Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...
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...