Helsinki-Week 4

Made it a month!

It really doesn't seem like its been that long.  I guess it is true what they say, time flies when you are having fun.

This week my family grew!  We welcomed two new Vikings, Cecilia and Heikki!  Spending just five minutes talking to them and you know we made a good choice ;)

As far as other activities this week lets see...
Monday
        Class
        Homework/post office/gym

Tuesday
        Class
        Gym
        McDonalds with Sydney and Brian
                Discussed travel plans!  YAY!
        Shopping!  (pretty overwhelming how many and how big the shops are here, but still so much fun!)

Wednesday
        Class
        Gym
        Django with my international/aalto buddies
                FANTASTIC (but bloody) movie!  The movie theaters here are AMAZING!  So comfy and spacious and your neck never gets sore staring at the screen and the best part of all, no one talks during the film! hahah

Thursday
        Grocery Shopping!
        Got sheets for my bed FINALLY
        Reloaded my bus card
        Paid bills
        Gym
        Homework
        Went with friends to see other friends in a Hoas community north of Helsinki
        Went to Club Lagoon
                HUGE rave!  So many people rep'n their guilds with their jumpers and so much dancing and just an overall amazing time!  Plus I got to dance with Leonardo dicaprio :o
        McDonalds with the love of my life

Friday
        Class (5.5hr long class at that!)
        1.5 hr meeting with my favorite professor over here, Pekka :)
        My first sitsit with friends (it was the German and Physics one, but I rationalized it that my last name was German and therefore it was mandatory that I went ;)  )
                Well actually it was a tistiS because it was a backwards sitsit.  We had coffee then dessert then our main meal then salad.  All while singing and drinking, strictly Finnish of course :)
        Went into Helsinki and met with friends for a drink and Hesburger

Saturday
        Lazy day filled with "catch up" activities
        Late Lunch with Sydney at a FABULOUS italian restaurant
        Welcome dinner at Sunn with the Vikings
                It was so nice seeing everyone again that I had met at convention!  It brings back so many wonderful memories and I am so excited to see them more!  Also it was exciting meeting new Vikings! It honestly is another family to me.  I am so grateful to know and share friendships with you all :)
        Matias's for a little after party dancing!
        Off to a place called "Theater" in English for more dancing

Sunday
        Reading
        Nap
        Got lost in Helsinki
        Celebrating a friends birthday by having Mats cook!  And what wonderful food it was.  I can't wait for more delicious creations ;)  And to help organize the new place!
        Super Bowl party!
                Thank you again Annina!  it was so much fun and while I think I was going in and out of consciousness from being so tired the excitement of the half time show with Beyonce and the second half come back as well as your delicious Nachos made it a SPLENDID Sunday :)

In summary, my previous statement of having the time of my life here still stands!  Everyday is a new adventure and even being here a month I still find new and exciting things to be a part of.  Making new friends and connections along the way.

Pictures are to come!

Family you are in my thoughts and heart.  Grandma and Grandpa German I wish you the best with your upcoming visits.  And Kip I wish you a full recovery.  I love you all and miss you deeply :)

Thank you Grandma Mayma for the wonderful card.  You are an amazing woman and I hope to make you proud!

Hope everyone else is doing well!  Please feel free to contact me by email!

Robert I hope you and your family don't miss me too much ;) I do miss London and see you guys, but Finland is pretty Amazing too :p

Best,
Jacqui