Tone Breistrand
Bio
Hi there! I am a Norwegian writer living in London. I like to write about love, Disney and finding happiness.
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Producing Music as an Indie Artist
Amie Jay is a young singer-songwriter based in London. This spring, she is releasing her very first EP, from which the single Ricochet was published in February. Today, April 24, her second single from the album, "Long Gone", is making its debut. For that occasion, she will be sharing with us what producing music as an indie artist really is like, and how challenging the process actually is.
By Tone Breistrand4 years ago in Beat
Pros and Cons of Living in a Studio Flat
A little over a year ago I made one of the best decisions of my life, which was to move into a studio flat. It's a flat that's made up by one single room, instead of separate ones. This means that your bedroom, living room and kitchen are all in one space. I know they're not for everyone, but I absolutely love mine. If you're interested in studio flats or considering moving into one, here are the main pros and cons that I've experienced.
By Tone Breistrand4 years ago in Lifehack
I Used to Think That Love is All You Need
Before I had been in a serious long-term relationship, I thought being in one automatically made you happy. I believed that having a partner meant you'd be perfectly content with life, and that everything would be fine. And don't get me wrong, I've never been a Cinderella or Snow White. I've always had my own ambitions and lots of goals I want to achieve - other than falling in love. But whenever I saw people in relationships be sad and unhappy, I was confused as to how they could feel that low when they had a special someone. I don't know why specifically I had this mindset. I guess I either thought the person's support would make you so strong that you could easily handle anything that would come up, or that the love you had for them would overshadow any bad things in your life.
By Tone Breistrand4 years ago in Motivation
"I'm just a waitress."
I spoke to someone I worked with in a coffee shop a couple of years ago, and our conversation turned to graduating and the difficulty of finding a degree job in London. She said that when her friends from back home ask her what she does, she feels a bit embarrassed when she replies "I'm just a waitress.". I know she's not the only one who feels this way, and that really is unfortunate. A job is a big part of your life and who you are, and everyone has the right to feel proud of what they do. And, everyone should.
By Tone Breistrand4 years ago in Motivation
5 Empowering Disney Songs For Feeling in Control of Your Life
I get a lot of questions from people asking me how I'm so happy all the time. The simple answer is that I limit the sad things in my life. I surround myself with stuff that makes me feel good, and Disney of course plays a huge part in that. Here are five Disney songs that make me feel strong, happy and empowered.
By Tone Breistrand4 years ago in Beat
10 Tips for a Happy and Healthy Relationship
Being in a relationship should add something good to your life, not drain you or cause stress. It takes constant work for you and your partner (or partners) to find happiness together. Here are ten tips on how to maintain a healthy relationship.
By Tone Breistrand4 years ago in Humans
Eight Disney Movies to Watch on a Bad Day
We all experience bad days or have times where we just feel sad, and it seems nothing can cheer us up. My best solution for turning the frown upside down is to pop on a Disney movie and sit back and enjoy. These are eight of my top escapes to a happy place.
By Tone Breistrand4 years ago in Geeks
Disowning Your LGBT Child Should Be a Crime
When you bring a child into this world, they are your responsibility. It's your job to love them unconditionally, no matter who they turn out to be. Sadly, this isn't the reality for everyone. For many young people, getting to know yourself and discovering your sexual identity can be a difficult and scary process. On top of this, a big number of people have the worry that their family may not accept them for who they are. A lot of LGBT youth are not accepted by their families, which often leads to them being disowned. This is something their parents should face penalties for.
By Tone Breistrand4 years ago in Families
The Making of Amie Jay's First Single
This spring, Amie Jay is fulfilling a lifelong dream by releasing her very first EP, including the single 'Ricochet', which is out now. The young musician has always been passionate about the industry, and has a dance and music degree from Kingston University in London. Today, she will be sharing some of her experiences from producing music as an independent artist.
By Tone Breistrand4 years ago in Beat
10 Disney Couples Proving True Love Does Exist
I absolutely LOVE love. When movies make couples believable enough for you to root for their relationship and feel joy for them, you know it's good. Here are ten Disney couples that I ship from the bottom of my heart.
By Tone Breistrand4 years ago in Geeks
10 Things I've Stopped Buying
In today's society we consume way too much, which also means we throw away too many things. I'm constantly trying to find new ways to reduce my waste and plastic use, and people sharing their own methods are a huge help. That's why I've chosen to share ten things that I no longer buy:
By Tone Breistrand4 years ago in Lifehack