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I feel like everyone should do their yearly rebrand. Not in a corny way “new year, new me” way. I look at life through the lens of a popstar. Popstars I grew up listening to had different looks for different eras. That’s what I base my version of rebranding on. Life is performance. Performance is art. Art is self. LOL
Feb 29, 2024
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⭐because you can redefine yourself any time you please! also adds a layer of unpredictability haha
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🤔I read a TikTok slideshow about how we attach our personalities to the things we buy like Labubu’s, matcha, vintage clothing, etc., etc. and it really woke me up. It made me realize how often we treat objects like identity badges, hoping they’ll somehow communicate who we are to the world. But maybe we don’t need to buy a personality. Maybe it’s okay to just be you without the aesthetic, without the branding, without needing to “match” a vibe.
The phrase “to be cringe is to be free” has been living rent-free in my head, and honestly, it resonates. Because at the end of the day, who really cares what other people think? Okay, I do sometimes. I’m human. But when I quiet the noise, I know the truest version of myself isn’t curated, it’s just me. Messy, weird, sincere. And I think that’s enough.
We’re not the sum of what we consume. We’re allowed to just exist, unbranded, unfiltered, and still whole.
I think I’m not my truest self yet, but I’m getting there and I really do hope my truest self reflects beautifully to the people around me.
The phrase “to be cringe is to be free” has been living rent-free in my head, and honestly, it resonates. Because at the end of the day, who really cares what other people think? Okay, I do sometimes. I’m human. But when I quiet the noise, I know the truest version of myself isn’t curated, it’s just me. Messy, weird, sincere. And I think that’s enough.
We’re not the sum of what we consume. We’re allowed to just exist, unbranded, unfiltered, and still whole.
I think I’m not my truest self yet, but I’m getting there and I really do hope my truest self reflects beautifully to the people around me.
Jun 23, 2025
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💟I change my appearance multiple times a year. I cut my hair and dye it. I try new styles. I get tattoos and piercings. I try new food. I do things for ME. I want to find my true self and interests and each day I get closer to who I really want to be. I feel I learn something new about myself everyday even if it’s small. (I’m depressed + anxious too and it can be so hard but I remind myself that I can’t care about everyone else and their opinions I need to do what is right for me. and no it is not selfish to do things for you).
Apr 9, 2025
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🎙This is my Red Scare - but better and black. I love this duo so much. They bring such a refreshing and humorous take on current events and pop culture. They’ll give you eyebrow raises, laughing fits, can’t-believe-they-said-that moments and more. 10/10.
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🩸I think this is a world I’ve always lived in and every gig I do, I try to recreate the energy I felt through the screen.
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🎵This is one of my favorite albums of all time! I listen to it at least twice a week. I recommend anyone who wants to feel like an action hero (or villain) for the next couple hours to listen to it. I miss albums like these that feel like blockbuster soundtracks. The brutal rave production, the in-your-face vocals, the mix of underground grit with a high-gloss pop finish on top… bring back cinematic rave music!