tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-83184799120402546022024-03-19T03:41:35.899-07:00Girl meets worldTraveling addict & photography fanaticJessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991522060292769764noreply@blogger.comBlogger133125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318479912040254602.post-16597567999653378582016-10-24T12:50:00.002-07:002016-10-24T13:22:02.439-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi guys! Because I can see people still follow or go to this blog, you can go over to these to continue following my adventures in life.</span><br />
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991522060292769764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318479912040254602.post-44727962077440318002016-07-03T07:24:00.000-07:002016-07-03T07:24:00.231-07:00GIRL MEETS WORLD IS MOVING TO WANDERLUST SOULMATES! SAY WHAAAT?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For a long while I have been doubting whether I wanted to stay at blogger or if I wanted to change to another blog host. And I have decided, after what seemed like forever. After trying out wordpress I found it easier to be used and wanting to get my own domain will be easier with another host. But do not be disappointed, because besides the name nothing will change! Girl meets world will become wanderlust soulmates! This name has been in my mind for about a year, and as you know as readers, most of my blogs go about all my traveling shenaningans, sometimes about life or little encouragement; so this seemed to fit for me. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I started girl meets world 6 years ago, when I was about 17 or 18 years old and got to a stage in my life where I was exploring life. I was developing from teenager to adolescent, to an adult. And I was scared and the world was unknown to me. And secretly I am still scared, and the world is still partly hidden. I don't know yet anything, but that 17 year old girl has transitioned to an semi-adult (only when I really need to pretend I am an adult). I am not that young little girl battling social anxiety and severe depression. I am not scared anymore to go grocery shopping, or for another episode of depressive feelings. Me and you have come a long long way. My blog is a place to meet people around the world, and to share joy and tears. And I am so thankful for whoever has read even just a word of what I have written. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">And so this also feels a little bit of closure to the years behind me that sometimes feel like 'lost years'. I was surviving and trying to hold on. And thanks to you as well, I made it. The little encouragements on GMW, on tumblr and instagram meant the world to me. I know many come here via my tumblr blog, which I was a little more expressive of everything regarding my mental health, and thanks for taking the time to write to me. It means so so much! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My heart is a little sad, because this girl has met the world, and my blog was my baby. And I'm still meeting the world day by day. And I sincerely hope that you will come along on my next journey in life. If you follow me on bloglovin, no worries I gotcha! If you follow just my website, please go to <a href="http://wanderlustsoulmates.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">WANDERLUST SOULMATES</a> and we'll continue from there. </span></div>
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991522060292769764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318479912040254602.post-21172443860122127672016-07-03T06:56:00.000-07:002016-07-03T06:56:00.944-07:00Desert adventures<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have never chosen to travel to the Middle East, but when I received the invitation to go to Israel, I wholeheartedly took it. And with no regrets. More posts and pictures will follow, I have so many new experiences and memories to take with me on my journey through life. It is amazing what just one week can do to a person. The pictures here were taken in the desert, near and on top of Masada and the dead sea. We took a road trip and traveled through the westbank to float on top of some salt, and water of course! Having spent the past semester in Finland, the heat was sometimes a little too much, but we managed through it. We stayed in Jerusalem, and what a beautiful (and big) city this is, on top of and surrounded by mountains. Certainly a place to go back to!</div>
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<br />Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991522060292769764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318479912040254602.post-1670635659375819092016-06-16T09:03:00.000-07:002016-06-16T09:04:02.361-07:00the best of the best<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I regret not blogging more during my semester abroad. I regret it because I am afraid of losing any of the awesome memories I got to make while meeting the awesome people around me. And now it is too late. Or is it? Did any of you watch the notebook? And the scene where they are out on the water, and Noah is rowing the boat? I found myself in such a situation about a month ago. Except that Noah was replaced by two of my (girl) friends. And the water was in Finland. And it was really a big lake. And there was no rain. But we WERE in a rowing boat. And I had the best time. We went onto an island and build a fire (yes, us three girls. Or actually, my one friend who had been a girl scout). We roasted marshmallows and made smores. We hiked around the island, set near the fire, complained about our love life and totally had a photo shoot on the lake while rowing back to shore. And it was one of the best nights I had in Finland. It was a simple night. Just us and the boat, the fire and our little island to ourselves. And some baby ducks. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is just one memory and example of the easy life I got to live in Finland. And I am missing how easy-going everything was. Society, the people; everything was slow-paced. And afterwards it surprised me how much I appreciated this, while back home every minute wasted is pretty much considered a waste of time and money. At a slow pace I am adjusting to life back at home. Some days I cry, and my heart is filled with sadness over the fact that I have to go back to reality, a reality I do not prefer. But I am also aware that the grass is not necessarily greener in Finland, and that the time I spent over there was not my reality. But if anything, I encourage you today to take a step into the unknown. Because this was one of the biggest steps unto unknown territory, and it has brought me more than I could have imagined. It made me feel alive again. It brought raw emotions, feelings and appreciation to me, and a lesson learnt; if something scares you, it is probably a good thing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Life in Finland was good. It was scary, new, very cold or warm, icy, different, quiet, lonely, busy and good. It was peaceful. It was all new to me, which made it scary at first, yet amazing once I got past that. It was a period to never forget, and to cherish forever. Right now I just got back a week ago, and writing this I am crying. I am sad. I am confused. My heart is broken right now. I want to go back. I want to go back to the people who made it feel like home. Who had a listening ear. Who, in times of need, where there for me. Who I could vent to. They went on adventures with me. We went fishing, build fires, went rowing, skiing, ice skating, and got to witness one of the most beautiful things in the world. we saw the northern lights. This was not my reality, and I wish it was. Was I not satisfied at first with my placement, I left with tears in my eyes. I left with a new understanding, and a new culture that had left a trail within me. Finland, you were amazing to me. You are beautiful beyond what I could have imagined. Frozen, snow covered lakes, forests beyond one could see and the most beautiful, peaceful scenery one could wish for. Forever in my heart you are, and I hope we meet again soon. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">For more stalking on my adventures you can go to my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jisss92/" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a></span>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991522060292769764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318479912040254602.post-51555551892300817452016-04-25T08:30:00.002-07:002016-04-25T08:30:52.359-07:00ADVENTURES IN LAPLAND<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We have some serious catching up to do! So much has happened the past few weeks that I don't even know where to begin. Well I actually do, at the end of march my family visited me in beautiful Finland, which was amazing. Showing around where you have been living and the customs and culture you have gotten used to is so much fun. However, during this trip my grandpa passed away. As sad as this was, how blessed we were to be together to process this news. The weeks after this consisted of arranging a funeral, traveling home and a lot of grieving and missing. traveling back to Finland was really though, and the first two weeks I had troubles getting out of bed or doing anything with my life whatsoever. After those two weeks it got better, but it felt like a lot to process. Currently I am catching up with everything that I missed the past weeks, which is a lot. Hopefully it will all work out one way or another. I have some blog posts coming up with amazing pictures and stories of Lapland and my Finnish adventures, to stay tuned! In the meanwhile, I am pretty active on instagram if you want to stay in touch go here <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jisss92/" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991522060292769764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318479912040254602.post-77603644977368349432016-03-19T05:16:00.001-07:002016-03-19T06:10:20.977-07:00INSTAWEEK<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Another week has come and go, and to me time is moving by so fast. Before we know it we will be in April, Spring will arrive and we will move to summer. Three months of 2016 will have come and go, do you realize that means 1/4 of 2016 has passed? Seriously, where is the pause button at?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">WHAT? Things to love about winter? Yes! If there was anyone in this world that would not like the winter it would have always been me. Until two months ago. Until I went to Finland, and discovered real winter. With snow, ice and frozen and snow covered pine trees. Walking in a winter wonderland had never been so real until this January.