What's On My iPhone?

I asked you guys on Instagram recently what kind of blog posts you guys want and someone mentioned a what's on my phone post! I remember seeing a lot of these maybe a year ago but I somehow never did one. I do think they're quite interesting though and you can see a lot about a person from there phone. Plus to make this post even better it's a collab with some of my favorite girlies on the internet aka Natalie, Audrey, and Kristian! I love all of them so much and you should definitely go check them out and give them all of the love. :) Get ready to see the apps I use to edit my photos and a bunch more stuff!

This is my home screen! I have this cute photo of me as my wallpaper. I've learned that it's a bit weird to most people to have a photo of yourself as your wallpaper but it's ok haha. Most of my apps I keep in sections and only the ones I use a lot a lot I don't. For that, I have Instagram which is by far my most used app, email, and phone. Then at the bottom, I have messages, camera, and safari. You know my mom has her camera in a folder and I'm just well what about if you need to take a picture super quick????? I am such a photographer y'all. Also if you were wondering I currently have this case which I am absolutely obsessed with!



It has this super pretty floral rainbowy design with a little hummingbird! Plus it fits with my popsocket which looks a lot like this one except it's blue, purple, and pink. I used to have a clear case (I got a new phone so I had to get a new case) with a cute design which you can find in this post. It was super cute but it got dirty really easily and it showed since it was clear. This one, on the other hand, has a black back so it doesn't. I don't usually like getting dark colored things because my mood can definitely be affected by color and things around me but this case just makes me smile and feel calm. I'm not actually sure why but I'm into it haha.

Next up extras! Basically, things I want on my phone but also don't use that often and have no idea what category to put them in. I have all the norm iPhone stuff plus:

1. Google Calendar because your girl is trying to stay organized.
 2. Duolingo which I admittedly haven't used in like three months.
3. Yelp because sometimes mom gets me to pick out restaurants when we go out to eat.
4. Google Docs probably because I had to look at something I'd written on my phone.
5. GradePro aka the app to check my grades.
6. The Bible app which I don't use enough at all.
7. And some more boring stuff.

This is where it gets interesting! Hopefully. I don't know honestly. Social basically means anything that has to do with my blog/social media but that's not Instagram. That makes a lot of sense. Yeah. 

1. Bloglovin' which I use to read blogs (follow my blog here).

2. Hangouts which I don't use that often anymore because I mostly talk to people on Instagram now but I use it to talk to online friends.

3. Facetime because duh.

4. Goodreads an awesome reading app which I use to track the books I read and find new ones (find me here).

5. WhatsApp for when I traveled outside of the country that one time and because student council had their group chat on there last year. 

6. Tailwind which I downloaded and still have never really used. If anyone uses it and wants to teach me how that would be cool. 

7. Google Analytics because... well honestly I'm not sure why. I only actually check it on my computer like once every two months because I once again have no idea how to read it. If anyone wants to teach me that would be amazing.  

8. Pinterest because ummmm duhhhhhh (would love for you to follow me!!).

9. Collabor8 which you can hear more about in the post I did on how to make money online.

10. Followers+ to see who follows and unfollows me on Instagram.

11. Heartbeat which you can again find in that post I did on how to make money online.

12. Unfold which is an awesome app which has a lot of super cool templates to make your insta stories look good.

13. Musical.ly because I used to have an account and then my friend told me to do it again and I guess I just haven't deleted it yet. 

14. Post for rent which is an app that you're supposed to get money from when you join campaigns and post on insta which I found from a Youtuber but so far it's not that great as they only have like 2 campaigns and they're both confusing. 

In this category, I basically have anything to do with pictures, videos, or sound. 

1. The regular photos app because duhh.

2. Prime photos which I used to use to keep my photos on so I didn't have to keep them on my phone because it runs out of space.

3. Netflix because more duhh.

4. Google photos which I now use to keep my photos once I delete them off my phone because of more space problems. Plus it connects to google/blogger so I can just upload photos right to my posts from my phone which is super handy and means I don't have to send them through email or anything. 

5. Sonos to control the speaker at my house.

6. VSCO which is an amazing editing app that I use to edit all the photos I edit.

7. iMovie which might be the thing I use to edit my youtube videos. I honestly am just not willing to buy an editor haha. 

8. YT Studio which I use to see what's happening with my channel. I would super recommend it to anyone else who has a youtube channel! If you do have a youtube channel, by the way, please put the link down below I would absolutely love to subscribe to you! 

