World through Sunflower Eyes

I know it has been ages since I had time to blog. I have truly been missing it. I just had to take a break of it since I have focused my all extra energy on doing some changes in my life. I finally decided to sell my apartment and buy a new one - it has been one of my best decisions ever! Worth all the  weeks of sleepless nights I have spent lately. I still live in my old apartment but I am actively packing it all and waiting impatiently already to move to my new home. I have almost every detail thought when it comes to its interior design. And yes, my dream of having my own sauna is finally going to be reality. Cannot wait! I am already in love with my new home to be. :) They say that moving is one of the most stressful things in life. I have to agree, it has been a mix of tremendous excitement, joy and happiness, but also sadness and melancholy. But to feel is to heal. We spend so much time worrying about the things we cannot affect that we sometimes almost forget...

Usually when my holiday begins, my bags are already packed and I am ready to fly off. But this summer has been excellent in Finland. We actually have a true heat wave going on - and I am loving it! For once I have truly enjoyed being in Finland and chilling at the summer cottage. There is no better place to enjoy this heat than on your own private sandy beach. And by the sea, the heat is much more pleasant experience. I do not think I have spent so much time just swimming and floating in the sea since my childhood days. :D Taking it easy and reloading my batteries - exactly what I have needed. I have also enjoyed spending time with my friends. Having long lunches or barbecues outdoors. Or experiencing local art, mainly made of wood or metal, while walking around the outdoor area of Edvininpolku, in the city of Vaasa. Over hundred works of art placed in the middle of the nature. But of course my holiday would not be complete without ...

First of all, finally on holiday mode and it feels awesome! <3 It has not all been roses though, you know that feeling when someone gives you a kick in the butt and wants to teach you a lesson? Wow, I just experienced that. If you ever run across such people, I strongly advice you to hold on to these people in your life, they are the ones that make you grow and are worth gold.  For once, I have no ready made plans for my holiday, it will be four weeks of totally impulsive decisions this time and it feels liberating. Living in the moment. Breathing. :) The world is made of systemic relationships so what better way to understand them than through traveling, meeting new people and cultures. It also allows you to strengthen your existing relationships if you travel with a friend, family member or a loved one. Trust me - traveling is a good way to test your relationship! I have been blessed with so many travels already in my life. So if you ask me, there ...

Nature and sport activities are a good combination to clear your mind and notice how you are just a small part of the ecosystem. You must always try to look at things on a slightly larger scale - realize that everything you are feeling or is happening right now is not necessarily the truth, and things are constantly changing. This long Easter weekend has been a perfect occasion for that. Another great source of energy is time spent with your friends and family. Instead of heading to a restaurant, cooking together can be so much fun. Have you ever tried to enjoy Fazer's Mignon eggs melted? And if you are not familiar with this Finnish Easter delight, you have certainly missed something. It is not an ordinary chocolate egg but a real eggshell filled with delicious almond-hazelnut nougat. For melting the egg, place it in the oven of 80 degrees of Celsius for about 15 minutes. Once the eggshell starts literally sweating, the filling has ...

It has been freezing cold outside the past week, with the wind around -20C at its worst. Since I am not that big fan of cold weather nor winter, I have preferred to stay inside quite a lot. Luckily the dance classes are not held outside. :D But this weekend I decided to head outdoors and get some fresh air. I must admit it was freezing cold but I did enjoy the amazing Finnish winter and its peculiarities. The nature is absolutely full of lovely small details that you just cannot seize to wonder. The white snowy sceneries are simply beautiful. And despite of the cold weather, it was wonderful to see the sun shining. The sun just fills me up with positive energy even on winter days. And the best thing is that after a long walk outdoors, you can snuggle up on the sofa under a blanket and sip hot chocolate while watching your favorite movie or reading some fashion magazines. And not to mention dreaming of a hot hot summer... ;)