Manila - Day 01

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  1. AnonymousMonday, June 07, 2010

    Hey Ach. Your roommate Jean doesn't look that happy at meeting you. And why are most of the pics blurry?

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  2. Aimee CapinpuyanMonday, June 07, 2010

    I know right! Hahaha. There's one more roomie coming. I hope at least she'll like me.

    Most of the pics are blurry because I took them with my phone. The ones that AREN'T were either

    a.) taken with the digicam
    b.) taken with good lighting and with a steady hand

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  3. dadMonday, June 07, 2010

    where's your detailed blog? I'm stil waaaaaiting.

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  4. Aimee CapinpuyanMonday, June 07, 2010

    It's here na dad! Sorry for the long wait. Mom and I went with Twa-E to fetch Achi Ria from hospital duty man gud. Then there was dinner. So it took me like four hours to finish this.

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  5. momSaturday, June 12, 2010

    nice pix! i am sure it made the people here at home felt they were there with you.

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