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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...
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Summer Out Loud Cantaloupe Cream Frappuccino from Starbucks Philippines

Mom Violy felt she needed something cold to drink. The only place Mom Violy likes to drink is beverages from Starbucks. Carmina felt she deserves something to drink. Carmina notice Starbuck has a new Summer Out Loud Cantaloupe Cream Frappuccino. It is actually delicious if you're into something sweet and into fruits of cantaloupe. 😋 NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!
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Mom Violy Excited for Ling Nam Express in Robinsons Magnolia

Carmina was busy walking around with Mom Violy inside Robinsons Magnolia. She had noticed a sign saying there is a Ling Nam Express located at the Ground Floor. Mom Violy was asking where the Ground Floor is. Carmina said it is where the food court is located. Yet she didn't believe me went ahead ask each security Mom Violy. They kept telling her they are new at the Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina said, why don't you just trust me let's go to the ground floor and if I am wrong than we can look for it elsewhere. Going down from the second floor riding the escalator Carmina pointed out to Mom Violy and said see I am right.  Mom Violy said, why did you ask me to ask the security guard. We know most seniors they won't admit they are wrong. 🤣 Mom Violy was busy looking at the screen located at the top for their menu. Carmina was looking at the menu that was holdable on top the counter.  Mom Violy realized mine was easier to read the menu especially when you're feeling hungr...
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Tito Boni's Request to Eat at The Alley by Vikings in U.P. Town Center

The last time I had made potato salad was on April 1, 2023. Tito Boni made a comment asking for a sample.  When someone has treated me well enough to be my other father treating Mom Violy and Tita Edna for a meal. For me making his request doesn't bother me. In reality he can be my father figure because the way he treats me as if I was his daughter. Tito Boni's birthday was on May 14, 2023. I had informed Mom Violy and Tita Edna it should be our turn to treat Tito Boni out on his belated birthday. I also said, he should pick where he would like to eat. Tito Boni said, he would like to eat at The Alley by Vikings because the last time he went there when U.P. Town Center was just being developed. Mom Violy made a reservation through the phone two weeks for May 23, 2023. On the day of May 23, 2023  Carmina was the first one to arrive at The Alley by Vikings at eleven o'clock informing I had reservation under Mom Violy's name party of five. Carmina knows how it feels to eat...
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