Friday, we meet again.

Hey y’all! Happy Friday (or almost Friday if you’re reading this on a Thursday, Catherine).

First off, I want to thank you for you all for your comments yesterday! Unfortunately, something’s up with Disqus right now and I can’t respond to you, but I’ll get back to you asap. I guess this means you can’t comment on today’s post? After reading all of them, I’ve decided to add a goal:

1. Be on time to school more- My first period teacher is incredibly chill about being late, and 7:35 is ridiculously early for life, but being late is a bad habit and I hate the feeling of being late period. I also get really annoyed when people are late and what’s worse than being a hypocrite right?

Moving on, this week was pretty great, as weeks go. Lots of happy little moments, productive time, and pleasant surprises. 

I tried a green smoothie! It was so yummy- definitely writing out a recipe for this!

So I keep seeing posts about "snow days" and "WOW Snow in AL" and "Snow in Austin!" Yay for you, but uh, California finally got some rain. 

So all of you out there in the cold, please pray for some more precipitation for CA!

Surprise lunch date with mommy! FYI, just because there is something green on your plate does not mean its healthy. It just means that it's prettier to take a picture of. 

Y'all. If you have not been to the Melt, GO. 

Found this practically baby picture of my friend Meera and I. Would you believe that this was just TWO years ago? I've been told I look 11 years old here...

Not sure if this should be considered a highlight, but....I really hate this game and how bad I am at it. 

Happy Friday, loves (wait LOL that's so weird and not me. Never saying that again)

xo, Hima

P.S. I want to punch Blogger right now for all the formatting problems these last couple of days.

Thank You Notes: Hima Hearts Edition

Hey y'all- happy Friday! So I saw this really cute and sassy post at Living in Yellow, inspired by the Jimmy Fallon Thank You notes segment, and I thought it would be a fun way to write today's post, because I'm clearly cute and sassy. 

Don't burst my bubble. 

Dear Blog World, Thank you for accepting my excuses for the abysmal quality of the below picture. I was clearly trying to get a picture in before the bell rang for class to start.

Dear Spirit Commissioners, Thank you for making Monday Pajama Day so I did not have to suffer through the end of break in the discomfort of jeans. I went the extra mile and went with the bed head look too! (Wait, is it even considered going the extra mile if it entails less effort? Let's not think about that) 

Dear California, Thank you for being sane while the rest of the US is a bunch of icicles thanks to that insane polar vortex. Thank you for amazing sunrises like this and warm winter weather and not being able to see your breath in the morning. It might be nice if we got a little rain- because of the whole drought situation, yaknow?

Dear Rest of the US, My heart goes out to you. I was jealous of all the snow for approximately 0.3 seconds until I read all y'all's bone-chilling (HA. Get it?) stories about it. For those of you who are freezing your butts off, I'm sending over warm thoughts! If it makes you feel any better, it is a whopping 41 degrees right now and I'm not wearing socks. 

Dear eyes, Thank you for not being able to tell the difference between dark wash and regular wash jeans, and making for very awkward #twinning pictures. They're dark wash if they're not white, right?

Dear Shruthi and Tulika, You obviously don't know what light blue means. "Wear light blue scarves!" And then the next day you walk into school with everything except light blue. Except I love you anyway because you're the bomb-diggity. Just swell!

Dear Maggie Smith, Thank you for being the sassiest grandma ever to walk the earth. Your one liners get me every time, but you've got a surprising amount of wisdom underneath it all. 

Dear Downton Abbey, Thanks for airing without ads, so a 2 hour show is actually two hours long. I love you because it actually takes me the whole week to get through the two hour episode. Thank you for attractive actors and plot twists. Nobody likes Thomas though. You should've gotten rid of him instead of Matthew. 

Dear Frozen, Thanks for being literally the cutest movie in existence. Never mind that I watched you on a Wednesday morning during a workout before school. I may or may not have changed my lock screen to a picture of Elsa. Also, Olaf is the snowman of the year.

