THE TROVE


How are you, dear readers?
Though the call to #stayathome may not faze introverts, we’re not immune to the kind of isolation, fear, anxiety, and grief a pandemic brings.
Because we all—introverts, too—thrive on connection and community, may this poem by Pierra Calasanz-Labrador be a virtual hand to hold in these uncertain times.
Be well, Hinhin girls.
Though the call to #stayathome may not faze introverts, we’re not immune to the kind of isolation, fear, anxiety, and grief a pandemic brings.
Because we all—introverts, too—thrive on connection and community, may this poem by Pierra Calasanz-Labrador be a virtual hand to hold in these uncertain times.
Be well, Hinhin girls.


Hinhin isn't just for shy girls; it's for everyone who honors their quiet side in this noisy, noisy world. Listen in on our empowering chat with the Mystic Matter girls Mansy Abesamis, Wiji Lacsamana, and Chinggay Labrador on battling creative blocks, manifesting dreams, and celebrating authenticity.


She walks into the shoot clad in head-to-toe black, reserved and unassuming, belying the fact that she's practically a celebrity in the cosplay universe. This is Jin Joson, self-described cosplay geek, artist and blogger, who is probably best known for transforming into Naruto and Kenshin Himura, and beloved by fans for her helpful and low-key hilarious blog entries (from cosplay to skincare adventures). Today, she steps out of costume and into a floral dress, and tells us all about her own hinhin world.


“Next to my name in my college yearbook, the description reads 'Maria Clara personified,'” shares Cynthia Bauzon-Arre, the quietly cool artist who speaks so softly, you have to lean in to hear her. And yet this low-key creative is no wallflower: she's the artist the Eraserheads would trust to design their album covers, leads a thriving freelance career and stationery business, and is currently busy as an eco warrior collaborating with the Forest Foundation to protect our local blooms.