*empathizes* I had to treat my own family with my first paycheck too! I brought a whole lot of money--which I figured then was about several thousand more than what I'd have to spend--and ended up having just enough to foot the bill. :O So pricey! Totally haven't done that again--I mean, I've treated them out several times after, yes, but in much less expensive places. XD

Oh! Oh! Reads like a great meal. Crab in sotanghon! *salivates* I'm allergic to crab, you know. And shrimp. But I eat them anyway. Have allergy meds in my bag at all times though! *sighs* Steamed lapu-lapu is always, ALWAYS expensive. D: