Tuesday, June 23, 2009

Ready for marriage???

As you all know, my wedding is approaching. And I know some people think that it won't change anything since we have been living together for almost three years. Instead of that, to me, it's a big change, and a huge blessing to finally be able to say that I am Tonny's wife. Every day I feel so lucky to have found him, and to be able to stand infort of our families and God and make that commitment and say those promises is truly a dream come true.

My current "situation" has of course sprung many conversations with my family and friends about love and what is a happy marriage and how can I get there :). Everyone has an opinion, but I think my mom was the one who put it best. Last weekend when I was visiting her (and babysitting the adorable Daniel) she asked me to answer two simple questions. Do I trust Tonny, and do I find happiness sharing everyday with him??
I'll be the first to admit that I am super naive. I still want to believe in soul mates, and love " 'til death do us part' " and have zero tolerance for adultury etc. I say believe, because unfortunately life has shown me that sometimes things don't work out (my parents divorce after twenty-something years), sometimes you will be disappointed by the one you love (someone close to me having suffered many broken promises), and that the person you trust most in your life can be the one who ends up hurting you most. But even keeping this in mind, I can not think of any doubt or hesitation that Tonny wouldn't be the one for me, and that I couldn't trust him with everything I have... He is amazing, and every day that we share, every moment that I get to spend time with him I KNOW that he is mine and I am his. Forever.

Tuesday, June 2, 2009

The wedding is approaching...

It's crazy how fast time goes by. I remember two years ago when we got engaged it seemed that we will never make it this moment (I was desperate for it to come), and now it's here. I got my dress, Tonny has his suite, and the rings are being made at this very moment. And we even got all the paper work done!!! I couldn't believe last friday when we went to the SEURAKUNTATALO to give all the papers and sign everything and the nice lady said that everything is in order, so you can pick up your permit next friday. I could've hugged her right there and then!! The rest of the weekend I was all smiles. :D

On another note, Tonny is finally graduating on 12th of June and luckily we have managed to invite people to celebrate it (and our new home) with us. Let's just hope that the Finnish summer doesn't let us down, so we will be able to enjoy it to the fullest. Before that I have to survive my friends bachelorette party, which seems to be almost too much of fun...

I wonder if I'll get one... My organizing team has not even hinted about it... :D

Lots of love and sunshine for all...

Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Enrique Iglesias held my phone!


The show was great! I know Im like two weeks late with this post but Ive been so busy with the move and the gymnastics competition last weekend that was not able to make it before this. Not a super fan, he was really able to grab my attentions as well as everybody elses. Been to a lot of concerts and most of the time Ive had fun, but someone to entertain me as much as he did while I only know his biggest hits it's amazing. And to be able to share it with my baby... what else do I need for Vappu? (wanna see this moment of him throwing my phone back like it's a toy go to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Away1l9L1U&feature=PlayList&p=B2B283F328B774F7&index=1)



The apartment is coming together. The walls are all done, tomorrow we'll get new doors for most of the closets, and friday it's shopping time.. nothing much to buy but a trip to IKEA is on the to-do list. I just hope to get everything done, so we can finally invite people over for a house-warming party.

Right now I am in the process of choosing colors for bathrooms... any ideas?



Tuesday, April 28, 2009

home sweet HOME

I have become the master of ripping wallpaper off... unfortunately my nails did not make it, but we'll just call it collateral damage - something that just had to be sacrificed. And they will grow back - I hope.

But it's Home - notice the capital H - and I could not be more happy. And because my I have a super brother and an amazing mother all the renovations will be done by the time I get home from work. How much better my life could be?

Oh yes, time to get some work done.. :D I'll post some pics of the new place as soon as its DONE.

Enjoy your Vappu celebrations!

maiju

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Here we go...

internet, emails, messengers.. all ways to communicate, all becoming more and more important in our daily lives. so i decided to join this latest form of communicating, I guess it's time, especially since the concept of family is becoming more and more flexible in my world, and I want everyone in my new family to get to know me - and be posted on the news of our life, whether they are in Finland or all the way in Africa.

busy week this week. normal obligations, like work, or course, but then something major is happening as well. we are finally moving to our OWN apartment!!! anyone who lives in Finland knows that it's not such an easy thing to do, especially on your own, and i couldn't be more proud that after two years of hard work we finally managed to make it.. not a minute too early either - our goal was to be able to move in before the wedding - so after that we would be able to just relax, so now there's just a little over three months to get everything ready.

so now you're up to speed - stressed about moving, stressed about painting walls, and of course how could i forget - Tonny's application for no impediment is still somewhere between Finland and Tanzania... just can't wait for August when all the preparations are done and it's finally time to PARTY... :D