P.S. I think Disney is moving away from the whole "damsel in distress saved by prince in shining armor" storyline and I'm loving it. 

Dear Frozen Soundtrack, I haven't stopped listening to you since Sunday. My favorite songs are "For the First Time In Forever" and "Do You Want to Build A Snowman?" because they're just so darn cute! For once, my desire to sing Disney songs in the halls of my school is acceptable because everyone else is doing it too! 

 Dear California,  Did I mention how thankful I am for your weather? It's what made this outfit possible in the middle of January.

Dear Short Hair, Thanks for being healthy again! I've come to terms with you, and I kind of love your bouncy curls.

Dear Hima, Thank you for having the confidence to wear socks and mocs. They're so warm and comfy and wonderful.

xo, Hima

AP Candyology, Mustache Shenanigans, and Vine Swingin'

First off, HAPPY FRIDAY. 

This week felt like an eternity and I couldn't be happier that it's almost over. 

From yummy coffee to candy-infused bio labs to the start of Movember, this week had everything. 

1. I don't normally take selfies wearing fake mustaches, but when I do, it's for a good cause. Movember is an organization that promotes mens' health throughout the month of November by encouraging men to grow out their facial hair to raise awareness. Obviously, girls can't really do that, hence the fake mustache! 

ohmygod did I just use hence. 

What is happening to me. 

[okay, moving on]

 Our school is doing a huge campaign, which I've been working really hard to shamelessly promo, and I'm really excited about it!

2. AP Bio DNA Candy Models are the best! Never mind that I felt really sick for like 3 hours after because of all the sugar. 

3, 4, 5. Leadership Ropes Course YAYAYAY. Okay, technically this was last week, but I didn't write about it, so it got pushed. 

Imagine the best experience of your life. Now multiply it by infinity. 

That was the ropes course. No, just kidding, but it was SO fun!

Thanks to Ian for the great photos!

Other than that, this week was pretty mellow, y'all. Here's to a wonderful 3 day weekend!

xo, Hima

Fun Friday Blog Hop!

Hey ya'll! This week I'm co-hosting the Fun Friday blog hop (YAY), but I wanted to show you some pictures from Halloween! I went as an 80's fitness/aerobics instructor with one of my friends, and it was SO much fun!

Aren't we just the cutest? BIG PLUS: We were really comfy all day! And no my hair was not cooperating!

Some of my friends were lamesauce and didn't dress up. At all. (Prachi, Gauri, Shruthi, Sneha this is you). 

1. Favorite spanish teacher!

2. Zombie dolls and Fitness instructors make a great picture. 

3. Thank you to Gauri for the amazing Blogilates tank top! 

1. No photo blog post would be complete without these two. 

 Quote of the day from Bee: "Okay this photo is going to be really awkward because I can't move my arms in this dress." Oh, how I love her!

2. My little brother made me proud as Harry Potter!

Can I just say how great my school's staff is? I mean Bee (Princess Belle) got the entire office staff to dress up as Disney Princesses). And yes, Rapunzel is a guy. 

They're just so cute!

Mmk, I know that was a lot of photos, but hopefully you'll go ahead and link up to the hop now! For those of you here for the first time, hi! Check out the About me  section if you have time! Leave your blog link in the comments below so I can check it out!

 

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xo, Hima

Narcissism at it's finest

Ahh, Thursday night. 

The weekly dump of pictures of myself attempting to look presentable or celebrating my efforts with a selfie. 

Like I said, narcissism at it's finest. 

Sidenote: I think lifestyle blogging, by definition, is really narcissistic. I mean, you're writing about your life, posting pictures of your self, etc. It's all about you. But you know what? I'm fine with that. Your blog is yours! Your blog is for you to post whatever the heck you want, right? I love writing blog posts, posting photos, and interacting with readers. 

Thoughts? 

Okay, back to my High Five for Friday! 

