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Have you ever seen a decoration your parents kept, carrying it with them from another country or a previous marriage? Carmina realized that parents often hold onto items they've purchased in the past. While browsing Greenhill's shopping center, she stepped into  Mystic Gems by Bensani and saw so many nostalgic items that reminded her of growing up.  I pointed out to Mom Violy that she had a similar crystal tree decoration at home. She said it was forty years old and already dirty. The saleslady explained it could be cleaned easily with soap and water. Carmina decided to take Mom Violy home and bring the crystal tree decoration with her. Mom Violy questioned why she was taking it, and I said I would clean it and return it.  I noticed Mom Violy had placed planting seeds inside the decoration, for reasons I didn’t understand. Before cleaning it, I checked online to see what was needed, knowing its value. I placed a towel underneath, prepared a plastic container with dishwas...

Lunch Reunion at Din Tai Fung with Carmina's Dad


Time has come when Carmina's dad is visiting the Philippines.

Carmina's cousin wanted to plan a get together during his visit. Carmina had asked her dad when he was free and asked any type of food would like to eat while in town.

Carmina's cousin made a group chat in Facebook Messenger to coordinate with everyone.

Carmina asked the head count just in case I come early it would be easy to get a table. 

Carmina had informed everyone that she will be the one to bring her dad to the restaurant.

Wednesday, July 10, 2024, Carmina had picked her dad early walked inside Power Plant Shopping Mall headed to Ding Tai Fung.

Carmina was already aware that they don't provide reservation only for walk in.

Did you know they only allow 80% for table of ten?

We had informed the server that everyone else would arrive at 12noon. 

The server will explain everything how to place your order on a piece of paper giving you a menu and pencil.

Table was set and was able to order our food. 

Everyone had arrived different time, yet we placed our own meals. 

The following food that we had ordered is either for sharing or just personal consume.

Steamed Pork and Shrimp Shao Mai


Wagyu Beef

Salted Egg Yoke Prawn


Braised Beef Noodle Soup

Some of the food I wasn't able to take a picture since it was their own food at the table.

We had a wonderful time catching up since it has been nine years since my dad has visited the Philippines.

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