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Tired of the new rules, Carmina closed her Google Maps account — what pushed her over the edge?

It’s been months since Carmina last posted on her Google Maps. I started doing it just for fun, exploring new places to dine and travel, and sharing those spots with others. Back in 2017, I wasn’t even blogging yet. Over the years, I received numerous email updates about changes, but in September, the removal of followers on Google Maps felt particularly strange. There’s no point in complaining about it. I decided not to close my account, as it wasn’t an option, but I did delete all the photos I had contributed over the years. I have fond memories of seeing which photos were popular and had hoped to share them with you. It was surprising to see how many views my pictures had accumulated. While deleting them, I noticed that many restaurants and bakeries no longer exist, with some marked as unknown on the map. Most of my photos were from the pandemic period, a time when I could fully express myself and write about the food I enjoyed. Let's take a trip down memory lane with Carmina th...
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Carmina's Priority List to Purchase Items Requested by Family and Friends

Just when you've booked a plane ticket to travel with Mom Violy you begin to think what you need to do before you can actually say you're ready. You end up making a priority list for not you as well for Mom Violy to secure yourself you have all the required documents upon your date of your departure. Documents are not the only thing we need to do we also have requested items such as food, clothing and etc. to bring back to where we'll be travelling. When you have informed your family and friends you'll be in town there is always something they need back home which doesn't come a problem as long the items are not prohibited to bring a long with you leaving the Philippines. Carmina did her own shopping at 168 Shopping Mall where you come to stores where you use to shop and inform them you're a blogger. At first they just look at you not believing what you’re telling is the truth Carmina asked for their phone to check if they had a Facebook. Carmina went ...
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Carmina Reunite with Sellers from HS Fashionwear- New in 168 Shopping Mall

Carmina headed to another store 168 Shopping Mall since your already here might as well explore each store. Carmina was able to find a seller where she use to shop two years ago. Even if you haven't been to the stores the faces you see even if they are wearing a mask they still look familiar through the eyes. By glance they can also recognize you just you have long hair but with the accent the way you talk for some reason they can remember who you are by the voice and face you have. Carmina had informed the people working at  HS Fashionwear - New  how was it when it was during the pandemic. Carmina asked if they sell their clothing online. They said yes and gave the name of their store where to find them. Do you remember how Carmina always purchase clothing for Mom Violy online?  Too bad we never knew the store we shop at also sell their clothing online where we can shop at our own location not dealing with the traffic, walking inside the stores and being hot with the cli...
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Carmina Entering at Tutuban Center

Carmina normally shops with Mom Violy at Tutuban Center where she purchases her sewing supplies. Mom Violy use to have someone mend her clothing but due to health reason she is in heaven may she rest in peace. Mom Violy loves to make alteration on her clothes yet as well adding lace on her pillow cases to add additional length where she shops at Boston Trading located in Tutuban Center. Carmina had notice when entering Tutuban Center after two years a lot has changed there are new restaurants and stores you've use to shop is still there. Carmina had interviewed one store where she purchase underwear garments, pajama, socks and towel asking how their business went during the pandemic. They had informed Carmina that it was still opened and they don't have online selling just having regular customers who have made purchases from them. They just call them up and they have it delivered through riders to their homes. Having a business you just work around and manage it with finding a...
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Carmina Meeting Jhen after 2 Years

Imagine Carmina being a tour group who handles tourist to do their shopping, and we come across people who are on a tight budget and prefer to shop for clothing that are reasonable to bring back to their hometown. Carmina was always the person who was asked to shop with the visitors who had visited us and the way to go is meet suppliers where may interest other people. Carmina met Jhen a long time ago before she became a blogger. It has been two years since I was able to step foot inside 999 shopping mall in Divisoria. Carmina will explore and see what has changed since she last went inside for those who haven't gone out to explore. Carmina can do it by explaining what she has notice. Upon your entering 999 shopping mall in Divisoria you will notice the pathway you use to walk into is quiet different there is only one entrance for those to enter each door with a security guard who checks inside your bag and check your temperature through the palm of your hand. You must wear your ma...
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