Goodbye, Elie Wiesel...

Hey guys. Today, I would like to express my thoughts on Elie Wiesel, a Romanian-born American Jewish writer, professor, political activist, Holocaust survivor, and Nobel Laureate. It breaks my heart to think and say that as of Saturday, July 2nd, 2016, the man who wrote the powerful and inspiring book 'Night' is no longer physically with us. I was and still am so shocked and sad to hear of his passing. I vividly remember reading his book 'Night' a few months ago and becoming emotional during certain chapters. Reading about the deaths and experiences of the Jews as they were separated and taken to different concentration camps was so upsetting as well as scarring. If you've read the book, then you know what I'm talking about. If you haven't, then I would highly encourage you to read 'Night' because it really gives you insight into what life as a Jew was like and what really happened to them during the Holocaust. I know that this is a sad and depressing book to read, but if books like this didn't exist, we wouldn't know what truly happened. From the outside, we know that millions of Jews were annihilated, but we don't know what happened while in the concentration camps, and what thoughts and experiences they had. Even though events like the Holocaust shouldn't have happened, they should not be ignored and forgotten about. Instead, they should be used as lessons to not repeat this mistake again and to treat everyone with respect, regardless of who they are, where they're from and what they've done. Though I know he is in a better place, we all miss him dearly and he will always be in our hearts. R.I.P. Elie Wiesel. Thank you for everything you have done for the world, and thank you for reading.

Happy Birthday, Peppy Priya!

Hey guys! What's up? :) Today is a very special day because it is the 1st birthday of.. Peppy Priya! Yay! :) I honestly can't believe Peppy Priya has come this far. Here's a recap of what I've shared with you all in this past year. :)

Over the course of a year, I've done tags such as the Sunkissed Summer Tag, the Music Tag, and the "This or That: Beauty Edition" tag.  (Of course, that's not a complete list. There are a few more.) Click here to view and read the other tags: Tags

Excerpt of the "Sunkissed Summer Tag"

I've also shared several of my experiences and dreams with all of you. Some of the posts include "My Near-Death Experience," "My Favorite Vacation," "My Ideal World," and "The World in the Future."

Photo of the "My Near-Death Experience" post

Last but not least, I started two series on Peppy Priya: "____: Favorite Songs" and "Current Faves:______." "____: Favorite Songs" is a series of posts where I mention several of the songs that I've been listening to frequently in a certain month. "Current Faves: ______" is a bit similar to a Favorites video that you would see on YouTube or another blog. However, it is not something I post at the end of the month, and I tend to discuss only two items that I've been loving, and not 10 or 20.

Excerpt of the "Current Faves: Scream Queens + Classic Chai Tea Latte?!" post

Thank you all so much for reading Peppy Priya and for making this journey on Peppy Priya possible! I wouldn't have gone this far without you guys, and I can't wait to share more of my thoughts and ideas with you all! Thanks for reading! Stay tuned! :)

6 Father's Day Gift Ideas

Hey guys! What's up? :) I'm so sorry I haven't posted in a while! I've been really busy with school and other activities. But, it's finally summer! Yay! :) Because tomorrow is Father's Day, I'm going to share a few gift ideas that you can give to your dad, grandpa, and uncle! :) Let's get started! :)


1. Perfume

2. Watch

3. Shave Kit

4. Fitbit

5. Sunglasses

6. Coffee Maker

I hope you guys like these gift ideas for Father's Day! Leave me a comment below telling me any other gift ideas I missed. Make sure your present comes from the heart. This is a special day to celebrate our fathers and the father figures in our lives. Remember to get something meaningful and something they'll love! :) Thanks for reading! Stay tuned! :)

April 2016: Favorite Songs

Hey guys! What's up? :) Today, I'm going to share my favorite songs from April 2016!

