.tryst.

.tryst. http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/ Name:Aimmee Age/Gender: 20/Female ... Hometown: Los Angeles, California...The City of Angels! Current Location:Berkeley, CA Occupation:Student at UC Berkeley...GO BEARS! I'm a pre-med, Nutritional Science major...because I love food THAT much, heh! Likes:simple, but beautiful scenery, travelling, shopping, all types of music, Dostoyevsky, foreign languages (tagalog, spanish, and mandarin!), and of course cute boys :) Dislikes:obnoxiousness, cheap alcohol, weeder classes, chemistry (all series!) Favorite Places: Boracay, Philippines...Lourdes, France....Suzhou, China... Orlando, Florida Wed, 17 Sep 2008 23:52:55 -0000 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:23:03 -0000 .tryst. http://images.aimmeeable.multiply.com/logo http://aimmeeable.multiply.com 100 100 in reflection. <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3084/2844188039_0b8b4b29ab.jpg" alt="trashcan" width="414" height="414"> and i am finally seeing, why i was the one worth leaving http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/journal/item/591/in_reflection. Wed, 10 Sep 2008 03:23:03 -0000 Lesson Learned: Why you shouldn't step on people I knew where I wanted to eat, after being given subtle hints about this particular restaurant in Madrid from my family. So a group of us went, and to my surprise there were numerous filipino waiters serving. I approached the host, a Spaniard lady, and told her that there were 4 of us for the night. She told me that the wait was at least 30 minutes because it was a Friday night, and I politely smiled back, telling her it was fine. Her judging eyes didn't go unnoticed however. "Estas Madrilena?", which roughly translated was, "Are you Spaniard/from Madrid?", I shook my head, "No pero estoy estudianto aqui. (No, but I'm studying here.) There was no reply. While she went to chek for a table for 20 other Spaniards, a filipino waiter approahed me, "Ma'am, filipina po kayo?" I smiled at the familiarity of the language, and replied, "Opo." Without another word she was able to get us a table within 15 minutes. She became our waiter and she was incredibly nice, and we got to talking for a while... http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/journal/item/590/Lesson_Learned_Why_you_shouldnt_step_on_people Thu, 28 Aug 2008 02:46:07 -0000 Once upon a time in Paris... I had the time of my life, meeting new people, experiencing wondrous sights, and indulging in the most delicious of food. My pictures don't do this city much justice, but I hope you enjoy them nonetheless. http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/album/57/Once_upon_a_time_in_Paris... Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:24:14 -0000 Spain: Barcelona http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/album/56/Spain_Barcelona Thu, 14 Aug 2008 00:10:52 -0000 Spain:Plaza de Toros I think that was about al my stomach could take. The idea of the bullfight is the ideology of wild and reason in one ring, battling each other. The light and brilliance of the matadore's outfit signifies Apollo's light, symbolizing intelligence, and the darkness of the bulls (usually) signifies the ideologies of Dyonesius--all physical, wild, brute...earthly thinga. Back in the day the bullfights were done at around 5 o clock because the sun would be high enough that the arena was half lit and half hidden in the shadow. I liked the symbolism and stuff, but seriously... it was brutal, and I was really sad for that one bull who was groaning and trying to avoid the matadores. My favorite part of the whole thing was the costumes. El Traje de Luces or the Outfit of Lights ... because they sparkle like freaken stars in the dark. But I learned that toros don't recognize color, and only attack movement within their peripheral view... so the matadors are safe as long as they don't make sudde... http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/album/55/SpainPlaza_de_Toros Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:35:56 -0000 The Highlights of Portugal and Galicia, Spain So I realized all I've really done to update is complain about the conversations I've had with very few people. The truth is every one ELSE has been so awesome and fun, and I really think I've made some legitimate friends out here. I guess studying abroad and meeting people is like creating friendships on crack--you skip all the bullshit and get down to the kitty gritty, which can be good or bad. Either way, I'm having an awesome time, so let me just share a bit of my adventures with you. Lisbon and Belen, Portugal: Granted our "hotel" wasn't the best in town, I enjoyed running around like a tourist and figuring things out as we went. Pretty much we had 3 travel guide books, and it served as our survival kit for the city. We tracked down a couple restaurants, and found all the touristy things following their tiny maps and commentaries. We visited San Jeronimo Cathedral, which is one of my favorites of the ones we've seen (it looked as though it was carved from one limestone piece.), hit... http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/journal/item/589/The_Highlights_of_Portugal_and_Galicia_Spain Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:19:05 -0000 Spain: Galicia, the baby Ireland. A few fun facts about Spain: Spain has been inhabited by many cultures, including the Irish Celts, who settled on the northern parts of Spain, concentrated in this area called Galicia. Last night, we learned cultural dances of the Irish, and ate very authentic Galician cuisine! The view is amazing from the country, and our hotel is located on the beach. Most of these pictures are from the Tower of Hercules, the OLDEST functioning lightouse in THE WORLD, and San Anton Castle. Ang ganda ng weather dito kesa sa madrid kasi coastal, and further http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/album/41/Spain_Galicia_the_baby_Ireland. