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.

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…

control

Ever since I started writing songs I have been very obsessed with doing things my own particular way. I never liked to make compromises with my songs. I have tried working with other musicians, managers, producers, writers, designers,etc but all…

control

Ever since I started writing songs I have been very obsessed with doing things my own particular way. I never liked to make compromises with my songs. I have tried working with other musicians, managers, producers, writers, designers,etc but all…

currently

I have managed to cut my repertoire down to fifty songs (which is still quite a lot). The photo on the left is of my apartment wall. When I write a new one, it has to be good enough to…

Peace & Joy

Not ready yet to communicate with the world because i am not ready to say what i have to say. Instead i have decided to make a thorough inqu

journal

hey folks. hope the 2011 year is going well. mine is. decided to make some changes in my life. the new year is good for that. otherwise it’s just really a bunch of numbers. sure, we can make changes always.…

bad day # 1

today has been crap. got up quite late, did the morning routine. I thought it would ensure a good day to start strong. doesn’t work. at least yet. the weather has been horrible and haven’t had much inclination to leave…

Mighty Mouse

sitting in my new home. got my legs straight (crossed) with the laptop lying on my lap and me akwardly leaning against the wall. i feel a bit twitchy. i can’t seem to find the right position to sit in.…

journal

1. move beyond the need of acceptance People can accept me or not. It does not matter. I am me and I am doing what I love. I love being me. Acceptance is for those who lack vision and purpose.…

Gunna Be Okay

so i found me a place that i might just be able to call home. it’s located in a place called the “rock” which is a rough translation from it’s original finnish word “kallio”. it is also sort of on…