Echoes of the past: How my grandparents live on through me

I am lucky to live with memories of my grandparents etched onto me. When nostalgia hits, I am reminded of their presence—the times we shared and the meaningful conversations we had.

- By MIGUEL LIBOSADA

Even though they are no longer around, I carry fragments of them through memories I hold in my heart, mind, soul, and in things I ascribe meaning to. As I live this life, I realize how deeply their influence has been on me—they've greatly contributed to the person I am today, from my interests to my dreams and aspirations.

NURTURING THE FAN WITHIN

One characteristic that people remember me for is my passion for fandoms (with just enough delusions fueling it). I've been following fandom spaces since childhood, and it peaked in high school when my love for K-pop and the Hallyu Wave was strongest.