Yulya Balakireva

We are a generation of fortunate people. Our ambitions match perfectly with the open opportunities for their realization.

If I had to face the choice: whether I should buy an expensive bag or rather go somewhere — I’d prefer the latter.

I wouldn’t be able to live without a toothbrush.

I prefer music that leaves you no chance to just stay still, music that makes you want to nod your head, shake your foot, and then jump up and start dancing wildly.

Hollywood is superficial and made of veneer and silicone. I don’t find it tempting.

It’s been a long while since the times when I used to fix my shirts if they had holes in them. Before, it used to be embarrassing to wear old things as that was the sign of your financial inferiority, but now it’s considered to be cool!

Happiness is when you’re smiling without even knowing why.

Unfortunately, I never made it to the Latin America, guessing that, once I get there, I’ll never come back again.

I like Cambodia for its uniqueness. It’s a country whose appearance differs form every other Asian country. Very beautiful people, incredibly beautiful kids. There you can find a pink lotus the size of a child’s head in an ordinary village. Immense grasslands with mountains in the background, and billions of lightning bugs. The air has the same glow as the phosphorescing plankton in the ocean at sunrise. I’ve never seen anything like that.

I am not always happy with my life, but I thank God every day.

Depression is the extreme degree of anguish and sorrow.

I cry much less than I used to. There’s just no more tears left.

Love is what remains after passion’s gone.

I love myself when in love. You become very beautiful. You start flying and everyone notices it, even dogs turn their heads.

I admire generosity in any shape or form. Let the person rather be rude than greedy.

I can’t stomach sneaky asses.

I can freak out if someone tries to bug me at the wrong moment.

The most awesome thing about a closed society is that you’re free to come up to anyone you like and start talking to them. And you won’t look awkward or clumsy.

I can stay at home for a week, without going out anywhere or answering phone calls.

My favourite animal is panda. I sometimes associate myself with it: such a weeble, eats all the time, sleeps.

I prefer men’s magazines. There’s more humour in them.

I like stretched shirts, jeans, sneakers. Punk chic style.