Meet Skotačka.

She’s a tiny plush sheep with big energy. She’s hiked the Alps, posed across the continents, and been photographed more times than her human friend (me). She has her own Instagram. She travels light, strikes bold poses, and never questions whether she belongs — because of course she does.

But she’s not just a travel companion. She’s also the unofficial mascot of Cadenso — and starting now, this blog.

Why a Plush Sheep?

Because this blog isn’t just about music or practice or software. It’s about joy, absurdity, persistence, and building things that matter — sometimes slowly, sometimes chaotically, always with heart. And no one embodies that better than a tiny sheep determined to summit life’s peaks (literal and metaphorical).

Also: she’s adorable.

What’s “Skotačka Approved™”?

Soon, you might see a little badge on some blog posts: Skotačka Approved™. It means she likes them. Or at least, she sat through them without complaining. Maybe they made her giggle. Maybe they reflect something playful or bold. That’s all it takes. (Also, she really likes satirical bios. Just saying.)

As for the ™? Well, Skotačka says it stands for Totally Meaningful. She also claims she invented it. In glitter. During a nap. It’s definitely not legally binding, but it is emotionally binding, which is more important.

This badge is our way of saying: don’t take everything too seriously. Even in a world of code and calendars, spreadsheets and scales — there’s always room for play.

A Little More Fluff

Skotačka was adopted during a trip to Scotland and immediately made herself at home among what is now affectionately known as the sheep army — a growing collection of plush companions who travel, advise, and occasionally squabble. She is the youngest, but the most ambitious.

She may or may not believe she runs Cadenso. Honestly? I’m not arguing.

If you want more of her adventures, you can find her on Instagram at skotacenka — and yes, she insists I tag her properly.

So that’s Skotačka. Soft, but fierce. Slightly judgy. Unreasonably photogenic. And now officially part of this blog’s editorial board.

Welcome to Beyond the Sheep.