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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

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...

Lessen In My Life

When you break your bones and slipped from a chair you realize you’re not as young as you look. Your body is getting older and cannot cope up with the pain.

When people find out close to you all you hear is you’re lucky at least you didn't hurt your spinal cord.

There is no compassion from them all you get is lecture and how you should of thought ahead of time.

You realized something from the feeling inside your heart no one around you really care if you are in pain

You realized you are in a world on your own and need to protect yourself

You realized you cannot depend on anyone, but yourself

You realized how much you cared and gave in your heart for them

They are not there for you when you are injured.

You realized at this point why be so nice and caring for others.

If, they treat you as if you don't exist in their world

I realized the hard way and started opening my eyes

I saw my surrounding is all an imaginary family and co-workers around you

You don't exist in their life

You are a no body to them

It hurts in your heart, but the reality hurts the most when your eyes are wide open

Everyone cares less of you and you are not a part of that family

You are consider the outcast

I realized at this point the one who is there for me is my Mom who lives apart from me

I realized my close friends who are far to reach care for me as if you are their your family

They call you up to see how you are feeling

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