This past week has been quite emotional. Last Monday and Tuesday I had my last days at work and we had some cake and coffee together and they even sang me a song. It was nice and I gave them some candles by PartyLite. It was sad to leave but hey, I didn't cry and next summer we all are going to meet again, so things are good.
Tuesday evening I went to Kati's house. She hosted PartyLite evening there and I invited Saila with me and she also gave me a ride there which was onviously good thing.
On Wednesday me and Kati went to pillow shopping to Ikea. My roomie told me that they have many things waiting but no pillows and I also need to bring stuff like towels etc. In Ikea these things are pretty cheap, so cheap that I can leave those there when it's time to come home.
Wednesday evening I went to Arkki where I met Ayshka and Jonathan from England, originally came with this Toronto team last January to Arkki and now are here again.
It was good evening and also I went to the front to be prayed, even I thought about it for a long time should I go or shouldn't I go.
Thursday I almost spent at home, I just drove to the closest flower shop to buy orchid to Kati and I tried to find this 30 sign but they didn't have so I got this cute teddybear to go with the flower. ( I gave that to her on Friday.)
Evening time we had young adults meeting at my place and we had good time. Even this guy that I had met on Sunday came, ( well I invired him and his brothers but he lives very close by actually.) ALong our conversations I was able to find out that he has lived quite nearby where I originally come from. It felt like home to hear his accent with words.
Friday was the big day. Early morning I went to Katis place and started the birthday celebration/farewell party. Soon after me Johku, Miku and Sauli came with couple of songs. About two weeks ago I asked if they could do this a cappella style singing and just have fun with it and they actually said yes. It was amazing and they didn't even laugh doing it so very nice, good job guys.. As Johku said to me on Saturday: you own us your soul now :D.. yeah..
It was long day, we went to eat at Helsinki and we also watched a movie about Samoan Wedding. Very interesting.. hehe. It was almost eleven at night when I was at home.
Saturday my friends picked me to go to Svartholmen where all the other youth and young adults had started the youth camp. I had great day there to see my friends and get to know new friends, like these brothers. It was so nice but also so sad, knowing that soon I have to leave and we will see each others next summer. They had made me this card and gave this box full of candy to my journey. So sweet and I just felt like crying the whole time really. it was hard.
It was after midnight until I was at home, I got a ride from our senior pastor who also visited the camp.
On SUnday I saw my friend that I haven't really seen because she lives in a other city little bit further from here. Then I went to Arkki church. My Church blessed me to go and they also gathered me an offering. Here I can admit that I was thinking, oh it's only few here so the offering isn't so big.. how selfish of me. Then I was thinking, no I can't think so badly, God can do miracles and just bless that money. So when they gave me the money it was over 400 euros. Even more what I got when I went to India and now they did two offerings/two baskets. This is Sara's basket and this is CHurch's basket. Both of us got money. How great is our God, he is awesome. THank You God, Thank You Father. I love You.
Then after Church we had this evening snack at home. Where some of my siblings came with their families and then few friends. They gave me few encouraging words and also blessed me to my journey. LIke my dad said: we don't know what are bringing with you when you come back but.. we'll see.. :D it was the best.. As everyone is like so Sara, you are going to bring your husband from there and I'm like no, I'm not going there to find husband. I'm just going to find myself..
Okay, my last day in FInland has started now. Tomorrow I'll meet Anne but first I have to survive from the Airport by calling some number and someone to pick m eup.. Sounds scary..
Today I hope some friends will stop by and everything. I hope some of my new friends would come too. How pathetic am I :D Now I go to the supermarket to leave my bottles there and get money back and buy this thinc necklace chain for this heart that I got from my colleagues.
See you in USA!
S
sunnuntai 31. elokuuta 2008
perjantai 22. elokuuta 2008
happy days..
Many great things has been happening during the week. And the least one isn't the one that I have only 2 days at work left. Praise God!
Last Thursday I didn't have workday because this nice day at the dental care place. It was painful I can say, but now I'll start this very American way, flossing my teeth..
I think it was the same day when in five minutes I found out that two of my friends know some people who are also attending Bethel and the other friend told that her friend knows to look for me in there.. Oh it gave me some good laughs.. :D
It also came to my knowledge that my church will support me with little amount per month. I was totally suprised with that and of course really happy.
During this week I have been receiving emails from the school , info about orientation for international students, spanish classes etc. All that just makes me more excited.. haha. I have also received posts from other students about housings, for that little reason that they have updated the page, done some new look and for some crazy reason my post is still there, even I have put x on the box that no need for housing anymore.. can't understand the technology.
