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Imagine a workspace free from chaos

Carmina's journey to minimalism began with a simple yet effective solution: an affordable computer desk bookshelf organizer that changed everything. There are so many types of wooden bookshelf different measurements and colors. Carmina wanted something that would match her computer desk and theme in bedroom. The color I had decided was natural wood color for 270.00 pesos not including shipping and handling from  EGQREASAC6325  Online Shopee Philippines . Carmina had notice there was missing pieces rather returning it back to the seller just decided to improvise make use to the bookshelf.  It wasn't difficult to assemble the bookshelf what I did that was missing just overlap the bookshelf to each other. No one won't know it is supposed to connected to each other since making it work by decorating it up. This way you find other ways to make use in what has already been shipped to you. Sometimes wished the seller would look at the items before having it shipped out. NOT S...

Tips: How to Access MyChart

Results are OUT for Mom Violy at Washington West when you have received an email under what you have given them. Your primary doctor will also call you up if you need to see them to make a new appointment to consult with you with the results from the laboratory that was recently taken. There is a new way to get your results from Washington West all you need to do is make sure you are registered or any hospitals you're associated with by just logging into  MyChart  some website maybe different than others. Life maybe easy on others who know how to access a computer but to those who are like Mom Violy who rely upon their daughter to do it for them because a difficult task for them. For example: Carmina had already registered Mom Violy to MyChart and making sure to write down the login name and password for future references.  For those who are not registered you'll have an option to Sign up with Activation Code or without depending on what you would like to do. Here is a Sa...

Mom Violy Laboratory at Washington West in Fremont, California

Mom Violy needed to do her laboratory required by her doctors. Carmina and Mom Violy would leave early in the morning since we live one hour away from where she does her medical health care. Carmina doesn't mind accompanying Mom Violy to her doctor appointment. She knows other friends who also does the same for their own parents. Mom Violy is just doing her general checkup since it has been three years since we last traveled to the United States. Living with our life conditions we need to make sure to those who have medical condition are checked up regularly. Peek moment when we had been stranded in the Philippines and unable to do it from fear, you'll catch the covid from the hospitals and our mind set is not yet there. Mom Violy has scheduled all her medical checkup before our departure to the United States going back to the Philippines in the month of July. Mom Violy had to do her laboratory at  Washington West in Fremont, California. Mom Violy had no appointment it was jus...

If someone hands you a car key, would you be taking it for a drive?

If someone hands you a car key, would you be taking it for a drive? Lately, Carmina has been driving other people's car due to circumcises and we get the opportunity to drive different type of vehicles. At first it is scary to be driving a car that doesn't belong to you. However, when the opportunity is handed over the car key for you to drive your friends it is an advantage for them to see how you're driving is when they ride with you. Carmina tends to be careful especially the car doesn't belong to you. You drive the car as if it we're to be yours's making sure you're stopping at each traffic light before it turns yellow or red. In your head you keep in mind hoping all lights are just green when you're passing by the street that has a camera on the stop light. You tend to fear and worry what if the traffic light becomes yellow and gets red afterwards. There was a time Carmina drove Catalina's car due to having wine tasting and making sure we're...

Mom Violy's Pork Adobo Recipe

Everyone always wants to learn from their own mom how to cook their Filipino dishes. Mom Violy decided to cook some Filipino Pork Adobo for Papa Ping. Carmina was able to watch Mom Violy cook in the kitchen and take a video during the process. Mom Violy's Pork Adobo Recipe: Ingredients: 1lbs. Country Pork Ribs (washed and chopped in cubes) 1/2 Cup - Soy Sauce 1/2 Cup - Water 1 - Clove Garlic (chopped) 1 Tbsp. - White Vinegar 1 - Knor Pork Cube 1 Tbsp. - Black Pepper or Peppercorn 1 - Small Piece Bay Leaf Marinate Sauce: Add pork ribs in a plastic Tupperware   In a small bowl add soy sauce, water, garlic, vinegar and black pepper mix well add with pork ribs let it marinate for one hour in the refrigerator. Cooking Procedure: It has been marinated more than one hour it will be transferred in a cooking pot cook in low heat for one hour until meat is tender and add pork cubes. After one hour have a frying pan with small amount of cooking oil transfer only the pork ribs fry un...

NEW Seafood Summerfest at Red Lobster, Fremont, California

  Carmina had scheduled to see her best friend May along with Mom Violy.  Mom Violy had picked her favorite Red Lobster in Fremont, California. Red Lobster had a New Seafood Summerfest and we wanted to try it out. Mom Violy had the Grilled Lobster, Shrimp and Salmon with clam chowder and rice. Carmina had the Today's Catch Salmon New Orleans (half portion) of clam chowder and baked potato. May had the full portion of Salmon with rice and salad. Carmina, May and Mom Violy had enjoyed their Seafood Summerfest for lunch and filled up our ears with stories that passed for three years unable to travel. NOT SPONSORED. Subscribe @ Carmina Lifestyle YouTube Channel  a place to look, discover and share. Thank you for your support!