9. UNUM which is a really good app to organize your insta feed and see what it will look like beforehand.

10. Canva the app I use to edit basically every graphic design thing ever. 

11. Spotify because I just recently got an account!

I don't play games on my phone that often but I have a couple for when I don't have a wifi connection and I'm super bored.

1. SnakeVSBlock

2. slither.io

3. Episode

4. Piano Tiles 2

That's it! I super duper hope you guys liked that and maybe found some new apps you want to use. :)

What is your most used app? What is your least used app? What kind of phone do you have? What are some of your favorite apps? 

Creator Spotlight | Loni From Living Loni

Fun fact I'm starting school today. So much fun. BUT LET'S GET ON WITH THE ACTUAL POINT OF THE POST. Today I'm doing another creator spotlight and having the wonderful Loni on the blog! You guys seemed to really like the one I did with Maia so I thought it would be cool to do another one! Loni blogs over at Living Loni but I actually met her on Instagram. She's super cool and I'm excited to be interviewing her today. :) Plusssssss she's also interviewing me (she had some awesome questions) so make sure to check out her blog after you read this post!

What is your name and what does it mean?

My actual name is Aijalon, which I've been told has many meanings, but my nickname is Loni. Loni is something my family has always called me, and eventually, I just started going by it in general because it was easier for most people to pronounce.

Cool! What is your blog name and what does it mean? How did you come up with up?

My blog name is Living Loni. When I was coming up with the name I knew I wanted it the readers to see who I was as a person and writer. I wanted them to experience my life, and live it with me. I also wanted the name to include Loni, and describe all of these things in a short but memorable title. So since I wanted my readers in a sense, to live my life, I called it Living Loni.

Pics by her

How do you spend an average day?

I spend my average day being one of two things, a super productive and put together teen, getting things done and working hard. OR a train wrecked couch potato, who you can find still in her pajamas at 3 pm (haha).

OH MY GOSH, SAME. What are your favorite hobbies?

My Favorite hobbies are listening to music (is this even a hobby? lol), writing, or reading. Usually, anything that involves words because there is such an unexplainable power behind them.

I would say music is a hobby especially since people do it soooo often. Aren't words just beautiful? :)What is your favorite thing about me? I want to know ok do not judge me haha.

My favorite thing about you is undoubtedly your personality. You are a kind and outspoken girl and very impressive in all things. Not judging because same lol.

Aww thank youuuu. How do you come up with blog posts and how do you usually go about writing one?

A lot of my blog post's stem from personal writing or experiences. Sometimes I'll condense what I'm currently going through into a few short paragraphs and hit post, other times I'll go through my journal and re-write something that I realized, and think would be good to share with readers.

What does your blog mean to you and why would you say you blog?

My blog means a lot to me, and I started just as a way to have a little something for myself, but it eventually turned into more and I'm happy I'm able to share my views with the world. I enjoy writing and designing my blog to make things look pretty, I enjoy taking photos for blog posts and the rushed scribble notes that occur when I don't want to forget an idea. Blogging is definitely one of my favorite things.

Same!! I absolutelly love blogging. If you could hang out/meet any living person for an hour who would it be?

If I could meet/hang out with one living person it would be Thomas Sanders because he is an amazing and inspirational human being.

Yeah Thomas Sanders is quite cool. If you had to choose a career now what would it be?

If I had to choose a career now, it would be to be a Youtuber/content creator. It seems idealistic and unrealistic, but what can I say, I am an idealist. To become a successful YouTuber/content creator is, and has been one of my goals, for a while mostly because I love creating, and it is something I would enjoy a lot.

Probaly same. Since you just started a new blog, what do you see happening with your blog in the next year? What do you want to happen?

Within the next year, I would love to see the number of readers/monthly viewers go up and become more consistent, I would also love to become better as a writer/content creator.

Anything else you would like to share?

Thanks a lot for working with me! I can honestly say I love the content you put out on your blog. Your a very creative girl and that shows strongly in your writing! I wish you the best in all things and hope to work more with you in the future!

Awwwwwww of course!! Thank you so much!!

Once again make sure to check out her blog and her interview she did with me! If you ever want to collab feel free to email me at nabilaeve@gmail.com! 

Snippets From When I Didn't Have Wifi For A Week + Pics Of My Pretty Little Sis

While I was in South Carolina for one of the weeks we went down to a lake and stayed in their motorhome. It was super fun except for the fact that I didn't have wifi which was super annoying. Buttttttttt I remembered this post I did the last time I took a little break from Instagram. I'm pretty sure y'all liked that so I decided to do another one. :) Plussssssssss while we were there I did a little photo shoot with one of my little sisters so I'll be including those pics as well!

