I've been getting quite a few messages on Instagram or seeing accounts that promise tremendous follower growth. One of the DM's that is flowing around Instagram is the mega follow-loop that promises 280 new followers for everyone that participates. I never see that working, for more than couple of reasons but as I was getting more and more of those messages, I thought why not I try something that may actually work? And then write about ... Read the Post...
How to Silence Your Inner Art Critic
Couple of months ago I started drawing. Something I never thought I'll do -- simply because I didn't believe I was born an artist. Why even try then, right? I convinced myself I suck at drawing probably as early as middle-school. There were kids that were drawing so much better and art lessons were boring and tough -- nobody really taught us how to draw. You either can draw a swan or a poppy from your imagination or you can't. Which I ... Read the Post...
Moving to Study Abroad: My First Moments in Sweden
18.08.21 The alarm rings. It’s 2 am. OH NO. It’s time to go to the airport. Please gods of sleep take me back into the bliss of unconsciousness. Mom comes into the room and tells me that it’s time to get up. My heart feels extremely heavy. Today is the day when I go to a new country to pursue a bachelor’s degree that I might not even like. I'm still very excited. But I hate goodbyes. We are standing at the door, my mom crying and ... Read the Post...
How Fat-shaming Culture Made Me the Woman I am Today
Growing up in a fat-shaming environment There’s a whole spectrum of body positivity — from people saying that body positivity movement glorifies obesity and unhealthy lifestyle to people that demand to put “real bodies” on the magazine covers and shame people with weight-loss goals. However, when I was a kid, body positivity wasn’t a thing. You’re either thin or ugly. The only body positive messages I got were from my mom who said I’m ... Read the Post...