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Up’s and down’s, high’s and low’s. 2012 has been truly bitchin’!
Instead of posting the cliché “Best of 2012” pictures and bringing up memories of the past. I decided it is better to share how i spent the last day of 2012!
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I wanted to make the last day of the year worth remembering. 
I wanted to end 2012 and start 2013 with the people i love and the people who are truly important to me. 


12/31/12
Last day of 2012
Instagram Captures by Moi (©Aika Yamaguchi)
@ Mall of Asia
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Welcomed 2013 with good food in my tummy, laughs from my friends and dreams floating up in the sky with a fire that will never burn out.


Perfection. 
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Start the new year off right! Leave the negativity out the door and enter this new year with an open mind full of love and happiness! 


01/01/13
New Years 2013
Instagram Captures by Moi (©Aika Yamaguchi)
@ Mi Casa, Parañaque

Going against the Christmas tradition, we always spend our “Noche Bueña” on the night of Christmas itself. We think it’s better because we get to spend it with Family and Friends who already spent their Noche Bueña at their own homes on the eve of Christmas. 


This year was extra special for me because i got to spend this Christmas with my Family and the people i love. Plus, the food was extra good this year! My mom really knows how to whip up a feast! I can say that this Christmas has been one of the best ones yet! Heck, it tops all the Christmas-es i had! I am both thankful and grateful, and i couldn’t ask for anything more. Bliss. :)
12/25/12
Christmas 2012
Instagram Captures by Moi (©Aika Yamaguchi)
Instax by ©Erika Yamaguchi
@ Mi Casa, Parañaque

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12/17/2012
Photographer ©Erika Yamaguchi
Christmas Dinner @ L’Opera, The Fort
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My recap marked by little filtered squares. 1. My Essentials for Threedown’s website (Studded Leopard Bag from Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Vans Authentic Leopard Pack in Black & Brown, Leopard Wallet from Paris, Tortoise Frames from Multiply, Chanel Foundation Powder, Vintage Casio Watch, Louis Vuitton Coin Purse, Margaux Motin Agenda 2012, Leopard iPhone Case from Barcelona & BB Tour) / 2. Famous Cake of France / 3. Vans Family / 4. Skate date (Dusters Cruiser, Vans Slip-ons in Blue) / 5. My Totoro babies! / 6. Isshin Ramen / 7. Sashimi goodness at Isshin / 8. Siblings (Aika, Ken & Erika) / 9. Halloween at Jamba Juice with my Star Wars Crew / 10. Transformers Monopoly Deal / 11. Oldest Mcdonald’s standing in Harrisson / 12. Midnight skate / 13. Matching Tiffany & Co. Rings  with my sister / 14. The view from my balcony / 15. Smiley Face Cake from Shangri-La / 16. Jack Daniels with Ken.


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My friend, Nikita gave me an award! At first i thought it was a spam of some kind but it wasn’t. She, herself was totally clueless about this. This helped her and myself understand this whole, Liebster Award: 


“The Liebster Blog Award is given to bloggers by bloggers. It is a way to acknowledge each other and say “you’re doing a great job”. It is for blogs with 200 or less followers, so it’s also a great way to spread the word about smaller blogs and get them more readers and followers!
When you receive the award, you post 11 random facts about yourself and answer 11 questions from the person(s) who nominated you. You pass the Award onto 11 other blogs (make sure you tell them you nominated them!) and ask them 11 questions. You’re not allowed to nominate the blog(s) who nominated you!”



Eleven Facts you probably didn’t know about me:


  1. I’m a home-body kind of person. I rarely go out. I only go out when there’s an event that needs supporting or when a close friend invites me. I don’t like going to parties that involve dancing and alcohol. Generally, i am not a party person. I love chilling at home or chilling some place else with friends, good music and pizza. 
  2. I love French Hip Hop Music. Even though i can’t understand half of what they’re saying, i love how they rap or sing it. Plus it helps me learn the language and accent more. I’ve actually come to learn and memorize some French songs.
  3. I’m addicted to KitKat. KitKat actually helps me avoid smoking. This is a fact. I would rather eat KitKat than smoke a cigarette. That’s why i always bring some in my purse. Just to avoid smoking.
  4. I hate small bags or purses. I’m a girl scout. So, i tend to have a bit of everything in my bag. Just to be ready for any mishap that would happen.
  5. I’m not a romantic at all. Well, it depends really. I’m not a fan of guys who are too cheesy. I don’t know how one can measure the amount of sweetness one person can get but for me there’s a right amount on how a guy should be. That’s the one thing i love about my man. He knows how to be romantic, how to be sweet and how to be corny without abusing it like other guys do.
  6. I have a dislocated collar bone. I don’t regret it though. It happened when i was like 7 years old. I jumped off a fast moving bike and we all know what happened after. It was nice experience if you ask me.
  7. I had braces when i was in high school. I had it for a year. I know some of you knew this already. But i guess some of you didn’t. I hated it. But i’m glad i only had it for a year. The dentist said i only needed a year to have the perfect teeth. 
  8. I’m allergic to seafood (especially Shrimp), pistachio nuts, alcohol and fried chicken.
  9. I absolutely love spicy food! I can’t eat anything without chili in or on them. I have a high tolerance when it comes to spicy food and I have yet to try the spiciest food on this planet! 
  10. I am a nocturnal. I am usually awake and more productive at night/dawn. I have Europe’s body clock. You can catch me online at night til dawn. I only wake up early when i have a photoshoot or if i need to do something important. But besides that, i am wrapped comfortably in my leopard sheets, drowned in my leopard pillows on my leopard bed which i call “The Jungle of Love.”
  11. I’m in the happiest relationship right now. I am still madly inlove with the bestest man who means the world to me. I love him with all my heart. ♥


