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

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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11/24/2012
Photographer ©Erika Yamaguchi
My partner-in-crime, my best friend, mah gurl is back! After 6 long months of being apart, we’re finally together!!! Manila wasn’t the same without her. But now she’s back i think we’re ready to cause of mayhem!


I got to spend the whole tuesday with Tring and Derek. I miss this two so bad! We were all busy with our OJTs that we didn’t have time to talk and see each other. But when we knew Tring was coming home, we literally dropped everything we did,  cancelled plans just to spend an entire day with her. Being reunited with your closes friends is the best feeling ever. Well, second best. But still, being with them that day was just perfect. I got to tell them all the things and stories they’ve missed and I got to listen to their stories as well. We didn’t care what time it was. The day was spent with stories, food, laughter and of course it wouldn’t be complete without playing Just Dance.


Like i said, Hold on to the good ones. Pray for the rest. 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


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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.” 

My recap of Europe marked by little filtered squares. 1. Nimes view from the inside / 2. Heineken - The official beer of Nimes / 3. Walking the streets of Paris with PBE / 4. Steak & frites for our lunch in Paris / 5. My SNCF tickets / 6. Le Grau du Roi with the ladies  / 7. A view of Monaco’s Beach / 8. On our way back to Nimes… First class chillin’ / 9. Red berry Mojito @ Stars n Bars, Monaco / 10. Authentic Filipino Food @ Barcelona (Sinigang & Sisig) / 11. Ferrero Rocher Ice cream / 12. Fresh Strawberries & whipped cream for meirenda @ Monaco

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As someone who grew up around people who can skate and at the same time, my fascination over it, i came across this article on Flavorwire of some of the raddest skateparks in the world. How amazing would it be to hang out at these with friends during a sunset? Sounds like the most perfect of nights to me! 
Youth Factory – Lusitania, Spain


Museum of Ocean and Surf by Steven Holl with Solange Fabiao - Biarritz, France


Skate Villa by Philipp Schuster – Salzburg, Austria


Skatepark Stuttgart by MBA/S Associates – Stuttgart, Germany


Dennis “Polar Bear” Agnew Memorial Skatepark by Wormhoudt Inc. – Venice Beach, California


True Skate Virtual Park by True Axis


PAS Skate House by Francois Perrin and Gil Lebon Delapointe – Paris, France


ZAP ADOS’ by Bang Architects – Calais, France


Emblematic Monument by Enrique Norten and TEN Arquitectos – Mexico


Lions Park by Rural Studio – Greensboro, Alabama

My recap marked by little filtered squares. 1. Chanel Makeup Goodies from Japan (Perfection Lumiere, Vitalumiere Eclat & Correcteur Perfection) / 2. Givenchy Necklace / 3. Jeffrey Campbell Spikes available @ SM Department Store / 4. Got a fresh pair of tortoise eyeglasses @ Dickies / 5. Our dog, Porkchop was sleeping with me / 6. France grocery shopping with the family! We ladies have the same tortoise style of eyewear  / 7. Mcdonalds sundae aint cheap! / 8. Our night shoes! Zebra for Ikai, Gator for Ken & of course, Leopard for me! / 9. What i wore during my despidida lunch @ Dusit Hotel. (Undefeated Shirt, Lee Jeans & Black Dr. Martens) / 10. With the best boys of our family, Ken, my brother & Ric, my sister’s boyfriend / 11. Finally! We’re complete! / 12. Buffet @ Dusit Hotel
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My recap marked by little filtered squares. 1. My Plane Ticket to France + My 2nd Schengen Visa / 2. Chanel Essentials - Le Crayon Yeux, Correcteur Perfection & Stylo Yeux Waterproof / 3. Louis Vuitton fresh from Tokyo Japan / 4. Finally got my Vintage Casio DBX-110  Data Bank Digital LCD Watch in mint condition! / 5. Salmon Sashimi + Caesar Salad + Crab Soup / 6. Getting my hair fixed at Tony & Jacky, Magallanes with Yuki as my trusted junior hair dresser! / 7. Bumped into B, my bestfriend in Glorietta / 8. The perfect V-Shape haircut! Thank you, Yuki for fixing my uneven hair! / 9. Thank you for keeping me cozy and dry, Starbucks! / 10. Got a free Forever 21 USB for shopping above 3k / 11. Sisterhood Studded Rings from Forever 21 with her Gucci Watch and my Casio Watch / 12. Surrounded by my leopard pillows and sporting my American Flag Pajamas just because its the 4th of July. Happy Independence Day, y’all!

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