life oh life

gosh

Sun, 06 Dec 2009 07:41:10 GMT

This last few days of 2009 will be difficult.

Enough said.

Bow.

Coron!

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 03:01:43 GMT

So, I'm back from Coron! Actually, one week na pala from our Coron adventure but because it's only now that I was able to fix and post my pics, feeling ko fresh na fresh pa rin ang vacation. :D

We were 13 total in the group. O di ba? Andami! Source of anxiety pa siya sa kin kasi 13 kami, tapos Friday the 13th pa flight! hahahaha. Good thing, 3 (Ben, Odette and Raymond) went ahead on Nov 12. Hahahaha! Anyway, featuring the Coron cast...

From the 12 na kasama ko, 5 lang talaga kakilala ko (Ate, Lynnie Mae, Lalai, Min and Marvin) the rest are friends of friends! Cheers to new friends (Kat, Odette, Ben, Raymond, JR aka Gov, Niña, Manet). :D

We stayed at Coron Village Lodge. The place in itself is not that readily impressive. I found our apartment a bit old looking. Amenities, though, are complete and service is very commendable. We availed of their package tours and I really can say, they make their clients comfortable. Sarap pa ng food! :D

During our stay, we went to 1 lagoon, 1 hot spring, 1 lake, 1 mountain, 2 cliffs, 2 coral gardens, 2 shipwreck sites, 3 beaches and fed thousands of fish. Syempre, OA yung thousands at hindi ko na talaga sure kung tama yung numbers ko, but just to get my point across... all day, NASA LAOT kami. hahahaha. Sabi nga ni Ate, nasobrahan tayo sa ligo ngayon. :D

Coron is definitely a paradise for city people like us. Breath taking views, relaxing atmosphere... nakakaadik dito. :D The highlight of the trip for me was snorkeling in Kalamboyan (again, not sure of the beach! hehehe). Sobrang ganda ng corals! It's like swimming in one gigantic aquarium. Haaayyy...

I'm planning to go back. This time with college friends. Nainggit sila sa kin. Hahahaha. Sino pa kasama? Sana may piso fare ulit! weee!!! :D

PS. I can not end this post without sharing my favorite series of photos I took in Mt. Tapyas.

I can feel that it's TRUE LOVE! hahahahaha

Blah

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:05:55 GMT

Happiness is hard to come by lately. But, I'm now "freshly" determined to appreciate the good things that come my way. To start, here are some of the things worth looking forward to.

1. Tita Claire and Tito Joel are coming back this weekend!

Grabe, ang bilis! Nung una nagplaplano palang ng pag uwi, then all of a sudden, one week na lang! Wooohooo!!!

2. 4 Day Weekend

Company vacation on the 30th. Holiday on Nov 2 (tama ba? Declared na ba to?)

3. 26th Birthday

Despite feeling low this past few days, I'm still determined to celebrate my birthday. Kahit ibig sabihin nito nasa 2nd age bracket na ako sa surveys ng starbucks.... grrrr

4. Coron Trip!!!

which was moved earlier (from 135pm departure naging 945!) Weee!!! more time in the island!!! I'm so excited to take pictures again. :D

5. Christmas

Eto, di ko pa masyado feel. Pero kailangan ko ng ma feel para sumaya naman ako. :D

That's it! Pancit! Ang init!

PS. I think I need to update this blog more often. It forces me to think happy thoughts. Nobody wants to read a sad blog.

Meet Louie!

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 10:10:16 GMT

This is Louie. Finally, meron na siyang pangalan. Gusto ko sana James, para parang Baby James. kaso ang hirap nyang tawagin. Kailangan two syllables at nag-e-end sa "yiiii" dapat para masaya. Hahahahaha.

He's a shih tzu. And when I researched sa internet on how to properly take care of this kind of breed, eto nabasa ko:

Shih Tzu need company all the time and cannot adjust to long periods of solitude. Hence, if you choose this breed, you will needto be there for this dog majority time of the day.

In short, KSP. Oh gosh. Hahahahaha. Vicky, gusto mo hiramin? :D

you got that right, mother

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 09:13:07 GMT

Aimee: Haaaayyy, sana ganito lang palagi (commenting on the rainy day, doing nothing but watching TV, reading books etc etc)

Mama: Alam mo, ang tingin ko sa yo, tamad na tamad ng magtrabaho.

