Today is the beginning of Mousse Archive, the space I’ve decided to create to keep myself accountable for becoming who I want to be. If you’ve somehow stumbled across this, welcome. I’m M, and I’ll be your host on this journey.
About me
I’ve always found it difficult to introduce myself. Since my youth, people have been describing themselves by their passions, their talents, or the sports they played. Growing up, people started to describe themselves by their studies, their career plans, or the jobs they do. I can’t explain why, but I’ve never been able to identify with any of these attributes. As far back as I can remember, I’ve been trying different things, never focusing on just one passion or subject. Curiosity and indecisiveness are at the core of my existence.
I’m 25 years old, and I have no clue what the F I’m doing with my life. I would like to experiment with every possibility, learn everything, try every job, and live every life. The idea of choosing one path and sticking to it is terrifying. What if I make the wrong choice? This thought has been spiralling in my head for at least 10 years. My younger self would be discouraged to know I still haven’t figured it out. Will I ever figure it out?
More about me (but like actually trying to be descriptive this time)
I’ve always been drawn to art, humans, and nature. My soul is nourished by connections with others and the universe. I have the everlasting dream to have a positive impact on the world, even if it’s at a small scale.
Things I love / Things that define me :
- Visiting museums, exhibits or galleries
- Attending concerts or festivals
- Being with my family and friends
- Going to the theatre or the movies
- Listening to music, discovering new sounds and reminiscing over old songs
- Playing the guitar and singing
- Dancing freely, alone or with friends
- Drawing and painting
- Crafting in all its forms
- Shopping, thrifting, sewing, knitting, and expressing myself through clothing
- Curating and designing my space
- Visiting the library and reading all kinds of books
- Walking, hiking, swimming, biking, and doing yoga
- Talking to strangers in the street and making friends everywhere
- Travelling, encountering new cultures, and meeting new people
- Trying and learning new things
About Mousse Archive
If I haven’t made myself clear, I lack vision and purpose in my life. How do I want to be perceived in this world? Who do I want to be? I can’t seem to find a clear path to follow. Through this experience, I hope to learn more about myself and the world.
Even though I love consuming and producing art, I’ve never been able to call myself an artist. I believe I lack the talent, but mostly, I lack the courage to be an artist. I have the desire to create something, somewhere, where I can feel free. Outside the constraints of society, away from judgement and my material body. A safe space to create, experiment and become. I deeply want to find my style, and here, I will push myself to learn to create art that resembles me.
With Mousse Archive, I want to embark on a mindful journey of becoming. I want to be true to myself; I want to listen to my calling; I want to grow; I want to be real; I want to create. Anything will do.
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