This was one of the reasons why I wanted to start my own business, being in control of who I work with. I opened my own tattoo studio in 2018. The most important reasons for this endeavour were so I could welcome people in my vibe and hire people that I liked. ..And never having to get out of bed before 8AM..

I don’t need 20 friends anyway. It’s too much work and too social. It’s draining my energy already by thinking about it. A couple of friends, a couple of colleagues and a dog is all I need. Because I’m way too busy spending my time on my life and trying to be as successful as I can as this human. 

Mochi is my first dog, I was a bunny person, but a bunny isn’t the most ideal pet when you’re a traveller. Their lifespan is short and they don’t travel well. After my last bunny died, I decided to get a dog. A small one, an introverted one, one who doesn’t like to be social with other dogs... She takes me places I wouldn’t go on my own so because of her I have a lot more adventures. I dare to explore more because it feels less silly to me to walk around with a dog than to wander on my own.  

I’m very confided in my tattooing skills, I’ve done it for over 10 years and learned so much along the way. And although I’ve travelled for over 10 years too, I’ve never had a steady confidence in how I handled myself on my adventures. But why does this curiosity stay? Why can’t I just accept how I am and that I get overwhelmed and just stick to a daily routine without stressful travel situations? This question led me to my quest to travel with awareness about what triggers me and why. It’s ever evolving, there are no solutions, just findings. Because I change, life continues and so do the adventures. It’s about finding new ways to deal with things and to not let it stop me from travelling. Hopefully inspiring you to continue or even start with exploring the world were we are able to spend our fleeting existence on.