Mom Violy told me she wanted to order the Paella Negra from Dean & Deluca. Carmina suggested we dine in since we’d never really tried their main courses, always just getting takeout with the cream puffs . Mom Violy agreed, and we arrived about thirty minutes before the lunch rush began. The service was very slow, even though we had ordered ahead of time. They mistakenly brought out the Paella Valenciana , despite Mom Violy repeating the order three times to the person who took it. It turned out the cook on duty made the error, even though it was written down clearly. We know Paella Negra takes a long time to prepare, which is why Mom Violy had requested it to be cooked beforehand. She wanted it as her main meal, but because of the mix-up and feeling hungry, she took a piece of Carmina’s Turkey Club Sandwich and asked for the bacon on the side. I didn’t expect the turkey to be just one piece, and the bread was toasted so hard that it removed one layer of the sandwich. Since ...
Carmina has always told many of you that she was able to find and connect from her old friends during the pandemic. What happens when you have the big chance to actually see your childhood best friend in person while you're visiting California. Carmina was so excited that all along you've been searching for Amy is far more a reality coming true. Carmina had posted on her social media having dates available to those who are free to see her during her vacation. Amy had made a comment saying she is available. Carmina message Amy to plan a date when we can see each other in person. Carmina was so excited and couldn't wait for that moment to see Amy face to face. It was the thrill to see someone who knows you more from the past. Catching up from where we had just drifted apart made us realize we can really find our lost friends through social media. This is just the beginning where Carmina and Amy will reconnect back to the real life, we know live in. Carmina will share on her n...