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:50:07 -0000 Spain: Opera and El Escorial On Thursday night, our school treated us to a Zarzuela Spanish Opera. Needless to say, I had trouble understanding a lot of what was going on...I had fun despite this! After that, we ate at this amazing sleek restaurant called "La Finca de Susanna", one of the yummiest restaurants in Madrid! Then, on Friday, we visited the Monastery called El Escorial. El Escorial is the place in which older royalty have been burried except for the Catholic Kings. It was a bit creepy, but amazing at the same time. After El Escorial, we visited La Villa de Caidos--the Valley of the Fallen. This is where all who fought in the Spanish Civil War are burried. Enjoy http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/album/40/Spain_Opera_and_El_Escorial Tue, 8 Jul 2008 13:27:48 -0000 the one with Espanya going to EUROCUP! http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/album/39/the_one_with_Espanya_going_to_EUROCUP Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:03:01 -0000 Spain: Toledo http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/album/38/Spain_Toledo Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:02:12 -0000 Spain: Segovia We visited Segovia's famous cathedral and castle, and then saw the Roman aqueduct. I'm having so much fun! I hope you enjoy these!! I had a blast taking http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/album/37/Spain_Segovia Sun, 29 Jun 2008 10:54:42 -0000 First phase of Spain: moving in! I moved into my new apartment in Madrid, Spain. We live on Breton de Los Herreras! I love it, so have a look and enjoy. :) This was when only Amanda and I got in, but I have 4 other apartment http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/album/36/First_phase_of_Spain_moving_in Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:32:17 -0000 the one where they take a hike Tilden Park, 3 girls, waiting to get in touch with http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/album/35/the_one_where_they_take_a_hike Thu, 29 May 2008 08:31:08 -0000 my soul is evaporating <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aimmeeable/2524026592/" title="picasad. by aimmeeable, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2398/2524026592_3c630aa267.jpg" alt="picasad." style="border: 2px solid black; " height="500" width="330"> </a> won't you saturate me, saturate me. http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/journal/item/588/my_soul_is_evaporating Mon, 26 May 2008 08:54:27 -0000 film shots pictures taken with my film camera on random adventures. most of them are paul, having fun at the park though. haha, i had fun taking these http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/album/34/film_shots Thu, 15 May 2008 08:47:13 -0000 and i wish my spirit was as free as your's, love. <img class="alignleft" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3123/2492321147_4c2c9d1617.jpg" border="0"> freer than the swiftest breeze <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2328/2492320733_7d5478f7d6.jpg" border="0"> and the most determined unicorn <img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3212/2492322125_56ffe477e4.jpg" border="0"> but i can live through your smile, which sets the chains of this heart almost as free. almost. http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/journal/item/587/and_i_wish_my_spirit_was_as_free_as_yours_love. Thu, 15 May 2008 08:44:38 -0000 take 2 <img class="alignleft" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2363/2469648068_567908e89a.jpg" border="0"> model wannabes. mwahaha. finals have been driving me insane, excuse the constant posts. http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/journal/item/586/take_2 Thu, 8 May 2008 08:31:27 -0000 wala lang if you're sorry be sorry. sit this game out, and keep the right count because i'm 2,3,4 down. my heart's not a playground. if you're hurt i'm aching. if you're angry i'm raging. if you heard painful lies, i stood there and swallowed the ones you fed me the ones that led me to believe that you were real, that this wasn't just a game for you to play that my heart had touched down safe. if you're sorry for my sake, for every ache every crack every fucked up thought in my head every hint of damage, every drop bled, for my sake mean it. and let me forgive you and myself for all the shit we went through i  hate you i love you i hate you. http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/journal/item/585/wala_lang Thu, 8 May 2008 06:51:17 -0000 take a holiday in spain <img style="width: 267px; height: 355px;" class="alignleft" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2157/2455539651_937281739e.jpg" border="0">2 months until Spain, and my stomach is turning from the excitement and the nerves. There are days when I question why I'm even going. To study abroad? That's more of a by-product. To enrich my experience as a human? But what price does that hold financially/time-wise? I wish I learned how to enjoy myself without any retentions, or things to hold me back. Am I doing the right thing? Or am I merely running away? And if I am running away, maybe