Drinking My Way Through Philly, One Latte at a Time

Prom 2015

Ugh what a night. To think that this was my last prom makes me so emotional, but I enjoyed every moment of it. My classmates and their dates looked absolutely stunning. Oh what I would give to rewind back to last night...

I guess it's time to check prom off of my Senior bucket list... next up, graduation! Here come the water works :(

ALSO! An amazing alternative for prom is RENTING a dress! I know what you're thinking, "ehh that's kind of sketchy," or "I don't want to wear second-hand dresses." BUT! I found a truly amazing and reliable site called Rent The Runway

https://www.renttherunway.com

...where you can rent DESIGNER dresses/clothing/accessories for a reasonable price! Find a dress you want, look through the hundreds (sometimes thousands) of reviews and pictures that customers have posted, pick a size (and a backup size too), and you voila! They'll send you two sizes, for either a 4-day rental or an 8-day rental. My dress came in the day before prom (just as I had scheduled it), and it fit perfectly. They also sent fashion tape, lotion, and even a garment bag + hangers for the two dresses for me to keep! It was such an easy process and I highly recommend it.

Love to all, Mia xoxo

Valentines Day

Spoiling the people I love with these yummy chocolate strawberries! 

When I die, I want to become a tree.

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Posting this so that I can be held accountable to my 10 resolutions. Change is good people! It's time to put these words into action! 

2015

Started the new year off with this breathtaking hike. Here's to new lessons, blessings, and beginnings. 

Mākaha

Good morning Kahana, I think I'm in love with you

Kahana was a beauty this morning. We are so spoiled to live in the most beautiful place on Earth. 

The Most Wonderful Time of The Year

There is no better way to celebrate Christmas than going to the beach, having family time, and eating yummy sushi together. December has been so amazing and I don't think i'm ready to say goodbye to the holiday season just yet :(

"You do not realize now what I am doing, but later you will understand." John 13:7

Sunday is pancake day

Bills Syndey Waikiki

My parents paid off the $200 parking ticket I got last week, so the least I could do was treat them to a yummy breakfast (and at the cutest place too). Bills Syndey (or just Bills) is located next to Hard Rock Cafe and Brandy Melville in Waikiki. There's a dining/cafe area downstairs with a more casual feel, and a restaurant upstairs with a wider menu. The portion sizes were just enough and everything tasted clean and delicious! A little on the pricier side but definitely recommend this place! I have to try the lunch & dinner menu now :) 

Update

It's been about a month and a half since i've planted my sunflowers, and boy are they coming up fast. I'm eager for the flowers to bloom already!

Senior Year

   

First day of senior year tomorrow. How did time fly by so fast? 

I ate a papaya today. I wanted it so bad but it wasn't ripe. I ate it anyway. If I had waited a day or two it probably would've been the perfect papaya. Maybe life's like a papaya. Goodnight. 

Update

These are the smaller sunflowers I planted in pots 5 days ago. Signs of life people, signs of life!!! 

Perspective

Hearing about the loss of my classmates mom made me stop and reflect on my own life and how small my problems really are. We think we have it hard, when in reality there is so much hurt and sorrow in other people's lives. Her family has gone through so much of it, more than any family deserves to experience, losing her brother 2 years ago and now her mom yesterday. Sending a lot of prayer and love their way, and I would appreciate it if you would take the time to do the same. 

Hump day

Started the day off with a bowl of old fashioned oats and fruit, a dash of almonds and pine nuts, topped with organic big island honey (the best!!) and a scoop of peanut butter. My attempts to eating clean and healthy hehe. It's the perfect boost to my day which will hold me until lunch time. Now I'm headed off to school to pick up my laptop. Cheers to blogging from a computer and not from an iPhone, yahoo! Have a mighty fine day y'all. Xoxo

Tend a garden Tuesday?

I've always been in love with sunflowers so today I decided to start a sunflower garden in my backyard... (Mind you I have no gardening experience whatsoever) BUT I HAVE HOPE! These American giant apparently grow extremely tall overhead with flowers up to 10 inches across so I'm really excited to see them grow. I'll be posting every so often with its progress. To new beginnings! 

Monday

I started my morning with a 2 mile run workout + abs, then my mommy and I made these lovely WHOLE WHEAT chocolate heart shaped pancakes! Aren't they adorable?

It's a new week so I thought I'd set some goals for myself. 

•Daily prayer *

•Be patient and kind, to EVERYONE * (Well at least try hehe)

•Read my summer book

•Get exercise at least once a day

•Eat clean *

•Take a break from technology *

•Get my mind back into school mode soon, tryouts for volleyball are in one week and were back in class in two! 

Time needs to slow down because I never want this summer to end! Time to make the most of what's left.

Have a blessed Monday loves.