How I feel About Being A Young Diplomat's Spouse

I didn’t have any idea what "Foreign Service a.k.a Diplomat" really means or do until I met and married one. I don't get to encounter Diplomats when I was in the Philippines, I did not even know that the guy (my husband) I was dating back then was a Diplomat until the 2nd month of seeing him, getting to know him and what he do for a living.

Planning Two Weddings in Two different Countries (Part 1 : U.S Wedding)

Cheers!

Richard and I are currently base in Ghana, West Africa. So can you just imagine how planning went on?

What I’m learning throughout this whole planning process is that you just have to do what’s right for you. We both agreed that we wanted to get married in the States and in the Philippines.

Hiking Mount Krobo in Volta Lake, Ghana, West Africa

At the top of Mt.Krobo

Almost a month now when we decided to to hike Mt.Krobo. I cant say it was an easy hike (maybe easy for others) though it was a quick hike compare to that of our hike experience with Wli Falls, its was a rocky slippery steep hike. 

Blue Ginger at Wellesley, MA, USA

We chose Blue Ginger- a fusion restaurant in Wellesley, Massachusetts  to hold our simple wedding celebration in the U.S. Few weeks before the big day we decided to have dinner at the same time try the food that will be served for the wedding day. The place is popular for serving the East Meets West kind style of dish (so its like Asian European kind of dish).

Food Trip in NYC.

4D3N in New York and I'm Satisfied  with all the food we tried from the fine dine-in steak to halal street food! 

A. Wafles and Dinges- saw  this  truck on the side of the  Brooklyn bridge, I deserve this calorie bomb dessert after walking through Brooklyn bridge. LOL Freshly made Belgian waffle with good amounts of toppings to choose from! I ordered  the whipped cream strawberries and bananas with either hot fudge topping. I really love the little bits of sugar that are baked throughout the waffle providing a really enjoyable crunch!

Lunch at Peter Luger Steak House in Brooklyn, New York

Richard, Me, Janice & Harry

New York is full of iconic foods, but steak is still the undisputed king! I'm a big fan of steak, so when we were in NYC I told Richard that he should take me to be best Steakhouse in NYC! so his friend recommended Peter Luger! 

Touring NYC With The Pass!

NYC pass card and free guide booklet

New York City- If you are planning to tour this place then I highly recommend getting this pass. NYC is a place everyone should visit and when you visit make sure you make the most out of your trip! It may have a status for being pricey BUT there's always a way! 

Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, New York City.

Richard and I spent 3 days in New York and stayed at Marriott Vacation Marriott Vacation Club Pulse. Marriott just acquired it from The Strand making it the first Marriott timeshare hotel in New York City.

Easy cooking of Zha Jiang Mian (炸酱面)

Before Richard and I went to China  he kept on mentioning about how he missed Zha Jiang Mian (炸酱面), or “Fried Sauce Noodle” of Beijing. I'm hearing this Zja Jiang Mian for the first time and when I finally got to try it..???

INCOCO Nail Polish Applique! Peel, Apply and Go! - Convenient and Travel Friendly

Living overseas will teach you how to be more independent, from washing your own clothes, cleaning your room to cooking your own favorite dish (that’s why you have to master the art of cooking LOL) and a whole lot more, Bottom line is that You will have to adapt to a new culture and a new way of life. Immersing yourself in a foreign environment requires flexibility and determination.