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...
When was the last time you had a haircut? Carmina hasn’t been paying attention to herself. After looking at the mirror I see myself having a hard time fixing my hair. I had to look back to check when the last time was, I had a haircut. I remember it was in a salon Mom Violy wanted to try. It has been five months when I last groomed myself. I was trying to figure out why it took so long to get a haircut. I guess from moving back to the old house and holiday season. We never had the chance to see how we looked. Carmina is not going to a salon she went last year. Actually, this is a barber shop that attends to both men and women. I used to have my haircut and other treatments in the past. Every hair stylist come and go there is a challenge each time. Carmina had entered inside Barbero's Grooming Center with face mask on asked the first person I saw who can cut my hair. Julie had pointed to me who was doing pedicure with another customer. Manny said, he will be t...