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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...

My Close Friend With A Broken Heart


To my friends who their hearts are broken and no longer functioning the right now I hope one day you can come back to the happy person who I use to know who you really are.

I hope one day alcohol is not the reason to break away the feeling down the slopes.

I hope one day posting messages in Facebook will release the painful feeling everyone see you going through.

No one knows what you’re feeling since you have hidden your thoughts away in the life you called a fantasy. The life you thought would have last if it could.

I will always be there thick and thin.

I have always been there for you when you’re far away from me.

No worries when you can stand up from your feet I will always be there for you.

Take your time and bring out the tears you can’t seem to flow down your eyes.

Take time for yourself off from work until you feel better. Your clients and friends will always be here for you when you reach out to us.

Sleep off the pain and the next day you will see all the messages you had post on your Facebook wall.

You can erase all the bad feelings from your heart the guy who suddenly broke your heart before Christmas Day.

Just think at least you can start a much better new year and move on with your life.

Let’s go to the beach and yell out on the sea and tell the world all the bad things you did to me.

While I lay on the sun and removing all the bad spirits bringing a better person as I stop thinking about you.

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