it's to recuperate. Is that so bad? My year had been filled with trials. I'd just like to step back and breathe a little. http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/journal/item/584/take_a_holiday_in_spain Wed, 7 May 2008 08:45:35 -0000 Fashion Show 2008 My friend Paul is a designer, and without bragging too much, his were honestly THE BEST designs out there that leaned more toward couture than simplicity. We had VIP tickets, so we were RIGHT up front the run way. For more of Paul's artwork, check him out at: WWW.PAULOSTRAN.COM you'll see a lot of familiar faces in his model-line...aka your's truly, and a lot of the people in this album (like Denise/Gen)...cause we're cheap http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/album/33/Fashion_Show_2008 Wed, 7 May 2008 08:24:14 -0000 The One where She Goes To Nappa for her Birthday 21st birthday celebration at Nappa with my sister spent at Del Dotto, Darioush, V. Sattui, and coasting the Wine Train. Lessons learned: 1. Spit the wine out if you don't like it to avoid getting drunk. Most wine tasting sessions offer more than 5 glasses. That's a LOT of alcohol! At least for me. 2. Hire a limo/driver. It's so hard to figure out what you're "limit" is if you have to drive. 3. Prepare to spend a lot of money on ordering some of the most delicious wines offered at the sessions. 4. ENJOY! Hope you enjoy these as much as I enjoyed http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/album/32/The_One_where_She_Goes_To_Nappa_for_her_Birthday Sat, 3 May 2008 04:41:26 -0000 my eos SLR is amazing. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aimmeeable/2454931929/" title="exhibit by aimmeeable, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3266/2454931929_a8abea4e08.jpg" alt="exhibit" height="332" width="500"></a> http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/journal/item/582/my_eos_SLR_is_amazing. Thu, 1 May 2008 04:31:42 -0000 21st Birthday Celebration! <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SAB96QoKCCoAADIa1mM1"><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SAB@XwoKCCoAAD@IJ4g1"></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SAB@XwoKCCoAAD@IJ4g1"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.aimmeeable.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SAB@XwoKCCoAAD@IJ4g1/21st%20birthday%20003.jpg?et=uxFYbjxWoDbVt6xOXIfTYQ&nmid=" border="0"></a></a><a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/SAB96QoKCCoAADIa1mM1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.aimmeeable.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SAB96QoKCCoAADIa1mM1/21st%20birthday%20002.jpg?et=wsYg1L1E2mQLcdvzQuErKw&nmid=" border="0"></a>Most of my plans followed through. I had dinner with Tam and her boyfriend at La Trat, where they served us free wine for having to wait even after making reservations. The wait/the prices were definitely worth it because the food there is SO delicious! We ate and drank wine most of the night, until Andrew had to drive us home because Tam and I were tipsy. :-) <a href="http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAB@XwoKCCoAAD@IJ4g1"></a><a href="http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SAB@9goKCCoAAEbzR@k1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.aimmeeable.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SAB@9goKCCoAAEbzR@k1/ADML2%20100.jpg?et=EwxHg9HEzwus8ximrDQUqw&nmid=" border="0"></a> On my actual birthday, I had a biochemistry quiz, so I took that, and then afterwards, I hung out at Bear's Lair with my 21 year old friends and drank high qualiy dark beer most of the afternoon. I didn't do much when I got home, mostly slept kasi alcohol makes me really sleepy pala. My party on Friday was a TON of fun, not too big, but just right size. Lots of good music, good conversations, and drinks! Not to mention, my roommate Nicole baked me this AMAZING chocolate-dense-rich-goodness-OMG-mouthwatering/roses cake! :-) All in all it was a good birthday week. An then next weekend? NAPA VALLEY for wine tasting! Stay tuned! I hope... http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/journal/item/581/21st_Birthday_Celebration Sat, 12 Apr 2008 09:24:15 -0000 Blackberry 8310 I've owned 3 Smart phones since my first year of college, and my blackberry curve has definitely outdone my first two. I love the user-friendliness of the settings, and the push-demand email feature. I also love the "standby" mode, so you don't have to turn it off when you sleep or worry about your alarm going off if it's not powered on. It honestly organizes my life. If I don't schedule the appointments or tasks on my phone--it won't get done. Definitely worth the http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/reviews/item/1 Sat, 12 Apr 2008 08:25:48 -0000 optics lab. i'm in love with eyes.<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/aimmeeable/2400321946/" title="optics lab: mark by aimmeeable, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2071/2400321946_08f33812e9.jpg" alt="optics lab: mark" height="375" width="500"></a> http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/journal/item/580/optics_lab. Wed, 9 Apr 2008 05:50:56 -0000 shocked. <a href="/photos/hi-res/upload/R-lU6AoKCCoAAHLurlM1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.aimmeeable.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/R-lU6AoKCCoAAHLurlM1/21st%20birthday%20002.jpg?et=VXapkeuf1Vhc8paDCJp3%2BA&nmid=" border="0"></a>keep your eyes open, love. http://aimmeeable.multiply.com/journal/item/579/shocked. Sun, 6 Apr 2008 22:56:24 -0000