Last year my dad had informed me he will be getting married in Tacloban the place his wife grew up in the Philippines . My dad said he would like all of his family members to attend since they couldn't go to the one in the United States. Carmina booked her flight during Philippine Airlines ’ year-end sale at the start of 2026. I told my dad about my travel plans for a short trip from Friday, April 17 to Sunday, April 19. My cousins also asked for my flight details so they could book the same flight. My dad said he will book my room for me sharing with two family members at Summit Hotel in Tacloban . Sending me the confirmation booking information for my reference. As the months went by, before I knew it, the big day had finally arrived—a rare event that doesn’t happen too often. Everything had been carefully planned by my dad and his wife, Tita Cielo. When we arrived, the check-in time was 2 PM, but there was a mix-up with the rooms. Some were ready for check-in, but the one...
Ever since I was young having a baby face people always misjudge me being a minor. There was one time I was in college in California I was out with my best friend getting our lunch from the shopping mall. There was a security guard who had questioned me. He thought I was in high school cutting classes. There was another time I went to buy lotto at the gas station. The salesman at the counter asked, for my driver's license. I was traveling with my mom to Singapore. My mom had met a new friend at the airport. My mom was told by the new friend you should bring your daughter to Universal Studio. She will really enjoy it there. I was laughing and that time I was in my 40's. I went to my son's parent orientation for college. The teacher announced if you feel you are in the wrong room please leave now. One person approached me who was seated next to me. I think that is you. It use to bother me when I was really young. Now, I feel it is really a c...