It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...
Today is a special day for me and I just realized how there is a lot of people who is there for you not to be next by you, but to read out all the birthday wishes. There are times you feel all alone and not realize there are really people out there for you. I decided not to publish my birthday in social media. I was testing everyone if they would just remember on their own. There are a lot of families and close friends who have passed the test. I had received so many comments and birthday wishes it was over whelming. I had to turn off my internet for awhile to catch up and breath. I am thankful for everyone having to think of me on this day. To send me birthday wishes and call me up just to greet me even if we're far away from each other. The best birthday gift was receiving not a gift to unwrap and open it, but a birthday greeting that took courage for people to actually do it. My younger sister had emailed me asking for our childhood pictures at ...