1. This photo isn't technically from this week, but I've spent a lot of time with my little brother this week, and I've realized that my baby is growing up. He's in fourth grade, and he had this huge geography test this week, so he was actually sitting down and studying like he was supposed to, and it really hit me that he gets older as I do.

But he'll always be my baby bother brother, right? 

2. 

2. I really wish it was warm enough for these outfits again. I also wish both of us weren't so busy so we could spend more time with this girl. We go to school together, and she's one of my best friends, but I never see this fool. 

3. Uh, fall fashion. And leaves. Leaves are great. . And selfies. And scarves. I discovered the magic of cardigans and scarves last winter and things only went up from there. 

After years of being the "school sweatshirt/graphic tee" girl, I got my act together. Thank god for growing up. 

4. Food is always good.

5. HALLOWEEN DECS YAY. I'm in love.

Lastly, I know this has been a long post, but I've been obsessed with this song this week, and I think you should listen to it. Tell me what you think!

What were the best parts of your week? Anything exciting? Let me know in the comments below!

xo, Hima

High Five for Friday- Birthday Edition!

It's pretty well accepted that birthdays are the best days of the year. Yes, better than Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Halloween combined. 

Even if you've got school/work. 

I had a Calculus and an AP Biology test on my birthday, as well as an event at school later that night, so I wasn’t expecting much on Tuesday.

I don’t know what I was thinking. 

I woke up to pancakes and balloons and the sweetest card from my little brother. 

My friends also made an adorable poster and brought me balloons and foods and it was just such a beautiful day. My best friend wrote me a card that is in her words "longer than my dog." Yes, I started crying when I read it. 

I got the good eggs ya'll. I love them all to pieces. 

(p.s. tests + event went swimmingly if you were wondering)

2. I got to update my boards!

Making prints and putting them up really reminds me of the people I love, and how lucky I am to have friends and family like them.  

 3. This happened. I actually hit 100 on my birthday but I forgot to screenshot it.
Thanks so much ya'll.
love you!

4. A free PSL on my birthday. Remember my love for those? 

Actually who doesn't want a free drink anytime (not THAT kind of drink. I'm 16!)

Quick sidenote: How annoying is it that I can't put my Starbucks gift card onto my actual Starbucks card? I want to be a gold member! #firstworldproblems #donthatemeforusingthat

5. Scarves + boots. 

enough said. 

How was your week? Any other September birthdays out there?

I'm having a big party on Saturday, and I'm so excited to do a recap for you!

xo, Hima

Wow, it's been a while.....

Busy. 

One word I would use to describe myself this week. 

Just...busy. 

Sometimes when you're really busy, you forget to appreciate the little things. You're so focused on finishing everything you need to do, and some things just fly by. 

That's why I so enjoyed doing this week's High Five for Friday. 

All things considered, this was a pretty fabulous week!

1. We started off the week with my all-time favorite dessert. ever. Ya'll really loved chocolate mug cake!

(go check out the recipe I linked above- you will NOT regret it!)

2. This picture of one of my teachers at age 15 makes my life. 

Yes, I have permission to post it. 

3. You need this in your life. 

4. I am the selfie queen. This is my school principal ya'll. He's from New Zealand and he's amazing!

5. School photos- we'll go through a timeline next week. Should be fun to take a trip down memory lane!

Love you all, especially you new readers who have joined me in the past couple of days. Welcome!

How was your week? 

xo, Hima

Short and Sorta Sweet

My week, I mean. 

What with Labor Day at the beginning, and a whirlwind junior year schedule, I've barely had time to breathe!

While it wasn't my best week ever (life hit me, but that's okay!), there were definitely high points. 

From the beginning of fall fashion, to fall foods, to sweet dogs, and nice people, I'd say this was one of those weeks where the little things mean the most. 

Clockwise, from top left. 

1. Fall fashion is the greatest. Long cardigans? Purple pants? Everything fall? Please, come to me. 

2. Overnight oat jars. 

Ya'll. I have found yet ANOTHER use for those famed mason jars. Especially the itty bitty ones. 

