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 observation from able to travel and stay in the United States for two months. There are people who don’t wear a face mask when there are a lot of people in their homes. Not like living in the Philippines we wear a face mask going downstairs. We have families coming over from different homes we are all required to wear a face mask. Families from the outside don’t eat at our homes they prefer to have it take out cooked by Manang V. Shopping: Carmina notice even if there are sign on the doors no face mask no entry. I sometimes see people shop with no face mask they may have it inside their pocket and only wear it upon entering the store. Sometimes it is not only customers fault I’ve seen employees who are also not wearing one when it is required in some area. Not like in the Philippines we are required to wear one at all times and stores check our temperature through our palm of the hands or forehead. Restaurant: Customers prefer outdoor dining or restaurants that has doors wide...