Carmina asked Mom Violy what kind of food she would like to eat for her upcoming birthday. Mom Violy said she was craving for a restaurant that serves steak and lobster. Carmina gave Mom Violy a list of restaurants for her to decide with a link of the websites for her to see which one look something she would like to try. One week before Mom Violy's birthday she made her final choice where she would like to try Mamou . Carmina had picked up Mom Violy at her home before heading to Gateway 2 located in Cubao, Quezon City. Mamou is located ground floor inside Gateway 2. Upon entering the person asked if we had any reservations however, they do except walk as well was seated at the table of our choice. The person had handed us the menu. Beverages Menu Bread and butter were served after we had placed our order. Our appetizer was the Mamou's Bacon Steak. Mom Violy decided to order her lobster tail with rice. Carmina had ordered Beer Battered Fish and Malt Vinegar with choice of pot
After being locked down in the Philippines for three years watching family and friends going out freely during the pandemic.
Make you wonder when you’ll be able to do the same.
On May 4, 2022 Mom Violy and Carmina had arrived in San Francisco on a flight coming from Manila, Philippines.
We saw our family members pick us up at the airport, reunited with relatives over the weekend.
Mom Violy had scheduled all her medical appointments one month ahead.
Carmina drove Mom Violy to her doctor’s appointment on a one hour commute.
The days of Mom Violy’s doctor appointment Carmina had schedule meet up with our friends living in the area of Fremont, Hayward and San Leandro making it easy for everyone.
We did our shopping on items that was listed down to bring back to the Philippines.
Mom Violy had best friends who wasn’t interested in seeing in person just call or text Carmina on her temporary phone loan by her Uncle Ando.
Many friends of Mom Violy prefer to just keep in touch with Carmina.
Carmina doesn’t mind where she receive text messages saying, “ Good Morning”. To start your day with a simple greeting.
Just to recap back three years ago Carmina found most of her dear girl friends on social media.
Carmina had informed them that she’ll be visiting California and if they are free we can schedule to meet each other in person.
Carmina had friends she just texted on the temporary phone to let them know I was in town.
All of my friends whom I reached out too was able to see me during their free time, some had other priorities in life where it didn’t bother Carmina.
Mom Violy and Carmina went to Hawaii was able to step foot the life of nature with tour guide brother in-law Gilbert and Raquel our neighbor growing up.
End of May Carmina met her close friends and help prepare nephew’s graduation party.
Month of June
Carmina was exposed by covid-19 after her eleventh day she continued going out with friends willing to see her.
Carmina was able to explore with Joanie either at Alameda, San Francisco, Oakland, Piedmont, Union City and Newark.
Catalina invited Carmina to sleepover at Napa.
Carmina was able to eat dinner with Amy.
Even though your friends got attach seeing or hearing your voices for reason friendship was gotten stronger.
You learn to adjust and reconnect to those close to us having my old buddies gives you a greater outlook in how they live. Nothing has change how what type of friendship you have for each one of them.
We learn to accept why they had disappeared and accept their apologies.
Month of July
Mom Violy was able to visit her father's grave site guiding us up in heaven.
Carmina made sure all Mom Violy's health check up was completed before it is time to leave.
Mom Violy was able to spend time with friends she has known growing up in her childhood years.
Only way for them to see each other is for Carmina to pick them up at their home, meet at the restaurant where they would like to eat.
Life as a senior is helping Mom Violy's friends reunite with each other by Carmina's help.
Carmina realized Mom Violy is aging slowly that she gets tired easily.
Due to not able to move a lot being stranded in our home in the Philippines their body is no longer use to walking too long.
We just need to accept and take care of our parents because how they are what they see is the old fashion belief growing up.
Those who are not ready for the third generation of computerized cashier of self help will have a difficult time doing it alone.
It is time to teach our parents in the future they'll be stuck behind not understanding how to do it.
In the meantime we are still coping with our jetlag and one day we'll venture outside by than we'll tell you where our destination will be.
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