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Passport renewal might seem mundane, but for Mom Violy and Carmina, it becomes a journey filled with laughter, tears, and unforgettable lessons.

A year ago, Mom Violy told Carmina that her US passport would expire in October 2025. Carmina mentioned she could renew it online, just like she did with hers. By the end of 2024, after booking a California trip for April 2025, Mom Violy decided to wait until the start of the new year. In January 2025, Carmina reminded her to renew before their vacation, but Mom Violy insisted there wasn’t time and she’d handle it in California. When they flew on April 30, 2025, immigration in the Philippines warned her about the upcoming expiration. Upon arriving in the US, Carmina suggested renewing at the post office, but others warned the process could take longer unless she paid extra or extended her stay. Mom Violy, a dual citizen with US and Filipino passports, kept changing her mind. In the end, she blamed Carmina for the situation, laughing it off, though family members questioned why she waited so long. Before leaving San Francisco, Philippine Airlines staff asked if she had another passpor...

Mom Violy Craving for Fried Tilapia in California


Mom Violy started missing fried tilapia in California where you can purchase it fresh from Lion Grocery Store.

Carmina was able to go inside Lion Grocery Store going to the seafood area where you can get a number and wait for someone to call it.


You can inform the person what type of fish and how many by deciding what number you want to have done.


Carmina asked for #6 on Mom Violy's tilapia and milk fish for the family member.



TIP:

It is best the milk fish (bangus) is slicing this way it is easy to remove the bones eating it the safe way.

NOTE:

Carmina is not selling or advertising for fried fish of your choice from Lion Grocery Store.

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