Priya's Favorite Songs from April 2016:
Masterpiece by Disclosure ft. Jordan Rakei
Foundation by Years & Years
sHe by ZAYN
Close by Nick Jonas ft. Tove Lo
No Role Modelz by J. Cole
Verge by Owl City ft. Aloe Blacc
Get Ugly by Jason Derulo
WTF (Where They From) by Missy Elliott ft. Pharrell Williams
You & Me by Disclosure ft. Eliza Doolittle
Party Favors by Tinashe ft. Young Thug
The Water Dance by Chris Porter ft. Pitbull
Bed Peace by Jhene Aiko ft. Childish Gambino
PrimeTime by Janelle Monae ft. Miguel (Kastle Remix)
PrimeTime by Janelle Monae ft. Miguel (Chloe Martini Remix)
Ignition by R. Kelly
Ignition by R. Kelly (Remix)
All Eyes On You by Meek Mill ft. Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown

So, those are some of the songs that I've been loving this month. Let me know what your favorite songs are from April 2016! Thanks for reading! Stay tuned! :)

My Favorite Skincare Products

Hey guys! What's up? For today's post, I'm going to be sharing my favorite skincare products with you guys! I hope you guys like it! :)

1. BB Cream

One of my favorite skincare products is BB cream. I really love how it does the job of about 5 other products: moisturizer, sunscreen, primer, skin treatment, concealer and foundation. When I apply BB cream, I have basically applied most of my skincare products in one, which saves me time.


2. Ren Lip Balm

My next favorite product is the REN lip balm. It's really helpful as it repairs, soothes, and protects dry or chapped lips. My lips get chapped quite often, so I always keep this handy! Plus, they make your lips super glossy, so it doubles as lip gloss! :)


3. Aveeno Moisturizer

I love the Aveeno Ultra-Calming Moisturizer! It's really smooth, helps rebalance my skin, and is fast-absorbing. I have really dry skin, so this is really helpful.

4. Biosilk Silk Therapy Hair Products

Last but not least, I really like the Biosilk Silk Therapy Hair products. I have a combination of wavy, curly, and frizzy hair, so the serum helps me manage the frizziness and curls. In addition, my hair's damaged because of using the straightening iron so much. So, using the shampoo and conditioner leaves my hair healthy and manageable. :)

Thanks for reading! Let me know what your favorite skincare products are in the comments below! Stay tuned! :)

My Favorite Vacation?!

Hey guys! What's up? :) Today, I'm going to share my favorite vacation, which was my trip to San Diego in December 2015! So, we left for San Diego on Christmas, and stayed at LOEWS Hotel for about 6 days. This was actually a surprise given to me and my brother by our parents because we had the idea that we would stay in an inn. So, we landed in San Diego on Christmas afternoon, and my first impression was, "Dang, San Diego is gorgeous!" Like, all around me, I saw this bright, blue sky and these tall, green palm trees. I was just in awe. It was beautiful. So, we got to the LOEWS hotel where we were planning to have lunch, but something came up and we ended up not having lunch in the planned restaurant. We decided to stay there for an hour to relax, but my parents surprised us by telling us that we were going to stay at that hotel. We were so happy because that hotel was so cool. They had a ping-pong table, a spa, a cool café, and much more. So, enough on the hotel. I feel like I'm rambling about it. We met up with some family friends who live there, and my brother and I stayed at their house for one night. While I was there, we visited UCSD (University of California San Diego), which is where the family's friend daughter studies. That was really cool. On the other days, we visited a variety of museums, which was so fun! My personal favorite was the Museum of Photographic Arts, because I love photography. It was really fun to see the different photos and the different techniques. Their gift shop is pretty nice, too. :) The only downside about this trip is that our flight got cancelled. We were supposed to arrive home on December 30, but there was a problem with the plane. We ended up staying an extra night in San Diego and arrived home the next evening. Overall, I really enjoyed San Diego. It's a gorgeous city, and I would really recommend it for anyone. There's so much to do, so you'll never get bored. :)

Well, I hope you guys enjoyed reading about my favorite vacation. Now, I want to hear from you! :) What has been your favorite vacation so far? Leave me a comment below letting me know.

