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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...

Carmina's Wellness Toward Cycling


Carmina's Wellness Toward Cycling

Carmina’s friends said they have been riding their bikes outside.

Carmina went to check if it was possible to ride a bike at home doing her own research without any advices from her friends.

Carmina found out there are five types of bike trainers with different features on based on the usage, sound and etc.

You live a life and your friends tell you have a life living like a prisoner you tend to realize the difference with their lifestyle and ours which is limited.

However even if we are unable to explore doesn’t mean it stop us doing the same activities just doing it at our own pace.

We may not see the outside world, but we can still exercise by riding our bike indoors.

What are the best bike trainer for you to use inconvenience of your home?

First of all you want to think the noise you'll make when riding your bike indoors, the friction and what is highly recommend to the pro cyclist.

You also need to know what is your budget and what is affordable in your own needs.

It is best to buy one bike trainer that will last years to come rather purchasing something that will end up selling as a second hand.

You can come across people buying online at Marketplace to have an ideal what is selling second hand. If the price is right might as well grab what you see and send a personal message to the seller.

Somehow Carmina wasn't able to get the fluid bike trainer that her friends had inform her to get for herself. 

Just to see a sneak peak this is the kind of bike trainer Carmina has in mind to get for herself. It is the Saris Cycle Ops Fluid 2 Indoor Bike Trainer that fits road and mountain bikes.

Carmina's bike has been dismantle since August 2021 and until the beginning year 2022 there is no progress in my mountain bike.

Can you guess what is missing from the parts?




Most important before any physical exercise to ask permission from your doctor to see whether you can participate in any fitness.

Carmina is hoping maybe before year 2022 ends she'll be able to do it cross my fingers.

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