Happy birthday to me! And welcome to my belated birthday stoy post <3 I had an amazing birthday and a whole week of celebrations and now I’d love to tell you how I feel when I’m already 26.

So the world really is pretty different when you’re 26. You may not believe me, I know it may sound unbelievable and ever naive or funny…but yes, it’s so. I turned 26 on the 26th of August last week and I seriously thought that just like any other year, nothing would change - I’d go on with my people, my blog, my job, my art and all the my things that you all constantly hear about. But then I woke up the next day only to find out that it’s me that’s changed indeed.

Maybe it was the reevaluation thoughts that go through my head on each birthday, maybe it was inspo from the convos I had with friends regarding different stages in our lves or maybe even the music, movies and other art pieces I discovered recently. Who knows, maybe all these merged to shake me up a bit. But I loved the result.

Because now I laugh a little louder, I talk a little more (as if it’s even possible), I walk around prouder, I enjoy the little things a bit more and life feels a little bit better - with more upcoming opportunities, more positivity and more happiness.

I care a little bit less about the things that annoy me or don’t fit my expectations, I am a little bit braver and wilder at doing everything my way and making a point, I stand taller and speak louder, I take more risks, dream even bigger and I want more more more.

Of course, one thing’s forever the same - I’m an artistic girl with big dreams, professional marketer by day and rockchick by night and by heart.

And all these statements really mean a lot me. My music is on the verge of finally getting out, my art projects are in full force and I cannot wait to rock this new year of my life. All I wish for is health, luck and inspirations.

This year I set myself the challenge to do new things, say new things and surprise everyone. Stay tuned to see how it all goes. :D

Thank you to everyone who made my birthday so amazing! <3 for all your wishes, DMs, presents, surprises, jokes ad the big smile you brought to my face!

- Nicole