thinking back last summer

... and dreaming up plans for next summer.

Some days ago I browsed through my computer and traced some photos of myself around one lovely country - Spain. So this is me in my element: traveling.

Pictures in random order...

Start of the trip: Bilbao - bad(ish) weather, hah. :D

After that: San Sebastian - nice and good! Sunny.

Followed by: Zaragoza - a dose of culture.

Last stop: Madrid - big city heat. Loved it.

In total: two weeks of happiness.

This is my travel-mate Kristiina. She's cool (and she took the pictures above).

Summer: please come back quickly!

2013 randomly

I had a lovely year. I have spent my time mainly in Finland, but also in Great Britain, Spain and Turkey. I have loved the many visits to my boyfriend's summer place, but Helsinki is always a good place to come back.

2013 in pictures - I enjoyed summer time the most this year. :)

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014! :)

a short glimpse

Some time has passed, but still I have a few pics from the astubutiikkiin.fi launch event.

Poor weather, good spirit!

It was truly a rainy day - luckily we were able to stay indoors. The press gathered together in the Madeby Helsinki -store, but most of the selling tables were in other parts of Bock's house.

At this point these are the only pics I've got... But there are more on my father's camera. Among other guests, several family members of mine came to visit. :)

life and other stuff

A pause in posting - a moment for living.

After a whole harsh week of an entrance exam I flew to Spain with a friend. We explored four different cities: Bilbao, San Sebastian, Zaragoza and Madrid. It was an efficient, yet brilliant two-week trip. Especially the Basque Country had some of the most beautiful views I've seen!

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About the applying results. I made my way one point behind a backup place (Fin: pisteen päähän varasijasta). Not so bad to get ranked somewhere in the top 20. I did not get in, but I will happily continue my studies in textile design at Metropolia University. :)
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I tend to promise more pictures and stories of my trips, and what I've learned is the fact that it's surprisingly hard to keep those promises... Never did another post about London + Sheffield + York. I have quite a load of photos taken in my camera / phone this time too, so we'll see what happens.

I will be busy with many positive things this summer. If you can, go and enjoy your time in the sun! :D

summer simulation

bits of '12 here and there

My year felt surprisingly short but was still pleasantly happy. There were many good moments with many lovely people. I even managed to get myself a student status, which is very nice.

I hope the next year will greet me with loads of beautiful colors, new adventures, smiles and interesting opportunities. I promise to keep my eyes and mind open.