While traveling around the world, the family visited the Philippines and decided to combine a double birthday dinner with James. In our chat group, we discussed which restaurants we’d like to dine at, and Mom Violy has been eager to try the all-you-can-eat lobster her best friend recommended at Solaire. Carmina took charge of making the reservation through Solaire's Resort website and asked the family which seating time they preferred, choosing between two options with different time frames. Carmina registered it under Mom Violy's name and phone number. She received an email for our confirmation, and a week beforehand, a reminder was sent to Mom Violy's mobile to confirm if we were going ahead or not. Carmina replied to the SMS since Mom Violy wasn’t sure how to do it. We were told to arrive fifteen minutes before our scheduled entry time, which was 5:30 p.m. on February 12, 2026. When we arrived, we were informed we couldn’t enter the dining area until exactly 5:30 p.m...
Carmina had checked in at the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Oakland walking distance to China Town and other places where you could walk on your own if you wanted too. Outside on the door giving you rules for you to obey. The Hampton Inn by Hilton is asking you to wear a face mask before entering inside. How does it feel to stay three days by yourself? To be honest this is the first time Carmina stayed and checked herself in staying a hotel room on your own giving you time for yourself rather thinking of others. Life in general we need to learn to be on our own one day our parents will not always be next to us through their presence. Mom Violy kept calling up Carmina when you realize it is not only you who is adjusting when you're not at their side. Upon entering at the Hampton Inn by Hilton in Downtown Oakland you will need to wear a face mask you will ask to register yourself at the front desk giving all information needed from you before giving you the room key. Every hotel all has d...