So today is the day when I go to see my future classmates and the 15th anniversary for this Gospel Boarders organization. I'm going there with my brother.. But I think and hope it's going to be fun. Before that we are going to Helsinki, ( our capital city) maybe doing some shoppings or so. Just waiting to see how tired I am then because yesterday I took the earlier train to work and it was 12 hour day at work, almost. It was busy day too, only me and my colleague.
This week has been crazy, full of surprises and I just raise my hands above to thank Him for everything.
Wednesday I met this pastor from Usa who remembered me from last year when he was preaching here last time. Then I was going to India. Anyway, he knows the senior pastor from my school/church in Redding and he had nothing but good to say. ALso that just boost my joy up and I think it was also good to know for my own pastor here in Finland..
We are living happy days.
I forgot, today is the final of men's javelin and our problem today is how my brother is able to see or hear it during our shopping/sibling day ... We'll think about that..
Laters..
S
Last Thursday I didn't have workday because this nice day at the dental care place. It was painful I can say, but now I'll start this very American way, flossing my teeth..
I think it was the same day when in five minutes I found out that two of my friends know some people who are also attending Bethel and the other friend told that her friend knows to look for me in there.. Oh it gave me some good laughs.. :D
It also came to my knowledge that my church will support me with little amount per month. I was totally suprised with that and of course really happy.
During this week I have been receiving emails from the school , info about orientation for international students, spanish classes etc. All that just makes me more excited.. haha. I have also received posts from other students about housings, for that little reason that they have updated the page, done some new look and for some crazy reason my post is still there, even I have put x on the box that no need for housing anymore.. can't understand the technology.
So today is the day when I go to see my future classmates and the 15th anniversary for this Gospel Boarders organization. I'm going there with my brother.. But I think and hope it's going to be fun. Before that we are going to Helsinki, ( our capital city) maybe doing some shoppings or so. Just waiting to see how tired I am then because yesterday I took the earlier train to work and it was 12 hour day at work, almost. It was busy day too, only me and my colleague.
This week has been crazy, full of surprises and I just raise my hands above to thank Him for everything.
Wednesday I met this pastor from Usa who remembered me from last year when he was preaching here last time. Then I was going to India. Anyway, he knows the senior pastor from my school/church in Redding and he had nothing but good to say. ALso that just boost my joy up and I think it was also good to know for my own pastor here in Finland..
We are living happy days.
I forgot, today is the final of men's javelin and our problem today is how my brother is able to see or hear it during our shopping/sibling day ... We'll think about that..
Laters..
S
sunnuntai 17. elokuuta 2008
lovelylovely
Hui,
it has been little while since writing here last time. Maybe it's a good thing or not. But I have been doing long days at work so when I have arrived home, I have been too tired to think anything actually.
This weekend has also been quite busy. We have had and still have until tomorrow morning, this night guest from Spain, pastor Juanito. My friends got married yesterday and he was preaching there. Luckily he is very relaxed and doesn't need to be served so much.
So, on Friday I was helping one of my friends who made the flower decorations to the wedding. Oh man, it was A LOT of WORK there. So all my respect to her. I went there after work and was able to help couple hours, then I got tired. Yesterday was beautiful day, if we don't talk about the weather.
It was raining, luckily not heavy rain but light rain. The couple was beautiful, they looked happy and in love. The place, Arkki Church where we had the program was decorated so nicely.
I think there was at least hundred guests but it didn't look crowded at all.
For me, it was great day and once it was nice to attend a wedding. Usually it's somehow uncomfortable attend a wedding without avec but there were so many of my friends so it was okay.
Many times I have been thinking about what love is really and how can you notice it. In there, looking at my newlywed friends I realized that what I saw, is called love and that is what I want to have someday in my life too.
But now I just concentrate to my coming year in Redding, so I won't feel sad about being alone or finding the ONE as they call it.
But I really am excited of this year in Redding and I feel so much that everything is on right place and things will work out. I also got my first donation today, financial support. I was overwhelmed by that. God is good.
In two weeks we are celebrating my friends 30th b-day and I have a suprise for her. And first I thought that it's not going to happen but it will. Of course I cannot tell you anything more about it now but later, after the day I will. I promise. I try to remember :D
After church meeting (which was great, Juanito was preaching there and oh, that was so good) I met one of my friends and we were just hanging around. We went to eat and talk and it was good time. Harmful that I am leaving soon, so next year will be our next session of talking and eating.. Waiting for that to happen.
