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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

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...

Carmina's Experience Going Outside for More than One Year in the Philippines

 


After more than one year actually going outside you realize there are a lot of changes made in the roads everything is well organize you no longer remember where you are by looking at the roads having less cars you seem to get lost.

You need to concentrate more on your driving to read all the signs stating where everything will lead you to the right direction.

After all you haven't driven your car for a long time you feel your back on the days your learning how to drive again the best part we can use navigation on our phone to lead us to right location.

You haven't really physically enter in a store for a long time having everything purchase online you realize how everything is inside the store there is a mark on the floor giving you space from the person in front of you and someone in back of you.

The stores are clean the cashier has a plastic shield in front of you and everyone is wearing required facial mask and face shield.

You may become over whelmed by the changes and the restroom are no longer inside the store it is now outside making sure everyone is safe and sanitized having rubbing alcohol everywhere.

People may look at your differently but we are all following required regulations no one can see your facial expression but you can still talk for a while being distance a part from each other.

Going outside rather just visiting your mom is all different entering the gate the security guard will ask information from you while wearing a mask they cannot recognize your face being covered up, but the sound of your voice they do remember.

Entering the condo there is a black mat to sanitized your shoes before you enter you're required to wear a facial mask and facial shield or else they will not allow you to enter.

Before entering the elevator there are rules and regulations to read for you're safety your not allowed to talk to anyone inside you will distance apart standing on the given marks on the floor and there is a sanitizer for you to use for your hands.

Going to my mom's unit I always leave my shoes outside and wear house slippers a way to make sure my mom will be safe. 

Before leaving my mom's home I would change my whole outfit and spray Lysol on my shoes.

Returning back home I would leave my shoes outside the worker will disinfect it for me and take a shower with a new set of clothing to wear it is a routine to follow to be clean and safe.

My clothes will be place in the laundry for the day I've been outside there is no trace of anything in our own environment having a safety protocol in your life.

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