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When Mom Violy spotted Crisostomo’s handwritten menu, something in her chest lit up: home-style lumpia, sinigang steaming in clay pots—could this be the comfort food she’d been missing?

Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would visit her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She asked if Mom Violy wanted to go out for lunch and mentioned needing to do some grocery shopping due to an upcoming big storm. Mom Violy suggested trying Crisostomo, a Filipino restaurant inside Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina forwarded the menu for her to choose what she wanted to eat, while Carmina already knew her order. I chose pork barbeque served in a set of three pieces with a vinegar dipping sauce. I skipped rice and opted for lumpiang hubad, fresh lumpia without a wrapper, topped with peanut sauce.  Mom Violy initially craved the classic Pinoy paella, but when it wasn’t available, she decided on sinigang na baboy with an extra serving of rice. A family member chose sisig with garlic rice. Carmina enjoyed her meal with Mom Violy and particularly liked the  lumpiang hubad , though she kept wondering why it had no wrapper. I explained that it’s called "naked" because it’s served witho...

Carmina's Hiking Experience at Robert Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve



Joanie had planned everything for our last time to bond with each other before Carmina will be flying back to the Philippines.

Joanie has never been to Robert Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve since the day was a bit cooler giving us a chance to explore with each other.

Joanie had texted Carmina to bring sandwiches or some snacks to bring along with our hike.

Joanie had picked up Carmina at nine in the morning.





Carmina notice there was a lot of fog coming up and didn't let it bother us.













Carmina realized after hiking with Joanie when you have put wellness in, your life. Hiking around Robert Sibley Volcanic Regional Preserve made it easier by passing each trail you come across.




No matter if you're going up the hill or down for reason to believe you don't seem that tired.



Carmina's tip to you is to bring a light backpack with water and snacks just when you feel you get hungry during your hike.

Make sure you wear light layers of clothing a way once you need to remove your clothing you can either place on your waist or inside your backpack.



Bring a light jacket that is water repellent with a hood just in case the weather forecast changes. 

Carmina made sure she had hiking shoes however you can wear any sneakers that may feel comfortable for you to wear.

Honestly it is difficult to hike with a mask on so tip just bring it with you when there are a lot of people in the area it will be easy to just put it on your face.

Carmina and Joanie will be exploring somewhere else so stay tune for our next adventure.



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