Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference. As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...
I have a break for two days from my real work so I get to have time for myself. It seems when you have already worked yourself up from Christmas gifts and only have half of your list done now you want to move ahead to something new I started thinking ahead of myself took a big jump where my mom and I started planning for our next trip for next year. Yes, I know it seems for real but when you are staying home for a long time you would rather think of the good things to look hope ahead of yourself. My mom and I talk everyday from regular landline phone, via mobile phone and as well through Facebook messenger this way even if we talk everyday my mom still has the feeling you are there for them even if you are not next to them. I have been doing my part as a daughter buying her food and basic needs by sending to it to someone who works for us this way even if I cannot see her I can still do my obligation as a daughter to help my mom out. I’ve been doing the same for her frien...