I also did a fun little vlog of the whole trip if you want to check it out here or above. :)

You’ve seen a catfish right?

How did it fish?

With a pole? 

-grandpa 

Old people have nothing to do but gossip. I’ve heard the same joke about this one person like ten times today 

Whenever people speak Arabic on tv and I can understand it it’s like the best thing ever 

I have a new found admiration for inside out. Like the whole not feeling anything as depression (well I think I could be wrong but) um yes and mixed emotion more yes 

Did not realize the Love, Simon (WHICH I STILL HAVENT SEEN I DON'T HAVE HARD FEELINGS ABOUT THIS) guy was in the Jurassic world movie until now.

Wait a minute he's in everything. 

The Ravens home theme song looks like a Target commercial 

The new bizzardvark commercial looks like the ihop logo 

Air bases are low key like college campuses 

I love how Disney is making their own hashtags for Andi Mack 

Ok so Jake Paul is still on the bizardvark theme song AND DISNEY HE'S GONE YOU FIRED HIM FOR BEING AN IDOT REMEMBER

Oh wait he’s still there in that episode this makes sense but stilllllllllll

My friend literally texted me that Demi Lovato was in the hospital (she had a thing look it up) and I died because I DIDN’T HAVE WIFI YOU CAN’T DO THAT TO ME WHAT IF SHE LIKE DIED 

I just found a dollar on the ground and like my day is made 

I love how Disney XD literally made a gamer youtube show. Like a legit show. And it’s like really funny. I mean it’s called Parker plays. How is that not a YouTube channel????

Also yes I have been watching too much tv. I currently have no WiFi. At all. What else am I supposed to do?

I’m hot right now 

Grandpa: I wish she (talking about my little sister) was on the radio 

Other little sis: why?

Grandpa: so I could turn her off 

Me: *bursts out laughing*

Little sister: *stares not laughing*

Grandpa: I don’t think she gets it 

Little sis: oh I get it. It’s just not funny.

Me: *keeps laughing*

Friend: violence is always the answer

Random human being I don’t know: no Tom Holland is always the answer 

Me who has been gone for a bit and doesn’t know what they’re talking about cause it’s a group chat: YES 

Ok so I’ve now watched the stuck in the middle quince episode twice now and it kind of makes me emotional 

Not exactly sure what this post is but how cute my little sister makes up for it right??? I mean right??? Maybe???

Should I do more posts like this?? And if so what should I call it because like I don't know?? What have you been up to lately? How many states have you been to (or none)?

Looking Back On My Goals For This Year

We’re not exactly in the middle of the year but it's close by so it’s still ok. I’ve seen a bunch of bloggers do posts about looking back on seeing what they have completed new years goals wise and I thought it was so fun and a great motivator to finish the goals you haven’t. I honestly haven’t looked at my goals in at least 4 months (I know I’m terrible don’t judge me lol) so this will probably flop and make me look like I have accomplished nothing but I’m doing it anyway. Honestly, I’m not sure why. All right let’s get started already haha. :)

-Get to 150 followers on Bloglovin’

Done which makes me so so happy! I currently have 158 Bloglovin’ followers which is even more than my goal and it’s not even the end of the year so go me haha. :) 

-Have 125 followers with Google Friend Connect

Nope I have 110 followers for that which basically means I haven’t grown at all. *cries* The Bloglovin’ thing makes ups for it though I think. :)

-Reach 400 followers on Instagram 

Done done done and more done! I now have over 1,000 followers on Instagram which still blows my mind. Like whatttttttttttt. Instagram makes me really happy and if you’re not following me already it would make me super happy if you could. :) 

-Read 100 50 books

Nope. And I’ve decided I just don’t read that much. Instead going along with my Goodreads challenge I’m changing it to 50! I have read 26 books this year (at the point I’m writing this) which is 52% of 50 so I’m actually a bit behind for my tastes but I’m sure I’ll catch up with the rest of the summer. 

-Start thinking about and working towards getting into a fabulous high school

Done. Kind of. I’ve pretty much decided where I want to apply which is all I can do currently. 

-Keep posting on here weekly

I have of course done this so far! Haven’t missed one week. :) 

-Upload at least 5 videos to my YouTube channel

I am going above and beyond for this one since this summer I am posting every Saturday on my youtube channel! 

-Not be too scared to try new things

Kind of????? I’m saying half for this. 