Okay, I'm trying to send my infoletter tonight to all my friends and some supporters maybe. They will bless me to go in two weeks so there I will share some copies of the letter then for those who I don't have on my mailing list.
But now, gotta go. Love you.
S
it has been little while since writing here last time. Maybe it's a good thing or not. But I have been doing long days at work so when I have arrived home, I have been too tired to think anything actually.
This weekend has also been quite busy. We have had and still have until tomorrow morning, this night guest from Spain, pastor Juanito. My friends got married yesterday and he was preaching there. Luckily he is very relaxed and doesn't need to be served so much.
So, on Friday I was helping one of my friends who made the flower decorations to the wedding. Oh man, it was A LOT of WORK there. So all my respect to her. I went there after work and was able to help couple hours, then I got tired. Yesterday was beautiful day, if we don't talk about the weather.
It was raining, luckily not heavy rain but light rain. The couple was beautiful, they looked happy and in love. The place, Arkki Church where we had the program was decorated so nicely.
I think there was at least hundred guests but it didn't look crowded at all.
For me, it was great day and once it was nice to attend a wedding. Usually it's somehow uncomfortable attend a wedding without avec but there were so many of my friends so it was okay.
Many times I have been thinking about what love is really and how can you notice it. In there, looking at my newlywed friends I realized that what I saw, is called love and that is what I want to have someday in my life too.
But now I just concentrate to my coming year in Redding, so I won't feel sad about being alone or finding the ONE as they call it.
But I really am excited of this year in Redding and I feel so much that everything is on right place and things will work out. I also got my first donation today, financial support. I was overwhelmed by that. God is good.
In two weeks we are celebrating my friends 30th b-day and I have a suprise for her. And first I thought that it's not going to happen but it will. Of course I cannot tell you anything more about it now but later, after the day I will. I promise. I try to remember :D
After church meeting (which was great, Juanito was preaching there and oh, that was so good) I met one of my friends and we were just hanging around. We went to eat and talk and it was good time. Harmful that I am leaving soon, so next year will be our next session of talking and eating.. Waiting for that to happen.
Okay, I'm trying to send my infoletter tonight to all my friends and some supporters maybe. They will bless me to go in two weeks so there I will share some copies of the letter then for those who I don't have on my mailing list.
But now, gotta go. Love you.
S
lauantai 9. elokuuta 2008
Urban Dream and some crazyness at the same time..
As you have noticed, I have had some life instead just hanging near by the laptop.
Today I spent my day with some friends and well, we had hilarious time together. Which is good of course. In Helsinki there is this huge event going on that is called " URban Dream" and so we attended the evening service there. During the day there are these people who are involved with the whole time that URban Dream is going on in Helsinki area this week. They have been into parks, talking with people, cleaning football fields, painting huts, praying for people etc. So we heard and saw little bit from that. ALso Suhe-band lead the worship. Main speaker for this evening was Johannes Amrizter from Sweden.
The main reason to go there tonight was Worship Leader David Lyle Morris from NEw Zealand and the brochure said that 22.00 there will be a concert by him. But now I can tell you that 22.10 the whole evening ended and basically his concert were couple songs during offerings.
So it was kind of sad.. But we had good time, me, kati and susanna.
I also bought this book by mr J.A. Title is " Präst för de som inte går i kyrkan". It's about how to reach people and how to meet people on the streets. Okay, it's in Swedish and my Swedish skills are so bad, (even I got cumma laude from matriculation examination.. still..) but I really felt that I should buy that book and read it in Usa.. or here too.. But also there and keep my Swedish skill up. After the purchase I felt someone touching my shoulder and when I turned I see friendly face and realising that's the couple that I will attend the same school in Redding. How nice and what a surprise to meet them here in Finland. So there was little time to chat before security kicked us out.
I also quickly saw my friend that I haven't really seen for a long time and Ihave heard that his life hasn't been going so well and well, he looked that too. Just so sad and well, I can only pray for him.
our drive back home was so crazy, I think main reason was because we were so tired.. Before even going there I just said to my friend oh you look nice today.. Going to meet some men over there.. As you know, all these Christian gatherings are a lot of this checking people out :D But in the end of the evening we noticed that we haven't seen any really good men out there.. No one trying to hit on us.. Too bad, have to throw my wedding invitations away ;D oh, just kidding.
but it was a good evening still.
Tomorrow or actually today, some free time.. Hopefully sleeping late and some time just to relax. 13 days at work.. I decided to have one day off, the last day. IT's THE day when we celebrate Kati's 30th B_Day and my farewell party. So we will start from the early morning.. :D will see.