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What makes it a winter wonderland? Snow! It is amazing how nature works and what beauty and fun it has to offer us. One of my favorite sounds is when you are one of the first to walk on fresh fallen snow.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you are lucky enough, living close to a lake means outdoor skating! Currently living in Finland makes me double as lucky! Considered as the country of 1000 lakes there are enough places to go ice skating. However, the city also keeps ice rinks in the city clean and they are free of usage. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">In my opinion there is not a prettier place during the winter to go to as a snow covered forest. Frozen pine trees and paths that lead you right through the forest. Perfect low-key outdoor activity to enjoy, to relax and enjoy beautiful nature.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Winter time is the perfect time for outdoor activities! Are you into snowboarding, skiing or cross country skiing than you probably don't hate winter either. I love anything to do outdoors!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">You don't have to be under the age of 12 to be permitted to go sledding. This twenty something chick still loves to go sledding. I'd say why miss out on something that you enjoy and keeps you young. Besides, I see enough older people (above 50) that go sledding, so I think we're good to go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I don't know about you, but in the winter I tend to enjoy food more than I do in the summer. Especially when it is very hot I just survive on watermelon, ice cream and water. While I actually enjoy cooking and good food, but especially in the winter I love to cook for hours and dine for a long time. And my favorite drinks are best in the winter time: hot chocolate, cappuccino and tea.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love black clothes. Unfortunately, during spring and summer I am not really allowed to wear them. Well, I can but I guess wearing all black when the sun its 30 degrees is not the best idea. Besides black clothing, I love wearing scarves. I love them so much that if I don't wear them I feel naked and something feels off. I have cute scarves for summertime, but sometimes it is just plain too hot to wear any. But winter is perfect time for dressing all up. And did I mention shoes? There is so much more to pick from in the winter than in summer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I have fallen in love with winter, everything that comes with it I really enjoy! Do you enjoy winter, or do you have another favorite season?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are few people I know that do not enjoy traveling, experiencing new things and expand their horizon. But I do know some who rather stay at home or in their own area than going ever abroad. Which is absolutely fine right, we are all different and enjoy different things. But this does not apply to me, not even close. Nothing makes me happier and feeds my soul more than traveling, experiencing and seeing new places and meeting local people. It amazes me everyday the beauty and variety this earth has to offer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have been lucky enough to travel to so many places, the jungle in Guatemala, the skyscrapers of New York, the Rocky Mountains, museums of Paris, gondolas in Venice, the king Charles bridge in Prague and so many more places. I couldn't pick one favorite spot, but my favorite place is the mountains. I don't care which mountains, anywhere will make me happy! There is one thing that I got to take of my bucket list last month! I looked at previous post, one of the earliest ones I wrote which was on my bucket list. I had compiled a list of 10 things that I wanted to see. Well, on top there was (1) seeing the Northern lights. And I am so happy to say I got to see them just three weeks ago. You can say that one of my reasons to study abroad in Finland was to see the northern lights (I know, that is such a good reason ;) ). Anyways, I have been thinking about other places that I want to see, hopefully in the next 10 years.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As obsessed as I was with seeing the beautiful aurora borealis, as obsessed I am with going to Peru and seeing Machu Picchu. In Guatemala I visited Tikal, and was intriged with the Mayan Ruins. However, it did not satisfy me enough. It is one of the seven wonders of the world, and built by the Inca population many many years ago. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">How convenient, another place in South-America, perfect to combine! The salt flats in Bolivia are the largest in the world, with beautiful sights. Ever since I saw this about 10 years ago I told myself I would go and see while I am capable of doing so. They say if there is just a little bit of rain it gives the perfect reflection (and pictures).</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Well I am already at the American continent, I might as well fly all the way up north. I have watch documentaries on Discovery and National geographic on Alaska since forever and just mesmerized by the beauty and diversity it has to offer. I want to go whale watching, walk over frozen lakes, cross the beautiful mountains and enjoy whatever this state has to offer.