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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...

Carmina Found Her Old Employee from Ross Dress for Less after 22 Years.

Out of the blue while shopping at Ross Dress for Less asking at the fitting room where is the restroom located. After taking a glance at the employee in charge while talking to her even with a face mask on Carmina approached the person. If her name is Evelyn Torres. Evelyn said, yes from excitement we both recognized each other. Evelyn said the tone of my voice gave away that I was Carmina. Short Story: Evelyn use to be an employee at the Subway Sandwiches in Newark, California. Carmina's parents use to own and manage on year 1989 to 2000. It was great seeing Evelyn after twenty-two years ago. Carmina's article in case you want to read it: How does your friend remember you from the past? NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Ross Dress for Less or Subway Sandwiches. Subscribe & follow @ Carmina Lifestyle  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

Fourth of July Dinner from East Ocean Seafood Restaurant

  Papa Ping wanted to Carmina to order dinner through Door Dash Delivery. Carmina helped Papa Ping order his food through the application looking at the menu at East Ocean Seafood Restaurant. Carmina notice that East Ocean Seafood Restaurant closes and re-open at 5 o'clock in the afternoon. The menu maybe different from lunch or dinner. The reason why Carmina knows because Papa Ping was placing his order at 2 o'clock but wanted his meal to arrive in the evening for dinner. Some items are not available Carmina suggested another steak cubes for our dinner. Our menu from East Ocean Seafood Restaurant is the following: Sirloin Steak Cubes & Green Onion since we had a family member who doesn't eat onion. Carmina made an edit they added a different vegetable to our dish. Prawns with Salt &Hot Pepper Chinese Broccoli  Carmina was able to see East Ocean Seafood Restaurant before clicking the story at the link given: East Ocean Seafood Restaurant in Alameda, California To go...

Carmina's Review on Pho Lyfe Vietnamese Restaurant

Sometimes you have friends who has no one to dine in a restaurant they make a list of places they would like to eat when someone comes around. Carmina hung out with a college friend during the fourth of July weekend. The weather in California has change in some part of the area when it is cold you want to eat something warm in your stomach. Carmina's friend brought her to Pho Lyfe Vietnamese Restaurant. Upon entering Pho Lyfe Vietnamese Restaurant there is outdoor dining or indoor depending on your preference the doors are open wide in case you have decided to eat inside. During that time of Carmina's visit there we're customers inside eating however they we're spread apart for social distancing from tables and chairs. Those who are concern no need to worry because the Pho Lyfe Vietnamese Restaurant is clean and there is hand sanitizer on your table. Carmina had ordered the small serving of Seafood Pho Soup. The serving of their Pho Soup is very big can consume not only...