About Mayka

See Mayka jump.

bwfaceMy name is Mayka Mei
I’m from around the Bay
I surf the Web all day
Sippin’ Alize

(not really)

I’d post a brief, dry bio, but as an innately curious creature, brief, dry bios annoy me with all the mystery they breed and the questions they don’t answer. I’m a 20-something living in the San Francisco Bay Area. I was born and raised here, unlike everyone else who works at a startup.

I write. To satisfy my nonstop craving for edgy streetwear and steampunk accessories (Get money. Get paid.), I’m in charge of Facebooking, tweeting, and booking weekly street food trucks for Moxsie. Most recently I’ve been invited to contribute to NBC Bay Area’s The Feast – coming soon! I’ve also covered style for the San Francisco Bay Guardian, urban culture for Groove Effect, and Asian American perspectives for That Minority Thing. Random outlets have picked up on my words, including CBS’ Eye On Blogs.

I also dance. These days, I mainly do hip-hop with Khamai Dance Company. I’ve trained in and have performed Pilipino folk dance (My ethnic background is Chinese.), ballet (including pointe), tap, jazz, and modern.

I discuss a lot of random things on the Maykazine. They range in seriousness, but it might help to know that I don’t take life too seriously. When I’m being silly, you’ll notice statements like “Ginny Weasley is a whore,” in which case, don’t get your panties all up in a bunch.

“Khamai Leap” by Susan Kenedi. Not to be reproduced.
“Headshot with Longboard” by Annie Doan of imotion Photo. Not to be reproduced.

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18 Responses to “About Mayka”

  1. appleandorange May 29, 2008 at 7:50 pm #

    Thanks for the comment, M, I agree it does look like we have a lot in common. Ill be checkin’ out your blog now. Happy writing!

    Reply
  2. Jose Pena December 19, 2008 at 8:36 pm #

    quick question Dear.
    how did you place the falling snow on ur page??
    did u use an html code, perhaps i can barrow?
    thank you sweety

    jose

    Reply
  3. themaykazine December 19, 2008 at 10:06 pm #

    Hi Jose,

    Unfortunately that snow is not something I coded. It’s just one of the many treats offered seasonally to WordPress.com publishers. :)

    Reply
  4. Zach Pine February 5, 2009 at 11:02 am #

    I plan on hosting a paint dancing group soon in Berkeley. Check out:

    http://art.meetup.com/396/

    -Zach

    Reply
  5. sh April 29, 2009 at 10:05 am #

    Hi! i like ur blog, interesting! can we chat on msn sometimes?

    Reply
  6. Martin Hsu May 6, 2009 at 10:08 am #

    Ok, seriously, your blog is one I NEED to be following!

    Great job, Mayka :) Keep it up! Hope to see you soon!

    Reply
    • themaykazine May 6, 2009 at 12:41 pm #

      I believe I’ll see you at Maker Faire again this year! Whoopee! :)

      Reply
  7. Kaleigh May 26, 2009 at 10:46 am #

    Hello! It’s aliceintumblerland.tumblr.com. I really love the Maykazine. Is there some way my jewelry can be a part of the Maykazine blog?

    Reply
    • themaykazine May 26, 2009 at 10:59 am #

      Ooh, this sounds way tempting! I’ll e-mail you. :)

      Reply
  8. Rain June 23, 2009 at 6:11 am #

    Hello, and thanx for noticing!
    I just think your blog is a fun, carefree place to visit, and I like your style, which probably means that I wish I could be more like you.
    I teach 3rd grade, btw.

    Reply
  9. asmalltowndad December 24, 2009 at 7:58 am #

    See you on “So you think you can dance”!

    Reply
  10. Salihi February 23, 2010 at 4:07 pm #

    Hi I’m following U on twitter and found you very interesting man you are good.

    Reply
    • themaykazine February 24, 2010 at 7:54 am #

      Aww, thanks, Sahili! Hit me up on Twitter – I want to ask what your Twitter name is, but you don’t have to out it here. ;)

      Reply
  11. Isaac Vargas April 27, 2010 at 1:25 pm #

    I just stumbled upon this blog entry:

    http://themaykazine.com/2009/12/16/recapping-chillin-productions/

    We are going to be at the May 1st 2010 Chillin’ show also, maybe you can stop by!

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • themaykazine April 27, 2010 at 1:48 pm #

      Thanks, Isaac! I still love Yasmin’s jewelry – I can’t go this weekend, but I hope you have a great turnout! :)

      Reply

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