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When Mom Violy spotted Crisostomo’s handwritten menu, something in her chest lit up: home-style lumpia, sinigang steaming in clay pots—could this be the comfort food she’d been missing?

Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would visit her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She asked if Mom Violy wanted to go out for lunch and mentioned needing to do some grocery shopping due to an upcoming big storm. Mom Violy suggested trying Crisostomo, a Filipino restaurant inside Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina forwarded the menu for her to choose what she wanted to eat, while Carmina already knew her order. I chose pork barbeque served in a set of three pieces with a vinegar dipping sauce. I skipped rice and opted for lumpiang hubad, fresh lumpia without a wrapper, topped with peanut sauce.  Mom Violy initially craved the classic Pinoy paella, but when it wasn’t available, she decided on sinigang na baboy with an extra serving of rice. A family member chose sisig with garlic rice. Carmina enjoyed her meal with Mom Violy and particularly liked the  lumpiang hubad , though she kept wondering why it had no wrapper. I explained that it’s called "naked" because it’s served witho...

Carmina the Stray 🐈Cat in Poppo Live

Carmina realized when she runs out of coin in Poppo Live. She can just easily withdraw from her account and transfer the amount she needs to make it enough. We can give ourselves a limit on how much we want to spend by giving gifts to others. Those who don't know Carmina is an agent in Poppo Live just don't have anyone working with me. I am solo flight. I am enjoying myself because there are no rules and obligation.  I had trade my 5k of coins to Risa. While we are seating down at the crown chair we are sending gifts to each other. It was exciting sending gifts to those who are participate.  There are moments Poppo is being stringy not giving any coins back to you. Other times we can win coins back just for an experience I decided to give 10 cheer sticks to each person. I won 3,000 coins back from me. Amy had introduced me to her sister in-law and cousin. These are the three who I have been trading my coins.  We are four simple Filipina who haven't met each other in perso...

Welcome Wandering Jew Plant to a New Home

Carmina has adjusted herself in the home she currently lives in.  Factor is when we begin seeing how we need to make the home air free by adding plants. Carmina is not a plant person.  Reality is when the air and construction of the neighborhood is affecting you to get allergies.  We need to find a solution. I remember growing up in California. Mom Violy had a lot of house plants inside her home. Carmina asked Mom Violy if she can help me out find plants. I can put downstairs and upstairs in the house. Mom Violy said, look for what kind of plants would be good in your home. Mom Violy had informed Carmina that we can buy the soil. Carmina said, I'd prefer the one that already has a soil. I don't think I have a green thumb.  I have no clue how to do it.  Carmina and Mom Violy went shopping at Quezon City Memorial Circle to see what plants to buy. Every summer we know this the best time to do their gardening in their homes.  Mom Violy couldn't believe the pric...