Carmina’s observation from able to travel and stay in the United States for two months. There are people who don’t wear a face mask when there are a lot of people in their homes. Not like living in the Philippines we wear a face mask going downstairs. We have families coming over from different homes we are all required to wear a face mask. Families from the outside don’t eat at our homes they prefer to have it take out cooked by Manang V. Shopping: Carmina notice even if there are sign on the doors no face mask no entry. I sometimes see people shop with no face mask they may have it inside their pocket and only wear it upon entering the store. Sometimes it is not only customers fault I’ve seen employees who are also not wearing one when it is required in some area. Not like in the Philippines we are required to wear one at all times and stores check our temperature through our palm of the hands or forehead. Restaurant: Customers prefer outdoor dining or restaurants that has doors wide...

Every time Carmina would travel to her hometown in California she prefer having some instant coffee to drink for her breakfast. Carmina decided to try something new for a change where she had made her purchase at the Uni Mart in Greenhills Shopping Mall. Our first breakfast in my sister's home Mom Violy and Carmina had a cup of Gold Choice White Coffee Durian flavor. At first Mom Violy was complaining about the smell of durian once she sipped her coffee she liked it a lot. Too bad Carmina only brought one pack only having 15 sticks inside.  Carmina also liked the taste and couldn't wait to return back to the Philippines and purchase some more. Gold Choice White Coffee Durian Flavor sells for PHP 236.25 ($4.22) made in Malaysia. Mom Violy and Carmina can reunite with our favorite durian coffee. 😋 NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for Gold Choice White Coffee Durian Flavor made in Malaysia.

People we're notified to get a Real ID before year of 2023 since Mom Violy had no plans to visit next year. Carmina made sure that Mom Violy will get her's. The requirement is to make an online appointment by filling up Start Application  Real ID for California . Tip: Make sure you're enrolled under the DMV of California by giving your full information with email address. Those who decide to WALK IN must line up outside of DMV office in the line which falls for your bracket. Upon entering wear a face mask and have two idenification with you giving address listed down on your California driver's license. A paper will be handed to you by the employer with your full name and where to go to wait until someone calls your number. If you don't have an application there will be portals to use a computer to fill up same form that you see online. Only difference you won't able to print your application you'll be writing down your confirmation number in a piece of pape...

After being locked down in the Philippines for three years watching family and friends going out freely during the pandemic. Make you wonder when you’ll be able to do the same. On May 4, 2022 Mom Violy and Carmina had arrived in San Francisco on a flight coming from Manila, Philippines. We saw our family members pick us up at the airport, reunited with relatives over the weekend. Mom Violy had scheduled all her medical appointments one month ahead. Carmina drove Mom Violy to her doctor’s appointment on a one hour commute. The days of Mom Violy’s doctor appointment Carmina had schedule meet up with our friends living in the area of Fremont, Hayward and San Leandro making it easy for everyone. We did our shopping on items that was listed down to bring back to the Philippines.  Mom Violy had best friends who wasn’t interested in seeing in person just call or text Carmina on her temporary phone loan by her Uncle Ando. Many friends of Mom Violy prefer to just keep in touch with Carmina....

Over the weekend when the homes are full of guest you've decided to check yourself in at The Hilton Garden Inn giving you places to walk and shop around. A place you're most familiar  The Hilton Garden Inn  is located at 510 Lewelling Blvd., San Leandro, California off the 880 freeway.  The tip from a family member is always order Today's Special when ordering your meals by looking at the billboard posted on the wall. Breakfast is free served from 7:00 AM - 10:00 AM on the weekends. Food is served at The Garden where you pick which table you would like to sit down, and a waiter will approach you at the counter asking you for your name and room number. The person will hand you a form to fill up for me I was supposed to get the Continental Breakfast however I had asked if I can get the Special Pancake with Strawberry and Cream Topping. Mom Violy request for scramble egg, sausage and potatoes for her breakfast. Every morning Mom Violy and Carmina explored trying different ty...

