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...
Seven years ago my mom had visit dubai with her friends and during her vacation she had purchase some dates for her giveaway to her friends. Carmina's mom called up daughter asking if she can ask a relative to purchase her some dates that she was able to eat from Dubai. Carmina didn't know how to ask her mom's friend for a favor rather than doing what her mom asked her to do. I decided to look for it online at Shopee Philippines to see if I can find what dates my mom wanted to eat. My mom couldn't remember how it had looked or the brand she has tried before it seems harder to ask someone a favor being clueless. In my theory if we can purchase it online from the Philippines who have their access of products made of Saudi Arabia might as well do it ourselves. I really don't like asking favors from people because it will haunt you later for them to do the same to you. Carmina sent pictures of fruit dates my mom was asking for in her Facebook messenger a wa...