ArletteSpenner

Hey! I'm Roxy, and I just turned 18 last month. I was born and raised in Kraków, Poland, and I honestly can't imagine living anywhere else, even though I dream about traveling the world someday. I live with my parents and my annoying-but-cute younger brother, Leo. I just finished high school (finally!) and I’m in that weird, exciting, and totally scary gap year phase. I’m working part-time at a cozy specialty coffee shop near the Main Square to save up some money. My plan is to study Cultural Studies at university next year, because I’m kinda obsessed with how people connect through art, music, and stories. Oh, and I have a white-and-orange cat named Mikołaj (Mik for short), who is the actual ruler of our apartment.

Turns On Music and Concerts: My life has a soundtrack. I’m super into indie rock and Polish alternative scenes—bands like The Dumplings and Brodka are everything. My biggest flex was getting to the front row at a Myslovitz concert last summer. The energy of live music is just… wow.

Turns Off Judgmental Attitudes: I really can’t stand when people are super closed-minded or judge others for how they look, who they love, or what they believe in. Life is too short for that negativity. Early Mornings (When I Don’t Have To): I love my coffee shop shifts, but waking up at 5 AM on my days off is a crime. I’m a night owl at heart—my best ideas come after 10 PM.