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...
Just when you've booked a plane ticket to travel with Mom Violy you begin to think what you need to do before you can actually say you're ready. You end up making a priority list for not you as well for Mom Violy to secure yourself you have all the required documents upon your date of your departure. Documents are not the only thing we need to do we also have requested items such as food, clothing and etc. to bring back to where we'll be travelling. When you have informed your family and friends you'll be in town there is always something they need back home which doesn't come a problem as long the items are not prohibited to bring a long with you leaving the Philippines. Carmina did her own shopping at 168 Shopping Mall where you come to stores where you use to shop and inform them you're a blogger. At first they just look at you not believing what you’re telling is the truth Carmina asked for their phone to check if they had a Facebook. Carmina went ...