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...
Two weeks ago, Manang V was getting stress telling Carmina that the water dispenser's cover looks old and dirty. By appearance it doesn't attract anyone and every day you see it getting a glass of water. You get frustrated on how dirty it looks. Manang V asked Carmina to purchase two pieces of water gallon cover giving me an option to pick what color and styles to purchase online. Manang V had informed her boss that she had requested Carmina to make the purchases. Carmina was able to find a water gallon cover from Chellecul Online Shopee Philippines that fits a five-gallon water dispenser for PHP 169.00 ($3.38) not including shipping and handling fee. The best part it has an elastic on the bottom rather than what we had in the past it was a zipper on the side. Carmina had picked out the ones looked tropical a view from the outside for Manang V to see every day in her kitchen. Carmina was able to check and see if it would fit our water dispenser having two models next to it m...