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One year
So, I have now been in Finland for a whole year! Feels weird, I still really miss London and find this place strange ( Read more... ) -
Danger! Bears!!!
This weekend has been the traditional Finnish Midsummer's celebration. I was supposed to spend the whole weekend at caribbean_sun's cottage in Kangasala, but I lasted only one night. Now I am back in the comfort of the city, full of mosquito bites ( Read more... ) -
Trip to the stables
Last Sunday I went to the stables with caribbean_sun and our parents' dogs. Jupiter and Tyyne were both seeing horses for the first time in their lives.
Noora rode Ami the Norwegian Fjord Horse while I walked the dogs along their side. I had a great time since there were horses to stroke and the dogs were super excited. (Jupiter was a bit too excited and tried ( Read more... ) -
Burn and burning!
First proper day of spring here in cold Finland. And what do I do? Get my first sunburn of the year. Massive FAIL.
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Missing Ruffe :(
For the past two days I have been going over to my parent's to walk Jupiter since my dad is in Lyon. Jupiter is such a lovely dog, and going for long walks with him is such a joy as he clearly enjoys himself. But I still really miss Ruffe, I wish I could still take him for long walks ( Read more... ) -
Fucking winter!
I am so sick of winter. I haven't lived through a Finnish winter in over decade, but this is really taking the piss ( Read more... ) -
Jupiter the Termite
My parents' new dog, Jupiter has adjusted to life with them very well. He is a little termite and eats everything, but despite that he is brilliant. He lets mum brush him and even wash him, unlike Ruffe (RIP) who always had to be fought with ( Read more... ) -
Winter in Finland
Today as I left for uni the temperature was -22c. As I bundled on layers and layers of black I felt like I was going on an Artic Expedition ( Read more... ) -
Missing flatmates
I miss having flatmates. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE living by myself, I can dance around naked etc. Also, since I have cats, its not like I ever have to come home to an empty flat. (Yes, Mad Cat Lady in the making ( Read more... )
