I love those experiences that haunt me later. Nice memories, so vividly saved in my head that I can return to them if I want. It can be a scent, a feel, a song, or just a daydream with my eyes closed.
Those who I share such memories with are special.
Alice Phoebe Lou
7 years
I just can’t believe how time flies. I arrived in my first Airbnb room in Berlin, exactly 7 years ago this day. Used my one way ticket, that took me farther than I hoped.
I arrived here with big dreams and a lot of enthusiasm, hoping to smile more, learn more and do more. To find my spot in the music industry. To fit in and find new friends. To be me.
With it’s ups and downs, struggles and highs, I get nostalgic every year this day. A mix of feelings. Being happy and proud, and somewhat sad and frustrated at the same time. But mostly happy and grateful. This place is a unique mirror.
I love this city. My wisely and luckily chosen Home.
Sundays
We finally got out in between the morning and evening rain and it was perfect. We had a nice big walk in Treptower Park and Plänterwald with a dear friend and two dogs. Báró was running free, smiling like he does on the beach.
This weekend was exhausting and perfect in many ways.
I love Berlin.
Fairytales
I am clipping my wings nowadays. Sometimes the best move is not to move. But to fly.
Alice Phoebe Lou – Little Wing
In my head
I put a spell on me.
I created my island with a bubble. It’s mostly balanced and at ease. It looks harmless and loving. Some love to have vacations there. And just like in these tiny glasses with the snow inside, every now and then a storm comes to stir up the ocean and shake the trees.
When the storms are gone, I look for bottle posts and assess the damage. However, it’s weightless. It’s imaginary. It’s an island. As everything else, it’s an illusion.
I guess my island will become “perfect” when no bottle posts are sent anymore.
Alice Phoebe Lou – Girl On An Island
Threshold
Development can crawl hidden in the background. As soon as you start to enjoy the journey instead of pushing yourself towards framed goals, your threshold for stress cease to exist. You slowly bounce back to your center without feeling far too stretched.
I am in a slow flow.
Alice Phoebe Lou – Galaxies
Something holy
Meeting someone sharing your views on certain areas of life is like a fresh breeze.
I feel lucky again.
Alice Phoebe Lou – Something Holy
Voice for the voiceless
Zoos, safaris, aquariums. Tigers, dolphins, people. Inhabitants of these facilities are silent victims of human ego. Having bigger cages doesn’t change the fact that those are cages.
Choose Dreamland instead, try to catch them in their natural habitat (as long as they still have a chance to live there), and respect their freedom. Here’s to all the silent prisoners.
Alice Phoebe Lou – The Tiger
Devil’s Sweetheart
Yesterday night, a dream came true.
I stood in the full room of Lido, listening to a true talent, playing her heart out.
Alice Phoebe Lou, you stunned me with the strength of music.
Alice Phoebe Lou – Devil’s Sweetheart
Escape from society
I had today off after the half marathon. As a retreat from the election results back home, I met a good friend of mine and we headed to the Berlinische Gallerie. It was a perfect hideaway from the there and now.
Alice Phoebe Lou – Society
Soundtrack from Berlin 