lovely-aiko

Just a casual post because I had a spur of motivation to blog. I just want to notate at this moment in my life, I am surrounded by some of the most wonderful, unique, inspiring people I have ever met. If I did not have these special individuals to inspire and share their perspectives and advice, I don't think I would be where I am today.

I am healing. I am growing. I am learning.

I am so grateful for the life I have.

Everyday is a chance for change, isn't it? There are so many times that I tell myself I am going to pursue something, but end up hesitating or not trying at all due to uncertainty and fear. This past year has been a year of learning lessons and reflection. In more recent weeks, I have surprised myself with what I am capable of doing and what I am capable of envisioning.

To those of you who don't know I am a college student pursuing my Bachelors of Science in Retail & Fashion Management. Now, now, before you begin your thoughts of, "You're going to school to become a manager?"...NO, I AM NOT. It was really a poor label the school has assigned to us fashion majors! It really places a stigma! Getting back on track... For a while I have been feeling uninspired and had lost all motivation to complete my degree. I had so much tension, worries, and fear of completing it. Various events happened, and I realized the root of my problem... Well, not root, but it certainly affected my drive and passion.

I am a person who thrives on competition, independent activity, and for the most part solitude. There was just something in my life that was just holding me back and creating a negative space for growth. There was certainly a lot of love and support, but not the drive I needed to keep myself motivated. I do not regret that period of my life; because I just view it as one of the many wonderful experiences I have been blessed with in this life. I have been released from it and I couldn't be more excited for what is in store for me from here on out.

My head is turning around into the right direction again. I know that I am capable of pushing myself to extremes. If I am not suffering enough, I am not working as hard as I should be to get to where I want to be. I will keep moving forward, reflecting on myself, improving myself, and all of which will make be better. I have visions which I will create into realities. I am independent, I am strong, I will overcome anything. Everyday, I want to remind myself and others of what they're capable of. So let us all keep pushing and searching for our answers and finding our places in life. It may take some time, trial, and error, but we will get there.

Good luck everyone & see you soon~!

Today I decided to cancel my Audible membership because I just haven't had the time to keep up with my books. I felt that it was a little wasteful to keep paying each month for an app I didn't have time for. Just as I was about to cancel my membership, they offered 50% my membership for the next three months ($14.99 down to $7.49). As tempting as that was, I canceled anyways. But I do give Audible props for caring about their customers! I just couldn't keep this to myself, I just thought it was lovely. x) If you're into audio books, definitely check out Audible!

This totally sounds like a plug, but I really want to give brands the recognition they deserve! I love great customer service and someday I hope to be a part of a business that values its customers above all. Just look at Amazon and Zappos! Of course they are branches of each other but they have gone above and beyond to become the trusted brands that they are today. I think they are certainly good stops to visit when shopping this holiday season!

I know this post is really unusual coming from me, but there is so much that I have been unable to share with you all due to a variety of reasons. It will eventually reveal themselves in the future (hopefully soon).

In the mean time I hope everyone is doing well and enjoying their holiday season!

See you soon~!

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Honestly, its been over a year hasn't it since I've last blogged. Nearly two years have passed since I promised to show you all my first trip back home (Hawaii)! There has been so much I wanted to show to you all but I somehow grew lazy. I wonder if I should save that for a different post, or would I just grow lazy again? HA, who am I kidding!? Of course I would probably keep pushing it back.

First things first, if you're reading this and do not know me my name is Jessica! HAJIMEMASHITE~! The URL may seem odd if you're new... I've taken up the name "lovelyaiko" since I was in the ninth grade. It's seems a little silly now that I am in my twenties, but it was such a large part of my life, it's hard to let go! I could possibly be making another blog move, but we'll see. OH, and OKAERINASAI~! to of my returning readers! In the past I wasn't too big on using random Japanese throughout my posts, but when I reveal everything it should make sense!

Oh dear, where to begin? *deep breath* .... Okay. Looking back at old posts there wassomething I meant to reveal at the beginning of last year; here it is: I AM CURRENTLY MAJORING IN FASHION! What an exciting year it has been for me. I transferred out of CSN and am now attending the Art Institute! I've met so many amazing and creative people here. Sadly, I've lost contact with some people very dear to me, but that is just pure laziness on my part. *ahem* Happy thoughts, happy thoughts! 

I have a few thing to attend to, but I promise I will be back soon with more exciting things to tell you guys. I shall end this with shameless self-shots(if you followed me in the past, the new photos might come off as a shock if you notice something~~~) :D

Happy autumn everyone!  *(*´∀｀*)☆
I know, I know its been a while since I've updated, but I am back and I have so many things to tell you all. Here's just a few little photos to keep you busy until I come back from work tonight. Hope all has been well and I'll see you later~! （＠＾▽＾＠）ノ

My hair isn't in the best condition today, but I have a good excuse! Hopefully I have the courage to tell you all within the next few days. So for now I'm just going to photo blog... (Finally got a legit tripod to hold up my rebel.) 

