By: Micayla Matias | November 27, 2025 Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! Today I have a special article relating to today’s festivities: it’s the beloved Turkey Day for those of us in the United States. I always forget that only those of us in the U.S. celebrate Thanksgiving. I like to think of it as the pregame before Christmas. I can’t believe it’s already the end of November — it’s going to be December soon, and before we know it, it’ll be New Year’s! Coming from a Filipino/As

By: Micayla Matias | November 25, 2025 Lately, over the past few months, I’ve fallen in love with reading — something I absolutely hated as a kid. Remember those reading logs in elementary school where you had to read for 30 minutes every night and get a parent signature? Or SSR in high school (aka Silent Sustained Reading)? Yeah… for me, SSR was more like silent nap time. I’d lay my head down while everyone else read away. Back then, reading felt boring. And honestly, a lot

By: Micayla Matias | November 2, 2025 Image courtesy of Maison Margiela Falling for the Most Divisive Shoe in Fashion As someone who works in the fashion industry as a stylist, I’ve learned that what’s deemed fashionable truly varies from person to person. Whether you’re drawn to the avant-garde or loyal to minimalism, everyone seems to fall on one side or the other when it comes to Maison Margiela’s Tabi. You either love them or you absolutely hate them. I’m not going to l

By: Micayla Matias | November 1, 2025 Love can teach us a lot. Whether it's about what we want, what we’ll tolerate, and what we should never settle for. After heartbreak, it’s easy to take whatever “crumbs” of attention come our way just to feel something again. But real love? That’s the five-course meal — the kind that nourishes your soul, not just your ego. As a young adult in today’s dating world (and someone who’s been on plenty of dates) I’ve learned a lot about not on

By: Micayla Matias | July 11, 2025 Not too long ago, for my graduation ceremony, my family and I drove down to Irvine, California, a place I missed very much. Ever since finishing the school year early and moving back home to the Bay, I’ve realized how much I loved and missed living in Irvine and Orange County. What’s ironic is that before attending UCI and even visiting the area, I was adamant about not wanting to move to SoCal. I wanted to stay in the Bay. But with change a

By: Micayla Matias | June 30, 2025 As a girlie who’s always had a large chest growing up and had to wear a training bra at quite a young age it’s been both a blessing and a curse. I’ve never felt ashamed or embarrassed for having a pair of full breasts… heck, there are people who pay good money to achieve this! Luckily, I can thank my parents’ genetics. Growing up, and even now as a full-grown adult, the idea of body dysmorphia and being self-conscious about one’s body never

By: Micayla Matias | May 11, 2025 We’ve all heard the saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” Lately, life has felt a little too close to this popular phrase. It’s often used when something negative happens—as a reminder to turn tough situations into something positive. When life’s sour, we’re encouraged to make it sweet. Life comes with ups and downs. That’s just part of the deal. We move through emotions of joy, sadness, fear, and everything in between. Whethe

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By: Micayla Matias | April 27, 2025 Trader Joe’s has become one of America’s staple grocery stores, appealing to a wide range of people....

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By Micayla Matias | March 26, 2024 I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream! We all adore this sweet, decadent, creamy cold...

By Micayla Matias | August 28, 2023 Do you ever just wish you could run off to Europe for the weekend? You know, a little getaway from...