Music has always been an undeniable part of me, deeply intertwined with some of the best and worst moments in my life. Every moment, every year, every day has its own soundtrack. From heartbreak-inspired ballads to the loud, unapologetic anthems; from family trips to first kisses. As to this day, '1' by The Beatles takes me back to being a kid and driving home from school with my dad and sister, singing along. I'm reminded of concerts, of euphorically screaming the lyrics to my favourite songs, the people I've loved and lost. I think that's why a lot of us love music as much as we do - listening back takes us back to these moments of love, pain, loneliness, joy and growth.

I've always been outspoken and talkative, but songwriting... it's how I express myself. It's how I process my emotions, the things that make me wanna cry of joy or scream at the top of my lungs. To me, there's something powerful about taking pain and turning it into something beautiful. And to me, the best stories are the ones that come from the heart, from passion, from the need to speak up.

There's a lot to be said about music. At the end of the day, the way I see it, these were all moments in time I documented. Moments of frustration with the world and heartbreak. Moments of disappoint and anger (which, apparently, according to my therapist, I have quite a lot of) and confusion and love and fresh starts. These songs right here were once about my life, and if you do me the honour, I'd love for them to be a part of yours, too.

Love,