Hey! I'm Kandice. I was born and raised in Tallinn, Estonia, and I just turned 18 last autumn. My life is kinda this cool mix of cultures – at home with my family, we speak Estonian and Russian. I just graduated from high school, so right now I'm in that super exciting and slightly terrifying "what's next?" phase. I'm taking a gap year to figure it out. I work part-time at this cozy café in the Old Town, which is perfect because I love watching all the tourists and hearing different languages. I live with my parents and my younger brother, and our summers are always spent at our family's cottage near the sea – it's my forever happy place. I'm super proud of being from Estonia, this small but super digital and innovative country. I feel like it gives me a unique perspective on things.
Okay, my absolute favorite things! First of all, singing. I'm not performing or anything (yet!), but you'll almost always find me with my headphones in, lost in some song. I love everything from Estonian indie artists to big pop stars. My friends and I often have these spontaneous singing sessions, which are the best.
Let's be real, some things just annoy me. Rude people for no reason – like, why? A little kindness goes such a long way. The long, dark winters – I know it's a classic Estonian complaint, but honestly, by February, I'm just done with the darkness and slush. It makes me super tired. Pressure to have my whole life figured out right now. Everyone keeps asking about my university plans, and it stresse