KaiTaguiam

I can’t resist taking photos of myself. My nephew saw me while I was making some fun shots in my aunt’s room. Instead of ignoring me like the way he used to, he joined me either.

Here were some of the shots.

The battery got busted every time I take photo of us. I need to buy re-chargeable batteries or buy digital camera instead. OR DLSR!

(February 26, 2011, Baguio City)

It was indeed breathtaking when we went to Baguio. Nakita ko kung gaano katarik ang mga daan, at kalalim ang mga bangin. It was my first time to visit Baguio in daytime with friends. I haven’t seen Baguio in daylight.

Panagbenga didn’t flash in my mind when my batchmates invited me to come. I was surprised when I just heard it from them. That made me more excited to go. Jefson, my boyfriend, allowed me to come but as a compromise I must update him from time to time. But along the way, my phone went empty. I expected it. My phone easily gets empty. Knowing we had a place to stay at night, I didn’t mind my phones but instead I enjoyed every second spent in the place.

We went downtown.. Looking for a place to hang out. tada so perfect. Rocksteady will rock Baguio 6pm in that open field.

We tried boating while waiting for the concert to start. Queeny, Stephen and Kuya Jack did the sailing. Our eyes enjoyed every view. I felt like I’m one of the boys that time because we were busy eyeing every cute girl. Boys will always be boys.  

We toured Baguio without any jackets on deliberately feeling the cold breeze of the city. But as time goes, we no longer can stand it. Byron and Kuya Jack raided thrift shop to buy jackets. I still managed to keep myself warm.

Rocksteady didn’t make it. But still we enjoyed. Imago rocked Baguio.

One thing I will never forget was the incident that happened. All about the pitcher.

[me: green boat neck blouse, thrifted; black long shorts, Gap; white studded belt, thrifted; sun glasses, grandma’s; green flops, artwork; accessories, owned]

Yes, I’m in love and I will always keep falling in love with him. I’ve said it many times and I’ll never regret telling this again. I love being in love.

Our love story goes like this. We were of the same barangay. We ride the same tricycle everyday. We go to same high school. But I never had a chance to know him personally and so do him. I never knew Jefson existed. This may be mind-boggling. He was in Saudi when he thought of searching me in FaceBook. At first I was really hesitant of confirming. I was flabbergasted when I received a message from him with “Ganda” on it. From then on, we exchanged messages. He told me he had a crush on me when we were high school. He often stalks me at school something like that.

January 17, I said YES! I hope this won’t be another failed relationship but another love story to tell. Cross fingers.

LOXON Philippines goes LUNETA!

It wasn’t planned. We were supposed to be going to Manila Zoo the other day, but many objected despite of the low entrance fee. They prefer free entrance fee so we headed Luneta Park. We enjoyed every moment together knowing that it will be the last time we will be together as group. Erlson will be deployed somewhere else, so with Sir Christian. Krystle will focus on her reviews. And I will explore the world.

Tada! We were all in uniform.

Dear 2011, I’m expecting too much from you. Don’t turn me down. Be nice to me ok. Love, Kai Taguiam



This is another sister-sister’s boyfriend-and-I-bonding. The Highlander Bar thingy wasn’t planned. It was my sister who pushed it through. She definitely wanted to experience partying which she still haven’t experience yet. Partying and “drinking” wasn’t her fancy. Yes, she is my opposite type.

Yes, it’s her first and it’s my nth partying.



We ordered all of these in one instance.

Cheers!  For 2011!

[blue ice cream shirt, American Blvd; blue denim high waisted short, Tiangge; pink canvas shoes, Converse and Accessories, My Own]

last December 26, SJA Batch 2001 had a reunion. it was supposed to be December 30 but they moved it to December 26 after knowing that December 30 was moved to December 27. i had fun with my highschool classmates/batchmates. 16 attended the said event. many confirmed but didn’t come.

Jayjay Arao, Glenn Paul Salvador, Ace Jonathan Co, Michael Vincent Nadugo, Maynard Dela Cueva, Benigno Calauad Jr., Robinson Napoles, Jiovanni Fontanilla, Babylyn Ambeguia, Ma. Lourdes Aude Capino, Early Joyce Andres, Cherry Ann Mejia, Queenie Nieva Valenciano, Hazel Aduca, and Nikka Shem Taguiam (me).

we also went to Bagabag Cemetery to visit Ballong.

Went to experience PALAISDAAN..

and later AFRIKA..

also, i got to meet Michael Vincent. he’s nice.. and I’m not! we were paired. and they took lots of pictures of us. he asked for my number. and i gave him. nothing more, nothing less.

I was in Mod-60s attire that night. Some really did their best in dressing up. We did our best.. we really did! I raided my closet and found several 60’s attire. But I ended up in this colorful polka long sleeve blouse.

