Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
What happens when you decided to open your old Facebook account that you haven't opened for many years. You come across from a message from your close friend Nel since was sent year 2012. You only began reading what Nel message you last 2012. Nel is the close friend who had passed away. He had migrated back to the Philippines for some personal reasons. His family lived back in California. Lyn (sister), Carmina and Nel I was reading his messages for some reason it didn't give me any goose bumps. It made me realized I was so happy for him from the messages I read. During that time he was dating someone that lived away from him. His girlfriend apparently was my dad's friend's mother in-law. Anyway, seems like a small world has crossed between us. I have known him in my 20's. Maria had introduced me to him and his close friends when we had met in Celebrities dance club. I remember when I hang out with his friends and his...