Aimee: Tama ka dyan, Ma. Tama ka dyan...

GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!

Lady Gaga!!! (at ang mahiwagang binoculars)

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 14:04:02 GMT

*photo courtesy of vicky*

Sabi nga ni Vicky, "AWESOME". 2 days after the concert, I still can't get over her ka-gaga-han. Hahahaha. Money well spent nga. I really didn't think of watching the concert up until Dangsy texted. The ever-kaladkarin Aime said yes at heto bumili na kagad ng tickets. Days before the concert, I find myself excited and pressured to memorize the songs and planning our outfit for the night. Nids suggested wag na raw kami mag pants. :D

Well, Lady Gaga didn't disappoint. Sige na nga, mapapatawad na namin ang "super high" tech cardboard and foil props nya at ang tinipid nyang costumes-slash-panties. Hahahahaha! Super fun experience (sarap magwala at sumigaw sigaw), the crowd was amazing (kasi andun kaming 4! hahaha) and Lady Gaga can really sing. Of course, given na na super enjoyable ang Poker Face and Just Dance, but I was definitely impressed when she sang Brown Eyes. Basta, wowowowow!!! I so liked Boys Boys Boys kahit hindi ko alam yung lyrics at "Boys boys boys!" lang ang nasisigaw ko. Ang landi landi kasi ng dance steps. WOOOOOOO!!!

So, there. Lady Gaga is one gutsy bi-a-tch! :D

*** Bakit mahiwagang binoculars???***

aaaaawwww.... sobrang cheeeeeezzzzzzzzyyyy!

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:36:24 GMT

"The truth is, no matter how strong you can be, you just want someone to be on your side... maybe not to fight for you but just to be there to hold your hand when you're done fighting for yourself... "

- from Delle's blog

aaaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww :D

college friends, para matuwa naman kayo

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 07:19:21 GMT

I just read Vicky and Nids' blog and well, they're quite stressed and frustrated. Para matuwa naman kayo...

Vicky, kamukha mo si Bulilit. pareho kayo malaki ulo. hehehehehe. Peace!

this got me inspired

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:33:16 GMT

He's using his camera phone to take beautiful photos.

www.imagesfrommyphonejoelgrey.com/

Maybe I'll use my camera phone too for my project 365.

daydreams and dance

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:12:56 GMT

Last week, I was watching ANC's Start Up. Bum Aquino was talking with a chef/owner of a restaurant and bed & breakfast in Rizal. He asked her what does she like best about having a business of her own. The owner replied, "the lifestyle it gives me." She loves the fact the she comes to work everyday with birds chirping in her workplace. She clarifies, "Don't get me wrong, there are also days that you're stressed, but at least there are still birds chirping in the background."

Gosh, naiinggit ako. I wish for a job that gives me that kind of lifestyle. Tipong free of worries. Well, I'm sure you're not exactly free, but at least you're worried for your own business and not for the business of others.

Lately, I've been thinking of what I really want. As in really really want in life. Definitely, ayokong magtrabaho forever sa corporate world. At lalong ayaw ko magtrabaho for a crappy boss. But that's a different entry altogether. I remember, nung college, during a Unilever career talk, the speaker asked, "If you could have any job in the world, regardless of salary, job security etc., what would that be?" One answered, travel show host. Si Nids ata, gusto national geographic correspondent. Ako, gusto ko dancer. hahahahahaha. Lately, I've been daydreaming that I'm resigning in my current job because I was able to get a scholarship to study contemporary dance in London. Hanep di ba? Mag daydream ka na nga lang, dapat grandiose na!

Haaaay.... gusto ko sumayaw at mag picture picture at pumunta sa Holland.

Today I Love: James and Rob

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 08:37:45 GMT

hahahaha. First name basis! We're tight!

Please Don't Stop The Rain

The song is kinda depressing with lines like

If it's gonna be a rainy day
There's nothing we can do to make it change
We can pray for sunny weather
But that won't stop the rain

But I guess, the other side to it is ACCEPTANCE and learning to just let things roll.

Oh we're a little closer now
And finding what life's all about
Yeah I know you just can't stand it
When things don't go your way
But we've got no control over what happens anyway

(Let it fall, let it fall, let it fall)
Please don't stop the rain
(Let it fall, let it fall, let it fall)
Please don't stop the rain

Rob Thomas is Back!

