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...
The reason why I said, not forgetting doesn't mean to forget all the bad things that has happened to your past life. But, not to forget all the good memories you had shared with someone that means a lot to you. Sometimes we forget to feel happy, to smile, laugh out loud and just be silly to be so carefree. People tend to be so serious with their life and they forget to have time to enjoy the moment not to be so serious. I always tell my staff that they should relax, unwind and enjoy themselves. I've always told them being serious only makes you have a raisin face. Why raisin because raisin is all wrinkled up. When we have wrinkles on our face we look older than what we are not. I don't have a raisin face because I am not always serious. I have learn to enjoy life even if there is a problem. I can solve it, but being so serious and stressing something out doesn't make you look beautiful or handsome. I am a jolly person who makes people laugh even if they are hav...