It took a while, but I have finally got down to organizing my closet! It has literally been 4 months since I've actually seen my shoe rack and basically the rest of my closet floor. The basket in my first photo is actually a pile of clean clothing.༼;´༎ຶ ۝ ༎ຶ༽.... I have been using two separate bins to keep my clean clothing and laundry apart up until a few days ago. v_v...

I am actually quite happy with the end result...of this side of my closet! I began this project at about 10PM one night then it carried on until 2AM. I have never been one to clean efficiently during the day.(;´༎ຶਊ༎ຶ`) Anyways, on the other side of my closet I have stacks of books and other miscellaneous items piled high, so I wont be revealing it until I set up the new book shelves that I recently bought. It's getting pretty late and I am going to make use of this "Fall back" time shift! Totally used an hour to blog instead of finishing a History paper... ༼๑ɷ๑༽ 

Note: I edited le SH*TE out of these photos (obviously..)

LOLZZZZZ. Its been a while since I've posted my face online. I have had a major bout of acne and it has recently begun to clear up after using some medication that my dermatologist prescribed to me. If I'm courageous enough, I'll dig up some before photos once all of my acne has healed. Although, I see results, my acne still makes me self-conscious.

On more than one occasion, my acne has thoroughly trampled my self-esteem. A few weeks ago I went on a date and one of the first things that my friend commented on was my acne. I felt HORRIBLE. On another occasion, at work, I was scheduled with a co-worker who I had not seen in a month and the first thing she said to me was, "Hey Je-- WHAT HAPPENED TO YOUR FACE?" ;^:... Initially my co-workers reaction made me feel awful, but I realized she'd be the best person to go to if I wanted to know if my acne is really clearing up. ❤

My mom just had a hoot asking my brother and I, "Can you pronounce that street sign? [insert troll face]" GUH, I know she thoroughly enjoyed the silence that came after my brother and I shyly answered "No..." Fortunately, this was the one sign that I could confidently pronounce out loud. x) Funny thing, "mainlanders" (as the people of Hawaii address the continental US would say), would think it's literally pronounced as "like-like" when in reality it's "lee-keh-lee-keh." I miss the feeling of re-discovering my past! The better portion of it anyways~~~

 Just some random bench that I shot on our way to the hotel.




FACT: These pigeons really intrigued me! We never see white pigeons in Vegas!

Here are some shots of the tees I bought from Tori a few weeks ago! It's always a pleasure to buy from her! ヾ(＠⌒ー⌒＠)ノ

(btw, I am not digging blogger's fixed photo settings ヽ(￣д￣;)ノ)

I don't believe I will be letting go of this dip dye look anytime soon~

Here's a post to commemorate blogger and it's transition into the app world! I'm so glad they have finally created an official app for blogspot! I'm always taking photos on my iPhone, but it was just to cumbersome to post through blogger's website on my phone or email photos to my computer, blah blah... Hopefully, as more people review the app, blogger will add more features to make the smartphone blogging experience better.

Haha, and thanks to Rach for her post on blogger's iPhone app!

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OOTD August, 30,2011 Open Cardigan: F21 Lace Tank: F21 Shorts: F21 Accessories: ASOS, H&M, Ebay

These are just some shots that I took at F21 yesterday while waiting for my 6PM class. °ﺑ °

CONFESSION: I've always thought "I don't have large eyelid space, therefore I cannot wear eyeliner or eyeshadow." As of lately, I've come to understand that, those countless of make-up videos I watched just weren't for me. After years of being unsatisfied with my eyelids and failed attempts at re-creating youtube looks, I've finally come across a look that just made everything click.

In some miraculous manner, bubzbeauty has just made sense of every failed attempt I have made with make-up. Literally, I just watched her "HyunA 'Bubble POP!' look" and it took four little words to get me into my bathroom to give eyeshadow another go. "JUST BELOW THE CREASE." LOL, since watching the video, I have been happily sporting eyeshadow below my crease. My eyeshadow isn't obvious, but it's the look that I have been searching for. It's subtle and easy on a complete make-up n00b such as myself.

Woot woot, so this is still a "Day 1" photo set... There's a photo of me & my bro at a Payless trying to kill time before check-in... I regret not taking more pictures of this shopping center. My childhood consisted of FUN FACTORY... Sad to say, I was in a bad mood because I had to pee really bad at this particular stop. ;_;





UGHHHHH, can you all see the monstrous line in that tiny bakery?!

Me just being the freak that I am ^^ Sporting my beloved & forever lost EOS WBK-3's



LOL, this is the area where my dad's cruise ship would port. I remembered as a little girl I would bawl before he had to leave -_-... Looking back, I was an idiot, my dad always came back each Saturday of the month! xD hahaha~~~