the big 33.

Older. Wiser? No idea. But happier and happier every day. Even though pretty much every night I fall into the bed exhausted from the days activities, oh God how I am happy. Content. I guess 33 is a good time to find that path.

What makes me happy? Regular pedicures and beach.

FRIENDS

As incredible it sounds I have new friends. Real friends that I can count on and trust. Kids just know how to do it. Adults not so much. But I am here. I am thirty three and I got to share my birthday with my new friends.


I also have THE friend. You know the one that I have shared 30 years of my life with. She is the one that I can call and no time has passed. She is the one that sends me a mindfullness book, apologizes for adding clutter (honey, you didn't) and shares a Anja Niskanen song with me. Knowing it will make me laugh and tear up at the same time. These bonds are just too strong to be broken. Ever.

WORK

I think I have found balance. I think it was about a year ago when I figured that there is no perfect job. Especially A job, that would satisfy me and my goals and dreams in every way. But slowly I am building two very different businesses that equally give me a sense of giving, teaching, and offers me a creative outlet. For this little epiphany I am truly grateful.

The beautiful Mbudya Island. Just a 20 minute boat ride from Dar. Heaven on earth. 

FAMILY¨

Oh god I miss my family in Finland. They are opinionated, hard headed and out spoken, but that is how I am too. They keep me on my track and make me prove my point. I can't wait to see them at Christmas.

And our little family unit of four. (Although this is Africa, there are days when I am lugging around quite a few extra kids with mine). It is so precious to be together in Tanzania. We have way more freedom and more time to each other. We love it here.


I'm going to leave you off with some Anja. Enjoy!