And while it has been hard, as I said it also has been amazing. Living in a new country, facing new situations has forced me to find myself. I've been on this path for a couple of years now, but coming here actually has escalated the process. I realize I don't know myself very well. I don't know if you do, but I suspect that many of us haven't had the time to think about it for quite some time. Here are 32 silly but important facts that I have discovered this year.
One of the most amazing moments in my life. This beach was truly untouched, the sand so soft that you sink in by 30 cm with each step and the water so hot as if you are taking a bath. Yes, I swam with my clothes on, I wasn't about to miss that opportunity.
1. As I am writing this I am 32 years old. I feel old and young at the same time. Random.
2. I try to exercise 5 days a week, but most of the time it's more like 3 times a week.
3. I would love to buy all organic, but unfortunately relocation and limited funds have made this impossible.
4. I admire minimalistic living. I am trying to find my way in that world myself. Since our possessions are actually very limited it is more about fighting the feeling that I need to buy this, that or something else. I am doing excellent in my closet, not so well with house decor.
5. I struggle in new situations, but once I put my gameface on I can get things done.
6. I miss my family a lot, almost as much as my bathtub ;)
7. My mothering skills are put to test in the heat of Dar es Salaam. A/C or seabreeze makes me a better mother.
8. I was able to go from idea to execution with starting my own gymnastics club within 3 weeks.
The kids loved their first class. There is almost 60 kids enrolled in the classes.
9. My hair is curly now. And I love it.
10. I use baking soda, vinegar, soap and oil as part of my beauty routine for my hair and skin. They are doing better than ever.
11. I still struggle to breath through my mouth, I suspect it is because of my years of thumb sucking. This made snorkeling extra hard, but I loved how I was able to face my fear, just to get that amazing experience.
12. I still don't know exactly what do I want to do in my future, but when I picture it, it's starting to look like a fuzzy water color picture. So I am on the right path.
13. I am happier now living our simple life, than I was in my big new house, driving our big new car.
14. I am more connected with my life than I was in Finland.
15. I get physically sick if I push myself too much. Fever, nausea, you name it. I have learned to pace myself. A little.
16. I start biting my nails and sweating immediately when I have to think about money stuff.
17. I am trying to start budgeting our spending. I want to be in control of my wallet, not the other way around.
18. I want want want to go to Finland over christmas, but I am trying to be reasonable about it. We will try our best.
19. Pinterest is my newest addiction. I can get lost in it, but try to control it to times when kids are sleeping or not around.
20. I am grateful that the kids have "Afrikka", what they call their grandparents place, and that it is a 5 minute drive from home. They love to go there, there is always alot of people to take care of them.
21. I am trying to do new things in my life. Next year I want to commit into a swahili class and pole dancing class.
22. I am in love with passion fruits. They make my day and luckily are super cheap.
23. The next thing I want to buy is an oven. But I am battling in my head on is it practical, do I really neeeed it, or do I just want it (this atleast shows some personal growth).
24. My kids are turning into big boys, and I am desparate to have another baby. (Trying to quiet this need for a while still. I don't think we are settled in yet, and I'm definitely not ready to start the vomit fest again.)
25. I have realized that all of my business passions will not be fullfilled with one job. I will need to combine many different jobs.
26. I am learning about social media as a business tool. It is suprisingly hard.
27. I painted our wall with a beautiful three colored geometric design. It was the first time I painted a wall.
28. Knowledge is a strange thing. On the other hand I love it, on the other hand it fears me.
29. I love the new design of my blog. If only I could figure out how to edit the menus.
30. I love doing things by myself (llike painting the wall), so much here requires still help from other people, so my little DIY's make me feel empowered.
31. I love my husband and kids more than anything. The best moment of my day is saying I love you and they reply alot alot alot or infinity much <3
32. My new motto is fake it 'til you make it. Starting new businesses, in a new market make it very handy. :)
My very first snorkeling :) definitely won't be the last. I saw a purple sea star immediately after entering the water..
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