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I decided it was time. Sometimes I forget how much I love writing, and then I need a little reminder. For months I've been thinking about starting a blog but for one reason or another it took me all this time to actually do it. Because, well.. what if no one actually reads it? Then I hear a little voice in my head telling me "Mia, there will probably be a lot of people who will never ever read it. Now, is that a reason why you should not do it? NO! So get off your narcissistic ass and just start writing for the fun of it! Who cares if no one reads it! This should be just something fun you do for yourself, right?" That voice can sometimes be quite harsh, sometimes even rude, but I can't say it doesn't have a point once in a while... So I got off my somewhat narcissistic ass I guess, and just started creating.

So, what is my blog about? I wanna say that of course I should write about something that I actually know best. And that is my life. But before you fall asleep thinking I'm gonna start writing about my four cats and which Netflix series helps me fall asleep at night, let me specify. There are a few things that I actually feel quite passionate about. 

1. Music - I am a singer-songwriter and a musician, and have written my own music since I was 12. I've played the violin, the piano, and the electric and acoustic guitar and later took up singing and continued more with that.

2. Traveling - There is nothing quite like traveling. There's something about exploring new places around the globe that makes you both terrified and mesmerised. Terrified because you're literally stepping into new territories (especially when traveling alone) where there are completely new set of rules and do's and don'ts. And mesmerised, it's the feeling of liberation and respect for all that is out there and that you see for the first time in your life. 

3. Self development - I could say that I've gone through a lot of battles because of and with my mind. I've had a lot of ups and downs, suffered from lots of anxiety and depression and a whole range of different emotions. There have been times when I've been truly desperate, convinced that I will never feel better again. And then somehow, I've built myself again, piece by piece. But it is a subject that truly interests me and something I have to keep practising everyday.

4. Art, Nature, Animals, Creativity - Definitely also on the top of my list and often related to each other. 

After this, my first post will be about my 11-day camping trip to Iceland this week. I'll do my best to share amazing pictures and tips, and stories along the way. 

So, I guess this is how it all begins. 
More posts coming up! ;)

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