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">All the way on the other end of the globe we can find a small country in the ocean. This is another country which has beautiful nature. I have heard about great hiking trails, peaceful scenery and beauty all around. I would love to go pack my bags and find my way around here. Why so far and expensive though :(</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Formerly I wanted to go here because of the northern lights. Now I still want to go there because that place is just pure awesomeness. If you don't know where it is you might want to use google maps. It is all the way up north and belongs to Norway. Again, it has nature and animals as polar beers and the arctic fox. I think it would also just be cool to go that far north if you cannot go to the north pole. In the summer the sun doesn't go down, while in the winter it doesn't rise. Yet to find the best time of the year to go up there.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I have noticed that the most places I want to go to make me want to go because of the nature and landscape. I notice while I enjoy city trips, they are just less adventurous and are not that wide in variety in what they can offer me. I'll keep you updated and hope that I can visit one of these in the next couple of years!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The past week it has gotten a little busy regarding studying, traveling, exploring and adventuring in Finland. Trying to make the most of my time has become a real challenge. Do you ever feel overwhelmed with everything that is thrown at you. I feel adjusted to another country and setting, but feel like it is a little much at times. Anyways, as I have seen on some other blogs they show random pictures of their week, and I thought that I can share my pics of instagram of the previous week(s), it might give a little overview of what I have been up to so far!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Wait, is that yellow thing the sun I haven't seen for over two weeks. Soaking up some vitamin D!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love finding new places to walk and explore. Found this part of the forest I had never been to, with some great hiking trails, as well as cross country skiing tracks.</span></div>
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And found some new coffeeplaces #coffeeholic</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We went ice skating. I feel like Finland wants to keep its citizens healthy. The university lets you borrow skates for free! And even better, the city has about 150 ice rinks, which are all free to use. They keep them neat, clean and free of snow!</span></div>
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everything they say. And that is so true. Ever since I have been in
Finland I feel like I got to experience so many new things for the
first time. Every new experience is a blessing and a memory to
cherish for the rest of my life. I feel like, for the first time in
my life, I am really living. I am really experiencing. And I am
really feeling. I know this sounds a little vague, but I now realize
how I was never really living, or feeling alive. And here I do. Deep
down inside I am already sad for the day I have to leave. I don't
want to go back to my old life, of old habits. I have never felt so
alive, and I want to keep feeling this way.
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weekend was another first for me. I went skiing for the very first
time. Maybe I am not so old to try it for the first time, but it
certainly felt that way when I entered the beginners slope. Little
ones who just started walking were learning how to ski. I was
literally the oldest and biggest person on the slope, surrounded by
these cute kids all bundled up in their snow clothing. Anyways, I
wasn't going to let them get the best of me, or feel distracetd. So
my friend who went with me already knew how to ski, she was not a pro
but she sure was able to approperiatly go down the slopes. I wish I
could say the same thing. Actually it wasn't that bad. Yes, the first
three attempts of going down the slope I did fall. But afterwards I
picked up how to use my body and was able to make it down standing
up. I was so proud of myself, learning a new thing pretty quickly. I
guess also because I was a litle scared at first. Up on the slope it
looks so high and I am only wondering how in the world I will make it
down safely. However, somehow I managed to make it work and push
myself to step outside my comfortzone. At the end of the day I was
tired but feeling so accomplished. The aftermath was pretty bad
though. The next four days, including today I had the worst pain in
my neck. I read online that when you fall when skiing, the way your
body tries to catch itself puts a certain strain and shock on your
neck, peventing hitting your head on the hard slope. I guess that is
better than hitting your head and having a concussion. Anyways, my
body was pretty sore, and the worst were my shoulders and arms from
the beginners lift. Now I know why that lift is for free;you just
hold on to a rope that goes up, but you have to hold on tight and it
gets quite uncomfortable. I must have gone up like 25 times, so no
wonder. But it did make me feel like I had done some proper exercise.
