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Life Updates: Turning 18, Winning Competitions, and New Adventures

Hey everyone! It’s been a while since my last update, and I have a lot to share. Life has been busy—balancing school, turning 18, and even winning a vocational competition in my field (IT-systems specialist)!

Academic & Personal Growth

Since my last post, I’ve successfully completed my first year of studies with A’s and B’s. Not too bad, right? I’ve also started learning Finnish, which has introduced me to a whole new world of music. It's been fun exploring Finnish artists and expanding my playlist beyond my usual favorites.

Creative Work & Achievements

Graphic design for 5MIINUST & Puuluup (Universal Music Estonia)

I’ve been diving deeper into graphic design, working on projects like creating a design to encourage people to vote for 5MIINUST & Puuluup in Eurovision. I also had the chance to meet Alika a few times and even attended some of her music video shoots. You can check out the final result here!

On top of that, I’ve now competed in vocational competitions for two years in a row—and I actually won this year! It was a tough but rewarding experience, proving to myself that hard work really does pay off.

New Ventures: YouTube & Music

Another exciting step I’ve taken is doing some videos in YouTube! I’ve been experimenting with different editing styles, and I’d love for you to check them out.Video about Eesti Laul's IcebergSome Counter-Strike editing montage

Perhaps the biggest milestone? I released my first track on Spotify!It’s an incredible feeling putting my own music out there, and I can’t wait to see where this journey leads.Beyond Favourites - Spotify

My first track on Spotify

Gratitude & Reflections

I want to take a moment to thank my teachers, who encouraged me to keep going, and my friends, who have motivated me to push through tough times. Mental health is still a struggle for me, but having a support system makes a big difference. Mostly I gotta thank Aus/Auste, because she has been here for me for quite a long time. She is just the best friend I could ever ask for. Ačiū!

That’s all for now! Thanks for reading, and I hope to share more updates soon.

Until next time,
~ sundei