️
Happy new year ser
Thanks man! Happy New Year to you as well!
Don't feel bad. Since I moved to the Philippines FULL TIME over 10 years ago. My New Philippines family over the past 20 years of our relationship and marriage have been a blessing. They are very loving, helpful and always contact us regarding our needs and if we need anything.
But I *Never* hear from my USA family of 3 daughters and a Son, numerous cousins, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. But I bet If I won php500 Million in the Philippines Lottery I would get texts, friend requests, phone calls and personal visits. 😅 STAY HERE. Your choice to stay in the Philippines is the best idea.
@PhilippinesFarmLife I agree, I may do a fake lottery win just to see what happens. Lol I got some grandkids I want to get involved here and a son who i think can fit in here with all of us. I would really enjoy Philippines with them all here. Be way more fun. We always have KY back home, but am seriously determined to make Phil's feel like home. Happy New year!! Jay
@@jaysphilippinesThe fake lottery win was an idea of mine too. Just get one of those 4 ft tarpaulins printed to look like a lottery check and have a third party inform your USA contacts. Don't be surprised if your email box gets jammed and old USA contacts show up at your house here🤪🤣
What are your thoughts on Ormoc?
Honestly couldn't tell you a thing about it. Besides landing there and immediately on the road to her family. We are upset about that also, as we planned to stay for 2 days and video it all. But, as usual we deviated from the plan. Lol
Did you caught any fish today
Sorry, we didn't. Got to plan to fish though, soon.
Please include your wife and daughter in your vlog so she can interact with your viewer and subscriber,my personal observation only,and I watching your blog.
Thanks for the suggestion, I'll definitely consider it in future videos.
Happy new year 2025🎉
Happy 2025 MissSmith! 😀 be safe out there! Jay
Jay is one goofy looking guy, no hair bald headed
I hope you’re drinking plenty of water
I'm trying. :)
Rent a car jay you drive you can do it to avoid car sickness i get it big time including the boat a swing set hahaha I am bringing dramamine I hope I found the one and will be meeting her family in province in Mindanao finally Feb 7 to March 2 2025 is around the corner back in June 3 weeks and November 3 weeks 🙏 🤲 Happy New Year- motion sickness i get it bad if I am driving riding my Harley nothing if passenger uggg drive you can do it!!
Thank you! I absolutely won't be a passenger next time. I'm either the driver or I'm staying in the city. Lol nausea is the worst. That affected me for 3-4 days. Then the bait ride back which I've done well with so far, but trip back was almost 5 hours. No thanks. Might wait for airport to be built for next trip. :)
100% I cannot be a passenger and will bring motion sickness patch because I want to see Coron in Palawan I get motion sickness on a swing set yet criss cross USA twice on my Harley through Grand Canyons, Zion National Park major twist and turns when I am driving nothing passenger forget about it - really easy to drive in Philippines defensive driving right of way does not exist hehehe in Philippines lol
I feel so bad that you got trapped. Wish you the best. You got a beautiful daughter out of it, but dang you totally got trapped. I feel like you’re way too old for this. 😢
😀 trapped? Come on now. I don't get trapped. I make the best of whatever is in front of me. If I don't like things, I just change them. I got a great loving wife and is a great partner. I don't waste time wondering where grass is greener. I see 1000s of dudes here trying to validate their worth with some young female and the men are miserable trying to keep an eye on her and if they can please them. Lol 😆 no thanks.
@@jaysphilippines now you’re coming In hot with the facts hahah
You could just stay home. You’re very uncomfortable meeting the wife’s large family. It’s ok. It’s normal.
@@imeldago2519 that's def a possibility. But not our first meeting. But being comfortable is part of fitting in.