NBA Finals Champion Hat from Lids

We come across friends who are into sports and want to cheer for their longtime achievements for the year of basketball. When you see a celebrity sponsoring what cap they are wearing on their head you too what to get it for yourself and other friends who comes on the list who are watching it with you. Carmina went with her friend to check out a store before heading home. There is a limit of three Champion Hats per person when shopping at Lids in Valley Fair Mall for the cost per piece is $38.99 not including sales tax. Carmina went outside and saw people coming through the door lining up where an employee will make sure there are a limit of customers inside due to the pandemic. Anyone who doesn't want to line up can also purchase it online at  Lids  to get what everyone is after to add a collection. NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Lids only want to share out to those who are a sports fan of the NBA Finals Champions. Subscribe & Follow @ Carmina Lifestyle ...

Mom Violy and Carmina Books Allied Cargo Services Door to Door Delivery

Twelve years ago, Mom Violy has been shipping boxes from California to the Philippines every time she is in town visiting her family and friends. Allied Cargo Services was referred by Auntie Marissa who uses them when she is sending boxes to her family in the Philippines. Mom Violy had called up Conrad the owner of Allied Cargo Services to make an appointment when she would like to have her boxes being picked up by Ogie. Ogie had arrived with the truck to have our boxes picked up with an invoice slip with shipping address and the sender of the boxes being shipped out through Allied Cargo Services. It will take two months until you'll be receiving your boxes in the Philippines. During the pandemic Allied Cargo Services weren't affected their business did well since people we're sending boxes for people who needed an income. Carmina remember she had sellers who she had purchased items online saying family members are sending them imported goods for them to survive. Anyway, Mo...

Dirty Ube with Organic Coffee and Organic Coconut Milk from Teaspoon in Hayward, California

Before entering at Teaspoon, you need to make sure you're wearing a face mask they also do online delivery if you choose to order through Door Dash. Carmina went to check out their new added item was between Violet Latte or Dirty Ube. Carmina has tried ube before in the Philippines. Although never saw it with organic coffee and wanted to check on why it is a new item in Teaspoon in Hayward, California. My tip is informing how much ice you want and sugar level we didn't have a chance to tell the person who had taken our order since it was our first time at Teaspoon . I was surprised after finishing my drink how much ice was placed in my Dirty Ube. Overall, the Dirty Ube was very good just too much ice to really enjoy it being super cold. It was great to try it with Organic Coffee with Organic Coconut Milk something refreshing to drink on a busy afternoon. Joanie had the Silky Strawberry and felt it was too sweet needed to add water to drain it down a bit. NOT SPONSORED. Subscrib...

Lunch at Molinari Delicatessen in San Francisco, California

It's almost lunch time. Joanie had recommended Carmina to try ordering some sandwiches from Molinari Delicatessen. Walking inside Molinari Delicatessen you'll notice they sell not only sandwiches but a variety of food making your eyes wander everywhere. Carmina decided to try their Gourmet Sandwiches her first choice is the Basil Turkey Special includes turkey, mozzarella cheese, sweet bell pepper, sun dried tomatoes and basil garlic spread.  For your bread you an option to decide from their list French hard or soft, Dutch Crunch, Seeded, Whole Wheat, Rosemary and Italina Ciabatta. Carmina picked Soft French Roll for her Basil Turkey Special for $13.75 being sliced in half. Joanie had her favorite Pastrami on a Italina Ciabatta with Swiss Cheese and no mustard for $12.25 being sliced in half. We decided to eat our sandwiches at the park before heading back to ride in the San Francisco Bay Ferry. To read how you can get to San Francisco for only 25 minutes read my article ...

Discover Salesforce Transit Center in San Francisco, California

Discover and find out where Salesforce Transit Center will bring you somewhere unexpected. Joanie had surprised Carmina saying we'll be riding a bus transit inside Salesforce Transit Center. Upon entering wearing our face mask brings us to a lobby with painted floor to go toward an escalator. Going up on each escalator ride brings us to the second floor with transit names. Third floor we are at the top entering inside a glass door brings us to an amazing place. Sales Force Park is free to the public. Beauty with nature a place to unwind feeling stressed working loaded hours with deadlines those working in San Francisco within buildings located outside. Commuter who wants to just want to travel but cannot afford or find time to book a place consist of nature. Just walk and enter enjoy the stress-free brings your mind to something fantastic. Got kids no problem there is activities for the little ones. A playground. arts & craft, book reading, entertainments scheduled on certain d...