Browsing “Thrifted”

“People have become more minimalistic, but those who really want to express themselves often get bored of that minimalism and turn to maximalism instead.”

“My dad sparked my passion for music. He bought me my guitar, taught me some chords, and introduced me to bands like Guns N' Roses, Metallica, and Nirvana.”

“My band stereoblu is an indie-pop band, so our music is instrument-driven, with vocals acting as a layer that ties everything together, creating a mellow and cohesive sound.”

“The switch from being an employee to freelancing was anxiety-driven at the start. But over time, with support from friends and people around me, I built up confidence.”

“I’m not a big fan of skirts over pants, maybe because it doesn’t look good on me. And I also think jorts are out. I'm so done with influencers wearing them. No more jorts!”

“I’m working towards being happy with who I am. A lot of the time, even with things like participating in class or talking to someone new, my lack of confidence shows through.”

"I never thought that I'd tattoo till I took a trip to Melbourne and got 80% of my leg tattoos done there. Later, I got my entire torso tattooed at a convention in three days.”

“A band I discovered recently is this Japanese group called Hitohira. They blend Midwest emo with shoegaze, and it sounds really cool. Definitely a unique mix.”

"My son, Vihaan, is my second best friend after my partner. He’s helps me remember that life is bigger than just myself. He gives me faith in humankind.”

“A dream gig for my band Bellied Star would be the Formula 1 stage. It’s farfetched, but we were really inspired seeing Smashing Pumpkins and Foo Fighters on that stage!"

“I'm in a local shoegaze band called Roxie, and what keeps us together is our shared values and sense of humour. That chemistry as friends is so important.”

“Apparently, I’m named after a Russian Joan of Arc, and people often joke that my name, style, and personality all seem to match that inspiration!”