Hey! I'm Maya, the one running this blog.
Let me fill you in on what's been going on in my life.
Let me fill you in on what's been going on in my life.
About
Writing a short bio is a bit odd. You've got to pick the things that matter most, but what do you do when there are countless stories and dear people in your life? I didn't want to get into all the nitty-gritty details, like the fact that I've lived in 13 different apartments in the last 10 years. But, hey, let's not worry about the details for a moment.
1997
Born in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Photo: At the hospital, Dad is waiting to hold me.
Photo: At the hospital, Dad is waiting to hold me.
2011
As a kid, I dreamed of becoming a film director or running a magazine.
Photo: At home. Taking photos in front of the carpet on the wall is such a post-Soviet thing.
Photo: At home. Taking photos in front of the carpet on the wall is such a post-Soviet thing.
2014
The Revolution of Dignity took place in Ukraine.
Russia annexed Crimea.
Moving to Kraków, Poland to study film.
Photo: Sitting on Rynek Główny in Kraków, probably after my work shift.
Russia annexed Crimea.
Moving to Kraków, Poland to study film.
Photo: Sitting on Rynek Główny in Kraków, probably after my work shift.
2015
Juggling full-time studies with three part-time jobs (wouldn't recommend!).
Embarking on my first-ever hitchhiking trip in Europe during my summer break.
Photo: Hitchhiking in Croatia.
Embarking on my first-ever hitchhiking trip in Europe during my summer break.
Photo: Hitchhiking in Croatia.
2016
Moving to Kastoria (the coldest town in Greece), after receiving the Erasmus scholarship. Hopping on my first flight ever.
Photo: Sipping coffee in Kastoria.
Photo: Sipping coffee in Kastoria.
2017
Getting my bachelor's degree, freelancing as a journalist (besides many other gigs). Oh, and being deported from Poland.
Photo: My last day at university, no family gathering.
Photo: My last day at university, no family gathering.
2018
Moving to Norway. Joining The Oslo Desk's journalism training program. Returning to Kyiv for two months, still hungry for adventures.
Photo: Focused learning during the internship.
Photo: Focused learning during the internship.
2019
Moving for a job at a startup digital agency in Poznań, Poland. Had never been to Poznań before!
Photo: I'm in the middle, a random day at the office.
Photo: I'm in the middle, a random day at the office.
2020
Pandemic hits hard, but with good friends by my side. Promoted to content team lead at the agency.
Photo: Taking a selfie during a home party.
Photo: Taking a selfie during a home party.
2021
Meeting Pav, having the best summer of my life. Moving to Gdańsk, Poland, for a new job as a marketing team lead. Once more in a new city with no friends. Starting to question my lifestyle 😄
Photo: Standing in the elevator in Gdańsk with half of my belongings. Moving alone sucks.
Photo: Standing in the elevator in Gdańsk with half of my belongings. Moving alone sucks.
2022
Russia’s full-scale military invasion of Ukraine. Living between Poznań and Gdańsk. Venturing on my first solo trip to Thailand. Relocating with Pav to Vienna, Austria.
Photo: Moving a mirror that Pav and I picked up for our new place.
Photo: Moving a mirror that Pav and I picked up for our new place.
2023
Building a new life in Vienna. Working in the start up as a marketer.
Photo: In one of the many museums in Vienna
Photo: In one of the many museums in Vienna
2024
Launching this website to help others cope with immigration. Yay!
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