#Mahjong Night with #Chicago #Family - @JFPerseveranda

Ronnie 7/09/2025 05:51:00 AM

By: By J.F.R. Perseveranda

July 6. First night back in Chicago after years away—and what better way to spend it than playing mahjong with family in Algonquin. My cousin Bernadette’s place has a high-tech auto-shuffling table, so I assumed I was up against pros: my nieces Claudine and Alaina included. But in true balikbayan beginner’s luck… I won in under 5 minutes. 😂🀄 And yes—I’m very competitive. 😏 Chesca’s first night here, too. A perfect start. #MahjongNight #FilipinoFamily #BalikbayanFeels #FilAmStories #PinoyBuilt #MahjongQueen #FamilyTime #ChicagoFilAm #PinoyInChicago #AlgonquinIL #FilipinoCulture #ChescaInChicago #MahjongLife #FilipinoGames #1PointMahjong #BalikbayanChronicles #FilipinoTraditions #MahjongMasters #PinoyPride #FilAmVibes #PinoyBuiltStories

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Founder, Social Media Manager & Content Creator at Pinoybuilt.com. Photographer. Former IT Product Manager at Pacific Gas & Electric. I'm a 1.5 generation immigrant—Filipino-born, U.S.-raised—sharing stories that bridge cultures. Share yours at PINOYBUILT.com. I’m still learning about our roots, and I invite you to learn with me. I was born in Makati City and raised in Marikina, known for world-class shoes and strong community ties. I went to Marist School; my sister went to St. Scholastica’s. We spent weekends in Malate—those memories of old Manila still shape who I am. At 9, we moved to Chicago, where I saw snow for the first time. At 12, we relocated to Vallejo, CA. Since then, I’ve lived in Davis,Glendale (SoCal), back to Chicago in my 20s, San Francisco & Fremont. I visit SoCal often for family. Chicago will always be special—but go Golden State Warriors! At UC Davis, I was a member of Mga Kapatid, where I had the chance to participate in Pilipino Culture Night and perform traditional dances like Bangko. Now, as a father of three, I’m doing my best to pass on our Filipino heritage. Let’s build something Filipino together. Mabuhay. Salam