Hello there! Welcome to Kittenesque…
I am Petra, a former fashion model, art dealer, writer, and dreamer. That sleeping baby in my arms is Bugsy, the Brussels Griffon.
Kittenesque is my infinitesimal antechamber of the internet, an adventure playground for the young at heart, free in spirit, and curious of mind.
Essentially, that’s what Kittenesque is about — curiosity — wanting to know more. I’m one of those people who leaves no stone unturned. Incidentally, Petra (full name: Petrina) means “stone, rock.”
I like to investigate and get to the bottom of things. I want details. “Tell me everything, from beginning to end!” (Anyone who knows me will have heard me say this or something similar.) My curiosity is rapacious, my thirst for knowledge unquenchable. Vulnerability is my strong suit. Truth is my language.
I make sense of the world through writing. More than anything, I want to know myself. Self-knowledge brings the most valuable quality: wisdom.
“Never mistake knowledge for wisdom. One helps you make a living; the other helps you make a life.” - Eleanor Roosevelt.
What should I expect from this newsletter?
Truth be told—expect the unexpected! Real and meaningful stories. Insightful commentaries. Authenticity. Vulnerability. Honesty. Humor.
And how often?
Every other Wednesday, free subscribers will receive a new post in one of these categories:
Stories - I have many
Thoughts - My opinions and perspectives on current affairs
Interviews - Conversations with people of interest—I know an eclectic few
Aesthetics - Fashion, beauty, art (for levity and color)
Commentary - My take on modern life and pop culture
History - Broad (could be recent, could be from another century)
Big Cats - Profiles on fascinating figures (dead or alive)
kittens - wise words for young people based on experience
There will be additional written / audio / video posts for paid subscribers, along with full access to the archives, so please do consider the whole enchilada for your maximum satisfaction (and to support my work.)
What exactly is Kittenesque?
It’s as simple as it sounds—kitten-like—but you don’t have to be young in years to be Kittenesque. It’s genderless and ageless. You don’t even have to like cats.
I’ll try putting it to words and pictures, a mood board of sorts…
It’s a state of mind. Tough and smart. Resourceful and resilient.
It’s a way of being. Sensitive and observational. Playful and irreverent.
It’s an attitude. Coy and sassy. Fierce and classy.
It’s a look. Beguiling and captivating. Effortlessly cool and comfortably unique.
It’s about freedom of expression and enchanting presence.
It’s about wild creativity and daring to be different.
It’s about unbridled joy and true love.
Ultimately, to be Kittenesque is to be unapologetically Me / You (then / now).
Curious? Intrigued? Jump on board, everyone is welcome!
