Hip Hop

100 Words, #18: Do something that scares you, then do it again.

About 9 months ago, a new friend tipped me off to a “Hip Hop Karaoke” night happening each month in Stockholm.

It had been a long time since I’d performed on stage, but I knew that I needed to…

100 Words, Day 18: Open the mic!

The Petravita rollercoaster continues its progression through peaks and valleys, as life tends to do.

Tonight, I was able to cast aside my stress, get on stage, and do what I love the most: Say words into a microphone — duh!

100 Words, Day 17: Managing.

It really is a pain that our minds seem keen on zeroing in on the most stressful thought or element of life possible and making it a focus; the biggest worry or worries in one’s life are ever-present to steal sleep, creativity, and more.

100 Words, Day 17: Working in chaos!

Every day right now, whether it’s guests in the apartment, workers replacing water pipes and endlessly banging around (I’m sure you’re doing a great job, fellas, but it’s annoying all the same!), I realize more and more how much I rely on routine to get things done.

100 Words, Day 16: Pause, pause, pause, GO!

I spent most of today writing a new song. Then wondering if it was good enough. Then…

100 Words, Day 13: A walk in the park.

In a rare change of pace, I made it out into the sunshine today!

Sitting on a park bench, scribbling away lyrics, was exactly the type of afternoon I needed. Returning home to construction noises (after hearing them all day anyways) was…

100 Words, Day 12: The end of the world.

NO RUNNING WATER WE’RE BACK IN THE DARK AGES.

100 Words, Day 11: Dry spell, incoming.

It’s late Sunday night/Monday morning, and I’m waiting quietly for the impending doomsday…

100 Words, Day 10: Take your leisure days, pal.

100 Words, Day 9: Higher Than High.

I’m gonna keep it simple tonight: There is no better feeling in the world than working toward…