But now really must go to bed.
Today I spent my day with some friends and well, we had hilarious time together. Which is good of course. In Helsinki there is this huge event going on that is called " URban Dream" and so we attended the evening service there. During the day there are these people who are involved with the whole time that URban Dream is going on in Helsinki area this week. They have been into parks, talking with people, cleaning football fields, painting huts, praying for people etc. So we heard and saw little bit from that. ALso Suhe-band lead the worship. Main speaker for this evening was Johannes Amrizter from Sweden.
The main reason to go there tonight was Worship Leader David Lyle Morris from NEw Zealand and the brochure said that 22.00 there will be a concert by him. But now I can tell you that 22.10 the whole evening ended and basically his concert were couple songs during offerings.
So it was kind of sad.. But we had good time, me, kati and susanna.
I also bought this book by mr J.A. Title is " Präst för de som inte går i kyrkan". It's about how to reach people and how to meet people on the streets. Okay, it's in Swedish and my Swedish skills are so bad, (even I got cumma laude from matriculation examination.. still..) but I really felt that I should buy that book and read it in Usa.. or here too.. But also there and keep my Swedish skill up. After the purchase I felt someone touching my shoulder and when I turned I see friendly face and realising that's the couple that I will attend the same school in Redding. How nice and what a surprise to meet them here in Finland. So there was little time to chat before security kicked us out.
I also quickly saw my friend that I haven't really seen for a long time and Ihave heard that his life hasn't been going so well and well, he looked that too. Just so sad and well, I can only pray for him.
our drive back home was so crazy, I think main reason was because we were so tired.. Before even going there I just said to my friend oh you look nice today.. Going to meet some men over there.. As you know, all these Christian gatherings are a lot of this checking people out :D But in the end of the evening we noticed that we haven't seen any really good men out there.. No one trying to hit on us.. Too bad, have to throw my wedding invitations away ;D oh, just kidding.
but it was a good evening still.
Tomorrow or actually today, some free time.. Hopefully sleeping late and some time just to relax. 13 days at work.. I decided to have one day off, the last day. IT's THE day when we celebrate Kati's 30th B_Day and my farewell party. So we will start from the early morning.. :D will see.
But now really must go to bed.
lauantai 2. elokuuta 2008
Rakastan sinua!
I love you!
Jag älskar dig!
Ich Liebe dich!
Je t'aime!
¡Te quiero!
Ti amo!
Ma armastan sind!
Jag älskar dig!
Ich Liebe dich!
Je t'aime!
¡Te quiero!
Ti amo!
Ma armastan sind!
Life on Saturday
This day has been quite lonely.. Weekend arrived but because of summer time, there's not much to do really there.. If I have a church one day, I promise that there will be program going on trough out the year.. :)
Actually already yesterday I found these computer games that I can spend time with. Mahjongg is my favourite but I also tried some Sudoku. It keeps your brain young. The time flies while playing those games.
But I did something good today also, because there has been some papers to fill on my table that I should have sent to this government office and those papers has been just lying on the table for days.. So today I told myself that work this out.. I filled the papers and even drove with my bike to the nearest mail box.. I'll just tell you that with this air cast, it isn't so easy to ride a bike. But I managed to do it anyway. So now two worries behind me and also looks much cleaner in my roow.. Wonder why :D
I was going through my calendar and realized that only one week from now, there's this big event/conference called Urbaani Unelma ( "Urban dream") in Helsinki. So I'm thinking about attending those evening seminars.
I was supposed to go Estonia next Saturday with my language school friends but one froum four girls wasn't able to attend it so we're not going at all. But hoping to see them anyway before leaving.. But it gives me a chance to go evening seminar also on Saturday.. So there's always something good in bad..
I got a flu Yesterday so now I have been using a lot tissue papers.. My allergy medication doesn't help.. First I thought it was allergy.. But it's not so warm outside, even though they call this season summer.. It's not..
Hmm.. Now I start wondering what I shoul pack and what I need to pack to US trip.. I'm thinkin to leave with only one bag. And that it wouldn't be totally full and it would include stuff that I can also leave to US when coming back home. Will see what happens..
Wishing you the best day!
S
Actually already yesterday I found these computer games that I can spend time with. Mahjongg is my favourite but I also tried some Sudoku. It keeps your brain young. The time flies while playing those games.