I didn’t enjoy the night. My mind was flying in another dimension.. NOWHERE! Why?? Because of HIM. I don’t have any idea what he’s been up to. Really.. He’s not texting me anymore. I haven’t heard any news from him since his birthday. What have I done? Tell me please.

Christmas Bonding with Ex-PCT, The Landmark Food Court, Makati

Christmas time again! This isn’t the 1st time we had get-together and this won’t be the last one either. Still hoping for the Tagaytay trip we planned last month and Star City that day. Many attended this time. The usual attendees (Nikka, Leanne, Mennerissa, Christine, and JC) plus them (Rosalyn, Maricar, Ate Cristy, Rhea, Lawrence, Xerxes, and Rockyfeller)!

I enjoyed being with them.. I enjoyed bringing back the memories with them.. Ain’t no doubt about it.

I’m waiting for Mennerissa’s shots.. Thanks Rosalyn for the photos.

December 5, 2010, Birthday Celebration of Enelyn Adula, Matabungkay, Lian, Batangas

I woke up so late.. 10:30am to be precise. I’m so humiliated of myself. I’m so sorry about that. My body clock didn’t adjust. My body knows its Sunday-Sleeping-Day. But anyways, I’ll make it up on our next outing. I promise!

I jumped out of bed in my tees-and-shorts and hurried downstairs to help them prepare for our lunch. We’re having my ultimate favorite dish for lunch… Sinigang and Inihaw na Liempo. Yummy! Then I decided to join the others in Boat Trip. I don’t know what they call it. I had fun pedaling the boat though it’s tiring. It took us about an hour and 30 minutes in the sea. That made us craves for lunch. We were starving.. hungry.. famished.. wanting.. empty.

1. Last photo taken with our Project Head and his wife, Ma’am Grace.
2. Eat, eat and eat! I’m starving. I don’t mind who was seated beside me.

December 4, 2010 Midnight, Birthday Celebration of Enelyn Adula, Matabungkay, Lian, Batangas

This isn’t the usual. We celebrated Post Victory Party and Pre-Birthday Celebration of Ms. Ens and Christmas party at the same time. We had the exchange gifts, too. I received a bunch of accessories. It’s not in my wish list, but darn they were so fab especially the bangles. I enjoyed the night with my extra bouncy set of officemates. They were so childish and hilarious. We partied till dawn at the balsa and drunk till we drop. The Jose Cuervo Tequilla made some of us tipsy and made me slipped in the balsa.

1. Sir Christian was trying to let me come closer to Sir Errol. That’s no-no!
2. I had no idea what made me pose that way. I’m not drunk! I’m not really!

(November 28, 2010 Central United Methodist Church, Manila)

I attended my cousin’s wedding this afternoon. The whole ceremony was solemn and serene. All you can hear were the couple’s heartbeat pounding for joy. Their smiles were far different the last time I saw them. Absolutely, they were madly in love with each other.



We were so childish. We were giggling and laughing.

We were all in our cutest outfit ever. I was in green plunging neckline blouse, green floral skirt worn high waited, pink open toed shoes, bronze owl necklace, and vintage ring.

Who’s next? They kept asking each other. All eyes were set on me… NOT ME! NOT ME! (In my sweetest voice)

I went home for several reasons: 1.) I miss Mom, Dad, Lola and my sister, 2.) We have a long weekend 3.) It’s a holiday and lastly 4.) I wanted to introduce BB to them.

Every time I head off the province, there’s always a sister-sister’s boyfriend-and-I-bonding. It is only that instance that we determined to dress in the same color. We decided to wear black as we memorialize All Soul’s Day. Ephraim, my sister’s boyfriend, did the same. BB didn’t come.

[ME: black dress shirt, Tiangge; white shorts, Gap; Green Slips, Artwork and Accessories, Funky Closet]

See how picture addict we are.

Four days before my natal day. Not that bad.

It’s been quite a while since the group hanged out. This isn’t the usual bonding we do the past few months (partying till dawn and drinking till we are drunk). For now, we are commemorating Nestor’s death monthsary. Is there such word like monthsary? May He rest in peace with our loving Father! Queeny, his girlfriend, didn’t make it.

But anyway, it is good to see them again…the whole troop plus Icynth, Ruvi Ann, Nestor’s brother and his gang.

It is my first time to taste The Bar Strawberry.  It doesn’t taste strawberry at all. Ahaha!

last Sunday, we had our reunion.. The Espero Clan.

nothing unusual.. kantahan, kainan, and the pasalubongs. i forgot, wala pala ang lola at ang family ko especially my dear sister (laging wala, may sarili raw mundo).. yun ang naiba ngayong year na ito.  just me, myself and I lang with the rest of the Esperos.

i had Victoria’s Secret for pasalubong.. my uncles and aunt had IPOD.. so jealous because my mom didn’t get ONE. e di sana meron din kami. whatever! masaya na akoat nabigyan kami.

serious daw.. pero madami pasaway.

pose kung pose.. laki ng space ko. ahaha