To Do List: May

Hopping straight in, we're back to check in. It's gonna be May!

Checking Up #3

Time to check in with you guys. Here's a few things from April.

Me Time Tag

Pineapples

Source: gh0stparties

Pineapples:

A haiku.

On Loving Yourself

Another quote I came across on Marc and Angel's blog. It reads:

To Do List: April

I'm back today to check in with you guys & update you on last months to do list. I think I did pretty well, but as I'm still unemployed, the need to find work carries over into this month although a few things have changed. The most important thing being that I'm now enrolled in college, so my job will have to be part-time. As such, this months to do is as follows:

Cosy Nook & A Sentence

Nothing like having a place that's all your own...


Thanks for reading,

xoxo Alysia

5 Things & Five Blogs #1

As I'm writing this it's snowing in Texas. (A few weeks ago.) I though it only appropriate to pair today's post with this picture of me in Colorado last December. Pretty right? Today I've decided to share five random facts about myself with you.

Checking Up #2

Time to check in, once again. Let's see what's going down in the crazy town of IHE.

To Do List: March

Looking forward to things (hopefully) warming up. I say hopefully because this Texas & Texas gives no shits. A few things I've been dealing with in the past couple of months should be resolving themselves by the mid-March or else everything will fall to ruin around me. That took a bit of a morbid turn but I'm keeping the faith. Let come what may, I'll face it with my head held high.

Instagram #2

Today, we're back to talk about instagram.

On Being Alone

As I was reading a recent blog post from Marc and Angel Hack Life when I read a few lines that struck a cord within me. It read:

On Facing Your Fears

I've had this quote saved to a note pad on my desktop for months because I've been meaning to make a post about it. Of course, being the forgetful spaz I am, I'd tell myself that I'd get to it another day and completely forget about it.

The Netflix Tag

Been seeing this tag floating around recently. Who better to take a crack at this tag than the self-proclaimed Netflix junkie herself?

To Do List: February

Today, much like this rest of the week, has been quiet. Spent some time submitting job applications, making important phone calls, editing videos, typing up blog posts & vlogging. I've also been testing out my phone camera, as you can see from the above photo.

Just Words #1

This Will Smith quote floated down my instagram feed one day and gave me so much life. I knew I had to share it.

New In: January

Pins & needles; that's what I've been sitting on while waiting to share some of the new items I've been testing out since the beginning of the new year. Let's dive right in.

Checking Up #1

Let's stop and take stock of what's been happening the world of IHE lately....

Instagram #1

Obviously, I have been on a social media kick lately. Today we're talking instagram.

Chair Crush with One Kings Lane

I can't be the only who dreams of having the perfect chair to come home to after a long day to just lounge around in with your favorite blanket, a good read and mug of hot cocoa.

I mean, that's as close to heaven as it gets, right?

As far as which chair is the perfect chair? It doesn't take much to please me. If the design of the chair is done well and allows for comfort, I'm like putty in my seat. Today, I'm teaming up with One Kings Lane and a few other bloggers to talk about of my chair crush.

Current Favorite Social Media Platform

2015 has ushered in a few changes for me. The main one being my outlook on life and anything that can affect it negatively, i.e. social media, negative people and unhealthy living. Recently, I deleted my Facebook account, shocking, I know. It wasn't so much that it was having a negative affect on my life but it was an amazingly huge waste of time, the posts were never ending and I felt to OCD about making sure I was up to date on everything that everyone was posting. It had to stop. The second I hit that delete account button, I felt a weight lift off of my shoulders. Following that I decided to also delete my Tumblr account. Same principle. Don't get me wrong, I love tumblr but I could spend hours on that sight and not even realize it, not exactly what you'd call healthy. So, it had to go as well.

In Alysia's Eyes: Getting to Know You Tag

1. Can you post a picture of yourself?

2. Would you date an 18-year-old at the age you are now?

I'm 21 and I absolutely would not.

3. Do you prefer to be friends with girls or boys?

Girls.

4. Would you ever smile at a stranger?

I smile at strangers everyday.

Everyday Staples

5 Things: Winter Beauty Picks

Things To Do On a Rainy Day

After a brief period of unexpected rain here in the dry, dusty south (much needed, trust me), I find myself having a tad more insight into how I would choose to spend these disagreeably soggy days. If you're looking for a few alternatives yourself, this should help shed some light.

The 1989 Inspired "Ask Anything" Tag

A NEW PERSPECTIVE

Wow, I haven't updated my blog since May? 

Well, I guess I'd better let you guys know what I've been up to in my hiatus. There will be a video uploaded to my channel soon with the same purpose as this blog post but I figured I'd get back into the habit of updating you here as well.

Can't hurt, right?

E.L.F. HAUL + REVIEW

In the world of YouTube, it's customary to stumble upon the masses raving about new trends, styles and items haute off the shelf. This often leads to quite a bit of silent envy and coveting which can end in a shopping splurge. I, suffice it to say, am a victim of this sudden fascination and the products coveted products were none other than:

e.l.f. Cosmetics: Makeup + Brush Set

Attempting To Be Street

Fashionista Feature: Passionae Robinson

 As the semester comes to an end, the cesspool that is finals week has finally dispelled. Everyone is left wanting nothing more than to burn all the text books, gorge on chipotle & live while they're still young. Including AU Tiger, Passionae Robinson. With a devil may care  attitude, this diva attacks life armed with a winning personality & killer wardrobe in tow. When faced with school, working, maintaining a relationship & your fashionista reputation most Freshmen would throw in the proverbial towel. However sacrificing style is not an option for Passionae. One look at this femme fatale and you'll know that her presentation is never sloppy. That's why I had to drop everything I was doing to find out, how does she do it!

Continue scrolling for the Q&A!

THRIFT SHOPPING

Threw on this number for a day of thrifting with my sister who has never been. It was just something I could throw on quickly while still maintaining a flowy, chic vibe. On my lips is Revlon Matte Lip Balm in Standout. It's a new product I picked up recently and I've been loving it! My hair is in a flat twist updo made up of a series of flat twists circling the head from hairline to crown & bound with an elastic. It's finally warming up here in Texas which is both a blessing and a curse. But you know what they say, everything is bigger in Texas,  including the heat!