I first saw him in the Ellen Show and I'm really glad his back. I think he's cool plus he's got a great voice.

Time Traveler's wife - Trailer

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:57:54 GMT

Uy! may movie na pala. It's a good sign Rachel McAdams is in the movie. I like her. :D

things I see in the Internet and more

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:11:42 GMT

1. Job Search: Planner

I can't believe there's such a job. At male applicants lang ang pwede ha.... hmmm... HAHAHAHAHAHAHA

2. Do you remember Sandara Park?

Apparently, she now has a girl pop group in Korea. Kamusta naman kaya si Hero? hehehehehe

3. More Korean Pop
Elly first introduced me to Wondergirls. Aliw video nila ha. Parang naiimagine ko na ginagaya namin to nila cel, reg, dangs. Hmm... we're short ng isa. Vicky, you like? hahahaha

4. Speaking of Elly...

Happy Birthday!!!! I almost forgot to greet you. Thanks for being the most mature among my Pen friends. Thanks also for teaching us how to make pa-cute at mag pa- flirt. hahahahahahahaha. Sana matuloy ang ating lasingan session someday.

aimee.balaguer: sino ba gumagamit ng KY jelly? babae o lalake?
lymae_14: uhmmm
e9801591: babae- lubricant yata pag matanda na
e9801591: :-B
lymae_14: di ko lam aimee h
lymae_14: ikaw elly..lam mo?
aimee.balaguer: babae daw
e9801591: :->
lymae_14: hahaha
lymae_14: pano mo alam aimee
aimee.balaguer: sabi ni elly
e9801591: labo
aimee.balaguer: labo ni lynn!!!
e9801591: lynnie r u on drugs again?
lymae_14: lubruicant??
lymae_14: eh lubricant nga yung ky di ba?
e9801591: OO NGA
aimee.balaguer: HOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
e9801591: LYNNNIE!
aimee.balaguer: ANG GULO NYO MAG-USAP!!!
e9801591: labo mo lynnie
aimee.balaguer: tatatlo na nga lang tayo dito, malabo pa tayo mag-usap
aimee.balaguer: =((
lymae_14: bwahahhaa
e9801591: stressful

MMDA defends itself

Sat, 30 May 2009 11:07:43 GMT

Vicky, here's MMDA's response to your angst over the footbridge.

a surprisingly good day

Wed, 27 May 2009 10:48:02 GMT

I think it must be the coffee during breakfast. :D

PS. Vicky, pakopya ng title ha. :D

FOCUS

Thu, 21 May 2009 00:07:50 GMT

Azeus - "Eymi"
Fonterra - "Eymi"
Pen - "Aymi"
UL - halo: "Eymi" / "Aymi".

Hmmm... Pansin ko lang, sa mga companies na tinatawag akong "Eymi", hindi ako nagtagal. hahahahahaha. Kaya ba conficted ako dito sa UL? Pinipilit ko na nga yung mga office mates ko na tawagin akong "Aymi." But, others still insist. Grrrr. :D

Heniwey, I had a talk with super bossing yesterday. I did not bother mentioning all my hinaing sa buhay anymore because I know that he knows already. Besides, wala na namang bearing because: 1. I already told my concerns to PO; 2. I know super bossing already talked with my IS about our concerns and I think he instructed her to change a bit; 3. I have already made my decision to stay for a while.

2 key advices I got from him:

"I have always maintained that if you're learning something, STAY. "
"Don't let anyone, particulary, your boss, influence your decision. You must be sure that it's really want you want."

Now, all I need to do is to FOCUS. Channel my energy to something productive. NO MORE DRAMA!

Well, at least, until October. hehehehehehe

stresssssssssss

Tue, 12 May 2009 14:19:48 GMT

I promised that I'll be patient. I will not make rushed decisions. I'll be less emotional. I'll be logical.

I hate this. GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!

To quote Chie: "Don't leave a place because you're running away from something. Rather, leave a place because your running towards something."

SUPER HAPPY DAY!!!

Sat, 09 May 2009 07:02:34 GMT

We won!!! Woohooo!!! More decent post to come soon when I have copied the pictures. :D Ang masasabi ko lang success ang aking first performance sa ULTRA. Next stop: ARANETA!!!! bwahahahahahahahaha

going torrent crazy

Sun, 03 May 2009 09:47:58 GMT

I finally understood how torrent works! Thanks to Dangs and Vicky. :D Now, I'm downloading songs from American Idol.

