Category Journal

18+ years of writings from Markus Nylund’s life. Real, raw, unfiltered. Thoughts, fragments, truths. The logbook of a working artist building from scratch and overcoming perfectionism, self-sabotage and sharing what it takes to rise back up again and again.

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Feel very good these days. Been taking good care of myself lately by eating healthily, reading, working out, practicing my music, learning and growing. It is a beautiful sunday evening in helsinki, where I currently live. I went for a nice…

17.12.2011

nämä ovat väliaikaiset sivut. uusi (suomenkielinen) levyni on nyt valmis. jakelen niitä tuolla helsingin yössä mielenkiintoisille ihmisille. laitan uudet biisit nettiin lähipäivinä. nähdään. M

freedom

woke up today around noon. almost slept around the clock. went to bed feeling suicidal. but upon waking i felt this lightness. i knew that there is no me. all the shit that happens only happens to something that is…

bottom

the other night i went to a friend’s party. before i went, i loaded myself with 4 beers. i didn’t expect to be the first one there! looks like it’s me who is living in the past. well… to be…

SEP 7, 2011

Decided to keep blog private for now. Not really sure I want anyone reading this stuff. Just installed Logic Pro. I’m gonna start recording music again. I might ditch all the old stuff and go for something new. This is…

SEP 6, 2011

I’ve flirted with many different ideologies, & systems from alcoholism to veganism. I’ve experimented and implemented these concepts into my life and not just read about them in books. I’ve dated/slept with a few dozen women from fashion model to…

SEP 4, 2011

Yesterday night was horrible. Drank too much. Spent too much money. Started the day at home, drinking Jack Daniels and listening to Pink Floyd. Met some old friends later on in a bar downtown (in Helsinki). They were very quiet…

the end of an era

My Bukowski phase is over. At least for now. Drinking excessively is too fucking expensive. Not just financially although that is the main reason. I’ve fucked two girls this summer and both times I could barely get it up because…

Looking Ahead

I’ve been on this path for 10 years now keeping a very low profile. I’ve played in a few bands. I’ve travelled around with my guitar playing hundreds and hundreds of shows in many countries. I’ve recorded a few albums…

confusion

So many times I thought I had it all figured out. The truth is, I don’t know anything. My ideas and practices are in a constant state of change. Just when I feel like I am ready to take the…