Why I’m finally writing on Medium after more than a decade of browsing Spoiler: It’s because I’m breaking up with other social media.

anyway, i’m out (of here).

kyle’s flight was canceled today lol

still looking for kyle

I've been posting every day on TikTok for a month, and let me tell you! It's so much more fun to contribute to the platform than to spectate and doomscroll all the time. It gives me a real reason to open the app lol

Anyway, follow me: tiktok.com/@shaynenuesca

My brother is graduating with his BA in Comms Design next spring from UAA.

He’s looking for leads to internships or entry level roles with a local agency, studio, and anywhere he can contribute art!

If you know of anything please lmk or email him at jmnuesca2@alaska.edu

Thank you! (Please share!)

around this time last year, we landed in manila at midnight and we could see people setting off fireworks for christmas. we drove in the middle of the night to surprise my grandma. then we spent the next few weeks taking in all the little things. missing my home a little extra today (and always tbh)

are there any stationery shops in anchorage? 😫

solstice is tomorrow. thank goodness.

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The wave text design is a tribute to my home province, La Union, and a nod to a line in the Philippine national anthem: “Ang kislap ng watawat mo’y, tagumpay na nagniningning” (the sparkle of your flag shines with triumph).

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“Ayat para iti pagilian” is an Ilokano phrase that means “love for the homeland / country.” For me, it’s a reminder that love for the Philippines also means showing up and taking action so our kababayan have the protections and fundamental rights they deserve.

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Yet even now, as storms approach each year, I watch for updates and messages from back home for reassurance that my family is safe, still waiting and wishing for better for my homeland.

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The devastation we’ve seen across the Philippines this year is more than just headlines and images for me.

Some of my earliest memories are wading in waist-deep floodwaters and being without power for days. That was nearly 30 years ago.

Holy fuck. Is everyone okay? #earthquakeptsd

earthquake 🫨

Scents of Belonging: A Thanksgiving Story Can you tell me what snow smells like?

Today marks my 29th year in Alaska.

Kadua | Ilokano Arts & Culture | Storytelling on Instagram: "I’ve been dreaming this up for a minute, and due to recent events, I’ve decided to take a leap of faith. Here’s to growing a supportive, en... 57 likes, 7 comments - kadua.co on November 25, 2025: "I’ve been dreaming this up for a minute, and due to recent events, I’ve decided to take a leap of faith. Here’s to growing a supportive, encourag...

I announced that I started a small business/social enterprise supporting the Filipino American community in Anchorage.

I didn’t plan for the launch to fall on the same week as Black Friday/Small Business Saturday (I was going to do this next year).

But here we are and I’m excited!

Excellent journalism highlighting how the State of Alaska is failing rural—and predominantly Alaska Native—students.

“over the past 25 years, state officials have largely ignored hundreds of requests by rural school districts to fix the problems that have left public schools across AK crumbling”

Liza Dizon becomes infinite with 'Reflections' Liza Dizon's debut exhibit is an immersive journey through self-discovery.

I’ve been reviving Rooted, my newsletter/online magazine, and I’m finally getting around to doing some of the writing. Here’s my first piece — in a minute — about Anchorage artist Liza Dizon and her debut exhibit “Reflections.”

so is alaska airlines slowly getting rid of the “alaska” branding?

Starting Fresh: Leaving behind toxic Filipino American gatekeepers In my heritage language, Ilokano, there’s a saying that goes: “Ti bassit a kayo nalaka a lintegen, ngem no dakkel narigaten.” Loosely…

I wrote about changing how and where I show up as a Filipino American trying to build a new sense of community.

shoutout to everyone who believes in me

good luck everybody else ♌️ ♈️ ♊️

A pink aurora seen in Anchorage, Alaska

A pink aurora seen in Anchorage, Alaska

she never gets old #aurora

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a State of National Calamity for a period of one year to hasten the rescue, recovery, relief, and rehabilitation efforts following the onslaught of Typhoon Tino (international name: Kalmaegi).

Read more:
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“Sorry, Kids” is frying me

no seriously 😭😭😭

anchorage is still so upset by the last admin’s snow response that the muni is making plowing a personality trait 😭

Kristin Villanueva at the heart of ‘The Pitt’ Kristin Villanueva shines in "The Pitt," revealing the soul of care work and bringing representation with depth and humanity.

No big deal, but a contributor to my tiny newsletter got to interview Kristin Villanueva from "The Pitt." 🔥🔥🔥

maybe i should get back on here. what’d i miss? do people still like it here?

this is rage bait

Western Alaska Communities Unite to Establish Disaster Response Fund Following Recent Storms  - Alaska Community Foundation In response to recent severe storms, including Typhoon Halong, that devastated Alaska’s western coast, local …

Please donate to Western Alaska disaster relief efforts to support the response to Typhoon Halong. I won't overexplain how displacement, underfunding and marginalization of Indigenous Peoples have devastated communities. But know this: Our Alaska Native friends and family need us to show up.