“Embrace the uncertainty. Some of the most beautiful chapters in our lives won’t have a title until much later.” – Bob Goff 

Starting something new is never easy. There’s the fear of uncertainty, the vulnerability that comes with putting yourself out there, and the constant, nagging thoughts like: am I doing the right thing? Wil anyone even read this? Is there any point to all of this? Or worse – what if my second-year university roommates stumble across this, laugh at it, and think it’s about them? (I wish that fear was unfounded).

Not to mention that personal blogs don’t quite have the cultural momentum that other social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram do. People don’t read blogs anymore, or at least you don’t hear about it. But the thing is, I’m a writer. I’ve always written, and I love to write. Not just for others, but for myself.

So, I started this blog for me. For my journey through growth, transition, joy, fun, and sadness – and especially, for my love of storytelling.

Hello world, my name is Marta, and I grew up in Canada as the oldest daughter of immigrant parents. Since I was young, I’ve always felt like I fit in just enough to be accepted, but never quite enough to feel like I belonged.

At its best, that feeling turned me into an observer. Someone who watches quietly from the sidelines, catching glimpses of life the way we scroll through the social media feed of a stranger. At its worst, it feels like loneliness, and wondering why I wasn’t invited to the party, even though I was on good terms with the host. Maybe this blog is also my attempt to feel more seen. And maybe, in the process, it can help someone else feel seen too.

Who am I? Professionally, I help organizations navigate change by focusing on the people behind the processes. My work sits at the intersection of organizational behavior and psychology. I support transitions through communication, training, and one-on-one engagements. If there’s a way to help people feel prepared, supported, and understood during change, that’s me. I’m in.

In my personal life? I’m still figuring that out, along with (I’m sure), everyone else. This is why I created this space. To share the messy, meaningful moments that don’t always make it into LinkedIn updates or Instagram captions. The quiet, subtle shifts that fundamentally change you. The hard transitions, the small joys, and the daily in-betweens that shape who we are.

As a 20-something and soon-to-be 30-something, I’ve lived through many (different) versions of myself. One of my quiet fears is that I’ll look back and miss who I was more than I enjoy who I’m becoming. But growth doesn’t have to mean leaving those past selves behind. I want to honor who I was, embrace who I am, and become someone I’m proud to grow into. Because, at the end of the day, evolving should feel like coming home and not saying goodbye.

What will you read in this blog? Here, you’ll find stories about career growth, travel, new hobbies, lifestyle snapshots, moments with friends and family, and yes, even the occasional skincare or new discovery of a trend.

So, dear reader, if you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly shifting between roles — professional, traveler, dreamer, realist — then you’re in the right place.
Let’s figure it out together.

Thank you for being here.