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A Dream That Lingered Quietly

Starting a YouTube channel has been on my heart for years. Not loudly, not urgently — just a soft, persistent dream I carried in the background of everyday life. I’ve spent countless mornings and evenings watching daily vlogs from my favorite creators — their quiet routines, thoughtful storytelling, and the way they captured life as it unfolded.

Those videos brought me so much peace, so much presence. And deep down, I always wondered — what if I could do that too? But I held back. I didn’t feel ready. YouTube seemed overwhelming, and I had no idea where to begin.

From Reels to Vlogs — Finding My Starting Point

Instagram felt more familiar. I’ve been sharing there since 2014 — through filters, captions, phases of life. That’s where I slowly began to build my voice: through Reels, visuals, and little snippets of beauty. But there was always a part of me that longed for something slower, longer, deeper. Something like a vlog.

A Summer Captured, Then Tucked Away

Last year, I travelled to Sweden for Midsommar — as I’ve done so many Junes before. That time of year means everything to me: family, nature, barefoot mornings with coffee, late-night bonfires, flower crowns, and soft lake sunsets. I filmed a lot of it, not really knowing what it was for — I just followed my intuition.

But then I came home. Life moved on. And I never posted it. The footage stayed on my hard drive like a memory I wasn’t ready to share.

This Year, I’m Not Going to Sweden

As June approaches again, everything feels different. I’m in the middle of a move, life is shifting, and for the first time in years, I won’t be celebrating Midsommar in Sweden with my family. There’s a longing in me — one I didn’t know how to ease.

So I opened that old footage. I watched the lake shimmer again. I heard our laughter by the fire. And suddenly, I knew: this was the moment to share it. To create a little love letter to that time.

My First Ever YouTube Video

It’s not perfect. It’s soft. Simple. Honest.
But it’s mine.
This video is a gentle beginning — my very first YouTube vlog. An ode to Sweden, to slow living, to being present with the people and places we love most.

If you feel a little stuck, or nostalgic, or just quietly longing for summer — maybe this video will feel like a breath of fresh air for you too.

Watch the Video

You can watch the full vlog on YouTube below.
I’d love if you stopped by, left a comment, or just let it play while you sip your morning coffee.

Outfits from the Video

You’ll find the pieces I wore (or similar ones) lovingly linked here:
Beach Boutique
(No paid promotions. Just things I genuinely love to wear.)

Credits

Music: Epidemic Sound
Editing: CapCut & Canva

Thank you for being here.
This video is only the beginning.

With Waves of Love, Always.
Ines