Eleven Answers to Nikita’s Questions:



1. Link me your favorite song of all time. JUST ONE.

  • I support our local artists. So i would go for Catch You by Rjay of LDP. This song can brighten up any bad day.
Catch You by Rjay of LDP feat. June Marizeey
2. Who are you dying to meet? Why?
  • Pharrell Williams. Man, he got me drooling everytime i see a photo of him. How can someone be so fine? He’s the actual definition of perfection. I don’t care if we don’t end up together. As long as he’s my homeboy, i’m all good. 
3. Who is your Hero?
  • Everyone. We all have our own struggles in life. And it amazes me how each one of us copes up with it. How we find ways to overcome each struggle that comes our way. How we can even spare our time just to make someone happy. We are all heroes. We all save each other in different ways. 
4. Has anyone saved your life? If yes, please do tell us how it happened. If no, tell us if you need saving and how you want to be saved.
  • Yes. A couple of people have. I don’t what to share how and from what did they saved me from. All that matters is, they were there when i needed them the most.
5. Do you love yourself?
  • Of course i do! I don’t wanna sound vain or anything. But i do love myself. 
6. How did you overcome your insecurities?
  • I don’t know actually. But when i was young i was extremely shy. Shy to the point that i can’t even order at Mcdonalds. But i guess that all went away little by little when i started modeling. But for the insecurities, i guess i’ve always thought of an individual to be unique. That’s why you call them individuals. Because no one can be the exact same person. Even if they’re twins. Everyone has their own beauty and uniqueness that erases the thoughts of insecurity in one’s mind. 
7. What inspires you? Why? What inspired you today?
  • Everything under the sun! My family, my Love, my Friends, Music, Fashion, Food. Absolutely everything. What inspired me today was… Mon petit ami. He has been my inspiration for quite some time now. I’m glad i have him in my life. :)
8. What is your comfort food? Why?
  • Pizza. I can eat Pizza all day everyday in any mood i’m in. Pizza is just a gift from the heavens above. Yes, i know. I’m a pizza addict and i’m darn proud of it!
9. What’s your favorite radio station?
  • I seldom listen to radio stations anymore. But i guess, 89.9 because of BNO (Boys Night Out) They’re insanely funny and entertaining at night. 
10. If you have $1,000,000, what would you do with it? Explain.
  • Something so romantic and cheesy. And that would be between me and my man. :)
11. How do you see me (Nikita) as a person? Be honest.
  • I see you as a talker. You can talk for hours and not get tired. I can call you 24/7. Plus, its true. You are really a competitive person. I don’t know if that’s a good thing or a bad one. But you should tame that side of yours. Thanks for the award! Peace. ;) 


Eleven People i tagged:


  1. superfantasticacid
  2. mslexiiiii
  3. everythingepic
  4. tringee
  5. deadaily
  6. thr3dwnfck
  7. jhoreesondopee
  8. tsureishi
  9. theluckywonder
  10. quirkybliss
  11. deniseemmanuelle

Eleven Questions:


  1. What is the scariest movie you’ve ever watched?
  2. What is the corniest pick-up line you’ve ever heard?
  3. Name some of your favorite TV series.
  4. What are the local clothing lines you support?
  5. Who is your Icon? 
  6. Give me some of the best quotes you’ve ever read or heard.
  7. Give me the number of the best pizza company here in the Philippines.
  8. Give me the number of the best donut company here in the Philippines.
  9. Cigarettes or Weed? Why?
  10. Link me a song that best describes me or how you feel about me. 
  11. What was your first impression when you met me? Did that impression change over time? 


Don’t forget to link me your posts/answers when you’re done! Sorry for the lame ass questions. I can’t think of anything decent to ask. 


Anyway, if you have more questions to ask me. You can drop it all in my Ask box! x

My recap marked by little filtered squares. 1. What i wore when i got back from France. (Fuck Swag Tee from Black Scale, Leopard Pants from H&M & Black Dr. Martens) / 2. Welcome home dinner for my dad / 3. The Jungle of Love aka. My bed / 4. Dusters California Cruiser Ace Bamboo from France / 5. Vans Authentic Leopard Pack in black brown / 6. What’s left of my pocket money  / 7. With the little rascal, Francis @ SM Grocery / 8. Bought this leopard chair with Princess Ashley on it / 9. Vintage Givenchy Wallet / 10. Cherry Poppers @ Blessy’s Graduation Party in Manila Polo Club / 11. Custardroons from Blessy’s Graduation Party / 12. Millennium Falcon Star Wars Watch


You can tag along by following @aikayamaguchi x

I made a mask out of my face because I didn’t realize I was quite beautiful. God blessed me so. I practically destroyed it. I had to wear heavy black eyelashes like bat wings, and dark lines under my eyes, and cut all my hair off, my long dark hair. 
( Edie Sedgwick, American Girl 1982 )
“Edith Minturn Sedgwick, beautiful artist and actress. Remembered for setting the world on fire.” 

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