P.S. If you are still reading this, type, "Dang, San Diego is gorgeous!" in a comment below. :)

Thanks for reading! Stay tuned! :)

Current Events In One Sentence: Ted Cruz, Narendra Modi, Amtrak, and Donald Trump!?

Hey guys! What's up? So, I saw this post on Kate the (Almost) Great's blog. It's called Current Events in One Sentence. Basically, you have to react to current events in one sentence. That sounded really cool, so I decided to try it out! Let me know what you guys think and if you want me to do more of these posts! Shoutout to Kate for this brilliant idea! I'll link her blog below for you to check out. :)

Cruz goes for delegate sweep in North Dakota: Good for you, Ted Cruz!

Amtrak Train Crash In Chester, Delaware County: That's sad to hear.

Trump refuses to condemn manager over alleged assault: Typical Donald Trump.

San Mateo County Resident Tested Positive for Zika Virus: That's really sad. :( I hope the person gets better soon.

PM Narendra Modi Gifts Saudi King Gold Replica of Kerala Mosque: I wonder how the Saudi King feels getting a gold replica.

Azerbaijan declares unilateral ceasefire amid Nagorno-Karabakh violence: That's good.

Brussels Airport Reopens Following Deadly Terrorist Attacks: I hope another attack doesn't happen anywhere after this. (knocks on wood)

About 40 bodies reportedly found in mass grave in Palmyra: Oh my, that's unfortunate. :(

World Autism Day gets attention at the Venetian: That's really cool!

Connecticut Urges Parents to Fight Childhood Obesity: You go, Connecticut! :)

Thanks for reading! Stay tuned! :)


Link to Kate the (Almost) Great's blog: Kate the (Almost) Great

February 2016 and March 2016: Favorite Songs

Hey guys! What's up? :) Because I didn't post a February 2016: Favorite Songs, I thought I would post my favorite songs from February and March 2016 together in one post: February 2016 and March 2016: Favorite Songs! :)

Priya's Favorite Songs from February and March 2016:
Ashley by Big Sean ft. Miguel
Waves (remix) by Miguel ft. Travis Scott
Bennie and the Jets by Miguel ft. Wale
Hero by Miguel
Hard Way by Miguel
Teach Me by Miguel
Bennie and the Jets by Miguel ft. Wale
Desperado by Rihanna
Bad Blood by NAO
Consideration by Rihanna ft. SZA
Same Ol' Mistakes by Rihanna
Kiss It Better by Rihanna
Alejandro by Lady Gaga
Moving Mountains by Disclosure ft. Brendan Reilly
Kotch by RDX
Hourglass by Disclosure ft. LION BABE
Come Undone by Duran Duran
Dangerous Woman by Ariana Grande
Work from Home by Fifth Harmony ft. Ty Dolla $ign
Waves (remix) by Miguel ft. Kacey Musgraves
Waves - RAC Mix by Miguel
Waves - Tame Impala Remix by Miguel
Waves - Joshua Tree Version by Miguel

Sorry that this was a long list, guys! But, this was a list from February and March combined, so I think it was bound to be a bit long. :)

Thanks for reading! Stay tuned! :)

My Favorite Emojis?!

Hey guys! What's up? :) So, for today's post, we're going to talk about emojis! Yep, emojis! Like, the cute little poo emoji, or the heart emoji, or the smiling emoji! :) Everyone has their favorite emojis, and today I'm going to share what my favorite emojis are! :)

Priya's Favorite Emojis:

1. Sassy Girl Emoji

Some people might view this as an information desk lady, but to me, it looks like a sassy girl. This is one of my favorite emojis, because it reminds me of my personality as I'm a very sassy person. But, also, I love the attitude this girl shows. She's just like, "Just kidding!" It's really funny. :)