Although I found the ahrders part was more mentally, having to really
concentrate how and what I do with my body because it does not come
natural to me (yet). Anyway, I'm so happy I tried it and I already
got a little addicted to it. Too bad it is quite an expensive sport,
because of the rental costs as well as the lift pass.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If you are anything like me, nature is the best place to be. There is not a place that I can get more energy and peace besides being out in nature. The beach, mountains, or in this case a forest covered with snow, makes me so happy and energized. This morning when I woke up I was not feeling that well, just weak, tired and not in the mood to take on the day. After staying in bed too long and thinking this day was already wasted I got myself together, packed my camera and went out. I walked to my favorite forest, which I was happy to see was all covered with snow again. Nothing makes me happier than seeing my favorite places snowed in and the frozen look that winter gives them.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Some days when you are having a difficult day it can take a little effort to get out of your room or house. I didn't feel like going out today. But in the end, I was happy I did and didn't let my mind rule where my day would go. What is your favorite place to recharge yourself? </span>Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991522060292769764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318479912040254602.post-26780827282308146742016-02-21T12:13:00.000-08:002016-02-21T12:22:34.262-08:00Ice Swimming<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR6cO-ErYw_cmxUrL74M5gGaKFFY_ns4nknAh21Bu9FNc5Sq6BeNBGHhcrUnUokvRjK9n69MTwo6njLtmv8BejJ8q1OMoamMf6R5Cx-vw6GZ87kIzFBIIhBGxPwll7BEkc_4k4mB1jlR93/s1600/1723350_776749449095799_1114234905_n%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="552" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR6cO-ErYw_cmxUrL74M5gGaKFFY_ns4nknAh21Bu9FNc5Sq6BeNBGHhcrUnUokvRjK9n69MTwo6njLtmv8BejJ8q1OMoamMf6R5Cx-vw6GZ87kIzFBIIhBGxPwll7BEkc_4k4mB1jlR93/s640/1723350_776749449095799_1114234905_n%25281%2529.jpg" width="640" /></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">Have you ever been swimming in a cold sea, or an outside pool during the winter? Well, than you probably know how uncomfortable it is to swim in cold water. I thought that I knew what cold water is, until I swam in a frozen lake. All I can say is WOW, and that was so cold and uncomfortable. I am usually the crazy person to get into very cold water or the ocean. However, none compares to ice swimming, which is just something new to add to my list of new experiences. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">We did this combination of sauna and cooling down with a dip in water around 0 degrees - a fountain prevented the water from freezing - for 3 hours, and afterwards I felt amazing. The next days I could see my body had changed and lost water weight. Apparently, when people want to lose weight quickly they do sauna for a couple of times and lose weight while doing this. So, if you have a party to attend and you want to fit that tight dress, try the sauna (and ice swimming to burn some more, and get that real kick). Really, you don't have to do anything, expect sit in a little room and go out every once in a while. How easy can it be?</span></div>
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991522060292769764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318479912040254602.post-70130373316142811052016-02-18T09:24:00.000-08:002016-02-18T10:02:05.974-08:00BEST NIGHT OF MY LIFE || AURORA BOREALIS<div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Well, I am not sure where to begin, or how I can even explain the beauty I got to witness the previous nights. Ever since I arrived in Finland I have kept track of the aurora activity, feeling the need to see it since I was an 8-year old girl. It has been on top of my bucket list and the desire grew so big the past years that I took this into consideration when choosing a place to study abroad. I have camped out for the past four nights, and was not disappointed. To give you a quick overview of the magical world of aurora hunting, it can be predicted to a certain extent, but might not always be reliable. The northern and southern parts of the world are divided into KP level numbers, with 1 being the most north, until level 9 that goes through France, Spain, Hungary, etc. There are websites and institutions that post these predictions up to three days the these numbers per couple of hours.</span></div>
