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When Mom Violy spotted Crisostomo’s handwritten menu, something in her chest lit up: home-style lumpia, sinigang steaming in clay pots—could this be the comfort food she’d been missing?

Carmina informed Mom Violy that she would visit her home on Saturday, November 8, 2025. She asked if Mom Violy wanted to go out for lunch and mentioned needing to do some grocery shopping due to an upcoming big storm. Mom Violy suggested trying Crisostomo, a Filipino restaurant inside Robinsons Magnolia. Carmina forwarded the menu for her to choose what she wanted to eat, while Carmina already knew her order. I chose pork barbeque served in a set of three pieces with a vinegar dipping sauce. I skipped rice and opted for lumpiang hubad, fresh lumpia without a wrapper, topped with peanut sauce.  Mom Violy initially craved the classic Pinoy paella, but when it wasn’t available, she decided on sinigang na baboy with an extra serving of rice. A family member chose sisig with garlic rice. Carmina enjoyed her meal with Mom Violy and particularly liked the  lumpiang hubad , though she kept wondering why it had no wrapper. I explained that it’s called "naked" because it’s served witho...

Putting Humor on Childhood Pictures

Out of my boredom I had teased my friends for Easter I had message them with humor by using my old pictures when I was young during my childhood.
  • When you have food set at the table I will join you here is my picture all dress up and ready to eat.
  • When you feel like exploring on your bike outside can I join you I will be prepared to go with my cute outfits.


  • When you feel like going out to go camping I will also be ready to join you.
  • When you feel like going to San Francisco, California I am all dressed up to go with you.

  • When you plan to go dancing I am ready to join you.





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