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...
Going outside after two months makes you feel excited inside as you finally get to see your mom now I can understand the feeling when you’re able to get a break from leaving your home how you should be grateful in those who are close to you. Everyone needs a break if they could go out and explore for a short time or spend time for those who cannot go out due to their age. Every time I see my mom I have food prepared for her and she always inform me weeks ahead of time what grocery she need and food she would like me to bring for her enough to supplement before I can visit her again. The disadvantage of having a parent not living in your same home you worry for them because they live by themselves and they chose to live this way although you worry for them the best thing in life my mom is able to meet new neighbors surrounded her and they bring her home cooked meals and have it sent by their employee. I am grateful for the neighbors who take it out of their way to help eac...