Not everyone is aware of this, but when it’s summer and people are trying to escape from the heat, the common places that everyone will mention are beaches, forests, parks—but rarely will someone mention the city. Why? Because when summer hits, everyone knows that the city or urban environment will be exponentially hotter. Even when […]
Continue ReadingThe Humanity Behind Covid-19
Aside from financial reasons, what this quarantine has taught me is that people aren’t as anti-social or “I hate people” as they described themselves to be. And not a lot of people are rejoicing in the extra time that they have on their phones. I don’t know if they surprises you, but in almost every […]
Continue ReadingEnvironmentally-Friendly Yoga Mat That Also Supports Your Body
I’ve been blessed with some flexibility when it comes to Yoga, but when I fall out of a balancing pose, I’m always surprised I don’t chip a tooth or bruise my ass. I’ll give it to you that yoga is HARDLY easy, and it doesn’t get any easier with a bad Yoga mat. And that’s […]
Continue ReadingCompostable… Phone Case?
In a world where technology is involved in almost all of our daily routines, there are some people who argue for its exploitative trends—reasons as the depletion of our natural resources, or the perpetuation of the youth’s internet addiction. Though, just as no problem is ever completely black or white—that principle also applies to technology. […]
Continue ReadingWhat Happens When You Wear HandMade Shoes from Nisolo
Recently, I’ve been obsessed with this makeover show called Queer Eye, starring these five gay guys: Antoni, Karamo, Tan, Bobby, and Jonathan. A little different from other makeover shows, Queer Eye is empowering but balanced with some sassy humor coming from a group of very bubbly folks. Before, the teenager version of me would watch […]
Continue ReadingElla Stein Polishing Lives with “Conflict-Free” Diamonds
If you’ve ever seen Titanic with Leonardo DiCaprio (playing Jack) and Kate Winslet (playing Rose), you’ve seen the famous ending where Rose drops the Heart of the Ocean blue diamond necklace into the ocean. Many people have made hilarious parodies of that scene over the years. But if you also remember the rest of the movie, […]
Continue ReadingHow LOLA Goes With The Ladies’ Flow
Since I come from a poor family, our values were simple: make the things you use last, save them for the next generation, and purchase them cheap. In essence, practicality took precedence over self-care. Why do I mention this? As long as I could remember, my house had always had more women than men. I […]
Continue ReadingMakeUp That Is “100% Pure”-ly Made From Fruits & Vegetables
Just as the community behind the Paleo Diet likes to draw their marketing from the diet of the Homo sapiens during the Paleolithic Period, I’d like to draw my assumption that they utilized the colors extracted fruits, vegetables, and nuts to apply on their faces to attract mates! “Don’t I look beautiful like that baboon […]
Continue ReadingHow Our Clothing Affects Us, and Others
Have you ever noticed a trend and made fun of it, along with the people who participated in it? That’s me. It happened whenever I came across the word—“eco-friendly” (or environment-friendly)—especially if it were paired with clothing. I laughed at it like how I laughed at signs that say “gluten-free water.” One day, as I […]
Continue ReadingWant to know the BEST way around Portland, Oregon?
Here it is! After months of brainstorming, writing, and editing this cookie for months, the “Wanderer’s Guide to Portland Oregon” is published! It is for those who love stories and travelling alike. In here, you’ll learn how to travel better, not only in Portland, but also everywhere. It covers places to sleep, restaurants to eat, […]
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