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So yes – the year of sporty Julia has officially begun.

I finally went to Pilates. And I actually liked it.

It looks all cute and gentle, very soft-core wellness vibes… but in reality – not easy at all. Like, at all. But I love that weird moving bed you slide on, and those straps you’re supposed to pull. I have no idea what any of it is called, and honestly, I don’t fully understand what exactly we’re doing – the instructor doesn’t speak great English – but I’m having a great time anyway.

I bought a monthly pass, so there’s no way back now. And of course, I chose the 8 a.m. classes. Because why not suffer beautifully. What surprised me the most is how quickly my body adapted to the load. On days when I don’t have a class, I actually feel this urge to move intensely. My body starts itching from lying around. Almost like withdrawal symptoms. Cute.

The year of productive Julia has also quietly started.

I’m actively editing shoots from the end of 2025 – easily, calmly, with pleasure. And I keep getting spontaneous ideas and inspiration for new shoots, mostly self-portraits. I don’t know if it’s my mood shifting or the sport kicking in, but I finally feel more satisfied with my body. Which feels… new.

Is it also the year of communicative Julia?

Highly unlikely. For now, I’m sinking deeper into hermit mode and increasingly want to hide from people. My social battery is strong enough only for the supermarket and Pilates. That’s it. But who knows – maybe in a few weeks or months something will change.

I’m still dreaming of the year of meditative Julia.

So far, I can’t quite force myself to meditate every day. But it’s only the beginning of January – maybe this version of me will join a little later. Fashionably late.

What about you?) Have you already shifted into your “new year version”, or are you still in holiday mode? Are you moving, creating, hiding, resting – or all of it at once?