Do you know that orgasmic moment of clarity when you get hit with a creative idea and your mind starts running at 1000 miles an hour and you're like "damn I need to write this down before my mind goes blank in... 10...9...8..."? That was me approximately one and a half minutes ago as I … Continue reading Dear men…
One month later… a less anxious mess

It's been a little over a month since I admitted to the world [more like 100 people but give or take a couple] that I was an anxious mess. I expressed the fact that I was fed up and felt trapped on this roller coaster that wouldn't let me off. Since then however, lemme tell … Continue reading One month later… a less anxious mess
An anxious mess at 3:27 am

As the title states, it’s currently 3:27 am and I am indeed a MESS. I’ve been hanging on by a thread these last couple of months but I refuse to let go. I’ve decided that I want to keep fighting, now more than ever before. There’s no structure to this post (much like my life … Continue reading An anxious mess at 3:27 am
Why you should choose organic coconut oil (guestpost)

Happy Saturday! Just in time for self-care Sunday, we have a very informative guest post the lovely folks over at The Coconut Company. With my transition over to more natural and organic skincare products, I've noticed that the bulk of them contain coconut oil. This is because coconut oil has a large array of benefits … Continue reading Why you should choose organic coconut oil (guestpost)
Quarantine birthday: yay or nay?

In true Mikayla Cherise fashion I started writing this post a couple months ago as I anticipated the big 20. The post however, had to be altered when I realized that I'd be spending my birthday in self-isolation. Not the most ideal of circumstances but such is life. I did however try to make the … Continue reading Quarantine birthday: yay or nay?
A re-introduction

Hello Hello Hello. Long time no blog. You may have noticed that I haven't been popped up on your feed or in your inbox since well...July. Maybe you've missed my content or maybe you didn't even notice that I was MIA. Either way, allow me to reintroduce myself. I'm Mikayla. Mikayla Cherise. I'm a 19 … Continue reading A re-introduction
A week in Paradise: The Bahamas

If you follow me on Instagram then you'll already know that I recently went on a trip. I mean how could I not capture the beauty that was The Bahamas. I spent just about a week in Paradise. Literally and figuratively speaking. I know I'm a bit late but I thought I'd share some photos … Continue reading A week in Paradise: The Bahamas
Behind the Blog {3}: 6 steps to starting a blog

Now that you know what to expect from the world of blogging, are you ready to jump right in? There are a few steps that you need to take before you can enter the blogosphere. Let's go through them. Pick a host site Deciding which host site to go with could be a tough decision … Continue reading Behind the Blog {3}: 6 steps to starting a blog
6 podcasts I can’t stop listening to

As of lately, I've found myself listening to podcasts almost religiously. Whether I'm in the car, cooking, or in bed, there's likely a podcast playing in the background. My love for podcasts has grown so much so that I've even thought about recording one myself. I mean I love to talk (when the topic is … Continue reading 6 podcasts I can’t stop listening to
(Guest post) 7 Tips for Starting a Zero Waste Lifestyle

My name is Steph from Sustainably Savvy at sustainablysavvy.com, my website shares tips on how to live more thoughtfully. I just wanted to thank Mikayla for this opportunity to write a guest post for her blog. More and more people are taking their own cautionary steps to reduce their impact on the environment by adopting … Continue reading (Guest post) 7 Tips for Starting a Zero Waste Lifestyle