People living in the United States always have a iHealth Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test home kit laying around in their home. They use iHealth purchased online having supplies ready just in case they are not feeling well. It doesn't necessary mean they are exposed to covid-19. They just want to make aware no one in their family will not be expose to them especially those with medical condition or elderly living with you. Carmina has learned not to be afraid of the word "covid-19" you won't necessary die from it if you're fully vaccinated from it. Where can you order iHealth Covid-19 Antigen Rapid Test home kit? You can order it online at  ihealthlabs  having it delivered to your location. Family and friends I know use the same product and it is fully accurate. In each box includes two pieces that has instructions how to use it and it is very easy. Sample: Positive Sample: Negative NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising for iHealth Test Kits used at home.

Most parties are held at a restaurant, hotel and so on yet having to experience it is a cruise is one in a million. Something we often don't get invited too. Charina had informed Mom Violy and Carmina months ago before we had just booked our trip for the United States that her son will be graduating the celebration will be in a cruise for the evening. Those who have money can conquered this type of experience in their daily life although those who are like me it is something you can say "wow".   It is a shocking and exciting feeling when it has approached to where Carmina's friend said to take a video and pictures to capture it on your own. Becky had informed Carmina to drink some alcohol to remove the cold feeling while floating in the water during a cruise having dinner to make you relax a bit. Carmina is not used to drinking and won't want to jump ship being tipsy. Some of Carmina's friend said just enjoy the scenery making sure there is no accidents. You b...

Living in the United States getting covid-19 is not a big deal either you get it even when you're fully vaccinated just the greater chances you can get better from what age you are. Recently Carmina had experience getting the covid-19 without any symptoms in the beginning all began on Sunday, May 29, 2022, when I came home going out with my best friend. At first, I thought it was my body telling me I needed to rest from a vacation that began on May 4, 2022, leaving Manila to San Francisco and going out seeing my families and friends. On May 21st to May 26th, 2022, I was in Hawaii with Mom Violy going out each day. Carmina still kept going out not really having a rest day to keep us on the go. Until you begin to have a fever of 103 degrees and only telling Mom Violy but she had told me not to say anything because a graduation party was coming up didn't want to spoil the family. Carmina felt it was wrong not to say anything even if she had told her family she wasn't feeling w...

After getting our beauty treatment Mom Violy was straving late in the afternoon she just wanted to eat Filipino food. Walking around in Cubao, Quezon City outside Shopwise Grocery store Mom Violy saw Seafood Island. Mom Violy wanted to eat Pinakbet and crispy pata with white rice. Carmina doesn't really like eating crispy pata. She had ordered Inasal Chicken sharing the other portion with someone else. Carmina's drink is Fresh Watermelon Shake anf share it with Mom Violy. We've eaten at Seafood Island before with Mary Ann to see what we ordered in the past is to click the link given: https://www.carminalifestyle.com/2020/01/seafood-island-restaurant_10.html NOTE: Carmina is not selling or advertising food served at Seafood Island.

  Changes has been made in Carmina Lifestyle where you’ve an option to Sign or Follow. Carmina doesn’t want to keep repeating herself this way it is already open to the public. It is your choice whether you want too or not. Lots of people are asking Carmina how many followers and likes now you can see for yourself. It is no longer a secret. Carmina’s goal is to raise it higher by the end of the year. Make sure you tell your family and friends. 😊 When you click Sign Up goes directly to my website: On the bottom there is tab to click and save website or option to follow me there. Life is made easier with Carmina Lifestyle. Thank you for your support!

Brazilian Treatment Carmina made an appointment with Becka to find a way for her hair will no longer be dry. Becka had suggested getting Brazilian Treatment. It is Carmina’s first time to have it done. Procedure is to wash hair with shampoo and conditioner adds Brazilian Treatment until hair will absorb for thirty minutes to one hour depending the texture of your hair. TIP: NOT ALLOWED TO WASH HAIR FOR 3 DAYS. Make sure hair is up while sleeping on your pillow. Becka was touching Carmina’s hair she had notice that it wasn’t the way how she cut and styled it. Carmina had informed Becka she got a hair cut through Ruel through Hairliners where he suggested to have a make over. Becka had informed her if someone’s hand is strong by cutting your hair tendency your hair will get frizzy. Becka was surprise what Ruel had done to Carmina’s hair making it too frizzy by using scissors with a blade. Carmina decided to change her look to a new style by being mid bob style. Afte...