Ethan James Alvarez

Volleyball has been my passion for about 10 years. In those 10 years I have blown through gear faster than leaves in a storm, some good, some bad, some incredible, and some horrible. So here are some of my recommendations for people who want to start playing or players who haven't found anything worthwhile, so that you don't waste your money and focus more on playing rather than fixing a hole in your shoe.

It's about that time of the year! The trees are bare, snow is falling, and the air is freezing, but that doesn't mean you have to be. Fashion is ever evolving here is my list of recommendations for you to look your best and you warmest this winter

I am a sucker for a good superhero movie. I basically grew up with comics and fantasizing about having a superpower. Watch the movies of our beloved superheroes always brought these fantasies to life, here are a couple of my favorites throughout my 20 years of life that have imprinted themselves as among the best superhero movies I have seen.

It's getting chilly soon, but the cool part is that you can always look good while staying warm. Layers upon layers on your outfits can make you look totally different. Here are some essentials in my closet that can help you look the best this Autumn.

There is sports specific needs and there is every sport needs. Here is a small list of gear that every athlete should have to help them recover and perform.

Going abroad to study is one of the coolest experiences I have been blessed to experience. There are a lot of things I wish I knew to bring before going abroad, so I would like to share them just in case you ever want to go abroad for a little bit.

It is a common misconception that dudes don't do skincare, but lets me real, as a dude we need it. Constantly working in the sun, exercise , and overall everyday wear and tear takes a toll on the male face. Which is why we tend to look older than our female counterparts. But if you want to start looking like your age, turning heads, or if you want to look like a celebrity with your plus one try out some products that I have curated. Note: Every skin type is different. I will put some that any skin can use, but please do your own research before buying. Most of these will be addressed to my skin type which is dry-acne proned skin.

Shoes are sometimes difficult to shop for. Sometimes you follow the trends, but then they fizzle out before you can ever figure it out. Or maybe you can't find the right design for you. I wanted to create a list that contains both trendy and not so trendy shoes that anyone can wear. The options to choose as well from the shoes are also wide spread giving you a variety to pick from. So look through the list, find the one you like the most and enjoy!

Watching anime is among my absolute favorite pastimes. Because of that I have blown through series after series. If you are interested in getting started but have no idea where to began let me give you some recommendations using my absolute favorites

Summer is here and it is time to ditch the jackets and heavy jeans, which leaves you with... a shirt and shorts? Just because you want to ditch the heat doesn’t mean you can't look good. Here are some of my favorite basic pieces of clothing that keep me looking good, while avoiding unecessary sweat lines.

As an athlete shoes are your best friend and often of times they make or break the success of a player Yes I say this because everyone needs something good on their feet). Here are some of my top picks as a volleyball player, who also often plays basketball. Majority of this list is within a specific brand, but I put a special section for those within a budget.

I absolutely love reading. For me it is a nice break from the chaos of my school work or the face of my screens. Yet as a college student it is hard to find genuinely good books to read especially ones that catch my attention. Here is a couple books from this past year that I have found to not only entertain me, but also gave me a lasting impression.

As a student I have been all around Rome, here are my favorite places