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<b>DAY 1</b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So on valentines day the level reached number 5, which was more than enough to see it. However the sky was so cloudy that we couldn't see anything of what we were hoping to see. We sat for three hours, risking our life to walk over the lake without seeing anything. Really nice those people who go ice fishing close to the coast and almost make me fall in at night. Anyways, we did end up seeing the green glow, but the clouds prevented us from seeing anything more.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On the second day I received a message from a friend at 1AM that she could see the northern lights. Freaking out that I was missing it, without thinking and hesitation I put on some warm clothes, grabbed my camera, put on boots and started the 30 minutes walk to the best place to watch. When I arrived people walked the other way I walked, either I had missed it or they just left. I felt a little dumb, like I missed the big happening. I held my head up high and continued to my destination. When I arrived I just saw clouds. I took out my camera and made some pics of the sky, and there it was. I stayed for around 2 hours and the light got stronger and stronger, but never started 'dancing'.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">A day I will never forget (I hope). The activity level was through the roof. However, the numbers didn't care for me anymore. I stayed out for two nights in the cold, and did not get the expected results that I wanted to see. I guess I thought that its was only possible up in the north. However, seeing pictures from other people in the city made me realize I had missed out on something I was yearning to see. So again, without contemplating, I put on clothes ( I was already sleeping) and starting walking crazy fast. Met up with my friend, and when we got there we were a little disappointed. There the green light was, but faint and clouds came in. For 90 minutes in the cold we saw the clouds come and go, and we felt stupid for not going earlier. When my friend was kind of done, I was full of spirit to persevere. I'm strong headed, and if I want something I will go for it. While my friend was wondering I looked at the sky west to me and saw something that I still cannot comprehend. The green glow became really strong and started moving and dancing. It was so active and I cannot explain what my eyes were witnessing. I screamed to my friend 'its happening' and she came and we were both in tears.The beauty of this, so surreal and my heart was so happy. I was shaking and had difficulties taking pictures. This lasted for a maximum of 10 minutes, felt like 10 seconds and ended way too soon, and I felt so alive and lucky. After this storm of aurora activity it went away all together. I felt so blessed!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So after last nights adventures I was so excited that I wanted to go again, just because the numbers might not be the right prediction, although they were high enough for us to see the aurora. Which we did. We decided to go to another spot on the lake. However, being it so dark and we were alone was a little frightening. Furthermore, for a while the temperature has been around 0 degrees so we were not sure how strong the ice was. However, as there were many footsteps on the lake we thought we were good to go. After about an hour, all of a sudden a loud, low but hard grumbling came from the lake and we felt a shock. We stayed near the rocks so we climbed on them, being terrified and freaking out. My life flashed before my eyes and I wondered how the heck we would get back to the shore. We looked at the rocks but there was no way we could walk/climb over them. Besides, them being covered with snow and both having no gloves, we were freezing and I could not feel my fingers, they were so painful. We got enough courage, tried to unfreeze our fingers and being so done with this we walked back. We found a path by the lake and could obviously see the aurora, but it was not moving. When we got too cold we went back. I guess somehow successful and quite the adventure. Today is day 5, and the numbers are not too bad, but I am not sure if I am ready for another midnight adventure if it is not as successful as day 3. I have become quite the aurora hunter and am so dedicated to see more angels dancing in the sky.</span></div>
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991522060292769764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318479912040254602.post-73262785001629427282016-02-07T12:39:00.001-08:002016-02-18T10:42:29.919-08:00Falling in love || Winter 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Hi guys! I think I am starting to fall in love with so many new things! It is amazing how we, ourselves, keep developing and learning new things. By the way, look at that cute little house. It is actually a cafe, so I hope to go there sometime this week, but on one of my night walks I came across it and love the Scandinavian feeling it has.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love photography! Since I got a new camera I've been taking a lot of pictures, and learn new things everyday. I watch videos and read blogs, trying to find new tips and tricks, from ISO to the best angles. I enjoy it so much, and find myself always searching for a good spot to take a picture, and creating this image in my head of how I want it. When going for walks I always take my camera, just in case. And besides that I am always walking around thinking, this would be a good picture, this image says a lot, or creates a certain feeling. I love it, and it is the first time that I really have a hobby, well besides traveling. <i>Why do I choose such expensive hobbies?