It’s not often we get to spend time with relatives visiting from the Philippines for a family member’s wedding. Carmina's father was getting married in Tacloban , and everyone flew miles to attend the big day. On the first day of our arrival, before the event began, my cousin Mariles suggested we have dinner together. Mariles asked if we enjoy eating seafood, and I told her we do. Carmina messaged all the family members Mariles wanted to invite and asked if they were free for dinner. Mariles had informed everyone we'll be having dinner at Ocho Seafood & Grill located in Tacloban. My dad arranged for a driver so we could all ride together in a van. Upon entering, Mariles informed all the family members that she had already preordered our meals. The only thing we had to order was our beverages. Crispy Kangkong with dipping sauce Calamaries with dipping sauce Sisig Pork Nilaga Fish Chicken Inasal Crab Shrimp Grilled Squid We also enjoyed pinakbet , though I ...
Carmina was communicating with Mary Ann showing our old photos taken years ago when we began going outside going to the beach, restaurants and shopping mall. Our friendship began when a family member referred Carmina for Mary Ann to try her out to do home service massage. Eleven years ago, Mary Ann and Carmina have kept in touch through Facebook Messenger. First Top Photo and 3rd Bottom was taken at Hundred Island in Alamino Pangasinan From the Left 1st and 2nd Photo at Baguio City Last Photo was just in Quezon City after my home service massage Mary Ann no longer had her old photos due to having a new phone. She had no way to save it on her computer. Carmina had mentioned to Mary Ann that I have all our photos you've sent to me when we went out. Photos I took of you Mary Ann requested Carmina to send it through her Facebook Messenger. After taking a glance of the old photos when Mary Ann was skinny, she realized looking at it gave her motivation she can go back looking heal...