Oatmeal + Yogurt + Fruit. I'm in love. Look out for a recipe post about those jars of happiness coming soon!

3. Fall outfit #2. I think dresses are underrated in terms of comfort. I could live in these. 

4. Puppy. She's SO cute when she's begging. 

5. Within student government at school, we have Big-Littles, like in sororities! Yesterday my Big gifted me these adorable (and delicious!) brownies & encouraging card because she knew that my week wasn't the easiest. 

Totally made up for everything! 

I thought ya'll might like to start off your weekend with some of these great links I've found this week- enjoy!

Michelle's Fall Fashion choices from Anthro are divine. 

Nicole wrote a great post about following your passion- definitely worth the read. 

21 Parents who deserve to lose their Vine privileges. I confess that I watched each of them multiple times because they're so funny!

This spoken word poem on what teachers make. So powerful!

Share something from your week with me! :)

xo, Hima

Is Chevron a Blogger Thing?

Ya'll. I'm confused. I used to not like chevron. Weird zig-zag stripes on zig-zag stripes? Uh....weird, right? And actually a little bit ugly. 

And then I started my blog. Now?

"ohmygosh that's so cute!" Personally, I don't like anything except color + white combos, or mint + black but that's just me! What do you think?

Anyways, here's my question to you:

Is liking chevron a blogger thing? Why? 

And here's what inspired that question- and obviously the beginning of my Friday Five: 

1. We had to make puzzle pieces for Leadership (I'm on student government) to show that we're a family- how cute, right? I couldn't come up with anything, and than it hit me- CHEVRON!

Of course I left my orange marker at home, so I used highlighter. 

2. Welcome Back Bash last Friday! I know this is a little late to write about this, but YOLO. 

JK, I didn't say that. 

Carpe diem. 

There. SO much classier!

Photobooths, best friends, music and dancing. 

Definitely a great night ya'll!

Don't mind the In N Out hat (Sidenote: HA you poor non-Californians don't even know what that is!)- it was a nautical theme and we don't have the budget for real sailor hats. 

3. I found flat-ish land in California. NorCal, to be exact. 

This is a rarity ya'll. The only elevation changes in sight were the mountains in the distance. 

Notice the palm trees and evergreens in the same area. 

#californialivin

4. I got Sperry's! I've been wanting these for FOREVER and I'm totally obsessed with them. 

Seriously. 

I've worn them three days in a row. I never do that. 

5. Not really a high...but I'm getting my wisdom tooth taken out today. 

Yes, you heard read that right. 

I only have one. My bio teacher says that it mean I'm a "highly evolved human."

Honestly, as long as I can get my homework done for the weekend. 

What was your experience like? Wish me luck!!!

xo, Hima

Highlights

In no particular order, I have for you the very best things of my week. Does it ever occur to you that my top five events are also the five things that I happen to take pictures of? 

That's okay, right? Moving on!

1. On Thursday, at work, we had a "Women in Science" brunch, and all the girls had to write something that inspired them on their butterflies. We stuck them all on this sign, and it looked so pretty! 

2. Straightened my hair earlier this week! It's getting so long now- I love it! :)

3. I went to San Francisco with my mom after work on Thursday, which is always a treat. I was struck by the beauty of having mountains/hills on the right side of the road, and the ocean on the left. 

Oh, how I love this city. 

My heart will always be in San Francisco. 

Garbanzo beans, chard, and mushrooms with quinoa. 

Beet and black bean burger with fries. 

4. Dinner in SF at the cutest vegetarian/vegan restaurant ever: Source! It gives off that beautiful San Francisco vibe: a little bit hippie, a little bit hipster, and wonderfully green! you HAVE to go if you're ever in SF. 

5. I got this text from my student and I wanted to cry. Why does summer have to end? 

What were the highlights of your week?

Also, any ideas to name these posts more creatively? 

xo, Hima