Posts by Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra

Regina Sienra is a Staff Writer at My Modern Met. Based in Mexico City, Mexico, she holds a bachelor’s degree in Communications with specialization in Journalism from the National Autonomous University of Mexico. She has 10+ years’ experience in Digital Media, writing for outlets in both English and Spanish. Her love for the creative arts—especially music and film—drives her forward every day.
Inspiring
November 21, 2023

Iowa Teen Grows 7,000 Pounds of Vegetables To Donate Them to Families in Need

Everyone deserves healthy meals; however, unfortunately, not everyone has access to fresh ingredients, especially those in underserved communities. A teenager named Lauren Schroeder realized this when she volunteered at a community food nonprofit at age 14. All vegetables and greens that were packed for families in need came in cans and boxes, rather than straight from the fields.

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Tiny Living
November 19, 2023

Look Inside One of Japan’s “Slimmest” Apartments That is Barely Wider Than the Front Door

With surging rents in the biggest metro areas in the world, many people have started looking for alternatives. For some, that means flocking to smaller, more affordable cities. For others, it's all about shrinking down. Japan, home to Tokyo, the largest city in the world, is no stranger to tiny living. But how tiny does it get?

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Music
November 16, 2023

Mystery Man on ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ Album Cover Is Finally Identified After 52 Years

Upon its release in 1971, Led Zeppelin's untitled fourth studio album known as Led Zeppelin IV, became an instant classic. While it is one of the most popular rock albums of all time, its cover art was long shrouded in mystery. Featuring a framed portrait of a man hanging on a decaying wallpapered wall, it is often seen in record stores, on t-shirts, and music magazine write-ups.

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Wedding
November 14, 2023

100-Year-Old Grandma Takes the Role of Flower Girl at Her Granddaughter’s Wedding

The role of “flower girl” is usually reserved for one of the younger girls in a family to serve as a special part of a wedding party. One bride decided to switch things up for her big day. Rather than picking a niece or a cousin, a woman named Jillian Klatte chose her 100-year-old grandmother, Ruthie Klatte, as the flower girl for her wedding.

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My Modern Met

Celebrating creativity and promoting a positive culture by spotlighting the best sides of humanity—from the lighthearted and fun to the thought-provoking and enlightening.