Go KRIS ALLEN! woohoo!!!

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 08:16:11 GMT

Wazzup???!!!

1. New Haircut
I got inspired by Reg's and Cheryl's short hair during our trip to La Union, so I braved the salon and got myself a new look! Whew, love it! Hurray for short hair! :D

Photo credit goes to Lynnie Mae Liniment. I bullied her into bringing her camera during Charlize's bday so she can take a picture of me. hehehehehehe. More pictures here.

2. MMDA trying to be funny
I really don't know if the MMDA is trying to be witty here. But, it definitely caught our attention. :D Kamag-anak ng PED XING

3. Regular Aime with Cheese

Okay, huge sigh of relief. Na-regular ako! Thank goodness. Now, the real question is: How long can I stay? Hmmm... Chie said that there are some things and people that you have to give up on. Not because you're not a fighter, but just because they're not worth it. But she (or her dad, ata) also said, "We live for the challenges in life" and that "Tough makes it worthwhile, and fun in the end."

CONFLICTING!!! Goodluck to me. In the meantime, I'm busying myself with having a WORK-LIFE balance. I'll be dancing as part of our division presentation. at sa ULTRA ito. hahahahahahaha. This is it! Next na ang ARANETA. wooohooo!

4. Paint by Light
Our electricity line was busted yesterday. So, while we wait for the Meralco crew to bring in LIWANAG NG BUHAY, I tried painting by light. After so many tries, all I can say is that I'm not successful. PERIOD. Only this picture is worth posting.

Q1

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:13:35 GMT

I told myself at the start of the year that 2009 will be a challenge. And it's really turning out to be one. Grrrr. And it's only Q1+++! But then again, I should not give up. THINK POSITIB, WALANG AAYAW! Remember what you said last December: 2009, BRING IT ON!

DEAL WITH IT!

pastel, boy bato and silhouette

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 08:44:10 GMT

It's official. I ended my Project 365 stint. But one more pahabol picture.

Cagayan De Oro's specialty: PASTEL. Yummy! Too bad, may kamahalan siya sa grocery. Tapos, si Lynnie, tamad magpasalubong. hehehehe

February 28

We braved the congested city of Baguio to watch the Panagbenga Festival. I took lots of pictures, but this one is my favorite. Introducing, BOY BATO.

Doesn't he look soooo bored?

March 1
After Baguio, we went to the Hundred Islands in Alaminos. Lots of photo ops. Next week, hopefully I'll be able to post them. Patikim muna. Funny silhouette shot of me. Looks like I have a bigger butt than the usual. :D

Ningas Kugon defined

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 09:18:06 GMT

according to WikiAnswers:

Ningas kugon-ginagawa ang gawain ng maayos pero sa kalagitnaan na gawain, hindi na ito tinatapos. Umaasa sa iba upang matapos ang kanyang gawain.

- can also mean giving up on PROJECT 365.

Sabi na nga bang hindi ko matatapos. hehehehe

Go Go Go Vicky! I have faith in you! :D

14 / 365: Books Books Books!

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 13:18:30 GMT

February 15

Feeling bookworm! We were actually looking for a copy of Angels and Demons. Kaso, hardbound lang ang available. I ended up buying 3 books. These would probably make me busy for a while. :D

Salmon Fishing in The Yemen - saw it in Powerbooks last year. Mukhang interesting...
The Time Traveler's Wife - I think kay Vicky ko to unang narinig...
Revolutionary Road - Mother's pick. She's curious because Kate Winslet is nominated in her role in the film. And she loves Leonardo DiCaprio. :D

13 / 365: All the single Ladies: now put your hands up!

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:23:36 GMT

I spent V-Day with college friends, watching Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging, Vicky's favorite movie. Hmmm, bakit kaya? Then, Nidalion told the very exciting story of Boy Chua, Boy Bato, Girlaloo 1 and Girlaloo 2. Hahahaha. Kailangan natin ma-google si Boy Chua!

Dinner in Don Henrico's courtesy of Dangs. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! *english accent*. It was weird because after we ate we noticed that we were surrounded by couples of all ages, shapes and sizes. As in literally, pinalibutan kami! Buti na lang mataas EQ namin. Now everybody sing, "All the singles ladies, all the single ladies, now put your hands up!" :D