Turn ons:

Estonian summers: They’re short but SO intense. Midnight sun, bonfires by the sea, music festivals like Positivus… Nothing beats it. It’s like the whole country wakes up and parties. Creating digital art & mood videos: I spend hours on my laptop with Photoshop and a video editor. I love taking clips from my life—city views, clouds

Turn offs:

The long, dark winters: Okay, November to February is a struggle. It gets dark at 3 PM, and everything feels gray. It’s a battle to stay motivated sometimes. Seasonal depression is too real here. Small-town gossip: Everyone kinda knows everyone. Sometimes it feels like you can’t breathe without someone commenting on it. I love my country, but the small-mindedness in some people annoys me.

About me:

Hey! I’m Jeannie. I’m 18 and I live in Tallinn, Estonia. I was born right here, in this magical place where old town charm meets crazy-fast internet. I just graduated from high school last spring and currently I’m taking a “gap year” – but really, I’m just trying to figure out my next move. I’m torn between studying digital media (I love creating stuff!) and maybe something with languages. Speaking of which, I’m native in Estonian and Russian, fluent in English from binge-watching shows, and I’m trying not to forget my school-level German. My life is a mix of forest and tech. One weekend I’m hiking in Lahemaa National Park with my friends, breathing in that pine-scented air, and the next I’m editing a video for my small YouTube channel or getting lost in a new indie game. I live with my mom and my older brother, and our cat, Mörr (yes, like “purr” but Estonian-style). He’s the real boss of the house.