</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At home I don't enjoy (night) walks at all, at least I wouldn't think so. But here it is almost a daily routine. Probably 5 out of 7 nights I will wander around at night, and not just for 15 minutes, more like 2 hours. And sometimes I realize I probably shouldn't do this. When it is 12 AM and I am walking through the dark forest alone <strike>(and the bears and wolves) </strike>I sometimes think to myself, why are you doing this? You know there are probably more safe places to go to, but I <i>love</i> it. It is dark, some snow and no one around, complete darkness and silence surround me. It is a great way to think and evaluate about your day; what did I do and accomplish, what did I like about my day, what do I want to do differently?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am starting to fall in love with Finland. All the things that make it unique, I love learning about this culture. You know there are always positives and negatives in a situation, but you can change the negatives into 'different'. Not one place is the same, and that is what makes everything unique, which makes life amazing and daring. How boring would it be if everything is the same. So what I complain about the coffee? It makes you appreciate what you do have. Have I mentioned how well-mannered the Finns are, and also the men. I love it when men are raised to be a gentleman. Everything seems to be well organized, and people seem to live a happy and healthy life. It is a pretty good life here, <i>peeps</i>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This week I will experience some new things. On Thursday i will be going to a Finnish sauna for the first time. This means that you jump in the frozen lake and then sit in a 85 degree celsius room, <i>wow. </i>I guess you need to try everything once in your life. Furthermore, I will try skiing for the first time in my life! Oops! We will see if I make it out alive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So I've been in Finland for 3 weeks now, and I feel like I have already gotten to know (<i>well</i>, <i>duh</i>) about the country and its citizens. Of course, they are more assumptions and I can write a better post about it once I leave, but for now I'd think it would be fun to share what I have already discovered so far. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Finnish people like to drink! And no I don't mean the alcoholic beverage (<i>although</i>..), but I mean coffee. In every restaurant or cafe you step foot in, next to the cashier there is a warming element with 2 pots of black coffee on it. It is completely normal to go to such a place and get coffee from the pot with usually a free refill. And the black coffee from the pot is relatively cheap, but <i>dang</i> I am either spoilt or the Finnish do not know how to make good coffee. I am not sure what kind of beans they use, which coffee machine and how long the coffee has been (over) burning on that element, but give me a cappuccino over everything. In my apartment at home I have one of the best (if I can say so) coffee makers, I have fresh coffee beans, preferably from Guatemala or Colombia, and not to forget about steaming my milk. Unfortunately, the Finnish do not have discovered the joy of cappuccino. Well they have it, in fast food restaurants from a machine and in a cafe they steam the milk, but the Finnish only drink the black coffee. And that makes the cappuccino for that one foreign chick <i>very</i> expensive.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This one I'm still kind of confused about. Should I call them shy, stand-offish or quiet. Or <i>emotionless</i> at first sight...I'm not sure but this one accounts for pretty much all Finnish people I've met so far. And I know I should not make any stereotypes, or judge people too quickly, but I was shocked at this. People were not enthusiastic or happy, and immediately, it made me feel it was me they were annoyed with. Coming from a country were people are so open and direct to you, this was something I had to adjust to, and not feel offended by.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lets get this straight. I knew beforehand that it would be cold. And yes, I had cold winters. But temperatures here are insane! I don't understand how people here survive, or want to go out of their homes when you stop feeling your legs when walking outside. It is just not funny. Yes, the sights with so much snow and frozen-ness are beautiful but is it worth freezing your fingers off? I am not so sure. The first day I arrived here I had to walk 20 minutes from my taxi drop-off to the hostel, and my hat and gloves were in one of my suitcases, that were jam packed. I had these very thin white gloves that are gloves for 'warm' weather and I literally could not feel my fingers, just every once in a while the pain. And then my legs became senseless. Literally! The next day my legs were completely blue and covered with bruises. What happened? I couldn't feel my legs anymore and both my suitcases kept bumping into the back of my legs, only took two weeks to heal ;). </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">What would a person do when its freezing and all roads and paths are covered with ice? Indeed, take a bus or stay in. What do the Finnish do? They cycle and go running. On ice! While I am shuffling and gliding like a penguin over the road, runners are going by, and people on bikes are smiling and going to work. What? I don't understand how I am trying with my life to not fall and they are continuing with their everyday life like nothings going on. And I was so proud of the fact that I only fell down once (<i>damn you uggs with no profile</i>). But it doesn't matter how much snow or ice is covering the landscape, how cold it is or how far the gym is, the Finnish people keep exercising, literally no excuse. And they eat healthy. They really do inspire me to exercise myself, and eat healthy. </span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">So thank you Finland, because I have lost almost 10 pounds in 3 weeks.</span></div>
