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Passport renewal might seem mundane, but for Mom Violy and Carmina, it becomes a journey filled with laughter, tears, and unforgettable lessons.

A year ago, Mom Violy told Carmina that her US passport would expire in October 2025. Carmina mentioned she could renew it online, just like she did with hers. By the end of 2024, after booking a California trip for April 2025, Mom Violy decided to wait until the start of the new year. In January 2025, Carmina reminded her to renew before their vacation, but Mom Violy insisted there wasn’t time and she’d handle it in California. When they flew on April 30, 2025, immigration in the Philippines warned her about the upcoming expiration. Upon arriving in the US, Carmina suggested renewing at the post office, but others warned the process could take longer unless she paid extra or extended her stay. Mom Violy, a dual citizen with US and Filipino passports, kept changing her mind. In the end, she blamed Carmina for the situation, laughing it off, though family members questioned why she waited so long. Before leaving San Francisco, Philippine Airlines staff asked if she had another passpor...

Mom Violy and Carmina Exploring inside Edsa Shangri-la Hotel Pool Area

Mom Violy and Carmina had arrived early at Edsa Shangri - la Hotel began taking pictures outside the swimming pool area.

Carmina walked where the water fountain took some videos and pictures. 



Mom Violy saw a something that looked can be for honeymooners wanting to take pictures. 



Mom Violy joked around saying she is single looking for a boyfriend. I teased her sure we can ask our followers to look for my stepdad. 

Mom Violy joked around saying she loves being single no need to think of someone else. 




We took some pictures at the swimming pool area before heading to our lunch at Summer Palace Chinese Restaurant located at the second floor.

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