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 was able to interview Mom Violy how it is like living alone during our pandemic. Mom Violy said it is lonely living alone and not able to go out because of the age. Mom Violy claims when you hear most of your closest friends went toward dying due to health reasons not because of corona virus. You begin to go toward depression thinking all your friends have left you behind. You're the only one still living sometimes you think about death even if you don't want too. Mom Violy doesn't want to have Carmina live with her. She prefers to have her own privacy and not use too having someone at her side. Mom Violy is independent, but when she needs help she has people around her for example Sonny who drove us to our adventure is actually a security guard that works at the condominium of where Mom Violy lives. Sonny works for the senior citizen part time to essential things needed from residents who live there by doing their errands or drive them around. If Carm...