My description is : Hey! I'm Christa, an 18-year-old from Tallinn, Estonia. I just finished high school last spring, and honestly, I'm in that weird, exciting gap year phase where everything feels possible but also a bit scary. I live with my mom and my younger brother, Mart. My dad is Finnish, so I grew up speaking Estonian and Finnish at home, learned English from YouTube and series, and Russian because, well, it's Tallinn. I've always been a bit of a mix of cultures. Right now, I'm working part-time at this cute little café in the Old Town to save up money. My big plan? To study digital media and graphic design next year, hopefully somewhere abroad, maybe in the Netherlands or Finland. I love creating things – whether it's editing videos for my Instagram (it's mostly moody shots of the Baltic sea and our forests) or designing posters for my friend's band. Oh, and I'm a huge fan of our song festivals – there's nothing like that feeling of singing in a massive choir with thousands of people.
I like: My seaside walks: Nothing clears my head like a long walk by the Baltic Sea, especially in autumn when it's all stormy and dramatic. Kadriorg Park is my second living room.Creating digital art: Getting lost in Adobe Illustrator or a video editing timeline is my happy place. I love making visuals that feel both modern and a little bit mystical, like our Estonian nature.
I dislike: Small-town mentality: Sometimes Tallinn can feel surprisingly small. Everyone seems to know everyone's business, and there's this pressure to have your whole life figured out already. Chill, people!Small talk: I'm actually pretty shy until I get to know someone. The obligatory "So, what are you going to study?" question at family gatherings is the worst.
