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Andrew Higashi

@andrewhigashi.bsky.social

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Lifelong Learner 🔭 #BookSky 📖 Horror Flicks 👻 San Francisco 🌉 Sharing my own thoughts & perspectives as we navigate our 4,000 weeks 🌱

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Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Feb 16

Signed up for our local library in #SanFrancisco. Finally, we can start reading physical books more often vs. opting for convenient Kindle eBooks. Bringing back the joy of reading! 📖 #BookSky #Library

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Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · 26d

My iPhone's battery has been depleting faster than before. The iPhone 17 comes out on September 19th. Anyone else in the same boat? What a coincidence 🤔 📲

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Elaine Hsieh Chou @elainehsiehchou.bsky.social · Jun 5

WHERE ARE YOU REALLY FROM received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews! ⭐

"Chou is gifted at storytelling with a surrealistic bent ... Sharp storytelling that bends and blurs genre expectations."

Out August 19 from @penguinpress.bsky.social

www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews...

WHERE ARE YOU REALLY FROM | Kirkus Reviews

A clutch of stories that starkly question assumptions about our identities.

www.kirkusreviews.com

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Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Sep 5

Words can’t explain 🥹 We were deeply inspired by Elaine Hsieh Chou’s fireside chat for her newest novel, “Where Are You Really From,” released Aug 19. Highly recommend checking it out. She’s so personable, funny, & witty! This turned my day around entirely #booktok #sf

@elainehsiehchou.bsky.social

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Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Aug 1

I haven’t been posting much lately. I recently lost Nori and it’s been hard. She was only 7 years old and had nasal cancer that spread to her brain. I’m still recovering from the loss. Here’s a picture of us during our last weekend hangout. Now you’re in doggy heaven. Miss you and love you, Nori ❤️‍🩹

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Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Jul 7

I can’t believe how split everyone is! I felt completely different in the 90s growing up, and also a sense of rebuilding together after 9/11 in 2001. Hoping that all this will lead to some greater good

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Jul 7

Took this girl on a walk during the day before the fireworks she despises. I discovered a bit of a hack: During the fireworks, drive around and blast music. She was a lot better with them this year! 🎆

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Jul 7

The catastrophe that happened in Texas with the flash flooding of the Guadalupe River is terrifying. I saw some videos and it happened within minutes. Prayers and condolences for all those who were impacted

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Jun 11

Tonight is the Strawberry Moon for those who are interested in moon cycles! Look up at the sky tonight 🍓 🌕

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Jun 7

I typically like suspense/horror/thriller, but I think I’ve been watching those because it grabs my attention. I’m super open to suggestions

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Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Jun 7

I haven’t been able to watch a movie start to finish for months. Any recommendations?

I’m talking one of those movies you can’t look away from or answer a text while watching. One where when it’s over, you’re disappointed because you know you can’t watch it for a first time ever again

Tell me!

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · May 27

Brought this girl on her first vacation since December. She’s been having some complications, so it’s been hard to travel. Grateful to see such a gorgeous day in Carmel with all the white sand 🐕‍🦺 🧢

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · May 21

That’s a great observation! It reminds me of that quote by Churchill: “I apologize for the long letter, if I had more time, I would have written a shorter one.”

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Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · May 21

Bluesky has helped me organize my thoughts and not be scared of posting. I feel like I used to be a perfectionist when it comes to hitting “Post.” Now, it doesn’t really matter because it’s just a quick blurb. Anyone else feel the same?

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Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · May 20

I couldn’t even capture all the paragliders on this beautiful day, but I believe there were about 10. It must be both relaxing and terrifying at the same time up there 🪂

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · May 20

If you haven’t watched it already, see him in Prospect with Sophie Thatcher. Another role he plays a father figure!

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Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · May 20

I sure hope it’s not the last time! I missed Pedro for a few episodes before yesterday evening’s. Show isn’t the same without him. He plays the role so well

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Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · May 8

Anyone else spam the USPS tracking link whenever you order something online, or is it just me? I feel like that's part of the fun of ordering something because it feels like Christmas 🎄

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Mar 31

I’m so sad to see the news about the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand. One of my good friends in Bangkok said it was worse than anything he felt while living in California. Tons of aftershock too

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Mar 26

Unpopular opinion: I enjoy taking Uber more than Waymo 😱

Why?

1) Cost. Waymo costs 80% more than Uber.

2) Time. Waymo gets stuck and takes 2x longer.

3) Economy. I’d rather support a human driver.

Waymo is a novelty in my mind. Am I alone in feeling this way?

#SanFrancisco #Waymo vs. #Uber

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Mar 15

We were sent home from work and went on lockdown for “two weeks” 5 years ago. How’s everyone holding up?

I’ll go first.

I always think about each 4 years as going through high school or college entirely.

I’ve learned so much in this time. I’m ready to receive all the positive energy around me ✨🍀

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Mar 13

Love this quote! Thanks for reminding me of this. Sometimes change can be difficult, but without it, nothing would grow & evolve

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Mar 13

Power outage in San Francisco right now. We can’t stand rain to any degree. We’re not built for this. *Opens up DoorDash

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Mar 1

Not me listening to songs selectively on #Spotify because I know they’ll curate an entire playlist with my guilty pleasures if I listen to MMMBop by Hanson once, then I’ll make it my entire personality for 2025. It’s inevitable and I should stop resisting it.

#90skid #Millennial

Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Feb 23

Yes! So gorgeous. That view of Sutro Tower is 👌 so nice to get different views of the city from various locations

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Andrew Higashi @andrewhigashi.bsky.social · Feb 21

I really enjoyed watching #Smile2. First off, the quirky sounds were unlike any horror movie I’ve seen. Naomi Scott’s performance was exceptional and made me feel the sense of hopelessness. The twists and turns were on point.

8.5/10 horror movie for me.

And that’s saying a lot