2. Shaved Ice Emoji

I loved the shaved ice emoji for a few reasons. First of all, from afar, the shaved ice emoji looks really good! It makes me crave for shaved ice! :) Second, the shaved ice emoji reminds me of my childhood. When I look at this emoji, I remember enjoying shaved ice with my family when I was a kid. Ah, those were the days... OMG, I sounded so old when I wrote that. :) Lastly, I love the pink syrup on top of the ice in the emoji. It's like a magenta-ish type of color. The syrup looks delicious and the color is my favorite shade of pink. :)

3. Poop Emoji

Well, who doesn't love the poop emoji? He looks so cute and adorable! OMG, the cuteness is unbearable! :)

4. Watermelon Emoji

I love the watermelon emoji! It looks sooo good, and I love eating watermelons! In fact, they're one of my favorite fruits. :)

5. Candy Emoji

I love the candy emoji for a couple of reasons. First of all, I love candy! I could eat candy any day, even though it's bad for me and my teeth. I swear, if candy was a real person, I would marry it! I love it that much! :) Also, I love the green and purple colors in the candy emoji and how it blends together. It looks really cool! :)

I hope you guys enjoyed reading what my favorite emojis! What are your favorite emojis? Let me know in the comments below! :)

Thanks for reading! Stay tuned! :)

January 2016: Favorite Songs

Hey guys! What's up? :) So, because the first month of 2016 (a.k.a. January, hehe) is coming to an end soon, I thought I would share my favorite songs of this month! :)

Priya's Favorite Songs from January 2016:
B**** Better Have My Money by Rihanna (I love me some Rihanna...)
Weekend by Mac Miller ft. Miguel
Lotus Flower Bomb by Wale ft. Miguel
Saved by Ty Dolla Sign ft. E-40
#BDAY by Tank ft. Siya, Chris Brown, and Sage the Gemini
waves by Miguel
Cheers (Drink To That) by Rihanna
Good for You by Selena Gomez (Cover by Alex Aiono)
Pillowtalk by Zayn (The Bradford Bad Boy returns, hehe..)
Superego by Disclosure
Love Yourself by Justin Bieber
Sure Thing by Miguel

So, those are some of the songs that I've been loving this month. Let me know what your favorite songs of January 2016 are! See you soon! :)

Book Tag

Hey guys! What's up? :) Sorry I haven't posted anything in so long! I was really busy, but I am super excited to be back and can't wait to share my thoughts and ideas with you guys! :) For today's post, I'm going to do the Book Tag! Let's get started! :)

Question #1: Do you have a certain place at home for reading? No.
Question #2: Bookmark or a random piece of paper? Either. It doesn't really matter to me. I take whatever is around me that I can use.
Question #3: Can you stop reading anytime you want or do you have to stop at a certain page, chapter, part, etc.? I have to stop when I finish a page.

Question #4: Do you eat or drink while reading? Yes, when I'm reading comic books or books that I've read before. When I'm reading something new, I can't eat or drink because it distracts me.
Question #5: Can you read while listening to music/watching TV? No.
Question #6: One book at a time, or several at once? One book at a time.
Question #7: Reading at home or everywhere? I can read anywhere.
Question #8: Reading out loud or silently in your head? I read silently in my head.
Question #9: Do you read ahead or skip pages? Unfortunately, I read ahead. I really hate it when I do, and I'm trying to break the habit, but it's hard.
Question #10: Breaking the spine or keeping it new? Either. It doesn't really matter.
Question #11: Do you write in books? No, I don't.

Thanks for reading! Stay tuned! :)

 

My 10 "Lazy" Weekend Essentials

Hey guys! What's up? :) Today, I'm going to share my 10 "lazy" weekend essentials, or items that I absolutely need when I am staying-in during the weekend. 

1. My Laptop

2. Tea









3. Candy

4. Gum

5. Food

6. Movies

7. Books

8.  Phone

9.  Comfy Outfit

10. Lip Balm 

What are your 10 "lazy" weekend essentials? Leave me a comment below letting me know! Thanks for reading! Stay tuned! :)