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Jessicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15991522060292769764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8318479912040254602.post-54815717431702529112016-02-02T07:13:00.000-08:002016-02-18T10:42:56.569-08:00Favorite quotes || Winter 2016<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Good morning all!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Lately I have been <strike><i>wasting</i></strike> spending way too much of my time on <a href="http://she-wants-california.tumblr.com/" target="_blank"><i>tumblr</i></a>, like ridiculous amounts of hours. If you don't have one, be careful cause I find it very addicting. I go through phases, of not spending any time to spending all my time <i>reblogging</i> too many pictures. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Anyway, I've found myself searching for quotes that could help me get through stuff that I am experiencing right now, it somehow like a little therapy, and it helps me to relate. So I thought why not share some of my favorite quotes from the past months? I have done this before, at random times, but if you like it I can do it perhaps seasonally?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Feeling a little down is totally acceptable, right? The past week that is what I've been feeling. Why am I not happy? I am studying abroad in Finland, get to travel and experience so many new things. I almost feel guilty of my own feelings. Until I realized we cannot and don't always have to be happy and feeling content. sometimes we just don't, and that is alright. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Two weeks ago today, I said goodbye to my family and friends. Two weeks ago I had no idea what was in store for me, or any expectations that I should have, except for the cold. Now two weeks further I am confused, and not sure what to feel. Reality has set in just a little more, and I am just unsure how and what to feel. I don't feel very happy, yet not very sad either. Somewhere in the middle, I would say just confused. But I guess that is normal when adapting to a new culture and country. Secretly, I would not mind to go home. I would not call myself homesick, but I sure do feel lost. The day before yesterday was really tough. I had just moved from the hostel I was staying in to my little room in the flat where all international students are living. I have yet to meet them, I have been outside or locking myself up in my room. During the evenings and nights they wander drunk around the hallways, screaming and yelling for one another. Do I want to be a part of that, I am unsure. I feel anxious and a little terrified of how they will respond to my presence. I admit I feel scared. But I am unsure of what? Are my expectations met?</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: start;">About some you will say, "I don't choose to go there."</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I spent a little time up there and when getting cold went back down and had a cappuccino.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;"> The view from where I was sitting was breathtaking, through the forest you could catch some wintery sun beams. Snow was slowly falling down and every once in a while someone passed by. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; text-align: justify;">I was kind of curious to see if I could get to the lake because on top of the tower I could see people walk over it. I walked around and took a path and stairs down until I was leveled with the lake. So beautiful yet I couldn't believe that there really was a lake under all the snow and ice. Sweating a little I walked over the lake. The only thing that scared me was that I was alone and if the ice would break no one could rescue me. But I survived, obviously.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Although I am aware of the people around me at home, and how much I care for them, being away makes me appreciate them even more and realize how much I love them. It is often either too late or not noticeable what we feel for the people we are surrounded by. When they are physically not around, you might notice the gap that has been left empty. The presence normally filled with joy and laughter is now gone. And saying goodbye was not fun, it was difficult, the future is uncertain. Even though you do not want to think about bad things happening, deep down you know that goodbye can be forever, although you hope that it is not the case. When waving the last time I had a difficult time controlling myself. Well, I did not burst out in any tears, but they were welling up in my eyes. I guess if I didn't feel any emotion I would not have cried. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">At the end of it all, when leaving or staying, just take a moment out of your day to think about the people that you care about. Be thankful for their presence in your life, and how you like to contribute to these friendships. </span></div>
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