But I did something good today also, because there has been some papers to fill on my table that I should have sent to this government office and those papers has been just lying on the table for days.. So today I told myself that work this out.. I filled the papers and even drove with my bike to the nearest mail box.. I'll just tell you that with this air cast, it isn't so easy to ride a bike. But I managed to do it anyway. So now two worries behind me and also looks much cleaner in my roow.. Wonder why :D
I was going through my calendar and realized that only one week from now, there's this big event/conference called Urbaani Unelma ( "Urban dream") in Helsinki. So I'm thinking about attending those evening seminars.
I was supposed to go Estonia next Saturday with my language school friends but one froum four girls wasn't able to attend it so we're not going at all. But hoping to see them anyway before leaving.. But it gives me a chance to go evening seminar also on Saturday.. So there's always something good in bad..
I got a flu Yesterday so now I have been using a lot tissue papers.. My allergy medication doesn't help.. First I thought it was allergy.. But it's not so warm outside, even though they call this season summer.. It's not..
Hmm.. Now I start wondering what I shoul pack and what I need to pack to US trip.. I'm thinkin to leave with only one bag. And that it wouldn't be totally full and it would include stuff that I can also leave to US when coming back home. Will see what happens..
Wishing you the best day!
S
perjantai 1. elokuuta 2008
Today.....
I needed to share this with you guys..
I was just reading my "friend books". It's where there's full page for use and many questions where your friends can answer. The book itself was published/manufactured/idead by this Finnish comedienne Krisse, so it's also full of funny quotes but also good stuff from my friends.
The oldest writings were 4 years old and youngest maybe 3 so I got so nostalgic.. But I have two of those books and the other one is almost empty so now I have good time to see some friends who could fill up the pages.. hih..
Today I found out that there's this fourth Finnish person coming to BSSM.. So it makes total of four Finnish people.. How crazy is that.. But I think it's just fun, when I get tired of just speaking and listening to English, I can meet with them and talk my native language which is so beautiful that no one can understand :D
I was doing some budgeting today, realising that living in Redding will cost me almoust douple that I first had in mind. I so need some financial support. Please please pray for that... I'm also praying for that.. Maybe I could start some campaign: For a month, pay Sara's rent!! Helping Gods work! Love u! :D what do you think about that ey!
I noticed that most of my sentences starts with the word Today but well, this is about my day today.. Isn't it obvious..
So anyway, today I was looking some pictures that my friend had put on the internet.. ( For backround info: She lives in New Jersey, works for New York City Bus Relief and I will be staying at her place during my visit there.. ) So while watching those beautiful pictures I just was hoping that the time could go faster.. I was feeling so excited.. Also in some pics I recognised few people.. Have to say that we have small circles here in Finland what it comes to Christians and knowing them.. But pics were from New York and oh, I just want to go there.. We'll see what happens while I'm there.. Maybe I don't want to go to Redding after all.. Or want to go there more badly..
I have said what was needed..
Wishing you all blast weekend <3
S
I was just reading my "friend books". It's where there's full page for use and many questions where your friends can answer. The book itself was published/manufactured/idead by this Finnish comedienne Krisse, so it's also full of funny quotes but also good stuff from my friends.
The oldest writings were 4 years old and youngest maybe 3 so I got so nostalgic.. But I have two of those books and the other one is almost empty so now I have good time to see some friends who could fill up the pages.. hih..
Today I found out that there's this fourth Finnish person coming to BSSM.. So it makes total of four Finnish people.. How crazy is that.. But I think it's just fun, when I get tired of just speaking and listening to English, I can meet with them and talk my native language which is so beautiful that no one can understand :D
I was doing some budgeting today, realising that living in Redding will cost me almoust douple that I first had in mind. I so need some financial support. Please please pray for that... I'm also praying for that.. Maybe I could start some campaign: For a month, pay Sara's rent!! Helping Gods work! Love u! :D what do you think about that ey!
I noticed that most of my sentences starts with the word Today but well, this is about my day today.. Isn't it obvious..
So anyway, today I was looking some pictures that my friend had put on the internet.. ( For backround info: She lives in New Jersey, works for New York City Bus Relief and I will be staying at her place during my visit there.. ) So while watching those beautiful pictures I just was hoping that the time could go faster.. I was feeling so excited.. Also in some pics I recognised few people.. Have to say that we have small circles here in Finland what it comes to Christians and knowing them.. But pics were from New York and oh, I just want to go there.. We'll see what happens while I'm there.. Maybe I don't want to go to Redding after all.. Or want to go there more badly..
I have said what was needed..
Wishing you all blast weekend <3
S
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