-Be content and always try to look on the bright side

Honestly, I think I’ve been doing this. Not all the time of course (even though I act/seem like a magical fairy happy princess I’m not one) but overall I’ve been being super positive this year! 

-Join another club

Yeppppp. National Junior Honor Society! 

-Start enjoying exercise and walking more

Haha nope. I’m also low key really out of shape so I really really should be exercising and I tell that to myself all the time but it never happens and just ahhhhhh you know? 

-Grow my blog and start working with more people

I would say done. I have grown my blog a bit and I’ve been working with a lot more people including other bloggers and also brands! 

-Travel somewhere new 

Not so far and I probably won’t but I think I’m going to change this goal to explore new things in my own city! 

-Start babysitting or doing some kind of job

Nope nope nope and more nope. I tell everyone I can babysit but I think people don’t like me seriously you guys. If you happen to live near me and ever need anyone to babysit or do pretty much anything else I can do (think photography or design) PLEASE CONTACT ME I’M A NICE PERSON I SWEAR. 

So I've only completed 6 out of 13 and that's less than half which kind of makes me sad. Like ahhhhh I feel like I'm failing. But it's ok I guess haha. 

What were some of your goals for this year? How have you been doing in completing them? 

A Weekend In Greenville | Photo Diary

As you probably know recently I spent some time with my grandparents in South Carolina! We just went back to Houston Sunday last week. I got to stay with my aunt and uncle in Greenville for a weekend and I had a lot of fun so I thought I would share what we did. You'll get to see what I've been up to plus some fun things to do if you're ever in Greenville!

I also did a travel diary of the whole trip which you can find here or up above. :)

First, we went to the Saturday market on Main Street! They have this awesome farmers market from May to October from 8 to noon. I've been twice now and it's been super cool each time. 

How pretty are these tomatoes?

One of the vendors were selling these beautiful eggs! He explained how he made them and how it was actually a super old art. It was really cool to hear him talk about. :)

A bunch of people were walking around with these flowers and the first thing I thought might have been how cute a picture would be of me holding them. Don't judge me ok haha. 

After we had finished up at the market my little sister Eden wanted to play in the fountains. While she was changing my uncle, my sister, and I explored this fun (not so little) little general store. It had a bunch of fun games and other little trinkets. 

They were prepping for a wedding so I had to snap a pic! This building is so cute!

Us on the green bridge being all cool. :)

Right near the bridge there is this little row of art studios. When we went they just happened to be opened so we had to check them out!

How cool does that look??

Who remembers when in literally every post I had a picture of my feet. I still have the feet problem. 

At this point, it was around noon and we wanted food but couldn't decide where. There was this super cool place called O-CHA Tea Bar right nearby so we decided to stop there while we decided. 

It was super cute!

We got both a coconut and mango bubble tea with tapioca which were both super good. I love basically anything with tapioca especially when they come from somewhere cute. 

As we were walking down main street looking for somewhere to eat we ran into this super cool art studio called Open Art Studios! 

They also hold art classes and fun events like parties. 

Finally, we decided to get sandwiches from Sully's Steamers! They have these awesome bagel sandwiches which were so crazy good. I shared the original with my little sister which tasted awesome. I also tried the one my other sister got which had jalapeno bread which sounds kind of weird but it was actually really interesting.

When we got to there house we decided to play monopoly because honestly why not. Plus it's an awesome game sooooooo. 

Oh look it me.

The cute room we were staying in. 

It is now the next day and first, we went to church because duhh church things. 

After that, we went to lunch at this cool Vietnamese place! I got some noodles with my little sis and my other sis got pho. We just shared family style and it was quite good. The place was called Saigon Fast Food (I mean I think that is what it says on the sign haha) so if you're ever in Greenville I would recommend it!

It was national ice cream day and Dairy Queen had this thing where you get a free blizzard if you download there app and make an account so that was awesome. I got a cookie dough one and bro it was good. 

My aunt had like 20 thousand million pictures some of which were super old. For example my aunt's grandmother old. That's pretty old y'all. Sooooooo they got uploader thingamajigger and we started putting them into piles and digitalizing them. Or at least I'm pretty sure that's what we were doing. Not exactly sure

Overall it was a super fun trip! I've been to Greenville a couple times before and seriously it's such a cute and fun city. :) If you want more posts on South Carolina you can check out both this one and this one.  I'm planning on doing a post of my total South Carolina trip super soon so get excited for that. :)

Have you ever been to South Carolina? Have you ever been to Greenville? Should I do more photo diary/travel diary posts?