Hecticism

It truly is a busy life. I haven't even had time to read what Eve wrote 2 weeks ago until now. This blog is after all meant to be a way to share with each other what's going on in our lives apart. Eve's been here this weekend, and it was lovely seeing her again. Kind of feels like we didn't even have time to catch up though, I have no idea where this weekend disappeared. I've been resting a bit for once, Saturday was my first day in ages when I didn't have to do anything in particular. Amazing. I slept until 10, went to the library, got a coffee and some vegan cupcake and chocolate from Broadway Market, went to the gym, then to a photography gallery and then later on we danced the night away at Blues Kitchen in Camden. Sunday was nice too, meeting, running, gym, swimming and Hoxton Gallery, which had an amazing art show featuring Street Artists. I really loved it, go see it if you can!
Now I'm in the office listening to some of our new piano tracks, that are so beautiful I could easily shed a tear or two. I have another very busy week ahead of me. I'd feel like going to bed at 9 PM but that's just not going to happen. I've got something planned for every week night this week. A few weeks back i finally started CrossFit for real and I am literally in love with it!! My squat and deadlift technique have improved fast and I'm looking forward to learning lots more. Too bad my schedule is so busy, there are only a few classes a week that fit in, so I haven't finished my Level 1's yet.
Last week I was at the Neighbourhood's gig, it was surprisingly great! I fell in love with Sweater Weather ages ago, so it was pretty amazing hearing it live and having lots of people singing along around me. I guess London's a pretty awesome place to go to concerts. Looking forward to many more.
Time to get back to work. I feel quite awake after this morning's workout and heaps of coffee. Effective Monday, here I am.


x
Sara

Answer to Vlog

HEIMOI. Loved Eve's cute vlog. Yeah, we've been kind of busy I guess. but really it's the same kind of busy as I've been in Stockholm so it's not gotten out of hands yet. I'm working at a production music company at the moment, and internship sort of, and it's quite interesting. I still have a lot to fix with the NI number and setting up a bank account but that should sort itself out before this month comes to its end.
Today's been really nice, the girls organized this tea party/welcome thing for me and Laura and invited over some girls. Our lovely Renee made us vegan cupcakes that were to die for. Laura and I ate three. Now I'm so full I have to roll myself to other rooms. Not really. I was out running after eating so it wasn't too bad. I just love love love this area. Victoria Park is the best place to go for a run and it's so close to where we live too. Can't wait to get a gym membership though. Can't get one until I have a bank account. Hirveetä byrokratiaa. Graciasta vaan. Oh well, at least I got a library card! Not that I've been calm enough to read lately. But the calm will come! I don't even remember what I've told about living here in the earlier post, maybe I'm repeating myself, IDK.

BUT LIFE IS AWESOME. I love music. And I love London. EVERYTHING IS GREAT.
All I gotta do is find some dance crew or whatever. Met some cool street dancers last night. Maybe I could join 'em lol.
Who knows.

Heaps of exclamation marks

x
Sara

The one with the vlog

So this happened......

Positiivisuus on...

Hey peeps!

1 week in London! All is swell! I love this place. Can't believe our luck, we moved to the coolest area in London. Both Shoreditch and Dalston are so cool and trendy. Shoreditch is the new headquarters of the creative people and oh ain't I loving it! Laura got a job at our (already) favorite smoothie bar and it's awesome. I'm still not sure where I'll end up working but I'm not in a hurry. For one thing, I'm looking forward to trying out the gyms around here. Especially the Reebok Gym, even though it isn't exactly in our quarters. When I get my first paycheck, that's where I'll be living at least for a month.
Can't believe the amount of events and concerts here. There are three major film festivals during September/October, lots and lots of awesome concerts, parties, you know it! Can't say I miss Stockholm haha. But life is what you make it, I guess, and I'm more positive now than I was in Stockholm. I guess I did get a bit of a break in Finland after all.
Another good thing about our hoods: the parks! London's a cool place to go out running in, the parks even have trails so you don't have to run on concrete all of the time. *handclapping*
Today's Laura's last day off before starting her new job so we'll probably just wander around, taking it easy. I got so much energy. I've been getting up around 7 AM most mornings without trying, too energetic to sleep longer. I guess I'm very excited for every new day. Eyy who's the positive monster here now!!? Haha... Crazy person #1.

Life is awesome and so are you.

x
Sara

All of the feels

Okay so it's been a while. But as you can see from Saras posts the girls moved this week, and it is time to get this blog started for real! We are all heading in to completely new lives and challenges.

I'm excited but also terrified. It's been such an emotional roller coaster peaking these past few days (or even weeks, I don't even know ha ha) But now I'm here. I've moved in to my best friends apartment. My best friend left with my (now ex) roommate to find new things in London.
Amazing London. I don't blame them at all for going. I'm actually more proud than anything. And happy. Maybe a little bit jealous too. I'm going to visit them soon anyway.

I haven't been writing here since before my vacation, on which I actually went to London. Went to a wedding in Milton Keynes and thought , hey - since I'm flying over there I should check out London while I'm there. Ended up having the most amazing time with some of the greatest people I know, and met awesome new friends.
But as all good things must, it ended. With me missing  my flight home. Just perfect!

So because it's been so hectic and crazy I was so grateful to go away for a week with my mum, up north to mu uncles cabin. It was just what we needed. To get away, and breathe for a while. Even though it rained every day! But the times we caught some breaks it was beautiful. I went down to the lake and just watched the still water reflect the clouds. I still feel a pinch in my heart thinking about it.

So back to now. Been back at work for two weeks. Stayed with my parents for a week and moved in to Lauras place on Monday. It's been strange, but I've gotten pretty good at adapting in to new environments and situations. So I'm making myself at home here pretty well.
Today we finally had the last move in our family, my parents. I am now completely drained both physically and emotionally, so I'm just going to hibernate for about two weeks.

Till next time.

Love/ E.

LNDN BAE

London, we have arrived. Our roomies are super sweet and awesome, and we're living in a really cool area. So all is good. I've been a bit sick during the last 24 hours, with a massive head ache and even throwing up. Now I'm feeling fine however. It's probably because I'm not used to the water here and I drank a lot of it yesterday. We're currently in the process of finding jobs etc and so we're running around our neighborhood looking for nice places to work. There's so many cool cafés, restaurants and shops to visit. So yeah, that's about it for now. Looking forward to all that's yet to come!

x
Sara

The Time Has Come

Sounds like doomsday? Well, not quite. Tomorrow it's Monday, September 1st. The day all of this really starts. Our lives apart. Tomorrow me and Laura move to London. I am beyond excited of what's to come. Can't wait to meet amazing new people and truly experience London.
I'd like to say it's a new start for me, and hopefully it will be. I feel like I've been quite selfish the last year. I haven't been interested in the people around me. It's easy to see now that I've had time to think. It's been a tough year and there's a lot I could've done better. But now I'm at least a bit wiser. And it'll be good.
London, I'm ready. Ready for a new beginning. And oh what a fan I am of those.

x
Sara